विमर्श

Summary

The text presents a philosophical discussion on the nature of true religion, distinguishing between lower and higher forms of spiritual practice. It argues that rituals, prayers, and hymns belong to the lower level of religious activity. True religion, according to the text, does not reside in such external observances or ceremonies. Instead, it awakens through concentration of the mind and in a state of meditative absorption. This higher form of religion shines in the solitude of the inner self, where one strives to become one with their own being. The language of genuine religion is not formal prayer or hymns, but rather a direct, inner experience. The vision of religion is described as an intuitive vision, one that is based more on direct feelings than on logic or reasoning. The text asserts that every domain of the intellect is a domain of doubt, and every logical argument gives birth to another argument that cuts it down. However, it maintains that every person must, at some point, arrive at a belief in their own self. When individuals are in a higher mental state, they feel as if they have come into contact with a greater power, and this power itself feels like the ultimate reality. The text is attributed to "गामधागीरिह दिनिकब," likely a reference to a specific author or source.