Question
Explain the meaning of ‘religion’.

Answer

  • ‘Dharma’ is a Sanskrit word. At its root is the metal 'Dhru'.
  • ‘Dhru’ means to hold, to sustain.
  • Religion is the power that holds the individual, society, nation and the whole of life.
  • With this power, human beings can cultivate a vision of life and make life meaningful.
  • Regarding religion, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan says, "That rule is not a superstition. It is not the opium that selfish religious leaders use to seduce human beings to take advantage of their ignorance. ”
  • Without this vision, a human being cannot live a true life, cannot become a true human being.
  • A comprehensive understanding of religion is necessary to facilitate the conduct of life, to sustain human-human relations, and to establish an empire of peace-policy and virtue in society.

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