Is Religion Causing Problems? Radhanath Swami Responds…
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Question to Radhanath Swami : Swamiji, my question is not directly related to religion. But some of the biggest challenges facing the world today are the problems caused by religions. What is the solution for this?
Radhanath Swami: I do not see it as a problem of religion. I see it as the problem caused by irreligion in the guise of religion. We have to find what religion actually is. Real religion does not mean a Hindu, a Muslim, a Jew, a Christian, Zoroastrian, Jain, or Buddhist. These can be very much social, ethnic, or egoistic identities. Real religion is that process which awakens one’s love for God. Where there is the awakening of love for God, there are the qualities of tolerance, peace, compassion, mercy, self control, and forgiveness; these are the universal qualities of anyone who loves God. Where we find sectarianism, envy or cruelty that is not religion.
If any of these people who fight really understood what is really in their scriptures, they wouldn’t behave with another person based on external beliefs. When a man comes home, sometimes he is dressed in a three piece suit; sometimes he comes in a swimming suit; sometimes he comes in his pajamas. Now, his dog will recognize his master in whatever dress he wears. Isn’t that true? So if our master is God, whether He appears as Krishna, Allah, Rama, or Christ, we will recognize Him in all these different appearances.
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Awareness of God and recognizing Him is very important aspects. Here Radhanath Swami expertly gave the example of A dog recognizing his master in any different dress.
If one follows Radhanath swami, surely he will understand who God is! All glories to Radhanath SWami.
Correct. And if we are unable to recognize our master if in different form, then we are even lesser than a dog.
Purpose of religion is to awaken love of God within one’s heart. When that love is awakened we can see each living entity as sons of teh same Lord then there can be no question of hatred.
This is so true.
such beautifully maharaj has explained this irreligon in disgusie of religon. and the master and dog analogy wow. it is so true . maharaj ki jai.
Fantastic!!
Radhanath Swami has correctly pointed out that problems today are caused not by religion, but irreligion in the guise of religion. Very powerful point. Another point is that a dog will recognize his master no matter what dress he wears.
Radhanath Swami has nicely explained how one must come out of bodily conception of life. Religion is a problem when we identify ourselves with the body.
Radhanath Swami’s replies are very convincing……thanks
Radhanath Swami has cleared this confusion so nicely once and for all by very clear analogy.
Yes, we have to be worse than dogs to be fighting in the name of religion. Thank you Radhanath Swami Maharaj for setting the perspective right.
Radhanath Swami has so nicely explained what is true religion, especially the example that he gave of how a dog recognises his master irrespective of the dress he wears !! Thank you so much !!
Radhanath Swami is Right!Narrow minded people who wanted to see religion just with their narrow vision have narrowed down the Real Scope of Religion.Rekligion has a higher purpose to Unite every individual being for an existence of Eternal Joy,Peace and Love
An amazing lesson for all at the right moment when Ayodhya verdict is about to come
Radhanath Swami, characteristically, has gone to the root of the problem
Thank you very much Radhanath swami maharaj for defining religion so nicely.
This sort of vision can only come from a person who has clarity in thought, and can rightfully lead and guide others, Somehow after having had couple of fortunate experiences with Radhanath Swami ,one comes out of this sort of misidentification.
Great answer and a wonderful analogy, thank you Radhanath Swami
Thank you Radhanath Swamiji, hope the present religious leaders get this message soon before they start fighting again on the old issues
He has realised the true essence of religion in disciplic succession !!!…Religion without philosophy is really just a sentiment or fanaticism…and dry philosophy without religion is only mental speculation.
All glories to Sri Guru & Sri Gauranga !!!…hari bol.
Thank you very much Radhanath Swami. These realizations are amazing
wonderful realization. Thanks a lot for shairng.
Maharajah simplified God and religion in very plain basic language.
“Where there is the awakening of love for God, there are the qualities of tolerance, peace, compassion, mercy, self control, and forgiveness; these are the universal qualities of anyone who loves God. Where we find sectarianism, envy or cruelty that is not religion.”
If everyone actually follows their own religion, there would be no problems at all! The problems are not due to religion, but the lack of it, as rightly pointed out by Radhanath Swami.
V nice explanation on the most controversial issue by Radhanath Swami
Where we find sectarianism, envy or cruelty that is not religion.
this sets apart the religions from the irreligion, thank you very much Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
This is a beautiful analysis by Radhanath Swami on the real reason behind sectarean violence which has always been falsely propagated by vested interests & radical elements in the name of religion.
very powerful article…Radhanath Swami’s view is really wonderful
Radhanath Swami Maharaj has stated the real purpose of religion.
thanks for sharing this
There may be people who are practicing real religion but they do not seem to be inspiring others to be that way and to stop violence.
This is a rock-solid answer given by Radhanath swami. It powerfully shatters the superficiality of so-called religionist who on one hand claim to be the followers of God but the other hand are hooked to intoxicants.
Very correct! all people fighting on religious issues should read this. Thank you Radhanath Swami
This article makes it very clear what is the essence of any religion !
This article makes it very clear what is the essence of any religion !
Thanks Maharaj, for giving us such a simple understanding of religious.
If our so called modern religious leader understand this , there would not be unnecessary trouble in the society,
All Glories To H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj
How beautiful are Maharaja’s thought, with an easy to understand analogy. What can be more simple than this.
Hare Krishna
Maharaj has the cutting edge here, even a dog can recognize his master independent of the dress he wears ..fantastic..The aim of religion is to recognize our loving master and to render loving service to him which extends as compassion to other living beings.
I really liked the following analogy by Radhanath Swami Maharaj: When a man comes home, sometimes he is dressed in a three piece suit; sometimes he comes in a swimming suit; sometimes he comes in his pajamas. Now, his dog will recognize his master in whatever dress he wears. Isn’t that true? So if our master is God, whether He appears as Krishna, Allah, Rama, or Christ, we will recognize Him in all these different appearances.
Radhanath Swami is so clear in his explaination
Very Clear explaination from Maharaj.
very nice answer
Beautiful reply….
I posted your words on my twitter account, i like it.
Very true. Real religion teaches us to serve the lord.People forget the real goal of religion and are unnecessarily fighting for petty things and wasting their precious time.
Radhanath Swami brings out the essence here that every religion teaches to LOVE GOD. The paths & details may be different but essence is same..LOVING GOD.
Radhanath Swami has clearly defined what is meant by religion and irreligion.
very clear and clever answer. thank you
I simply hope and pray that every person who is fighting in the name of ‘religion’ gets to understand this sublime truth of the depth of religion and spirituality as revealed here by Radhanath Maharaja.
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Thanxx
Its not religion what causes problem its our perception whcih causes problem
Right on!
So if our master is God, whether He appears as Krishna, Allah, Rama, or Christ, we will recognize Him in all these different appearances- H H Radhanath swami
This is really what true religion is. And Radhanath Swami by his example and practice is inspiring so many souls to take up the real essence of Religion. We can certainly see all these wonderful qualities of tolerance, love , care, compassion mercy forgiveness in Radhanath Swami, hes certainly from the God’s Kingdom. Thank you very much Maharaj.
Radhanath Swami knows where does the misconception of the person lie, so he can correctly rectify that person.
H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaj ki jai
Radhanath Swamis explaination is very clear
So very true. Beautifully explaied.
An enlightening message on the principle of god by His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj
Nice reply, Maharaj explained what true religion is..
Thanks you so much Maharaj for enlighten us.
Perfect answer.
this is a perfect answer to all issues related to religion. if one understands real religion as Mh says there is no question of discrimination & controversies.
the world will be a peacefull place if all accept above philosophy
Radhanath Swami is right how can religion be a problem its people who manipulate and create problems
Radhanath Swami has made things crystal clear else people get confused and lost in these subject matters
Very convincing answer.
Great answer! Definetly going to share with my facebook friends
Radhanath Maharaj really has an amazing vision to look at things, which ordinary human beings cannot. I never thought this way. What Maharaj says is so true! Hare Krishna!
beautiful
Thank you so much Maharaj for the wonderful answer.
Nice answer ,if everybody understands this then there will be no terrorism and fight
Thank you Radhanath Swami for clarifying this major misconception about religion.
Jai !! Wonderful !!
amazing
Simply amazing
Majority of the population of the world is disillusioned by religion today, not realising that true religion is mainly to know who is God and How to love Him unconditionally. Thank you Radhanath Swami for such a wonderful answer.
Amazing Answer
Radhanath Swamis explaination is crystal clear
Radhanath Swami has made a valid point
wonderful explaination
Dear Sir,
your answer has increased respect, faith & trust in all possible religions.
Its so wanderful.
Thankyou
Thank you for wonderful explanation on religion
Thanks Maharaj, for explaining this is unique aspect of all religions.
A cut throat and extremly impressive answer to all who cause violence in the name of religion in the whole world.
Excellent reply Radhanath Swami. If only the leaders of this world realise this, it will be a much more peaceful place to live.
Exquisitely explained!
very nicely explained by maharaj!!
Radhanath Swami is so true
Excellent anology. A real religionist will never fight with others based on sectarian differences but he will find the same God everywhere. Thank you Maharaj.
thank you for sharing.
Wonderful analogy.
Excellent article and good analogy
Radhanath swami very nicely explained about the region.thank you Maharaj!
“Religion is that process which awakens one’s love for God.Where there is awakening of love for God, there are the qualities of tolerance, peace, compassion, mercy, self-control and forgiveness….”
Radhanath Swami gives very simple but profound meaning of religion and its symptoms.Beautiful answer by Radhanath Swami.
Perfect answer. In todays world, everyone is misguided due to false egoistic propoganda in the name of religion. This answer gives true perspective of what real religion is
I agree Deepak Prabhuji
What an insight on religion by HH Radhanath Swami
very good article.thank you for sharing.
What a heart touching reply by HH Radhanath Swami (KIII JAIIIIIIIIII)
Maharaj gives such simple but eye opening explanations. No doubts are created when he explains such things…
True meaning of religion.. Thank you so much swamiji.
Radhanath swami wonderfully said that we should recognize God in any of his forms and those forms are non-different whether Krsna ,Allah, Rama or christ.
Many thanks to Radhanath swami for this wonderful answer.
If only people had the right understanding of religion all these nonsense fights in the name of religion would stop. Thank you Radhanath Swami for your guidance that has enabled us to look at things in the right perspective.
very inspiring
Everybody has to understand the real definition of religion given by HHRNSM
Thank you Maharaj, for making us understand in true sense what religion means… Often people go on externals..
Radhanath Swami is really a Sara-grahi (essence seeker) & not just speaks but his actions are totally aligned with his teachings…
Thank you sooooo much !!!!
Inspiring thought. Made me wonder about religion.
very true
Essence of religion simplified by Radhanath Swami
Maharaj’s explanation with dog example is wonderful
Thank you Maharaj…
very nice explanation…
This is an apt reply. Religion is indeed is a question of true values ans how we implement these values in our lives.
We need such saints like Radhanath Swami who can help overcome such problems sectarianism !
Thank you Maharaj for sharing about real religion.
thanks maharaj for nice reply…..
Radhanath Swami is a true saint who knows that all religions teach us the same principle. Only if people learn to follow what is really there in their scriptures they will learn to love and tolerate each other.
Maharaj has very truly and accurately exposed irreligion in the guise of religion and remind me what I true religion.
a deep insight into the understanding of what true religion means.
nicely explained the diff between religion and irreligion
today there is a need for understanding the real religion which is so nicely explained by radhanath maharaj
HARE KRISHNA
beautiful explanation!!!
Hari, Hari
Truly a saint!
Superlike the explaination
Wonderful explanation about religion.
Very deep understanding of religion. Thankyou
Indeed, Real Religion is to develop love of god irespective in which form the lord is.
Thank you for such a simple yet profound explanation.
Thank you for profound explanation
clear cut explanation….thank u maharaj…
nice reply by radhanath swami maharaj,
Today’s world need enlightening lessons on religion and culture. But it really is also not these peoples problem, the modern day leaders like politicians have given us this view which need a serious correction so that the progeny of the future sees things in different light.
“If our master is God, whether He appears as Krishna, Allah, Rama, or Christ, we will recognize Him in all these different appearances.” What a beautiful explanation by H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj. All the differences are due to incorrect understanding of God.
wonderful answer by radhanath swami maharaj,
brilliantly said! you are the solution for mankind!
This is what is to be told to every layman the world over, so the discrepancies spawned by the so called leaders shall automatically wear out and make the world more peaceful.
yes I do agree.
Irreligion in guise of Religion !
Wonderful article!
HHRadhanath Swami gives real means of religion and remove our concocted idea of faulse religion.
Hare Krishna Maharaj. Maharaj ki jai hoo…!!! All Glories to Radhanath swami Maharaj.
Hare Krishna..Maharaj ki jai hoo..!!! Thanks prji for sharing the article. Really Maharaj is real Humanitarian worker, Spiritualist, Socialist, Social worker, well wisher, care taker and so wonderful that I just love his every aspect.Thanks Pr. Thanks Maharaj.
Ys- Anshu Jaiman
Really a good one…Lovely
Wow! It is irreligion in the guise of religion!!
Very broad minded answer! Thank you Radhanath Swami!
This article must read by each and every person on this earth
Thank you for sharing Radhanath Swami’s wonderful response to this question on religion.
The example of dog recognising master is very nice and appropriate. Thank you Maharaj.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful pastime by Radhanath Swami.
Wonderful answer!!!!
the example makes the underlying point crystal clear
wonderful answer
Thank you Maharaj
No common man have such thoughts. Radhanath Maharaja is really a world leader.
Real religion is religion of tolerance, peace, compassion, mercy, self control, and forgiveness. Wonderful article
true !! every religion is teaching the same essence but we are disillusioned by our mind.
Great words by Radhanath Swami Maharaj!
What a beautiful explanation given by Radhanath Maharaj ! If everyone on this planet reads this and follows it then the planet will become one home for all of us .Hare Krsna !
hare krishna,
Thank you very much.
Very nice article.Hare Krsna !
What an answer…”Problems are caused not by religion but by irreligion disguise in the name of religion”.
Thank you maharaj.
Hare Krishna. All glories to H.H Radhanath Swami Maharaj.
we really have to beware of irreligion in the guise of religion. thanks for sharing this article.
Wonderful reply by Swamiji….
religion in sanskrit is Dharma and Dharma is the inherit qualities within every living entity, which is love of God. Thanks Radhanath Swami for enlightening us.