Gaining/gleaning from the non-ritualistic aspects of Hinduism...

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Dear All,

 

i read somewhere that 'rituals help the recognition of the

teachings', and i do agree with that. Now, 'at this special Time', we have been

given the knowledge that is 'beyond rituals'. Once we have our " Union With The

Divine " through the Divine Catalyst, the Incarnation, Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi,

we are liberated to gain and glean from other religions, including the

'non-ritualistic' aspects of Hinduism.

 

Those of us, who have already 'recognised the teachings', do not have to indulge

in its rituals, as once we have our Union with the Divine, what is the 'use'

and/or 'reason' for rituals? i would not know, because all rituals, i believe,

are to connect us with the Divine. Once that is achieved, why are people still

indulging in 'useless ritualistic behaviour'?

 

Maybe, it is to 'gain favour' with some. But, when you are united with the

Divine in your Inner Sanctum, no other special favour is required!!! When you

have the Truth, Consciousness, and Bliss, there is no other thing needed.

 

Jai Shri Mataji,

 

violet

 

 

 

Distinguishing Features Of Hinduism

 

A Revealed Religion

 

Hinduism is the religion of the Hindus, a name given to the Universal Religion

which hailed supreme in India. It is the oldest of all living religions. This is

not founded by any prophet. Buddhism, Christianity and Mohammedanism owe their

origin to the prophets. Their dates are fixed. But no such date can be fixed for

Hinduism. Hinduism is not born of the teachings of particular prophets. It is

not based on a set of dogmas preached by a particular set of teachers. It is

free from religious fanaticism.

 

Hinduism is also known by the names Sanatana-Dharma and Vaidika-Dharma.

 

Sanatana-Dharma means eternal religion. Hinduism is as old as the world itself.

Hinduism is the mother of all religions. Hindu scriptures are the oldest in the

world, Sanatana-Dharma is so called, not only because it is eternal, but also

because it is protected by God and because it can make us eternal.

 

Vaidika-Dharma means the religion of the Vedas. The Vedas are the foundational

scriptures of Hinduism. The ancient Rishis and sages of India have expressed

their intuitive spiritual experiences (Aparoksha-Anubhuti) in the Upanishads.

These experiences are direct and infallible. Hinduism regards the spiritual

experiences of the Rishis of yore as its authority. The priceless truths that

have been discovered by the Hindu Rishis and sages through millennia constitute

the glory of Hinduism. Therefore, Hinduism is a revealed religion.

 

 

A Religion Of Freedom

 

Hinduism, unlike other religions, does not dogmatically assert that the final

emancipation is possible only through its means and not through any other. It is

only a means to an end and all means which will ultimately lead to the end are

equally approved.

 

Hinduism allows absolute freedom to the rational mind of man. Hinduism never

demands any undue restraint upon the freedom of human reason, the freedom of

thought, feeling and will of man. It allows the widest freedom in matters of

faith and worship. Hinduism is a religion of freedom. It allows absolute freedom

to the human reason and heart with regard to questions such as nature of God,

soul, creation, form of worship and the goal of life. Hinduism does not lie in

the acceptance of any particular doctrine, nor in the observance of some

particular rituals or form of worship. It does not force anybody to accept

particular dogmas or forms of worship. It allows everybody to reflect,

investigate, enquire and cogitate. Hence, all sorts of religious faiths, various

forms of worship or Sadhana, and diverse kinds of rituals and customs, have

found their honourable places side by side within Hinduism and are cultured and

developed in harmonious relationship with one another.

 

Hinduism does not condemn those who deny God as the creator and ruler of the

world, who do not accept the existence of an eternal soul and the state of

Moksha or state of liberation. Hinduism does not render the upholders of such

views unfit to be recognised as pious and honourable members of the Hindu

religious society.

 

The religious hospitality of Hinduism is proverbial. Hinduism is extremely

catholic and liberal. This is the fundamental feature of Hinduism. Hinduism pays

respects to all religions. It does not revile any other religion. It accepts and

honours truth—wherever it may come from and whatever garb it may put on.

 

There are considerable numbers of the followers of other religions in India. And

yet, the Hindus live in perfect harmony, peace and friendship with all of them.

Their tolerance and fellow-feeling towards the followers of other religions is

remarkable.

 

Despite all the differences of metaphysical doctrines, modes of religious

discipline and forms of ritualistic practices and social habits prevalent in the

Hindu society, there is an essential uniformity in the conception of religion

and in the outlook on life and the world, among all sections of Hindus.

 

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