Not that I'm a master on the knowledge of spirituality or intend to
guide anyone on the subject (not that I can not, I can't, coz I don'tknow. Plain n simple.) However, exploring the parallel way of life is so interesting, so refreshing that one can't help but wanting that
everyone should get to taste it at least once. Don't get me wrong, I'm not marketing any society or group here, but just spreading the idea
that being aware is what really matters..
It's strange to me when people directly relate spirituality with religion. If I tell someone that I'm spiritually inclined, the first question that is shot at my face is 'So which God do you believe in?''No one' I say awaiting the unavoidable. 'What? Then what makes you
say that you're spiritual?' 'Hmmm… Aunty, it's different for me.' I mean.. what the... Do I have to be a believer in Rama, Krishna or Sai
Baba for that matter, to be spiritual? I understand that religion gives you direction, a way to follow and fulfill your spiritual needs,
but can an atheist not be spiritual? (And I don't intend to use the
word in all it's harshness and reality.) Spirituality talks about the soul, the energy bodies, not about various Gods. Religion is very scientific, and spirituality just isn't. For me, at some point in far distance, there seems no difference between science and religion. One thing common between religion and science is that, both have no origin. Science depends on theories. The interesting thing about science is that origins reveal how things work. If you can follow particles to their origins, you can understand how inner space works. If you can follow the cosmic particles --galaxies, quasars, and black holes -- to their origins, you can understand how outer space works. When you put the two halves together with in-between space, or the observable universe, you can understand how the whole multiverse works. The problem is that no one has the lens or technology to observe the origins. And this is where theory takes over. The difference between science and religion is thats cience applies theory while religion applies faith. Both theory and faith, however, fall short of revealing origins. So in this regard, they're similar.
Spirituality is all about connecting with one's self and spreading
unrestricted, unselfish and unlimited love which comes easily from within you if you just try to understand people and not judge them fortheir acts. (I'm still trying to do that, but it's such a pain when an
office colleague irritates the living balls out of you) And that's
exactly what all the religions tell us to do, through various
messengers (Gods). God resides in each one of us, thus it's essential
to love each other prior to trying to seek peace in finding or connecting to 'God'. It's tougher to love than to hate, but isn't thatwhy the whole thing is so beautiful? Universe was a difficult place to create, but look how beautiful it is!
So the first step is to start spreading love and enjoying the unselfish act. This act itself will connect you to your inner self since you'll realize a lot of hidden potentials within you are unleashing, a better human will evolve out of you. You will know the changes and people will notice it too. Meditate to unleash the true YOU.
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Unconditional love towards everyone is the principle of spirituality. It means… enjoying our spiritual riches and sharing them with everyone. Spirituality transcends the barriers of caste, creed, religion, honor, pride, worldliness and sensuality. It realizes one's connection with the Truth.
It means “LOVE IN ACTION”
I am learning how to balance my spiritual practices with my worldly responsibilities and I am confident that one day I will end up being a happy person giving away unconditional love to everyone.
I am total agreement with your article and I must say you have put it very well. Recently I was introducing to meditation through Art of living and Sahaj Samadhi Yoga and trust me guys it feels amazing to just do it for 10 minutes a day. I want to say we all have soul and we hardly communicate to it. Yoga and meditation is best way to connect yourself with your inner world. I think why people link religion with spirituality because in earlier times people do not have courage to say that they are spiritual but not religious. I hope I was able to express my point of view.
Keep writing Shipra, it is getting better and better…..
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