Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramaya, Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu, Maa Kashchitt Dukha Bhagbhavet. Om Shantihi Shantihi Shantihi.
Before talking about Religion and Spirituality, I begin the blog with this shloka. It is recited in the welfare of the society, people, individuals and everyone around in the universe. It wishes for the happiness, prosperity and wellness of each human being. It asks for peace for everyone at the end.
What is Spirituality and Religion?
Over the years, Spirituality and Religion has been a popular topic of discussion and debate. Researchers, scholars, writers and other learned people have been inquisitive about the two concepts.
How are these two concepts connected? Is Spirituality and Religion the same thing or different? If they are different then what is the difference between them? These are a few of the most debatable questions. Today in this blog we are going to discuss Spirituality and Religion and the related queries about them.
Namaste!
I believe, Religion and Spirituality are two sides of the same coin. Based on perception of people and their interpretation, the definition of spirituality or feeling changes. How every individual perceives spirituality and religion is different. Now, if we talk about a basic concept, Religion is a set of rituals, traditions or religious practices. Practices that are followed by our ancestors till date. Whereas, Spirituality is a form of emotional feeling that is enjoyed by one who is connected to something larger than life.
After a short introduction, let’s throw some more light on the two concepts and bring out a few interesting gems. Religion is followed by a group of people. Whereas, Spirituality is the practice that can be done by people from any race.
Moreover, the concept Spirituality and Religion is interrelated and used interchangeably. The concept is indeed about the self awakening through the path you choose. It can be a spiritual journey for you or a religious path of certain beliefs and rituals you follow.Let’s travel into the world of Spirituality and Religious faith and try to reach our destination that is awakening.
Spirituality Signs or Spiritualism
When we talk about Spirituality, there are some signs that tell you about your spiritual journey. You start receiving some messages from the universe in the form of signals, experiences and things that make you happy. Here are few of the signs through which you can understand that your spiritual journey has started.
- Your intuition becomes strong: Suddenly you start feeling that the moment you are thinking about something it really starts happening around or to you.
- You connect to nature: You are now more at peace when you spend time in nature.
- You spend time with yourself: You want to know more about yourself and be with your own thoughts.
- You question about life: Now you understand many things and have more questions about life.
- Magic in life: Seems everything you want or was thinking about is getting full-filled magically.
- You read more: You enjoy reading and knowing more about different topics, especially about life.
- You meditate: Regular Meditation becomes a part of your life. You relish amazing and enhanced experiences every time.
Religion and Religious practices
Now, coming to the Religion, it is also a vast term in itself. Some of the important rituals related to worship, celebration of festivals and the traditions followed after death of a person, symbolises religion. There are many religions like Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Jain and more. All the religions follow some specific rituals, customs and traditions that identify the particular religion. If we talk about Hinduism, the hindu rituals are the way devotees connect to their God. In this way, Religion becomes a medium through which God can be felt.
Conclusion
At last, we come to a conclusion that both Religion and Spirituality are essential for human life. Though a lot more is left to discuss and discover about them we tend to focus on the vital aspects for now. Later, we will be back with more exciting information and distinctive perceptions of people. Till then keep reading and growing.
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