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RELIGION IS BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GOD (Nov )

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Vol. 11Nov 2019English

Summary

The text emphasizes the personal and individual nature of religious belief, asserting that religion is fundamentally a private matter between an individual and their deity. It argues against the involvement of external institutions or authorities in defining or dictating religious practices, suggesting that faith should be experienced and interpreted independently. The article highlights the diversity of religious practices and beliefs, acknowledging that no single framework or doctrine can universally apply to all individuals. It encourages readers to focus on their personal spiritual connection rather than adhering to rigid or imposed religious structures. The text also touches on the potential for conflict when external entities attempt to control or regulate personal religious expression, advocating for a more individualistic and subjective approach to faith. The overarching message is that religious truth and meaning are subjective and should be determined through personal reflection and direct relationship with one’s god, rather than through external validation or authority.

Conclusion

The essence of faith lies not in institutional dogma or societal expectations, but in the deeply personal, introspective relationship between the individual and the divine. This perspective emphasizes that spiritual truth is subjective, shaped by individual interpretation and experience rather than rigid doctrines. By prioritizing personal connection over collective orthodoxy, it fosters a more inclusive and adaptable understanding of religion, allowing for diverse expressions of belief. This shift encourages individuals to seek meaning independently, fostering authenticity and intellectual honesty in their spiritual journeys. Ultimately, this approach redefines religion as a dynamic, evolving dialogue between the self and the sacred, transcending rigid structures to embrace the complexity of human belief.

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Vol. 11
Vedic PrayerVajasaneyi SamhitaEditorialUnexhibited. Handling Sorrow and GriefSWAMI SAMARPANANANDA. Spiritual Realisation through Communion with NatureSWAMI SURARCHITANANDA. Inspiring Anecdotes and ParablesSWAMI VIDEHATMANANDA. A Bhakta’s Journey to Non-Duality—Mirabai: Loving Krishna to Being KrishnaShibani Chakraverty. Sri Ramakrishna’s Thread of Love for Resolving ConflictNAVIN CHANDRA MISHRAReminiscences of SargachhiSrimat Swami Suhitananda jiSpiritual Aspirants and WeltanschauungSwami ArunachalanandaThe Humbling of Durgadas PyneGitanjali MurariThe Story of ZeroANKIT ARORAVivekananda Way - The Vedanta - PartUnexhibitedBook ReviewS RADHAKRISHNANThe Order on the MarchUnexhibitedĀTMĀRPAṆASTUTI (Nov )Sri Appayya DikshitendraYUGAVANI: MONEY (Nov )Sri RamakrishnaEDITORIAL: SWACHH BHARAT: OUR PRIDE - OUR RESPONSIBILITY (Nov )UnexhibitedSWACHH MANGALURU ABHIYAN FOR SWACHH BHARATH (Nov )REMINISCENCES OF SARGACHHI (Nov )Swami SuhitanandaTH ANNIVERSARY OF CHICAGO ADDRESSES : CONCLUDING PROGRAMME (Nov )UnexhibitedPOCKET TALES: SHIVA’S DEMON (Nov )Gitanjali MurariVIVEKANANDA WAY (Nov )UnexhibitedPOORVA: MAGIC, MIRACLES AND THE MYSTICAL TWELVE (Nov )Lakshmi DevnathAN ANCIENT VEDIC INSTITUTION (Nov )Chithra MadhavanSWAMI VIJNANANANDA AND THE RAMAKRISHNA ORDER (Nov )BOOK REVIEWS (Nov )Prema RaghunathPARIPRASNA (Nov )UnexhibitedTOPICAL MUSINGS: OUR SADHANA (Nov )UnexhibitedRELIGION IS BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GOD (Nov )UnexhibitedCurrent articleTHE ORDER ON THE MARCH (Nov )UnexhibitedEDITORIAL: RESTLESS PATIENCE (Nov )UnexhibitedREMINISCENCES OF SARGACHHI (Nov )Swami SuhitanandaDEFINING GOD (Nov )Swami SarvapriyanandaHERITAGE ~ HEROES (Nov )DIMENSIONS OF REALITIES (Nov )Swami SunirmalanandaUNIVERSAL LIBERATION, SALVATION, AND RESTORATION IN INDIAN AND WESTERN THOUGHT (Nov )Gopal StavigPARIPRASNA (Nov )Srimat Swami Vireswarananda MaharajSHANKHA AND CHAKRA (Nov )Gokulmuthu NarayanaswamyTHOUGHTS ON THE YIN-YANG SYMBOL (Nov )William PageUNPUBLISHED LETTERS OF SWAMI SARADANANDA (Nov )Swami SaradanandaTHE ORDER ON THE MARCH (Nov )UnexhibitedBOOK REVIEWS (Nov )

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