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Dear friends and devotees, Bhakti is eternal, R E L I G I O N. This is the subject, which is in the minds of many and causing more discussions. In fact, this is not a current topic. It is there, from time memorial. The modes and its’ followers are different and therefore arriving at a combined decision is not emerged. If we take a deeper thought, the matter is simple. I have recently come across, with the discourses of His holiness Guru Sri Ravishankarji during the years 1999 and 2000 on this subject, which is so simple; but very

much informative. Hoping that this will definitely show some light on the subject, I am repeating the same for kind perusal of all. To worship or idolize without a sense of belonging is always futile. Such worship only results in far and distance. On the other hand, some are paranoid about worship. They get annoyed when they see others worshipping. Modes of worshipping or idolizing are different in different parts of the world. Some worship the Pope; others worship pop star; some are crazy about politicians. Look at the children; they worship their heroes on posters all over the walls. But adoration alone makes you a fan. A sense of belonging and seeing the divinity in those whom you adore makes you a saint. Those who worship without a sense of belonging and those who are against worship are in the same boat; both are clogged with fear. The Bible says, “I am you God. You shall have no other gods before me.” The same is said in the ancient Indian scriptures. “One who worships God as separate from the ‘I am’ consciousness is dull-headed,” and “Pooja aur na deva”—do not worship other gods. 1. The offering, the offered and the offerer are all One. 2. The role of religion is to make us righteous and loving, and the purpose of politics is to care of people and their welfare. When religion and polities do not coexist, then you have corrupt politicians and pseudo-religious leaders. A religious man who is righteous and loving will definitely care for the welfare of the whole population and hence becomes a true politician. All the avatars and prophets cared for people and so were political. And a true politician can only be righteous and loving so he cannot be anything but religious. When religions restrict freedom to worship and restrict modes of worship, they become unsuitable for creating a harmonious society. When religion becomes all encompassing and gives full freedom to pray and worship in any manner --- that religion will bring righteousness and peace to people and will suitable for any society People think that politics and religion have to be kept separate because many religions did not allow freedom of worship and did not care equally for all people. History has shown that religion has created conflict. But irreligious societies,

such as communism, have created chaos and corruption.. Today both politics and religion need reform. Politicians must become more righteous and spiritual. Religion must become broader and more spiritual to allow freedom of worship, and to encompass all the wisdom in the world. With love and

regards, Sastry.

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