The lure of religion

 As I listened to some You tube videos today, I realized that the lure of most religions is the same- they promise us salvation. 

However, not all religions appeal so strongly, that we want to follow all rituals blindly. What is definitely to be avoided is the fear trap, the What If of consequences for not toeing the line.

However, when one listens to the Jain Videos, it’s very refreshing that they talk about values that enrich us, and do not have any emphasis on deities or rituals. They talk about virtues of the greats. The Jain centers promote harmony while teaching about religion. For me personally, I find their Principle of AHIMSA or non -violence at the core of their religion, it’s most attractive feature.

Then there are also organizations such as the Chinmaya Mission, where the emphasis is on providing the study of Vedanta, as the study of Hindu scriptures is vastly classified. Like the Jain Centers, the Chinmaya Mission also has classes for children. 

Opportunities like these have to be sought out. It is not easy to find safe places such as these to learn. The pandemic was a great opportunity for the seekers, as spiritual knowledge was able to come to the homes of people.

I personally benefitted greatly from this convenience, as new doors were opened for me. For this and the many blessings of Grace, I am thankful.

Veenu Banga

01/10/2022.

11:55 pm.