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Unity
of World Religions (2005) The purpose of this initiative is to
demonstrate Unity of World Religions through the five universal Human Values
as basis. As part of the wing objective for 2005, it is intended to publish
fact sheets and reveal Human Values as the underlying principle in each of
the religions. Sri Sathya Sai Baba has reminded us of the urgent need for
harmony of all religions, of seeing the Unity amidst Diversity. Baba has said, “In the current spiritual beliefs of
mankind, one cannot discern anywhere a harmonizing factor (samanvaya). The principles of
coordination and reconciliation have to be expanded and expounded. Though
religions have separate names and the doctrines are distinct from each other,
in essence, all are one. The aphorism endeavours to emphasize the common
core. Unfortunately, the apparent differences among the religions have
subverted the amity of all men and the feeling of international brotherhood. Today, the experience and wisdom of great seers who have
unveiled the mystery of the cosmos and their feelings of universal love are
not appreciated, accepted, and respected. All religious dogmas, except a few,
can easily be harmonized and reconciled. The same God is extolled and adored
under various names through varied ceremonial rituals in the many religions.
In every age, for every race or community of peoples, God has sent prophets
to establish peace and goodwill. Since many separate religions have spread
worldwide, they have lost fraternal feelings and thereby have suffered in
validity. There is an urgent need for harmony.
All great people are images of God. They form one single caste in the realm
of God; they belong to one nation, the divine Fellowship. Each must interest
them self in understanding the practices and beliefs of the others. Then only
can everyone, with cleansed mind and loving heart, attain the divine Presence
with others. The principle of harmonizing is the very heart of all religions
and faith”. |
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