Page 187 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
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Divinity is a Play and Divine the Way
and means to get back to our original abode to be nearer to the Ultimate Reality. It may not be out of place to reiterate that the individual soul that has already had the taste of the origin, though’ comes out, wants to get back. It means a journey towards the basic intrinsic worth, a quest for immortality. Hence to unravel the mysteries behind the appearances and to grasp the fundamental truth, religions have been the outcome, with a view to achieve the eternal bliss of the paradise or some similar view which man aims at as his final approach. Even after thousands of years with the changed surroundings and even after radical transformation of life, the same old forms and principles are being adhered to. Now the outer form alone remains intact while the inner spirit is lost. We have really buried the true religion in the grave. Our faith in Reality has thus diminished to the point of extinction. Our blind faith in formalities keeps us in the dark regarding the Reality and unconsciously we develop within us a feeling of hatred against those who believe in other forms and rituals consequently there are jealousies and quarrels among the followers of different religions. With all the ills/evils perpetuated by the present day religions, instead of paving way for realisation, has become a barrier devoid of universal love, the very fundamental basis of religion which is generally considered to be a link between Man and God. If we keep ourselves bound fast to a particular form or practice without a clear idea of its real significance and final approach, we are surely committing the greatest blunder. Babuji categorically asserted that God is not to be found within the fold of a particular religion or sect. He is not confined within certain forms or rituals, nor is to be traced out from within the scriptures. Him we have to seek for in the innermost core of our heart. Babuji further stated “so long as we remain confined within the bounds of religion the God of religion remains in view and we remain
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