What does it do for you? Is it of help?
2007-05-05 20:41:06 · 8 answers · asked by remy 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hinduism is divided into two parts...ritual and philosophical
both are not dependent on each other...although ritual do have a philosophical basis
The yogas done to attain final enlightenment...mainly depend upon controlling the mind and have no external practices at higher levels
2007-05-06 03:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by ۞Aum۞ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every religion has got these two aspects. The moral codes, and the rites. The moral codes help an individual to develop as a good human being. the rites hel phim to bind with the society. It helps in creating a homogenous society with everyone believing and following the same principles so that there are no chances of people questioning others performances. But as materialism came into picture, both these aspects got damaged. People now compare things like in terms of money - "How grand the function was!!" or "How grand the wedding was!!" etc. They themselves have forgotten the essence of rites and rituals. And off course the moral codes too. In todays world, every individual is following the concept of dual religion. One that he learns from his parents, and the other is money, something that he learns from his parents, the society, and is developed by a hidden self centered devil in him.
All the best...
:-)
2007-05-06 18:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by plato's ghost 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Islam it has to do with what is sufficient as opposed to what is necessary. We say that actions are known by the intention with which they are done. So it is not sufficient to simply follow the physical or superficial movements of a ceremony like salat (prayer), it is also necessary that one's intention be for the ceremony to be prayer, and specifically to be the salat prayer for that time of the day.
Additionally, the prophet Muhammad (saw) told us that we should pray as if we see God before us and that if we cannot do that to know in our hearts that He sees us. So there is also a deep inner connection and attunement to the presence of God in during the prayer.
These concepts extend to other acts of worship in Islam, and I'm sure in other religions, where on the surface it looks like a simple acting out of a rite or ritual, but the inner world is different and with the intention focused on that aspect, the mundane becomes sacred.
Peace and Blessings,
Imam Salim
2007-05-05 20:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by إمام سليم چشتي 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my religion the exteriority is helping others and trying to ensure equal treatment of all people, so yes it's very important to me.
2007-05-05 20:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Buddhist, it doesn't...
We are encouraged to discover the Truth from within us by observing the phenomenas and be introspective about the nature of our present moment (meditation).
Rites and rituals are man made and man perceived. Without adhering to rites and rituals one can still continue to practice towards the goal of enlightenment.
External practices helps one to develop faith... just as another user previously said, philosophically and ritually. It does not depend on one another but does somewhat benefit one another.
Buddhists do not depend on rites and rituals. However, the rites and rituals helps one to develop respect and encourages one to learn more of its deeper meaning (observation of one's body movements, etc.)... The rites and rituals should NOT be the core of one's religious belief if it obstructs to the convenience of one's religious ideals/practices.
Peace :-)
2007-05-06 04:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No . Not at all.krishna in Bhagavad -gita has spoken about them discouragingly.I am not quoting the verses .Just read the 16 the teaching of Bhagavad -gita. Exterior display of faith is a sign of arrogance and ego and is therefore discouraged .
2007-05-06 07:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by Infinity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The practise of true religion is connecting our conscious with the God through knowledge. So it is pure individual.
When we feel pain, hunger, thirst, lust, love etc....... or when are afraid of death, really we can not share those feelings with other.
Even the experience my existence and the existence of God is also not conveyable to others.
All other preachings are Hippocratic.
2007-05-06 17:33:35 · answer #7 · answered by Shripathi Krishna Acharya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure heart and mind filled with faith is the only requirement of religion. Rituals please priests, not God.
2007-05-06 03:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋