True Religion
(good established religion - true religion)

If we try to understand we would realize that every religion develops after an enlightened soul. The teachings of Jesus Christ culminated into Christianity and those of Gautama Buddha into Buddhism. Every religion primarily teaches us to follow the path of truthfulness, ethics and morality. There is never a religion of hate. Every religion is a different path to the same goal.

Mahavira, Gautama Buddha, Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohammed... all are man gods who gained enlightenment (kaivalya jnana) and finally salvation (moksha) in their lifetime. Their teachings primarily focus on practice of brotherhood and living a life of joy and happiness. Every religion in essence teaches us to follow the dictates of God. That does not mean we start fearing God. No religion imparts the knowledge of terrorism.

All religions are true provided the teachings of the enlightened master have been correctly interpreted. In the present times... most religious masters twist the teachings of the masters to their benefit. This leads to disharmony and dissatisfaction amongst the masses.

Religion is only a means to an end. If we truly desire to search for God in this life we need to follow the path of spirituality and not religion. Religious masters act as lampposts in the journey of life. To take their assistance as and when necessary is our sole prerogative.

Hinduism religion is the oldest. Lord Krishna who gave the doctrine of Bhagavad Gita in the battle of Mahabharata was the first Avatar (God manifest in human form) of the era. His teachings in Bhagavad Gita are without a parallel. The knower of Bhagavad Gita becomes the knower of all. Why not pursue Bhagavad Gita as our goal of life!

There is nothing in Bhagavad Gita that is not as pure as God Almighty himself. The 700 shlokas (verses) in Bhagavad Gita are sufficient for any human being to cross the journey of life. The knower of Bhagavad Gita finally gains enlightenment and salvation and reaches the kingdom of God (aka Vaikunth in Hinduism).

Mahavira came about 1000 years after Lord Krishna. About 77 years later followed Gautama Buddha. Another 423 years later followed Jesus Christ and finally followed Prophet Mohammed.

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Basis of Religion - Belief in Religion - Choosing Religion - Difference Religion Spirituality - Good Religion - Religion and Evolution - Religion and Hostility - Religion and Science - Religious Beliefs - Why a Religion - Bhakti Yoga - Islam Religion - Religious Practices

A to Z of True Religion explained in words everyone can easily understand and fathom. More on Religion Books can be found at : http://www.lord-krishna.com/True-Religion/ ... Neeru J. - 5th June 2010.

Essay by: Kaivalya Jnani ... One who realized self in his life time! Send your query!

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