Religion is very essential for man’s survival

A familiar question raised by skeptics is about the need for religion in man’s life. Their argument is that there is neither time nor the facilities nor the where withal to conduct worship or to observe austerities. Some say they have family commitments and shall discharge their obligations like marriage of their wards.  Some claim that they are inclined to do the religious rites but after their retirement from service. Others argue that the women undertake to observe the rules of religion while they control the house affairs. To all of them the only reply is that religion is like – breathe.

If the function of inhaling and exhaling stops, there will be no existence. Can they stop breathing till retirement? Can the wife breath for you. Hence, religion and godliness are integral part of man and are essential for his very survival. There need be no ostentatious display of one’s convictions. Lord Krishna in Gita says “Do whatever you like and in whichever manner, but dedicate them to me.”

The ills in society arise out of disinclination or disinterestedness to follow the laws of morality. The divine legislation is supreme and eternal and has relevance for all times and applicable to all Hindus. If one upholds the rules, there will be no room for corruption because such a person will be wedded to honesty, virtue discipline, and simplicity. Everyone should adhere to the directive contained therein, offer worship to God, read a few verses from the Gita and learn Sanskrit. The modern youth generally feel that the Puranas are factitious and demand valid explanations for certain statements therein.

The significance of festivals of doing “Namaskara” and “Tulsi Pooja” and other religious deeds prescribed for the Hindu’s should be elucidated. Lord Krishna declares that He resides in the heart of every one of His creations.

Religious duties perfect our lives- Madhva Acharya who had helped humanity to get rid of their difficulties had prescribed a fine-point program to perfect our lives, to secure individual well-being and social up-liftment. They are in the form of religious duties, which when performed will enable man to grow to his best and live inanity with his fellow men and also in his life hereafter and attain salvation.

The purpose and duties a human being has to discharge are contained in the Upnishads. They are in the form of sacrifice dedicated to the celestials (Devas) the Sages, Parents, Human beings and to the, heart of man (Bhoota). The first consists of our warm expression of devotion and worship to God for all the benefactions we have received from Him. He is embodiment of perfection and needs nothing from us but our worship is only an expression of our gratitude.

Next to Him, our debt is to be sages who have left a rich legacy of immortal scriptures- The epics and the Gita. “Rishi Yagna” consists in our devotedly assimilating there texts which will provide us wisdom. The Lord says there is nothing superior and pleasing to him than reading the scriptures.

The third Yagna refers not to the performance of ceremonies to our ancestors but also includes transmission of our sound culture and some religious traditions to posterity. At least one of our children should keep the religious lamp burning constantly. These above mentioned three sacrifices relate to the intellect of man. The other two deals with the heart of human being";  and Bhootha Yagnas. The former consists of helping the man in distress and giving him charity. Concern for others and a community feeling is the antidotes for selfishness. The Hindu religion practiced kindness and community feeling is that antidotes for selfishness. The Hindu religion practices kindness and compassion to all other living beings like animals and birds.