MK Gandhi (1869 – 1948), India’s “Father of the Nation,” who spearheaded the country’s Freedom Movement for Independence from British Rule is known for his famous words of wisdom on God, life and religion. Here are some of the most noteworthy ones…
1. Religion – a Matter of the Heart “True religion is not a narrow dogma. It is not external observance. It is faith in God and living in the presence of God. It means faith in a future life, in truth and Ahimsa…. Religion is a matter of the heart. No physical inconvenience can warrant abandonment of one’s own religion.”
2. Belief in Hinduism “I call myself a Sanatani Hindu, because I believe in the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, and all that goes by the name of Hindu scripture
4. Seeking God: “I worship God as Truth only. I have not yet found Him, but I am seeking after Him. I am prepared to sacrifice the things dearest to me in pursuit of this quest. Even if the sacrifice demanded my very life, I hope I may be prepared to give it.
Craig
I have been to India 11 times and it is a very “religious” place. Religion without relationship and their understanding is a mile wide and an inch deep. I have many good friends there who are Hindu, Sikh and Muslim. Carry on.
your friend, Craig
MK Gandhi (1869 – 1948), India’s “Father of the Nation,” who spearheaded the country’s Freedom Movement for Independence from British Rule is known for his famous words of wisdom on God, life and religion. Here are some of the most noteworthy ones…
1. Religion – a Matter of the Heart “True religion is not a narrow dogma. It is not external observance. It is faith in God and living in the presence of God. It means faith in a future life, in truth and Ahimsa…. Religion is a matter of the heart. No physical inconvenience can warrant abandonment of one’s own religion.”
2. Belief in Hinduism “I call myself a Sanatani Hindu, because I believe in the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, and all that goes by the name of Hindu scripture
4. Seeking God: “I worship God as Truth only. I have not yet found Him, but I am seeking after Him. I am prepared to sacrifice the things dearest to me in pursuit of this quest. Even if the sacrifice demanded my very life, I hope I may be prepared to give it.
I have been to India 11 times and it is a very “religious” place. Religion without relationship and their understanding is a mile wide and an inch deep. I have many good friends there who are Hindu, Sikh and Muslim. Carry on.
your friend, Craig