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To Kneel Or Not To Kneel?

Abhishikta Dhar
Abhishikta Dhar May 20, 2022
Updated 2022/05/20 at 9:20 PM
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Religion is a strong belief in a supernatural power/powers that control human destiny, whereas modernization is the act of rendering something modern in appearance and behavior.

These two realms are integral to the dynamic web of human life and cannot be realized simultaneously or coexist. This is a fact that we must all accept. Or is it a misconception that we believe to be true?

Every human being can be divided into two distinct components, namely, the physical and the abstract. The physical refers to the tangible aspects of our lives, which can be measured objectively. The abstract is what is colloquially referred to as the soul. The physical is nurtured by rationality, while the abstract gets its nourishment from the spiritual.

Modernization is a natural phenomenon. It is a part of the process of adaptation that is quintessential to the survival of the human species. The only constant object in this world of ours is changing, and through change, we continue to exist. We must evolve from the thought and way of living of the yesteryears because it is rational, and it is common knowledge that rationality is that which paves a path to move forward, to progress. But even today, many of us seem to be caught up with an ancient mindset while living in the 21st century.

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Spirituality, on the other hand, is a method of cultivating peace within ourselves. For rationality to dominate, we must keep its source- that is, ourselves- intact and functioning. The purpose of spiritual nourishment is fulfilled by religion, and spirituality- as we know it- is a very personal affair. We as a society commit the mistake of thinking of religion as otherwise and hence, blur the line that divides the physical and the abstract, thus upsetting the very balance of each one of us. Order and harmony can prevail only when things are in their proper places.

Thus, both modernization and religion form a circle that is the orbit on which the entire human civilization has evolved and is still evolving. Allowing one to supersede the other, as is the case in our society, will serve to break this orbit and plummet us to subsequent chaos.

Since the birth of civilization, human beings have repeatedly regressed from the actual meaning of religion. Ample proof of this can be found when we turn the pages of history books or subject society’s actions to a penetrative analysis.

Whether it be the Crusaders of the Middle Ages or the riots that plague our present society, it reeks of the improper perception of religion. Monarchs have utilized it to solidify their authority over conquered nations, and bureaucrats of democracies have garnered votes with its help.

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People tend to think of modernization as wearing skimpy clothes (we are all for choosing your own dress-up but are stating what people think when modernization is talked about) and rebelling without actually thinking whether the cause they are rooting for will be beneficial to the society or not.

This outlook towards modernization, the actual meanings of religion, and modernization are the sole reasons for this persistent quagmire of religion vs. modernization. These two aspects are wrongly pitted against each other when they should be treated as two very important components of our lives that complement each other and quintessential to effective personal development.

To kneel or not to kneel is a choice that we do not have to make. Being religious is not tantamount to being archaic, or being modern in appearance doesn’t equate to being Godless!

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Originally posted 2015-12-03 17:12:20.

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Abhishikta Dhar May 20, 2022
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  • Avatar Sudipto Chakraborty says:
    December 4, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Good to read the article… It encompasses different issues which I felt should be the concern of the society rather than pointing fingers on others… Wish the success of your pen.

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