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Spirituality.

(d) all of these

The essence of religion : 

1. To emphasis on spiritual side for the ascent of soul.

 2. To tend life towards secularism.

(c)  Secularism

Communalism is such a state of the society, wherein different religious groups try to establish their supremacy over other groups. At present, the communalism which is being talked about in Indian life is subversive. In fact, communalism does not have similar form. If a kind of communalism is given encouragement, then naturally there erupts another form of communalism, which is detrimental in the way of nation’s building. Today, we have come to a pass where ancient values of life have been pushed to the corner and destructive activities and tendencies have taken over their place. That is the only reason because of which Indian lifeline has been polluted.

According to Sri Krishna in Gita, a person is gifted by nature for acumen.

Relation of religion in India is related to the senses of duty, nonviolence, justice, good conduct and virtues.

According to Sri Krishna, the acquisition of the best knowledge on the basis of rationality and performance of conduct accordingly is religion.

(b) Eastern cultures

Rational blend of religion and politics is beneficial to the human welfare.

Religion teaches us to remain aloof from vices and follow the path of goodwill and good conduct.

Inter-relation between religion and politics : 

Since ancient times, religion and politics have been correlated. The fundamental element of politics is to rule in accordance with policy. The policy is that, which is nurtured by moral values and the highest religious conventions. According to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia, ‘Areas of religion and politics are different, but their roots are common.’ Religion is long-term politics, whereas politics is short-term religion. The duty of religion is to render good and its devotion, whereas the duty of politics is to fight the evil and damn it.

When politics and religion have negative tango, problems do erupt. B. Russel and E.M. Foster say that politics on the name of religion always gives to malice and struggle. After World War-II, many rulers announced specific religion as state-religion. Under the veil of religion, emphires were extended, which were followed by wars. In the last two thousand years, there have been bloody struggles. In late 20th century, a massive terrorist activities are being witnessed. Their main goal is to prove supremacy of religion. India’s neighbour in its live example.

In 21st century, there originated such classes in society, which are grossly impacted by religions bigotry. Mere, for fulfilling their vested interests, administrative class and religious masters have used politics and religion by their own distinct ways. When pompousness and selfishness enters into religion, human gets derailed from its path and it becomes a curse for the society. In fact, logical blend of religion and politics play a conduct for human good, whereas in contrary circumstances, the objects of the both stand mired. Religion and politics should play their roles in their related fields and obviously, there will not be its misuse. There should be a dignified contact between religion and politics. The practice of policy-studded religion and religion studded politics is a must for establishment of world peace.

Islam is one of the latest religions of the world. In geographical point of view, Islam has its sway and dominance over the central terrain on global map. 

Five countries of the world, having optimum percolation of Islam are : 

1. Indonesia, 

2. India, 

3. Iran, 

4. Iraq and 

5. Saudi Arab.

At present, different religious conventions and sects are trying to establish their personal supremacy, causing a situation of opposition, strife and malice. This is the basic reason of religious struggle.

The conduct as per tenets of religion is possible only when a person abdicates selfishness, narrow-minded altitude, proud and wish of dominance.

The religion emphazises on good conduct, compassion, mercy and non-violence.

Today, Indian lifeline has become polluted because we have eschewed ancient religious values and given way to destructive tendencies like communalism.

There are two conditions for the criteria of religion : 

1. Universal acceptance of religion, 

2. Public utility.

The basic doctrine of religion is to serve humankind.

Moral truth gives message of truth, love, compassion and mercy.

The meaning of secularism in Indian context is that there is no discrimination against follower of any religion and all religions are equally respected.

Truth and morality is beyond any demarcation of a country or period because fundamental ideals of love, mercy, compassion etc. are universal ethos of all religions. These are beyond influence of geographical boundaries and time etc.

(b) Heart without love for his/her country.

The establishment of the best state is possible only by the identical values of all religions/faiths.

The fundamental element of politics is to rule by policy. Policy is nurtured and groomed by moral values and the best religious conventions and beliefs.

Many scholars like Bertrand Russel and E.M. Foster have criticized the religion for there has always been bloodshed in the world by the politics in the name of religion. And it is still continuing.

Islam is one of the greatest religions of the world. Advent of Islam was done by Mohammad Pegambar in AD 622. At present, there are around 1.5 billion followers of Islam in the world. One-fifth of world’s total population is Muslims. In geographical point of view, Islam has its rampant influence over central part of the globe. Islam is spread like a web from the east to the west. There is dominance of Islam in Non-white Africa, India and China.

Islam is not a religion confined within a national culture or national boundary. It is pervasiv in the world like an universal force. Since, its origin, the number of its followers are on the increase. The advent of Islam took place is seventh century is Macca and Madina in the form of a small community. Its foundation was laid by Mohammad Pegambar with his two followers. In a short span of time since its inception, a vast magnitude of different castes gathered under its banner. Islam, by way of its continuously moving bandwagon, swept under its impact entire middle, east and north Africa, Arabian a peninsula, Irani land, Middle Asia and area of Indu Valley. Islam, by adopting Greek philosophy and science, inculcated certain changes according to their comforts and transformed in into Islamisation. While embracing minute rationality of Yahudi’s laws and skill of governance of Persian, they also adopted methodologies of Christian religion. They also included Malasian tricks and Persian’s duelism in Islam. Islam also stretched its wings, covering Begdad, Kohira. Damascus, Samarkund. Besides, many Arab tribe cultures immersed in Islam.

Islam religion does not distinguish in spirituality of religion, corporeal, non-corporeal, practical, religious and secular forms. Islam regards mutually ‘connect’ of religion and politics. In Islam, authority and duty dominate over liberty and right. In the countries following Islam, personal liberty is defined by state’s authority and power.

The utility of any religion is proved only when it establishes uniformity with other religions. Any religion, which condemns, domns and rebukes other religions; looks at their customs and traditions or rituals with hate and disregard, cannot be true and universal.

There is no laboratory for religious conventions and beliefs. In fact, the supremacy of a religion is tested on the basis of purity of conduct, compassion, mercy and emphasis on non-violence. It preaches to remain aloof from vices and follow the path of good conduct. It should be perfect on ethical parameter and has a wish to render welfare to the mankind.

After Second World-War, many empires declared specific religion their state-religion; and fought wars in order to spike their followers in the name of religion. They fought many battles to widen their empire seeking prop in religion. Islam, Christian, Yehudi, and many sects segregated from Hindi religion tried to get recognition by the use of force and widened the orbit of their religions. For the last two thousand years, there have been many instances of carnage and bloodshed. At present, terrorist activities are on the rise to have a sway under the garb of religion. Terrorists have started victimising followers of other religions. India has suffered in a big way owing to these activities.

Sanatan Dharma (Eternal religion) and Vedic religion.

Rashtradharma (Duty towards nation).

The basic elements of both, non-violence and religion, are –

Pardon, mercy, compassion, truth, devotion towards duty and honesty.

(b) Swami Vivekananda

(c)  Accumulation

(c) All religions are equal for the state

Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

In the form of secular nation, the foundation of country is based on religious tolerance, religious goodwill and morality.

English translation of the word ‘Dharm’ is Religion.

Spirit of welfare of human kind.

(a) Paigamber Mohammad

In Islam, authority and duty dominate over liberty and rights.

Islam religion was established in 622AD.

Buddhism is the religion founded by Gautam Buddha.

Jesus Christ is the founder of Christianity.

Concept of Secularism : 

Secularism means no discrimination against followers of any religion and to regard all religions on equal podium. In India, secularism has constitutional sanction and it is accepted everywhere. Secularism is a basic pride of Indian culture. India has a volley of religions, but it has not affected the unity of the country in diversity. Here, despite being various religions and beliefs the people live in harmony.

Relation between Religion and Ethics : 

The basic motto of religion is to serve mankind. Religion emphasizes on good conduct, compassion, modesty and nonviolence. Religion teaches us to remain aloof from evils and follows the path of good conduct. The basic form of religion is spiritual; and without pomp and show. The work of religion is to render good. Religion is a ethical point of view. To serve humankind is morality (ethics) and above virtues are main qualification of ethics. De facto, only such a religion is the best, which is par-excellence in the context of ethical parameters and which is in the pursuit of welfare of humanity. Truth and morality cannot be demarcated with the circumferences of any country or any period. Ethical truth sends a message of goodwill, compassion and mercy in all religions. In fact, to obey the conventions of ethics is a symbol of religion.

Religions concept in Chrisitian Religion : 

The founder of Christian religion was Jesus Christ. Christianity is monotheist. In the context of the population of the world, it is having maximum followers. This theory believes in non-violence, but in this religion too, violence has been used because of certain religions and political reasons. In western Christian political ideology, a parallel authority of religion and politics is acknowledged. In Christian religion, there is a recognition of parallel state of God, Church, State, Vicar and Society.

All religions have similar basic spirit, whose main characteristics are given below : 

1. The foie object of religion is to serve mankind. 

2. Religion emphasizes on good conduct, mercy, compassion and non-violence. 

3. Religion preaches to eschew the path of evils and follow the path of good conduct. 

4. The basic form of religion is spiritual and free from pompousness. 

5. The task of religion is to render good and its devotion.

(c) Swami Vivekananda