Up there in the blue sky, beyond the clouds, there is someone
(or many such someone) who is constantly watching us, monitoring everything.
This someone whom we call GOD is the supreme being and is the creator of
everything in the Universe and it is He who decides the future course of every
event and everyone.
Hence succumb to Him, praise Him (in the same way you
should oil your boss), respect Him, worship Him (more out of fear). This is
what all religions have succeeded in teaching us over the years, worship your
fear and the fear will protect you. The point is not whether He is there or
not, but why should one live with a fear of life. The bit of life we have been
gifted is to enrich our soul with the events around us and not to teach others (or
being directed by others) what should be done and what not. If the Creator have
created so much then he has definitely ensured that like all other species of
the animal kingdom human beings are capable to adapt and last his term without
teachers/preachers and their Holy books.
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Often we refer to human race as the greatest living being on
the planet, a superiority complex which we have developed, nurtured. With
various examples to bank upon we can establish/justify that with something
between the ears we are a special lot. If this is true then what is it that has
made us made us superior. It is the spirit of a 'Nomad' which has enabled the
human race to blossom beyond imaginable proportions. In the quest to solve the forces of nature we have progressed continuously and there cannot be
any denial or doubt on the fact. Results show that and unlike religion we don't
need teachers to tell us that our superiority in animal kingdom is not
baseless. So, long as the spirit of a 'Nomad' can keep itself alive in our
heart human race will progress no matter what people might think or say.
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Religion is (or should be) to the soul, what reading is to
the mind or exercise is to the body. Over the years it has been the failure of
the religions that has led to creation of new religions, new sects and new
preachers. And this will continue so long as our quest to establish religious
supremacy prevails. Players, writers, film makers, political leaders (like all normal
human beings) cannot tolerate negative criticism beyond certain degree. In the
same way protectors of religions cannot digest the reality of failure of
religion. Religion was a disciplinary necessity and hence in prominence at the
time when the world was not exposed to so much knowledge of natural science.
With time, the field of knowledge has multiplied so much that time and again even
experiments, theories are being tried to find out existence of God.
Such audacity cannot be tolerated by the religious protectors
and hence to stamp their authority they instigate people in different ways, an
example of insecurity, which people develop when they close their senses and
subsequently the mind. This has resulted them to sow the seeds of rebels within
their followers. And with potential threats from fellow competitors of other
sects, religion has become an object to acquire material/physical wealth and
man power. Greater the number easier to establish superiority. Patronized by
different kings and powers/states at different times platform was set for the
rebels to find a shelter to establish their virtual superiority. With changing
times the requirement of establishment changed forms, becoming brutal at times.
Sacrifice of human life, killing others became symbols of prosperity.
Religion in its earliest form was faceless. All religions
stressed on certain basic guidelines to lead a life and tried to explain the
importance of purification of soul. But "Men will be Men". Soon the
intellect/spirit behind religion gave way to personification or idolizing 'someone'
or 'some form' so that the mass can easily identify and embrace in greater
number. Thus religion lost its way. Conversions, jihads all became so much
important that barbaric acts were glorified and justified. In current times
acts of misinterpreted so-called 'jihad' have become symbols of terrorism and
often identified as face of Islam. Ultra groups from Hinduism are proud to
shout loud "garv se kaho Hindu hai". I doubt whether they have felt
proud to be born with 2 legs instead of 4 legs and one tail. Unlike all other
religions Hinduism started from the worship of forces of nature followed by the embracing of the "Linga", as the symbol of creation of life. At no times Hindusim emphasized on
processes like conversion, baptism, etc. It has always stressed on way of life and not rituals, but currently its ritualistic only. Most religions have had
such uniqueness, example Islam has kept itself aloof of any idol worship though
all other religions have embraced some idol or some form. Buddhism has stressed
on the middle path, an uniqueness in itself. All these are different ways of
life that can be practiced (if necessary) to attend purification of soul. One
can choose from the set or the menu card to find his way out. But in the veil
of the ambitions of few individuals the ideology of Vedas, Buddha, Christ,
Mohammed have taken a back seat. The flag bearers have succeeded in convincing
a large mass that assertion of supremacy is the way to liberation.
The Choice of food is decided by the requirement of health
coupled by the liking of the taste buds. The individual has to try out and
decide what suits him most, there cannot be any instructor for that. Else there
will be a fight over supremacy over Biriyani, Pizza, Chocolate, etc.
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In the end actually one religion has been established with
time--"Might is right". The powerful one is the superior one. Other
than traditional ones some new sects have identified with 'Might'---capitalism,
socialism & communism. Capitalism has defined everything in terms of 'value
for money'. Anything worth some money is valuable. Though less hippocratic it
is arrogant at times, even destruction of nations based on assumptions is
acceptable if some money is involved. The other one Socialism and Communism---the twisted one. For them, there is no nationality, no religion---only rich and
poor. The rich is rich because they rob the poor, the poor is poor as the rich
is not providing them enough subsidy. The poor should organize a revolution to
uproot the rich and enjoy their wealth, it is their right. Society is larger
than individual and shall decide the fate of the individual. The weak can
continue to remain weak, multiply in numbers thereby increasing their 'Might'
and the capable individuals of the upper ranks will have to feed & nurture them as
their holy duty till 'The Day'.
Once a 'Nomad' or a group started to explore the world, find
its secrets and diversities, enjoy the offering of the Nature. The more he
explored, the more he started understanding and his wealth of knowledge
increased. Then the 'Nomad' established some norms called 'religion'. And now
this creation has become the 'Frankenstein' and it is ready to devour the
'Nomad' to end its spree of life ---the spirit which has led man to reach
higher altitude.
