Re: dharam versus religion
Posted by Jasbir K Villaschi
Re: dharam versus religion
Posted by Jasbir K Villaschi on Friday, 2/13/2004 11:56 AM MST
| Waheguru ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh Veer Jasdev Singh ji, disparaging remarks help your quest for clarity ...do they? Religion as a concept is often described as a set philosophy(beliefs) enshrined in rituals, writings and/or physical appearence requirements; regarding the existence of a divine entity or entities and the relationship between humans and it in worship and daily life. These religions are conducted within a purpose built environment and the aim is to spread the religion's influence;propagation seemingly purely for numbers(as push is from within and judgemental tone against all other faiths). Religion is something that happens to life, it is an entity in it own right, the catalyst. Dharam has elements in common with religion (as a concept) there are beliefs, rituals, writings , physical appearence but in additional to this is element of social conscience that is active rather than the passive e.g. Sikh Dharam uses the tolerance concept as does many other faiths however Sikhs are instructed to uphold these faiths' followers' rights too, even to the extent of losing life and limb, not just passively nod acceptance. So Dharam is the 'pathway' of universal truth i.e. adherence to the task of realisation of that state that mool mantar expounds.It is the journey and the end- it is the living, dynamic, interaction between faith and practice - between religion and life. Without faith and practice of that faith Dharam cannot be seen or known i.e. Dharam is that process that transforms our state. Jasbir Harsimaran Kaur |
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