Apr 25, 2011

In the name of God!

While followers of Godman ‘Sathya Sai Baba’ say they are convinced that he will return as another ‘avtaar’, followers of another son of God, Jesus, have been celebrating the day of his ‘resurrection’. Jesus inspired many of his followers to a noble life (doesn’t matter some felt inspired to launch the inquisitions too),  Sai Baba too – as Prime Minsiter Man Mohan Singh says – inspired many to a life of truth and love (doesn't matter that there are questions aplenty about Sai Baba's 'miracles').  No quarrels with noble impact those speaking in the name of God have on peoples’ lives. One is all for all kinds of inspiration that lifts humanity towards noble ideas of love and compassion. But – and I cannot rid myself of this but – does one have to accept the package deal offered by Godmen ? Wherein, one suspends ratiaonality? Must admit, feeling a bit lost in overwhelming adulation one is seeing all around!  Surely, spiritual quest, a longing for feeling a sense of oneness of all humanity, indeed all life, can be rooted in quest for truth and rationality too?

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