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What does religion mean to me?

I think religion is from my side is the energy or belief that people should follow. It's better than being an aethiest.Given that each person defines religion differently, my response might not precisely align with your personal convictions. A system of moral precepts, conduct, and beliefs based on the notion of a spiritual realm or higher power is referred to as religion in general. A framework for thinking about the world, guidance on moral issues, a sense of purpose in life, and a sense of belonging are all things that some people find that religion provides. It can also be a source of comfort, bravery, and hope during difficult times. Some people may find significance in the traditions and practices that bind them to their ancestry and culture. Ultimately, the degree of a person's religious connection depends on their individual experiences, background, and beliefs.

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Reflect on aspect of your life that you regard as supremely important. This could be a religious belief, a personal cause, a calling (vocation) to pursue something, a social or political issue, or anything you would commit yourself to or are already committed to wholeheartedly.

During my whole life I have been taught that I have to respect each human being, its like being a good person, and after that its about being religion. When I was a child I used to have faith in my parents, because at that point of time I don't have any knowledge about the various religions except the one which my parents follows. During my High School journey I have became friends with many people around me who belongs to different religions. After that I started to expand my knowledge about the term 'religion'. I began to ask questions to my friends, about their religion, their food festivals, their nutrients, their clothing & all about their ritual stuffs.

Currently I am well aware of all the my religion & knowing that there are certain types of other religions as well who's I am not aware of, personally I am a spiritualistic person & I believe in 'Sanatan' meaning 'One religion'

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3.What is your understanding of truth?

I think basic definition of the truth is the statement/thesis which is created on the base of real facts or the incident that really occurred. From childhood my parents, teachers & all my elders always used to say that we shall never lie and we can always choose the true path in our life. If some person is peaking truth then we shall never question his/her statement.

From another point talking about the truth in theological way, truth is the thing which which comes from the beginning to the end of the life. We shall never deny the bitter truth of the life. Every religion teaches us to speak truth no matter what the consequences are.

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4. What is your understanding of the relationship between religion and science?

I think religion and science are thoroughly connected from history to the present 21st century world, as one thing believes in fact and the other believes in emotional structural norms(or almighty). Before performing any norms in my religion, I always double-check it with science in terms of environmental & emotional benefits.

Many scientist in the past are supressed or killed due to their findings in scientific field as the it will disregard the religious belief of people at that time. For example, the great scientist Galileo who founded some enormous information in the field of Cosmology. Religion an science always remained in the sort of some conflict. As I am a believer of science I strongly recommend everyone to choose the right belief, as things like black magic & blind belief is common nowadays.

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What does beauty mean to you? What words, images, sounds, would you use to describe this ambiguous and elusive concept?

Beauty from my point of view is completely different from the academia. Beauty is the thing that doesn't let us sleep in the night. Beauty is the irreplacable element of mankind that no-one could ever resist. Its the melody or we can say a type of alcohol which keeps a human to groove & indulge in their own mindset.

Beauty has many definition, we can define it as physically, emotionally, friendly, materialistic, timely & much more to be explored. We can never press the beauty of an individual or else we can say that its elusive. God is a great creator, it has created many beauties in the world. Whether we see at as from the human or nature's point of view. I also faced this thing in my life & i think its the best phase of my life

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How would you describe the power of symbols? Identify a symbol that is important to you. From your perspective, how important are they to our lives?

The most important symbol in my life talking from my childhood to the adulthood, the symbol shown in the above image is the one which represents my religion my own personal belief. The symbol is known as SUBH LABH. This symbol is printed on each and every shrine/temple of my country. It is basically a symbol of hinduism and it helps people to connect with each other, It helps them to unite them.

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What cultural or religious elements are you able to identify in sports or athletic events ?

Sports in India is not so uncommon as the other parts of the world. I think there is not at all any specific religious identity to be there in the sports, not that of my knowledge but, I think people tend to connect that with the prayers.

Whenever a game goes on the player(if he is not an atheist) always once pray to god wishing for the winning and I think this goes for the viewers also. For example Cricket is not just a game in India. Its an religion, a type of emotion. People do sometimes offer their praying.

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Reflect on the importance of laughter and humor in your relationships with others and with life in general. How does sharing a laugh impact your connections with friends, family, colleagues, and the world around you?

Each time I engage my friends, if we decide to laugh at a joke, then we feel like we are already on the same team. Indeed, those are the moments which are shared having fun, cracking jokes, or telling fascinating stories about a funny event which happened to any of the people in the company. Laughter allows and destroys the walls of social interactions and makes the interacting parties to be more comfortable. It assists us in knowing each other in ways beyond the classroom and day-to-day topics.

In my family; that is the role that humor has: to help bring everyone together or to gather them around. Everyone knows that humor is a part of everyday life: a dad telling funny jokes during family dinner or relatives using laughter after hearing some funny story during the day. It sets a happy mood at home and makes it easier for us to overcome some of the difficulties that we come across in life lightly.

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How would you describe role of religion in your upbringing?

My upbringing has been greatly influenced by religion, being a Hindu boy. Stories about gods like Lord Krishna and Goddess Lakshmi, along with traditions like puja and Diwali celebrations, have shaped my beliefs. These teachings and customs have not only made me feel closer to my cultural background, but they have also given me a deeper understanding of life, karma, and social values. Hinduism is more than just a religion; it still influences my behavior and personality.

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If you could play one song or piece of music for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

If I were given a choice to listen to a song for eternity, most probably it would be ‘Bhaja Govindam’ by Adi Shankaracharya. This devotional hymn shares pearls of spiritual essence and a message that life is transient and moksha is one’s only pursuit.

As per the essence of the “Bhaja Govindam the transient nature of the materialistic pursuits is highlighted and the need to concentrate on attaining the realization of the Lord is stressed. The song’s lyrics sung to melodious tunes recite ageless wisdom about the impermanence of earthly riches and the true meaning of life. One can listen to this hymn quite often so that the message of the hymn rings in one’s ears and helps in reminding oneself that the goal must always be an individual spiritual progress as well as to be in tune with the principles of Dharma, which is righteousness, and Bhakti, which is devotion.

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Discuss the traditions, customs, or practices from your culture that you hold dear and explain why they are important to you?

It is delighful custom of my people to observe Diwali literally the Festival of Lights. My family comes together to worship, distribute sweets on each other on that day and hang colorful patterns on the floor and lights around the house. Diwali celebrates knowledge and the triumph of light over the dark spiritually meaning thankfulness, relation with ones fellow beings, and the act of benevolence. Both the religious sensation and the low tolerance level are present during this season, and I believe that I have a bond with my ancestors, and one should be kinder to their relatives.

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Reflect on your own beliefs regarding the relationship between religion and war. How do your religious or spiritual views inform your perspective on the issue?

Being a Hindu, I have my own perception of how religion and war are related, and this mainly stems from some portions of the scripture which includes the Bhagavad Gita. According to our tradition war is understood as something which could be admissible at times, but always undesirable. The Bhagavad Gita explains about the concept of duty and righteousness, and this portrays that Lord Krishna, the God, instructed Arjuna to fight in the war of Kurukshetra to punish the unfair and protect dharma or righteousness.

Essentially to say non-violence is the chief of Hindu belief system but at the same time, the religion does not deem violence as unethical if the individual or the people have to defend against any aggression. It’s after acknowledging that it’s all about proportion as well as context. The lesson that we were taught is to always try to solve the problem in a non-violent manner and to honor all the human life and at the same time recognize those instances when it may be necessary to fight for justice.