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Here we present ideas and insights on religion by Hindu saints! Swami Sivananda The word Religion comes from the Latin word religio which consists of two words, viz., re (back) and ligare (to bring or bind). That which binds the soul back to God is religion. Religion shows the way for the attainment of God-realisation. Religion satisfies the deep inward craving in man who is not always content with leading merely an animal existence and wants spiritual consolation, solace and peace. Man cannot live by bread alone. A time comes in the life of many of us when mere worldly prosperity does not satisfy us and we hanker after something more. In the case of many more, trials and tribulations of life turn their attention to spiritual solace. Swami Vivekananda According to Swami Vivekananda, experience is the best source of knowledge. He suggested the way a chemistry or biology student reads book on those subjects, if someone wants to learn about religion, he has to read his own mind and heart....

It's Shivratri today.  All over people are celebrating with great enthusiasm. They are visiting temples and performing various rituals. Do they know what they are doing? Are they contemplating or just following what the trend says. Religion has its own significance when it comes to changing life for better. Hindu culture is also very scientific and has rational roots. And other religions are no less. They have their own value. One has to read the scriptures to deeply know what religion is all about. Else people need a chance to do politics. Religion is no exception.  The concept of God has become a means to fight. Only because of lacking love for everyone. If we loved our neighbour then we loved God too.  It's not every time about 'me and mine'. My God, your God. God is not a possession. In the name of religion today we fight. Not knowing the scriptures, which are the basis of all religion, says the same. Not even a single scripture of any religion tells us to fight. Ye...