Religion is fundamentally about oneness and unity. It is one of the greatest ironies in human history that it is through the medium of religion that the biggest divisions occur – not just between different faiths but even within the same faith. This phenomenon has happened almost uniformly across all religions. When a faith splinters, […]
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The allegory of the cave is a philosophical concept introduced by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato in his work “The Republic.” It describes a scenario where people are chained in a cave and can only perceive the shadows of objects projected on the cave wall, mistaking those shadows for reality. The allegory serves as a
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The paradox about forgiveness is that it is less about the one being forgiven and more about liberating oneself. The great Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” Forgiveness is a fundamental precondition for peaceful living. Being wronged by another puts us in a
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Circularity is a recurring theme in many religious traditions across the world. It represents the cyclical nature of existence, the interconnectedness of all things, and the eternal return of life, death, and rebirth. Circular imagery is central to many mystical traditions, with the Mandala being a well-known example. Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam, incorporates
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