In
this country, it is no surprise that people are so divided. Their individual
conditioning is not based on a common yardsticks. Every religion has a separate
rules book and rituals. And although we may link all religions to one source,
is it so simple?
The
environment in a Christian home, a Hindu home and a Muslim home will always
have different energies. Energies are so subtle that they can be felt even if
one is not very sensitive. The thoughts, the way of speaking, actions, cultural
orientation etc.
I
speak of religion as a priority because our societies are formed around
religions...religious sects and cults. All of these claim to teach tolerance,
acceptance and love but strangely enough, they succeed in doing just the opposite.
The evidence is staring at us each day. Groupism on belief systems taught and practiced
because of having a common teacher or Guru is seen everywhere. Nothing wrong so
far. You have to draw inspiration from some elevated platform.
The
problem arises when each group thinks they are the best and they are right in
their beliefs. Therefore, by default, the others may not be so right. How can
they be when there is only one type of "right" per group? According
to them, of course. This attitude magnifies the differences and so,
similarities recede into the background when actually, these are the ones that
bind people together.
We
need knowledge beyond the "taught" knowledge and that can only come
through personal practice and experience by exposure to all kinds of people and
their ways of thinking and doing things. And by putting in work on yourself
consistently. No guru or teacher can experience anything on your behalf. They
can guide you in the right direction though.
Surekha
Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Speakingtree Blog: www.speakingtree.in/public/surekhakothari
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