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  1. Gurudev, my mother says we should not eat rice on Ekadashi, otherwise our next birth won't be good. Is this true?

    No, nothing like that. Some people take a vow to fast on Ekadashi day. It is purely individual choice. ...
  2. Worship

    Do not worship or idolize worship. Idolizing without a sense of belongingness is always futile. Such worship only causes fear and distance. And there are others who are paranoid about worship. They get irritated by seeing others worshipping. The modes of ...
  3. Religion and politics

    The role of religion is to make one righteous and loving And politics means caring for people and their welfare. When religion and politics don't coexist then you have corrupt politicians and pseudo-religious leaders. A religious man who is righteous ...
  4. What is the secret behind the notion of ‘Judgment Day’ in Christianity?

    Christianity says a judgment day will come. At that time all those below the earth, the dead bodies will rise and be asked about their right and wrong deeds. According to which they will be sent to either heaven or hell. The understanding changed from the ...
  5. Why are there so many different philosophies?

    Why not? God loves diversity. What if there was only okra to eat? But you have potatoes, tomatoes, beans, all kinds of fruits, vegetables and flowers. God seems to love diversity. He has created so many of us in different shapes, features and colors. He ...
  6. What are the differences between various religions?

    Religion has three components: symbols, customs and traditions, and values. There is no difference as far as values are concerned, because all talk about oneness. Customs and symbols are all very different; they have to be. This is what makes the wo ...