Which RELIGION is the best & why?

Answer 1

1) Sanatana Dharma, which is eternal religion of the soul with the supersoul , is not like sectarian isms, viz., Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Mohammedianism, Chirstianism, Zorastarisnism etc... Sanatana Dharma is universal and it includes the best of the sectarian teachings of different isms.

2) Sanatana Dharma again. It is not one sided it is all inclusive for different people with different natures. For instance, Krishna in the Bhagavad gita gives different processes,viz., Karma Yoga, Sankhya Yoga Jnana Yoga, Dhyana Yoga and ultimately Bhakti Yoga. Even in the 12th chapter entitled Bhakti Yoga, Krishna gives various options if one cannot adopt Bhakti Yoga, one can follow the regulative principles of Bhakti Yoga. If not even that then work for the Param Brahma. If one cannot even do that in the verse 12 Krishna says some more options,"If you cannot take to this practice, then engage yourself in the cultivation of knowledge. Better than knowledge, however, is meditation, and better than meditation is renunciation of the fruits of action, for by such renunciation one can attain peace of mind."

Also after giving the final instructions to Arjuna that he should surrender unto the Supersoul dwelling withing the hearts of all Krishna says without forcing Arjuna but gives him freedom of choice by telling, "Deliberate on this fully, and then do what you wish to do".

The practitioners of Sanatana Dharma accept that God has given different people according to time,place and circumstances different ways to achieve him by giving Vedas, Bible, Quran etc....

Sanatana Dharma says,"Sarve sukhino bhavantu", that everyone become happy, not just christians, muslims, hindus, buddhists etc...

The very word, Sanatana means that which has no beginning or end and therefore, Sanatana Dharma is by definition is eternal religion. It is based on the Vedas, which literally means knowledge. Veda also called as Sruti (that which is heard) is coming down since time immemorial through the chain of disciplic succession from guru to disciple. Vedas or Sruti were handed down through aural reception and the same thing was written down around 5000 years back.

With the teachings of God to Abraham and Moses, Judaism began around 4,500 years back.

Buddhism began with the birth of Lord Buddha around 2500 years ago.

With the birth of Jesus Christ around 2000 years,Christianity began.

With the birth of Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) around 1300 years back the Holy Al' Quran came in to existence.

So, Sanatana Dharma or the eternal religion based on the Vedas, is eternal but is in the written format since 5000 years
Judaism as is seen today since 4500.
Buddhism with the advent of Lord Buddha - 2500 years
Jainism around the same period as that of Buddhism
Christianity with the birth of Lord Jesus Christ- 2000 years
Islam with the birth of ProphetMohammed (pbuh) - 1300 years

God is one only, irrespective of the religion being Christianity, Islam, Hinduism etc... God sends His different sons or representatives or prophets and gives through them much information about God consciousness, at different times in various places. According to the limitations of some particular places and knowledge of the persons present the knowledge about the God various degrees.

People become more and more materialistic with the progress of external glamor forgetting the spiritual knowledge. Therefore, the later religions contain the knowledge of God with fewer information. The lesser knowledge about the God, the adherents of that faith tend to be more narrow minded. The more the knowledge about God, the practitioners have a complete understanding in a broader perspective.

The Vedas being eternal was written down around 5000 years back can be compared to an encyclopedia has a broader understanding of God. Whereas, around 2000 years back Christianity came into existence with Jesus Christ has fewer information about God came be compared to a pocket dictionary.

Introduction to Bhagavad-gita-As-It-Is, by A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness).
Yet man professes to belong to a particular type of faith with reference to particular time and circumstance and thus claims to be a Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist or any other sect. Such designations are non-sanatana-dharma. A Hindu may change his faith to become a Muslim, or a Muslim may change his faith to become a Hindu, or a Christian may change his faith and so on. But in all circumstances the change of religious faith does not effect the eternal occupation of rendering service to others. The Hindu, Muslim or Christian in all circumstances is servant of someone. Thus, to profess a particular type of sect is not to profess one’s sanatana-dharma. The rendering of service is sanatana-dharma.

Factually we are related to the Supreme Lord in service. The Supreme Lord is the supreme enjoyer, and we living entities are His servitors. We are created for His enjoyment, and if we participate in that eternal enjoyment with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, we become happy. We cannot become happy otherwise. It is not possible to be happy independently, just as no one part of the body can be happy without cooperating with the stomach. It is not possible for the living entity to be happy without rendering transcendental loving service unto the Supreme Lord.

Therefore, sanatana-dharma does not refer to any sectarian process of religion. It is the eternal function of the eternal living entities in relationship with the eternal Supreme Lord. Sanatana-dharma refers, as stated previously, to the eternal occupation of the living entity. Sripada Ramanujacharya has explained the word sanatana as "that which has neither beginning nor end," so when we speak of sanätana-dharma, we must take it for granted on the authority of Sripada Ramanujacharya that it has neither beginning nor end.

The English world religion is a little different from sanatana-dharma. Religion conveys the idea of faith, and faith may change. One may have faith in a particular process, and he may change this faith and adopt another, but sanatana-dharma refers to that activity which cannot be changed. For instance, liquidity cannot be taken from water, nor can heat be taken from fire. Similarly, the eternal function of the eternal living entity cannot be taken from the living entity. Sanatana-dharma is eternally integral with the living entity. When we speak of sanatana-dharma, therefore, we must take it for granted on the authority of Sripada Ramanujacharya that it has neither beginning nor end. That which has neither end nor beginning must not be sectarian, for it cannot be limited by any boundaries. Those belonging to some sectarian faith will wrongly consider that sanatana-dharma is also sectarian, but if we go deeply into the matter and consider it in the light of modern science, it is possible for us to see that sanatana-dharma is the business of all the people of the world—nay, of all the living entities of the universe.

Answer 2

Yikes. Islamic proselytization leaves a bitter taste.

I suppose you opened the door to invites from all religions, but I must admit I find a great deal more to like in the comments of Hindu and Buddhist posters.

From my own experience, I would simply say that Eastern Orthodox Christianity is the 'best' religion.

As far as I'm concerned, and I've studied theology and world religions for many years now, I have never seen such a sublime display of knowledge, beauty, and peace within one faith.

It is almost as if it was a lost Christianity which was never lost in the first place (being the second largest denomination of Christians in the world)- one which considers so much more of the metaphysical and mystical aspects of theology and worship. And of course, it gets extra points for its apostolic succession and the preservation of apostolic faith.

Of course, this is just my opinion, but I do apply great scrutiny to matters of belief, and so it takes quite a bit to convince me of anything- and lo and behold, I became convinced.

Just an observation: you might as well have asked, "What COLOR is the best & why?"

Such is the (wonderful) diversity of the human spirit.

Answer 3

No religion can be the best. The best is a non-Religion. A non-religion that does not preach any -isms, which does not say what is good or bad but recommends you to search for the truth yourself.

The sanatan dharma is the non-religion that conforms to it. People may refer to it by an -ism, Hinduism.

Hinduism suggests being religious, which is very different from following a religion.
It allows you to be an aethist if you can debate and prove yourself right
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It allows you to be an anaethist if you can debate and prove yourself right.

Answer 4

I think every religion is best for every person in their own way. Because in this world no one want to say that their religion is bad. So the best way is to accept that all the religion are the best, and long as they all believe in god.

Answer 5

There is no one best religion for everyone.
If you are looking to bring a religion or spiritual faith into your life, do some research. Read books on various religions, not just the major three. Go to different Churches, Temples, and other places of worship. See if you can speak to the Spiritual leaders of various faiths.
It is important to find the belief that is best for you. Not everyone is suited for one specific religion.
Good luck in your journey.

Answer 6

Religion is nothing really. I say its what you believe in. I mean religion alone will not get you to heaven. I know what I'm saying sounds confusing!!!! Saying you are a Muslim or a Christian or a Hindu will not get you to heaven either or any other religion. Not saying that I don't believe in Christianity but religion by its self is noting with out faith. I know I probably sound even more confusing! I'm sorry!!!!! I tried!!!!

Answer 7

If you browse through the link,

http://www.answers.com/religion?ff=1

you will find too many definitions, too many incomplete and obsololete ideas indicating the word: Religion!

How are you going to understand all of them and choose the best? Do you have the whole life dedicated to find the answer to this question..and then try to follow it?

Once you set the parameters for understanding, the 'religion' will shrink into this:
A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.

Naturally, it is you who will be deciding the best..by practising a Cause, Principle or Activity pursued with conscientious devotion.

Do you have the zeal to pursue the real meaning?

Answer 8

Religion is not going to a temple or a church or a mosque or whatever place of worship.Religion is not restricted to any physical boundries as a lot of "learned"people would want us to believe.Religion is a way of life,a way that teaches us to live in harmony with everyone & everything around us.The best religion is one that teaches us to respect the feelings of others.It is one that causes no terror to other creatures.It is one that does not push something down your throat becase some spiritual leader says so.It is backed by logic & reasoning.It is one that answers all your questions satisfactorily.It is one that does not bind us but releases from our bondages.To tell you the truth religion comes from within not from outside.

Answer 9

Each one answer this question that their religion is best. i am a hindu but my opinion is that i could not have chance to know deeply about other religions because i am full faith in my religion and not thinking about the others we can not say this religion is good or bad. one power is their which everybody believes and no questions about the religion it will ruin our society in many ways

Answer 10

The best religion is what makes you realise that we are not our body but our soul. We have to work towards our spiritual growth and not the material growth. Only fools keep nurturing the perishable bodiesand its equally perishable attachments. The wise understand the eternal, and work on that path.

So my and your religion is the same. Whoever among us understands the logic, is following the right religion.

Answer 11

NO religion is best for everybody. That is obvious by how many different religions there are in this world. I will never say my religion is best because that is a matter of opinion. For ME, mine is best, but for many others theirs is. To each his own and God bless us all.