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HAS THE IDEA 'HIT' THE NET WITH HALF A MILLION CLICKS?
HAS THE IDEA 'HIT' THE NET WITH HALF A MILLION CLICKS?
THE FACSIMILE OF THE WEBPAGE ON ABOUT ME.COM
The idea of 'The Religionless World' was floated by me on the internet, by launching this website in mid Feb, 2013 using a fast growing smart web hosting site weebly.com. However, in order to promote and propagate my message, to reach a global audience, I created a brief profile, using a trendy web hosting service, about.me.com in May, 2013.
This is a 'One Page' sleek website posted by me on about.me.com to showcase and draw public attention, on the issue of religious reforms and the promotion of universal spiritual values. Link of website www.thereligionlessworld.com was spotlighted on webpage http://about.me/sureshsoni prominently, to bring visitors on the website to back my kickstarter.
This is a 'One Page' sleek website posted by me on about.me.com to showcase and draw public attention, on the issue of religious reforms and the promotion of universal spiritual values. Link of website www.thereligionlessworld.com was spotlighted on webpage http://about.me/sureshsoni prominently, to bring visitors on the website to back my kickstarter.
THE GRAPH SHOWING THE NUMBER OF 'VIEWS' ON THE WEBPAGE
WEBSITE TRAFFIC
The graph of traffic on the above webpage as on December 02, 2014 is as under:
It is interesting to note, that from Dec, 2013 to Feb, 2014, ‘Hits’ on webpage, never exceeded more than two digits 'Views' per week. Suddenly there was a spurt in the number of visitors, who visited the webpage, from March, 2014 to the first week of Dec, 2014. (see graph of 'Views' as above)
The number of ‘Views’ on the webpage has exceeded half a million mark. The exact number of 'views' as on Dec 02, 2014 was 500,046. This is a encouraging sign. Statistics reveal, people are not averse to the idea of a 'Religionless World', nor are they disinclined to discuss religious reforms in public. I am overwhelmed by this response. This has rejuvenated my confidence, to push the plan further, or else, I was so disheartened that I had decided to drop the plan. I thank all the viewers, from the bottom of my heart, for their support and kind words.
By using social media, I have managed to get, different responses, both growth and challenge oriented, besides it has helped me, create new social connections worldwide, and has offered me, a platform for collaboration, and a free internet service, to transmit my message, across the world. What more can I ask.
Internet is now an inseparable part of our routine life. Is 'Virtual World' becoming bigger and stronger? Let us welcome this great change, and at the same time, resolve the shortcomings, if any, even if, internet is replacing conversation and human feelings are becoming a status update. Notwithstanding otherwise, the ‘Social Media’ has ushered a new age, by connecting people across the world, and bringing them closer, as a single community, never seen before, in the history of mankind, it has opened up, a plethora of possibilities, for people to express and exchange, their views freely, a privilege people must use discreetly, with discretion and responsibility.
I am really grateful and proud to be a part of this fast changing, mode of social communication, and social connections. The best is yet to come. So, keep the 'Windows' open, for new and advanced technologies to enter. Technology is like a river, whose running water is never same, it changes every moment, by the flow of the gushing stream.
A Spiritual Revolution Is Coming
Readers, I thank you for the support. The idea of a ‘Religionless World’ is gaining momentum around the world, and picking up steam at a time, when ‘Arab-Israeli’ and ‘India-Pakistan’ clashes are seen, as complicated conflicts by the world. Is national interest or religious interest, the forerunner of these conflicts, taking place in the world today?
If nuclear nations go on war, God save the world. In such dire circumstances, if we cannot discuss the matter right now, then when are we going to do it. Whether we can make a difference or not is up to 'You' ~ the reader, the people, the world leaders, the law makers, who should by all means come forward, to initiate a public discourse, and through a general consensus, bring a peaceful, non-violent cultural revolution, to enhance spiritual growth, and the development of human race, with everlasting peace and prosperity on planet earth.
The graph of traffic on the above webpage as on December 02, 2014 is as under:
It is interesting to note, that from Dec, 2013 to Feb, 2014, ‘Hits’ on webpage, never exceeded more than two digits 'Views' per week. Suddenly there was a spurt in the number of visitors, who visited the webpage, from March, 2014 to the first week of Dec, 2014. (see graph of 'Views' as above)
The number of ‘Views’ on the webpage has exceeded half a million mark. The exact number of 'views' as on Dec 02, 2014 was 500,046. This is a encouraging sign. Statistics reveal, people are not averse to the idea of a 'Religionless World', nor are they disinclined to discuss religious reforms in public. I am overwhelmed by this response. This has rejuvenated my confidence, to push the plan further, or else, I was so disheartened that I had decided to drop the plan. I thank all the viewers, from the bottom of my heart, for their support and kind words.
By using social media, I have managed to get, different responses, both growth and challenge oriented, besides it has helped me, create new social connections worldwide, and has offered me, a platform for collaboration, and a free internet service, to transmit my message, across the world. What more can I ask.
Internet is now an inseparable part of our routine life. Is 'Virtual World' becoming bigger and stronger? Let us welcome this great change, and at the same time, resolve the shortcomings, if any, even if, internet is replacing conversation and human feelings are becoming a status update. Notwithstanding otherwise, the ‘Social Media’ has ushered a new age, by connecting people across the world, and bringing them closer, as a single community, never seen before, in the history of mankind, it has opened up, a plethora of possibilities, for people to express and exchange, their views freely, a privilege people must use discreetly, with discretion and responsibility.
I am really grateful and proud to be a part of this fast changing, mode of social communication, and social connections. The best is yet to come. So, keep the 'Windows' open, for new and advanced technologies to enter. Technology is like a river, whose running water is never same, it changes every moment, by the flow of the gushing stream.
A Spiritual Revolution Is Coming
Readers, I thank you for the support. The idea of a ‘Religionless World’ is gaining momentum around the world, and picking up steam at a time, when ‘Arab-Israeli’ and ‘India-Pakistan’ clashes are seen, as complicated conflicts by the world. Is national interest or religious interest, the forerunner of these conflicts, taking place in the world today?
If nuclear nations go on war, God save the world. In such dire circumstances, if we cannot discuss the matter right now, then when are we going to do it. Whether we can make a difference or not is up to 'You' ~ the reader, the people, the world leaders, the law makers, who should by all means come forward, to initiate a public discourse, and through a general consensus, bring a peaceful, non-violent cultural revolution, to enhance spiritual growth, and the development of human race, with everlasting peace and prosperity on planet earth.
EVENTS ORGANIZED BY OUR PUNE OFFICE
On Nov 02, 2015, Dev Samudre, Pune representative of CREATIVE AWARENESS TRUST spoke to students of 1st year of MCA class in Art, Commerce and Information Technology College, Chinchwad, Pune, He gave a lecture on the topic “The key to success comes from right understanding and spiritual values, and not by relying on wrong information, false religious beliefs and superstitions.
He also met Principal of the college Dr. Dhananjay Bagul and had a fruitful discussion on sponsoring and supporting spiritual values in general public, so as to strengthen the edifice of goodwill and brotherhood, among diverse faith followers of religions in our society.
DEV SAMUDRE SPEAKING TO STUDENTS
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DEV SAMUDRE WITH PRINCIPAL DR. DHANANJAY BAGUL OF COLLEGE
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Today i.e. Feb 21, 2016. I am celebrating, my third work anniversary.
On Feb 21, 2013, I had launched the project ‘THE RELIGIONLESS WORLD’, which actually means the 'Spiritualization Of Mankind'.
See Link: www.thereligionlessworld.com
Besides, following related websites were also launched by me separately.
[1] Redefinition of God http://thegodconcept.weebly.com/
[2] What is spirituality? http://satyadharma.weebly.com/
[3] Rusted Religions http://rustedreligions.weebly.com/
Looking back, on years gone by, ground realities emerge, to put in place, a picture, that suggests, changing the ‘Religious Mindset’ of faith followers, to a ‘Spiritual’ state of mind is a Herculean task, indeed. As ‘Faith Followers’ still prefer, to grow up, and develop, the way religions decides, to turn them out to ‘BE’.
Despite, this shortsightedness, the project has successfully managed, to penetrate and push, the milieu and message of SPIRITUALITY, through social media, without any fuss and flurry, thus creating an accredited awareness, among a large number of people, world over.
Spirituality is the ‘SOUL’ of all religions. Spirituality is the ‘Single Path’ that does not threaten ‘Religions’ or ‘Faith Followers’, as atheism does, atheism survives on the continuation of religions. But, the noble work, on Spiritual dissemination, distribution and diffusion is a ‘SELFLESS’ work, it's an evolutionary process and not an ideology, much beyond the scope of religions and atheism.
Because spiritual matters are best served, without any intention, to gain name, fame or fortune, I am, therefore, earnestly working ‘Selflessly’ for a righteous cause, I believe in, and not for any notable applause, which I shun. I have no hidden agenda, I have, the message of truth, to convey, to the world. That's all, and nothing more.
The trigger to transform mankind in ancient age was ‘Reason’, in medieval age it was ‘Religion’. In modern age, it was ‘Science & Technology. In the age of globalization, inner transformation of man will happen through ‘Spiritual insight’.
Main problem confronting me is that, religions have created a big absurdity. All faith-followers still, continue to believe in lies, even if they are told about ‘Truth’, though in the end, its truth that triumphs. This gives hope. Notwithstanding otherwise too, in a world full of lies, people are still, inspired by truth, and eventually, the truth of spirituality is far better, than the truth of all religions.
It’s interesting to note, during the intervening period, significant developments have taken place. Pope Francis, the top religious leader of the world, spoke about spiritual values, and accepted the notion of one God, laying the foundation of one world religion, and Ayatollah Khamenei, leader of Iran, held that terrorist movements are not in sync with Islamic ideology, due to deviant and wrong interpretation of Islam. Even Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud, has announced that 34 Islamic countries, will partner in the fight against ‘Islamic Extremism.
World’s most powerful leader US President Barack Obama opined that extremist ideology is a real problem that Muslims must confront. Prime minister of world’s most populous country Narender Modi has eulogized the spiritualization of mankind. While British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President François Hollande, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have condemned religious fundamentalism, in strong words.
In Australia and New Zealand, the percentage of people, reporting NO RELIGION is increasing fast. So, it’s quite evident; that people around the world, are now drifting away from redundant religions, and are becoming spiritual. The sound of death-knell of religions is ringing, as the time of ‘Spiritual Awakening’ has finally arrived.
I know there is no ‘TIMELINE’ for fruition of the proposal, so I shall not look back, to see how far, I have come, because I have, still to go, a very long way. My journey isn’t over, and the woods around me, are dark and deep.
Nor can I give up this project, when I know; it’s what the majority of the people want. Losing illusion will make them find truth. I have the opportunity at hand, if I delay, it’s gone. As, I have to go forward, so I have to quit looking back. I am doing what I have to do. Hard work, dedication and vision are necessary, to make further progress, in the years to come, before I go to sleep, in the twilight of my life, never to wake up again. I am not worried about it, since I see, the hand of our deliverance is, lifting us, from darkness to light.
Currently, it hurts me deeply, eyes well up with tears, and heart bleeds, when a man kills a man in the name of religion. This is a criminal act that disqualifies the sanctity of religions.
Let us abandon redundant religions, join hands, and allow the ‘SPIRITUALIZATION OF MANKIND’ to happen, as the futuristic religion of 21st century. There is no rule, I suggest must occur. It is up to us, to stir to action, or wait passively, for the outcome. Anyhow, what may come, humanity has to pass over, to the other side, no matter, what the circumstances are, and discover, what natural and divine forces, have planned for us, in future.
Further, I would like to inform that I have started a non-profit organization called the ‘CREATIVE AWARENESS TRUST’ on a shoestring budget in Oct, 2014, to pursue the aim of ONENESS [ONE WORLD & ONE MANKIND], despite the fact, that nowadays, public opinion is shaped by fear, coercion, distraction and creating divisions, making it difficult for others, to propagate the message of ‘Oneness’ in public domain.
See Link: http://www.thereligionlessworld.com/donate.html
While concluding, I salute and thank each one of you, who has congratulated me, for my work, I convey my warm wishes, for backing me, and my mission, with kind words and moral support. You are the one, who motivate, and give me strength, to push my mission, to its logical conclusion.
I thank you, my supporters, from the bottom of my heart, and with utmost humility, urge others readers, as well, to relook, the stand and position, they would like to take, on the global problems created by religions.
I request the readers, to join and support this campaign, or else, they can assist me, at their own end, by spreading the message of the proposal, through word of mouth, or by sharing this post, among people they know.
The whole purpose of this exercise is to create a massive PUBLIC AWARENESS, so that people world over, should at least, read the message, I want to convey, and follow what their heart will. ~ Suresh Kumar Soni
On Feb 21, 2013, I had launched the project ‘THE RELIGIONLESS WORLD’, which actually means the 'Spiritualization Of Mankind'.
See Link: www.thereligionlessworld.com
Besides, following related websites were also launched by me separately.
[1] Redefinition of God http://thegodconcept.weebly.com/
[2] What is spirituality? http://satyadharma.weebly.com/
[3] Rusted Religions http://rustedreligions.weebly.com/
Looking back, on years gone by, ground realities emerge, to put in place, a picture, that suggests, changing the ‘Religious Mindset’ of faith followers, to a ‘Spiritual’ state of mind is a Herculean task, indeed. As ‘Faith Followers’ still prefer, to grow up, and develop, the way religions decides, to turn them out to ‘BE’.
Despite, this shortsightedness, the project has successfully managed, to penetrate and push, the milieu and message of SPIRITUALITY, through social media, without any fuss and flurry, thus creating an accredited awareness, among a large number of people, world over.
Spirituality is the ‘SOUL’ of all religions. Spirituality is the ‘Single Path’ that does not threaten ‘Religions’ or ‘Faith Followers’, as atheism does, atheism survives on the continuation of religions. But, the noble work, on Spiritual dissemination, distribution and diffusion is a ‘SELFLESS’ work, it's an evolutionary process and not an ideology, much beyond the scope of religions and atheism.
Because spiritual matters are best served, without any intention, to gain name, fame or fortune, I am, therefore, earnestly working ‘Selflessly’ for a righteous cause, I believe in, and not for any notable applause, which I shun. I have no hidden agenda, I have, the message of truth, to convey, to the world. That's all, and nothing more.
The trigger to transform mankind in ancient age was ‘Reason’, in medieval age it was ‘Religion’. In modern age, it was ‘Science & Technology. In the age of globalization, inner transformation of man will happen through ‘Spiritual insight’.
Main problem confronting me is that, religions have created a big absurdity. All faith-followers still, continue to believe in lies, even if they are told about ‘Truth’, though in the end, its truth that triumphs. This gives hope. Notwithstanding otherwise too, in a world full of lies, people are still, inspired by truth, and eventually, the truth of spirituality is far better, than the truth of all religions.
It’s interesting to note, during the intervening period, significant developments have taken place. Pope Francis, the top religious leader of the world, spoke about spiritual values, and accepted the notion of one God, laying the foundation of one world religion, and Ayatollah Khamenei, leader of Iran, held that terrorist movements are not in sync with Islamic ideology, due to deviant and wrong interpretation of Islam. Even Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud, has announced that 34 Islamic countries, will partner in the fight against ‘Islamic Extremism.
World’s most powerful leader US President Barack Obama opined that extremist ideology is a real problem that Muslims must confront. Prime minister of world’s most populous country Narender Modi has eulogized the spiritualization of mankind. While British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President François Hollande, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have condemned religious fundamentalism, in strong words.
In Australia and New Zealand, the percentage of people, reporting NO RELIGION is increasing fast. So, it’s quite evident; that people around the world, are now drifting away from redundant religions, and are becoming spiritual. The sound of death-knell of religions is ringing, as the time of ‘Spiritual Awakening’ has finally arrived.
I know there is no ‘TIMELINE’ for fruition of the proposal, so I shall not look back, to see how far, I have come, because I have, still to go, a very long way. My journey isn’t over, and the woods around me, are dark and deep.
Nor can I give up this project, when I know; it’s what the majority of the people want. Losing illusion will make them find truth. I have the opportunity at hand, if I delay, it’s gone. As, I have to go forward, so I have to quit looking back. I am doing what I have to do. Hard work, dedication and vision are necessary, to make further progress, in the years to come, before I go to sleep, in the twilight of my life, never to wake up again. I am not worried about it, since I see, the hand of our deliverance is, lifting us, from darkness to light.
Currently, it hurts me deeply, eyes well up with tears, and heart bleeds, when a man kills a man in the name of religion. This is a criminal act that disqualifies the sanctity of religions.
Let us abandon redundant religions, join hands, and allow the ‘SPIRITUALIZATION OF MANKIND’ to happen, as the futuristic religion of 21st century. There is no rule, I suggest must occur. It is up to us, to stir to action, or wait passively, for the outcome. Anyhow, what may come, humanity has to pass over, to the other side, no matter, what the circumstances are, and discover, what natural and divine forces, have planned for us, in future.
Further, I would like to inform that I have started a non-profit organization called the ‘CREATIVE AWARENESS TRUST’ on a shoestring budget in Oct, 2014, to pursue the aim of ONENESS [ONE WORLD & ONE MANKIND], despite the fact, that nowadays, public opinion is shaped by fear, coercion, distraction and creating divisions, making it difficult for others, to propagate the message of ‘Oneness’ in public domain.
See Link: http://www.thereligionlessworld.com/donate.html
While concluding, I salute and thank each one of you, who has congratulated me, for my work, I convey my warm wishes, for backing me, and my mission, with kind words and moral support. You are the one, who motivate, and give me strength, to push my mission, to its logical conclusion.
I thank you, my supporters, from the bottom of my heart, and with utmost humility, urge others readers, as well, to relook, the stand and position, they would like to take, on the global problems created by religions.
I request the readers, to join and support this campaign, or else, they can assist me, at their own end, by spreading the message of the proposal, through word of mouth, or by sharing this post, among people they know.
The whole purpose of this exercise is to create a massive PUBLIC AWARENESS, so that people world over, should at least, read the message, I want to convey, and follow what their heart will. ~ Suresh Kumar Soni
October 27, 2018
THE RELIGIONLESS WORLD
'The Religionless World' website www.thereligionlessworld.com was launched in Feb 2013.
During the year 2014, the number of ‘Views’ or ‘Clicks’ on the webpage’s had exceeded half a million mark.
Yesterday, I had a quick look at the graph of the website traffic during this month from Sept 27, 2018, to Oct 26, 2018.
The website had 3147 views, which means on an average the website attracts more than 100 views per day.
I am grateful to each website visitor and wish more and more people glance at the website so that the trend to create public awareness to ‘Reform Religions’ continues. Thank you very much.
THE RELIGIONLESS WORLD
'The Religionless World' website www.thereligionlessworld.com was launched in Feb 2013.
During the year 2014, the number of ‘Views’ or ‘Clicks’ on the webpage’s had exceeded half a million mark.
Yesterday, I had a quick look at the graph of the website traffic during this month from Sept 27, 2018, to Oct 26, 2018.
The website had 3147 views, which means on an average the website attracts more than 100 views per day.
I am grateful to each website visitor and wish more and more people glance at the website so that the trend to create public awareness to ‘Reform Religions’ continues. Thank you very much.
January 30, 2019
Defying naysayers, I floated the idea of a ‘Religionless World' on the internet, by launching the website http://www.thereligionlessworld.com on Feb 21, 2013.
Along with the main website, three other related websites were also linked, to spotlight the contemporary view on [1] Religion [2] God and [3] Spirituality.
Since then, I’m carrying out the campaign to ‘Reform Religions’ on the social media, simultaneously using, the platform of Google, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, to create an unbiased public awareness on this burning issue.
The overall response and the feedback on the campaign are optimistic, indeed.
Now, educated people do not hesitate to question the relevance of religions, they debate the merits of spirituality unwaveringly, as a viable alternative to religions, and also, evince keen interest, to know the reality, about God, Allah, and Ishwar.
Once upon a time, these issues were considered sensitive, but today, people are decisively discussing it openly in the public domain. Surely, this is an extraordinary development, showing a changing scenario, never witnessed before.
I’m glad to inform that on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the campaign, a UK based publisher, has given me an opportunity, to get my work published.
Typically, in self-publishing offers, new authors, have to pay the publisher, while known writers are paid by the publisher, for publishing their books. When a London based ‘United p.c. Publisher’ with an outlet in the US, offered to publish my book free of charge, it was a bolt from the blue, I least expected.
Such happenings suggest that the campaign to ‘Reform Religions’ is picking up momentum internationally if it comes true. What more can I ask? So, I have no words, except to thank the publisher, for his gracious gesture.
The publication of a book is perhaps a feather in the cap. But then, I see this, as a prospect, to fast-track my campaign further, so as to maximize, the awareness of people, who spend time reading books, to form the opinion in favor of the campaign.
It’s true, the outcome of the campaign is not in my hand, its peoples or society’s acceptance that will ultimately prevail to bring the ‘Change’ the campaign aims to achieve.
If, people assume this campaign will fail, then seeing, the exposure the campaign has made so far, for sure, the world of religions will never be the same again.
The focus of social campaigns is always on the righteous path, not on the victors or the vanquished.
Until now, I was working on this noble cause informally, but now, I think, I should devote myself, more towards it, to gather peoples, society’s and the States honest take on it, even if, age is catching up, to sap my vigor.
Obviously, social reforms take enormous time to change society and remove its shortcomings. Therefore, in such situations, only a collective approach can be fulfilling, to make changes catalyze into reality, in less time.
Eventually, religions will disappear and ‘Spirituality’ will become the new trend, the new norm, and sooner or later, the whole world will follow it.
So, let us collectively break the barriers of caste, creed, color, culture, and country, and actively support this campaign fully. By backing the campaign together, we can turn the tide of human history, and make the world better.
While concluding, I express my profound gratitude to United p.c. Publisher, and from the bottom of my heart, I convey my sincere thanks to Ms. Bianca Bendra for recommending my manuscript to the publisher, and to Ms. Anikó Gerencsér for her valuable guidance, during the printing stages of the book.
Name of the Book … A Religionless WorldAuthor … Suresh Kumar Soni
Publisher … United p.c. PublisherUK: Alpha House, 100 Borough High Street, London
Price … GBP 18,99 / 23,90 EUR
Print Length … 414 pages
Sold by … Private persons, bookstores and wholesalers can order directly from the publisher over the phone, via e-mail and mail.www.united-pc-publishing.com/united-pc.html
Defying naysayers, I floated the idea of a ‘Religionless World' on the internet, by launching the website http://www.thereligionlessworld.com on Feb 21, 2013.
Along with the main website, three other related websites were also linked, to spotlight the contemporary view on [1] Religion [2] God and [3] Spirituality.
Since then, I’m carrying out the campaign to ‘Reform Religions’ on the social media, simultaneously using, the platform of Google, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, to create an unbiased public awareness on this burning issue.
The overall response and the feedback on the campaign are optimistic, indeed.
Now, educated people do not hesitate to question the relevance of religions, they debate the merits of spirituality unwaveringly, as a viable alternative to religions, and also, evince keen interest, to know the reality, about God, Allah, and Ishwar.
Once upon a time, these issues were considered sensitive, but today, people are decisively discussing it openly in the public domain. Surely, this is an extraordinary development, showing a changing scenario, never witnessed before.
I’m glad to inform that on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the campaign, a UK based publisher, has given me an opportunity, to get my work published.
Typically, in self-publishing offers, new authors, have to pay the publisher, while known writers are paid by the publisher, for publishing their books. When a London based ‘United p.c. Publisher’ with an outlet in the US, offered to publish my book free of charge, it was a bolt from the blue, I least expected.
Such happenings suggest that the campaign to ‘Reform Religions’ is picking up momentum internationally if it comes true. What more can I ask? So, I have no words, except to thank the publisher, for his gracious gesture.
The publication of a book is perhaps a feather in the cap. But then, I see this, as a prospect, to fast-track my campaign further, so as to maximize, the awareness of people, who spend time reading books, to form the opinion in favor of the campaign.
It’s true, the outcome of the campaign is not in my hand, its peoples or society’s acceptance that will ultimately prevail to bring the ‘Change’ the campaign aims to achieve.
If, people assume this campaign will fail, then seeing, the exposure the campaign has made so far, for sure, the world of religions will never be the same again.
The focus of social campaigns is always on the righteous path, not on the victors or the vanquished.
Until now, I was working on this noble cause informally, but now, I think, I should devote myself, more towards it, to gather peoples, society’s and the States honest take on it, even if, age is catching up, to sap my vigor.
Obviously, social reforms take enormous time to change society and remove its shortcomings. Therefore, in such situations, only a collective approach can be fulfilling, to make changes catalyze into reality, in less time.
Eventually, religions will disappear and ‘Spirituality’ will become the new trend, the new norm, and sooner or later, the whole world will follow it.
So, let us collectively break the barriers of caste, creed, color, culture, and country, and actively support this campaign fully. By backing the campaign together, we can turn the tide of human history, and make the world better.
While concluding, I express my profound gratitude to United p.c. Publisher, and from the bottom of my heart, I convey my sincere thanks to Ms. Bianca Bendra for recommending my manuscript to the publisher, and to Ms. Anikó Gerencsér for her valuable guidance, during the printing stages of the book.
Name of the Book … A Religionless WorldAuthor … Suresh Kumar Soni
Publisher … United p.c. PublisherUK: Alpha House, 100 Borough High Street, London
Price … GBP 18,99 / 23,90 EUR
Print Length … 414 pages
Sold by … Private persons, bookstores and wholesalers can order directly from the publisher over the phone, via e-mail and mail.www.united-pc-publishing.com/united-pc.html
THE PERILS AND PLEASURES OF A DEBUTANT WRITER IN HIS SEVENTIES
Feb 02, 2022
The beauty of writing is that, it is never too late to write. My ageing body has not weakened my mind so far, so I continue to write in the same unsoiled and unclogged manner, moving on the path, paved by me, to walk on.
Hindus believe DHARMA (Right Conduct), ARTHA (Money), KAMA (Physical Enjoyment) and MOKSHA (Salvation) are the four cardinal principles of life.
Bearing this in mind, a peerless pleasing, practical practice prevailed in ancient Vedic India, for people to follow, and experience the fullness of life, from birth till death, recommended by the wise sages. Surely, this is a meaningful method, for individual development, and to discharge one’s social duty to payback society, this was known, as the four ashrams of life.
Ashram means a place of purity. Therefore, it was imperative, to achieve the aims of each ashram in a righteous manner, and then, obviously, the right path is not always the easiest to tread ethically.
According to the four Ashrams of life:
[1] BRAHMACHARI – (Student Life) – The first stage of life, till 25 years, is the right time, to learn and gain knowledge. Therefore, following this dictum, I did my Masters in Political Science.
[2] GRIHASTA – (Household Life) – the second phase of life, till 50 years, is for making a living, and rearing a family, so I worked in a Bank, and my parents got me married (arrange marriage), I sired a son and a daughter, provided them professional education, and got them married too, now I'm blessed with four granddaughters.
[3] VANAPRASHTA – (Retired Life) – the third part of life, till 75 years, is the right time to shift our mind from materialism to spirituality. Accordingly, after trampling the torn traditional track of outdated religions, I gathered the courage, to express my views, on the sensitive issues like religion, spirituality and God, in its contemporary context. I’m still engaged in this work, even now.
[4] SANNYASA – (Renounced Life) - This is the last leg of life, it starts after the age of 75 years, and ends with one’s natural death. If, I manage to survive the present pandemic, then I have three years, left to decide, what next to do.
Till now, I have managed to do my best, to fulfill the conditions laid down, in all the three stages of my life. If, I rate myself. Then I think, I have not fared so bad. Now, the question arises. Can I clear the final test of life? That, time will tell.
Owing to covid pandemic, India’s Life Expectancy has scaled down to 67.5 years for men. Unexpectedly, I became an author at the age of 69 years, it happened by chance, and I managed to outlive, the current obituarial time in India.
I am a non-vegetarian. I smoked for thirty years, and quit smoking in 2001. I started drinking fifty years ago and still I enjoy my drinks. Last of all, at this age, I’m a celibate by choice. So, I am not comfortable talking about my past scandalous escapades. Since it’s not readable, so I am holding it back.
I was wondering. Can my description be less vulgar, or less mischievous, or less of playful foreplays, as compared to, any other scripted parallels, set rolling on the wet and wrinkled blankets?
Why should one evade physical pleasures, aren’t they are as important as any other experience of life is? After all, the purpose of the physical body is to breed (sex) and the purpose of the spiritual mind-soul is moksha (liberation).
Why am I revealing my private life in the public domain?
It is simply because in India, if, a person indulges openly, in such normal activities of life, just to have a little fun, in a short boring life on earth, the Indian society does not accept him as a spiritual person. Due to this silly reason, people don’t take my work on spirituality seriously. It’s embarrassing, indeed.
Readers would appreciate that; it is not easy for a householder to cultivate spiritual wisdom. He is often weighed down by the burden of family responsibilities, and other worldly distractions. In absence of solitude, staying in the stillness of consciousness, for a longer time, is tough too. Unlike, the Buddha, who constantly remained in a state of full consciousness, at all times.
Sadly, the Indian social system has molded the mindset of the Hindus, to listen to and revere only, those who wear a robe, have a long beard, and look like a holy man. That’s why Hindus revere the Godman, as the epitome of spirituality, and not a common man, even if, his spiritual standards are laid well realistically.
Even Gandhi had to change his dress to appear like a saint, his experiments with celibacy had raised public curiosity.
In this state of silliness. Why a common man is not recognized as a spiritual person? Who decides the criteria? Aren’t we all spiritual beings living a human life? Why can’t we see reality, as it is, and not as, our conditioned mind sees it, in a way it wants to see it, partly.
Because of this thoughtlessness, the Godman in India is not spiritual but a business baron. He commits sins behind the doors. He is uneducated, good for nothing liar and a chronic rapist. He lacks good upbringing, he comes from a disturbed family, he is an expert in deceiving innocent trusting people, and is involved in serious criminal activities.
Can any sane society tolerate this nonsense?
Why yoga trainers, preachers and Katha Vachaks are revered as Gurus in India? To revive Vedanta, Hindus must learn to respect the educated Vedic teachers, who are well conversant with the real essence of the Vedas, and can explain it, to the people with candid clarity. Nothing less will work.
Satsang is not a tamasha. It is an assembly of spiritual seekers, who assemble to know Sanatan Dharma from the genuine Vedic Gurus. Why are we belittling the lofty culture of civilization into a caricature of crudeness? This must stop.
When will India wake up, and live in a real world, that’s free from all pretenses?
If, we overlook this. Then we cannot end the era of the Godman in India. These liars and their lies, will ruin the Vedic culture, which otherwise, is based purely on, the realities of life, and universal truth, not merely on hypocrisy, falsehood, myths or Aasmani Awaaz (a call from the sky).
I am 71 years old, and my third book ‘Do Souls Exist?’ is now available.
https://www.wissenbookstore.com/product/do-souls-exist/
Its normal for the book reviewers and the critics to ignore, the work of an aged debutant author. Yet, being unrecognized is not without its own fault and failing. The aged writers, who have weathered all seasons, assume, the opinion of the reader is enough, which is not always a correct. Generally, what is popular is not true, and what is true is not popular.
We live in a society that includes me and others. This ‘Others’ is the core cause, why a person living in a society, craves to be recognized for his work. Once the ‘Others’ disregard him, if that person, has the monetary means, then he rushes to buy advertorials, and hire PR agencies, to register his recognition in society.
That’s why the conjured ‘Cult of Celebrities’ created by the media is not based on merit but on mediocrity, which cast a bad influence on youngsters by corrupting their minds. Thus, making our social order, unprincipled and unethical.
However, when a person lives in isolation or he invokes the spirit of oneness, then there is no ‘me’ and no ‘Others’. Now there is no appreciator to appreciate. Now there is no need to seek any recognition. Now one has become a liberated being – a Jivanmukta. This stage is reached, when one enters Sannyasa - the last phase of his life. Therefore, without renunciation there is no liberation.
Since I am not an enlightened being, and I have not taken Sannyasa so far, and my means are meagre too. Therefore, I feel awkward, doing my own self-publicity, which ‘others’ should do not me. Then, I reconcile, and find there is no other way that begins, from where I am, placed in a situation right now. Self-promotion is the only option left, to tell the readers, about my books, and why I write.
When I go back in time, the day I had planned to write. Then I vividly remember, the initial response had come, from my culture driven fondness, prompting me to pen my work in Hindi. But I unbiasedly picked English, only to expand the range, to reach a global audience. So far, the language I love the most is my mother tongue Punjabi, because it’s my thinking cap, and the best self-talk application, chemically etched on my psyche, stamped ineradicably.
In the English language, words and alphabets are fewer, if I compare it, with other languages I know. Then of course, I see English as a streamlet, Hindi as a river, and Sanskrit as an ocean. Availability of plentiful words in any language, assists the writers to express their thoughts and feelings clearly, correctly and completely.
In bygone days, British Empire had spread English language through its colonies, wide reaching world over, or else, no one would accept English as a lingua franca, with a poor lingual and phonetic record. So, English is not a special language of the world, like the unsurpassable Sanskrit language is so balanced, indeed.
Why do the critics of English literature assume that books on spirituality lack artistic merit? Can an author neglect the literary goals, methods and usages of a language? I don’t think so. If, an author has a peculiar style, self-shaped by him, and has the skill to stir the thoughts of the readers by the finest use of language, adorned by well written sentences, crafted in a way that is different from other writers then this uniqueness is the measure to judge the authors writing. So be it.
A wholistic criticism of books on spirituality is important. The entire voluminous Vedic scriptures considered holy by the Hindus in India is not only a work on spirituality, but a masterpiece of literature of a very high standard, as well.
Reading the Holy Books of all the major religions, has led me to the conclusion that all religions are not the same they are different. Even the Gods are ignorant about the universal truth described as ‘Cosmic Consciousness’ by the Vedas 5000 years ago. Appalled, I sought to convey this message to all, I believed, the most effective way, was to pen the message myself, using the English medium to write.
Considering this, I see no reason, why should I be regarded as an author. I am simply a messenger or a postman, nothing more or nothing else, so tagging me, with a label will not serve my purpose. In fact, it will dilute my objective, by putting me on the centerstage, and pushing my message in the background.
The third stage of my life that is ‘Vanaprastha’ is coming to a close, a new chapter of life will open up soon, for me to skid, slip, and slid over it, for a while, and then fall asleep, never to wake up again. Therefore, this is the right time, when I am kicking alive, to talk about my books. During ‘Sannyasa’ I see no stimulating scope, to pen another book. Maybe my third book is my last book.
In the last watch of life, I need to make suitable provisions to downsize my lifestyle, adjust myself to a simple way of living, by using minimal needs to sustain myself, and plan to reside on Hills, or on the banks of river Ganges. At this stage, it is important to vanish from the social scene completely. Become an ascetic and make arrangements, to detach myself from all worldly attachments and material possessions, and then head-on face the unutterable experience of death with full consciousness, like a snake sheds his skin.
Belief systems are not imposed on Hindus. It is a culture, which offers various ways, first to know, and then to believe, as per, one’s level of understanding. This has saved the Hindu way of life, to evolve easily, with full freedom, reflecting the highest state of refined universal human thoughts, carried forward through the ages. That’s why this 5000 years old civilization has not disappeared. It is relevant today and will remain relevant in the future too.
Since my audience is small, some people think my writings have failed. I disagree. I am not what others, stretch to say about my writings. I am, what I think, what I am, and not what my critics may give or take. I started my campaign in 2013 using the internet. Recent Surveys suggest, people are disregarding religions, and are showing interest in spirituality. This is a happening trend, which is catching up fast in the west. The progress is slow, and at the same time, the impact on the peoples changing mindset cannot be denied.
As a senior citizen, in the Vanaprastha ashram or phase of my life, I have stressed to reject all the false religious beliefs. I have explained well, why spirituality is better than religions. I have cautioned the priest, mullah and pundit to stop the distortion of religion by their wrong interpretations, which is corrupting the mind of the faith followers. Last but not the least, I have urged to revamp the outdated Holy Books, to make them relevant in the contemporary digital age.
The result of my campaign is not in my hands. Still, I see no reason, why I shouldn’t feel happy, for having sown the seed of change to sprout. Hoping the sapling turns into a tree one day. Then the world will not be the same again.
Over the years:
Succinctly put, I have raised the demand to Reform Religions. Besides, I have tried to tilt public opinion in favor of Spirituality. Further, I have alerted the lawmakers to make stringent laws to prevent innocent people, unknowingly falling into the trap of the Godman. Moreover, I have highlighted the Spirit of Oneness, hoping in future, some world leader(s) will recognize, how important a nation-less Warless Welfare World is necessary for peace and prosperity of the human race.
If the Universal truth is one, then how can I claim, my thoughts and writings are original. In fact, they are borrowed from Vedic and Buddhist scriptures. I am just retelling, what was said earlier. Therefore, the worth of my writing, does not belong to me. It has its rightful place in the Vedas and in the Buddha’s teachings. If, there is any lapse, it is due to my lack of understanding, so pardon me. My role is to understand religious convictions, seek solutions to correct the lapse in religions, and not to create a new cult. That is what I’m doing. Some people still don’t understand this. So, it’s their problem not mine.
I know introducing far-reaching reforms in religions is not easy. So, I have brought forth, the burning issue, in the public domain, primarily, to create public awareness, and start a public discussion, aiming to make the world better. Work is in progress, and I am optimistic, that things will fall in place, gradually.
Summing up:
On this day, I humbly admit, I have slavishly served, three out of the four ashrams of my life to the best of my abilities, unquestioningly.
By doing so.
Have I become a blissful being? Am I the same person who entered the doors of the three ashrams, and came out from different doors? Now can I claim I am a changed person? I honestly don’t know, how far I have changed, but I do know. There is something in me that hasn’t changed at all.
What is that?
O! the omnipresent creator, do tell me and tell me true. Why my basic nature does not change? Why I continue to see within me, the ape and the angel, let loose to unrest or enlighten me from time to time? Am I still struck there from where I had started? When will I shed my animal nature and become a divine being? Or will I live with this sordid saga, secretly buried in my heart, and then brag pretentiously, to the outside world, that I am an enlightened being, knowing I am still a restless, and a listless learner.
Is this how the world of evolution works?
Keeping this curiosity alive. I wish to conclude, by expressing my gratitude, from the bottom of my heart, with a big…bigger…biggest thank you to the readers, for sparing their valuable time, to read what I write.
Even after trimming the writeup, the article is a bit lengthy, even as, brevity is the beauty of language, I have knowingly widened the gap, please bear with me
Cheers / Cheerio!!
Feb 02, 2022
The beauty of writing is that, it is never too late to write. My ageing body has not weakened my mind so far, so I continue to write in the same unsoiled and unclogged manner, moving on the path, paved by me, to walk on.
Hindus believe DHARMA (Right Conduct), ARTHA (Money), KAMA (Physical Enjoyment) and MOKSHA (Salvation) are the four cardinal principles of life.
Bearing this in mind, a peerless pleasing, practical practice prevailed in ancient Vedic India, for people to follow, and experience the fullness of life, from birth till death, recommended by the wise sages. Surely, this is a meaningful method, for individual development, and to discharge one’s social duty to payback society, this was known, as the four ashrams of life.
Ashram means a place of purity. Therefore, it was imperative, to achieve the aims of each ashram in a righteous manner, and then, obviously, the right path is not always the easiest to tread ethically.
According to the four Ashrams of life:
[1] BRAHMACHARI – (Student Life) – The first stage of life, till 25 years, is the right time, to learn and gain knowledge. Therefore, following this dictum, I did my Masters in Political Science.
[2] GRIHASTA – (Household Life) – the second phase of life, till 50 years, is for making a living, and rearing a family, so I worked in a Bank, and my parents got me married (arrange marriage), I sired a son and a daughter, provided them professional education, and got them married too, now I'm blessed with four granddaughters.
[3] VANAPRASHTA – (Retired Life) – the third part of life, till 75 years, is the right time to shift our mind from materialism to spirituality. Accordingly, after trampling the torn traditional track of outdated religions, I gathered the courage, to express my views, on the sensitive issues like religion, spirituality and God, in its contemporary context. I’m still engaged in this work, even now.
[4] SANNYASA – (Renounced Life) - This is the last leg of life, it starts after the age of 75 years, and ends with one’s natural death. If, I manage to survive the present pandemic, then I have three years, left to decide, what next to do.
Till now, I have managed to do my best, to fulfill the conditions laid down, in all the three stages of my life. If, I rate myself. Then I think, I have not fared so bad. Now, the question arises. Can I clear the final test of life? That, time will tell.
Owing to covid pandemic, India’s Life Expectancy has scaled down to 67.5 years for men. Unexpectedly, I became an author at the age of 69 years, it happened by chance, and I managed to outlive, the current obituarial time in India.
I am a non-vegetarian. I smoked for thirty years, and quit smoking in 2001. I started drinking fifty years ago and still I enjoy my drinks. Last of all, at this age, I’m a celibate by choice. So, I am not comfortable talking about my past scandalous escapades. Since it’s not readable, so I am holding it back.
I was wondering. Can my description be less vulgar, or less mischievous, or less of playful foreplays, as compared to, any other scripted parallels, set rolling on the wet and wrinkled blankets?
Why should one evade physical pleasures, aren’t they are as important as any other experience of life is? After all, the purpose of the physical body is to breed (sex) and the purpose of the spiritual mind-soul is moksha (liberation).
Why am I revealing my private life in the public domain?
It is simply because in India, if, a person indulges openly, in such normal activities of life, just to have a little fun, in a short boring life on earth, the Indian society does not accept him as a spiritual person. Due to this silly reason, people don’t take my work on spirituality seriously. It’s embarrassing, indeed.
Readers would appreciate that; it is not easy for a householder to cultivate spiritual wisdom. He is often weighed down by the burden of family responsibilities, and other worldly distractions. In absence of solitude, staying in the stillness of consciousness, for a longer time, is tough too. Unlike, the Buddha, who constantly remained in a state of full consciousness, at all times.
Sadly, the Indian social system has molded the mindset of the Hindus, to listen to and revere only, those who wear a robe, have a long beard, and look like a holy man. That’s why Hindus revere the Godman, as the epitome of spirituality, and not a common man, even if, his spiritual standards are laid well realistically.
Even Gandhi had to change his dress to appear like a saint, his experiments with celibacy had raised public curiosity.
In this state of silliness. Why a common man is not recognized as a spiritual person? Who decides the criteria? Aren’t we all spiritual beings living a human life? Why can’t we see reality, as it is, and not as, our conditioned mind sees it, in a way it wants to see it, partly.
Because of this thoughtlessness, the Godman in India is not spiritual but a business baron. He commits sins behind the doors. He is uneducated, good for nothing liar and a chronic rapist. He lacks good upbringing, he comes from a disturbed family, he is an expert in deceiving innocent trusting people, and is involved in serious criminal activities.
Can any sane society tolerate this nonsense?
Why yoga trainers, preachers and Katha Vachaks are revered as Gurus in India? To revive Vedanta, Hindus must learn to respect the educated Vedic teachers, who are well conversant with the real essence of the Vedas, and can explain it, to the people with candid clarity. Nothing less will work.
Satsang is not a tamasha. It is an assembly of spiritual seekers, who assemble to know Sanatan Dharma from the genuine Vedic Gurus. Why are we belittling the lofty culture of civilization into a caricature of crudeness? This must stop.
When will India wake up, and live in a real world, that’s free from all pretenses?
If, we overlook this. Then we cannot end the era of the Godman in India. These liars and their lies, will ruin the Vedic culture, which otherwise, is based purely on, the realities of life, and universal truth, not merely on hypocrisy, falsehood, myths or Aasmani Awaaz (a call from the sky).
I am 71 years old, and my third book ‘Do Souls Exist?’ is now available.
https://www.wissenbookstore.com/product/do-souls-exist/
Its normal for the book reviewers and the critics to ignore, the work of an aged debutant author. Yet, being unrecognized is not without its own fault and failing. The aged writers, who have weathered all seasons, assume, the opinion of the reader is enough, which is not always a correct. Generally, what is popular is not true, and what is true is not popular.
We live in a society that includes me and others. This ‘Others’ is the core cause, why a person living in a society, craves to be recognized for his work. Once the ‘Others’ disregard him, if that person, has the monetary means, then he rushes to buy advertorials, and hire PR agencies, to register his recognition in society.
That’s why the conjured ‘Cult of Celebrities’ created by the media is not based on merit but on mediocrity, which cast a bad influence on youngsters by corrupting their minds. Thus, making our social order, unprincipled and unethical.
However, when a person lives in isolation or he invokes the spirit of oneness, then there is no ‘me’ and no ‘Others’. Now there is no appreciator to appreciate. Now there is no need to seek any recognition. Now one has become a liberated being – a Jivanmukta. This stage is reached, when one enters Sannyasa - the last phase of his life. Therefore, without renunciation there is no liberation.
Since I am not an enlightened being, and I have not taken Sannyasa so far, and my means are meagre too. Therefore, I feel awkward, doing my own self-publicity, which ‘others’ should do not me. Then, I reconcile, and find there is no other way that begins, from where I am, placed in a situation right now. Self-promotion is the only option left, to tell the readers, about my books, and why I write.
When I go back in time, the day I had planned to write. Then I vividly remember, the initial response had come, from my culture driven fondness, prompting me to pen my work in Hindi. But I unbiasedly picked English, only to expand the range, to reach a global audience. So far, the language I love the most is my mother tongue Punjabi, because it’s my thinking cap, and the best self-talk application, chemically etched on my psyche, stamped ineradicably.
In the English language, words and alphabets are fewer, if I compare it, with other languages I know. Then of course, I see English as a streamlet, Hindi as a river, and Sanskrit as an ocean. Availability of plentiful words in any language, assists the writers to express their thoughts and feelings clearly, correctly and completely.
In bygone days, British Empire had spread English language through its colonies, wide reaching world over, or else, no one would accept English as a lingua franca, with a poor lingual and phonetic record. So, English is not a special language of the world, like the unsurpassable Sanskrit language is so balanced, indeed.
Why do the critics of English literature assume that books on spirituality lack artistic merit? Can an author neglect the literary goals, methods and usages of a language? I don’t think so. If, an author has a peculiar style, self-shaped by him, and has the skill to stir the thoughts of the readers by the finest use of language, adorned by well written sentences, crafted in a way that is different from other writers then this uniqueness is the measure to judge the authors writing. So be it.
A wholistic criticism of books on spirituality is important. The entire voluminous Vedic scriptures considered holy by the Hindus in India is not only a work on spirituality, but a masterpiece of literature of a very high standard, as well.
Reading the Holy Books of all the major religions, has led me to the conclusion that all religions are not the same they are different. Even the Gods are ignorant about the universal truth described as ‘Cosmic Consciousness’ by the Vedas 5000 years ago. Appalled, I sought to convey this message to all, I believed, the most effective way, was to pen the message myself, using the English medium to write.
Considering this, I see no reason, why should I be regarded as an author. I am simply a messenger or a postman, nothing more or nothing else, so tagging me, with a label will not serve my purpose. In fact, it will dilute my objective, by putting me on the centerstage, and pushing my message in the background.
The third stage of my life that is ‘Vanaprastha’ is coming to a close, a new chapter of life will open up soon, for me to skid, slip, and slid over it, for a while, and then fall asleep, never to wake up again. Therefore, this is the right time, when I am kicking alive, to talk about my books. During ‘Sannyasa’ I see no stimulating scope, to pen another book. Maybe my third book is my last book.
In the last watch of life, I need to make suitable provisions to downsize my lifestyle, adjust myself to a simple way of living, by using minimal needs to sustain myself, and plan to reside on Hills, or on the banks of river Ganges. At this stage, it is important to vanish from the social scene completely. Become an ascetic and make arrangements, to detach myself from all worldly attachments and material possessions, and then head-on face the unutterable experience of death with full consciousness, like a snake sheds his skin.
Belief systems are not imposed on Hindus. It is a culture, which offers various ways, first to know, and then to believe, as per, one’s level of understanding. This has saved the Hindu way of life, to evolve easily, with full freedom, reflecting the highest state of refined universal human thoughts, carried forward through the ages. That’s why this 5000 years old civilization has not disappeared. It is relevant today and will remain relevant in the future too.
Since my audience is small, some people think my writings have failed. I disagree. I am not what others, stretch to say about my writings. I am, what I think, what I am, and not what my critics may give or take. I started my campaign in 2013 using the internet. Recent Surveys suggest, people are disregarding religions, and are showing interest in spirituality. This is a happening trend, which is catching up fast in the west. The progress is slow, and at the same time, the impact on the peoples changing mindset cannot be denied.
As a senior citizen, in the Vanaprastha ashram or phase of my life, I have stressed to reject all the false religious beliefs. I have explained well, why spirituality is better than religions. I have cautioned the priest, mullah and pundit to stop the distortion of religion by their wrong interpretations, which is corrupting the mind of the faith followers. Last but not the least, I have urged to revamp the outdated Holy Books, to make them relevant in the contemporary digital age.
The result of my campaign is not in my hands. Still, I see no reason, why I shouldn’t feel happy, for having sown the seed of change to sprout. Hoping the sapling turns into a tree one day. Then the world will not be the same again.
Over the years:
Succinctly put, I have raised the demand to Reform Religions. Besides, I have tried to tilt public opinion in favor of Spirituality. Further, I have alerted the lawmakers to make stringent laws to prevent innocent people, unknowingly falling into the trap of the Godman. Moreover, I have highlighted the Spirit of Oneness, hoping in future, some world leader(s) will recognize, how important a nation-less Warless Welfare World is necessary for peace and prosperity of the human race.
If the Universal truth is one, then how can I claim, my thoughts and writings are original. In fact, they are borrowed from Vedic and Buddhist scriptures. I am just retelling, what was said earlier. Therefore, the worth of my writing, does not belong to me. It has its rightful place in the Vedas and in the Buddha’s teachings. If, there is any lapse, it is due to my lack of understanding, so pardon me. My role is to understand religious convictions, seek solutions to correct the lapse in religions, and not to create a new cult. That is what I’m doing. Some people still don’t understand this. So, it’s their problem not mine.
I know introducing far-reaching reforms in religions is not easy. So, I have brought forth, the burning issue, in the public domain, primarily, to create public awareness, and start a public discussion, aiming to make the world better. Work is in progress, and I am optimistic, that things will fall in place, gradually.
Summing up:
On this day, I humbly admit, I have slavishly served, three out of the four ashrams of my life to the best of my abilities, unquestioningly.
By doing so.
Have I become a blissful being? Am I the same person who entered the doors of the three ashrams, and came out from different doors? Now can I claim I am a changed person? I honestly don’t know, how far I have changed, but I do know. There is something in me that hasn’t changed at all.
What is that?
O! the omnipresent creator, do tell me and tell me true. Why my basic nature does not change? Why I continue to see within me, the ape and the angel, let loose to unrest or enlighten me from time to time? Am I still struck there from where I had started? When will I shed my animal nature and become a divine being? Or will I live with this sordid saga, secretly buried in my heart, and then brag pretentiously, to the outside world, that I am an enlightened being, knowing I am still a restless, and a listless learner.
Is this how the world of evolution works?
Keeping this curiosity alive. I wish to conclude, by expressing my gratitude, from the bottom of my heart, with a big…bigger…biggest thank you to the readers, for sparing their valuable time, to read what I write.
Even after trimming the writeup, the article is a bit lengthy, even as, brevity is the beauty of language, I have knowingly widened the gap, please bear with me
Cheers / Cheerio!!
