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The multiplicity of objects evaporates and unity is achieved' At the root of all religions The fundamental unity of existence seems to be recognized. As long as that unity in not forgotteen No conflict would ever arise among the religions.
The Key of Knowledge, by Barrister C. R. Jain echos the same views
"Apart from matters of ceremony there are hardly any differences in the cardinal principles of the different creeds which are flourishing in midst in the world. The differences with respect to doctrinal matters and dogmatic belief disappear with the true interpretation of the sacred books and we have also seen how a true and lasting reconciliation is possible amongst the followers of the apparently hostile sects. Even the differences in respect of ceremonies exist on the surface and totally disappear when we look into the principles underlying their observance. The ignorant alone emphasize the difference between the places and forms of worship: in reality, the object of worship is always the same, whether it be understood by the devotee or not. (CR Jain-Key of Knowledge.)"
To the true worshipper in spirit all places are alike, their forms and designations being matter of secondary import. The Sufis maintain :
"The true mosque in a pure and holy heart is builded : there let all men worship God; for there He dwells, not in a mosque of stone".
The Fact is that the earnest seeker after truth has eyes and ears only for the living Divinity enshrined within his won heart and not for the style and structure of the places made by the human hand.
So far as the attainment of happiness is concerned, there are no material differences in the principal religions of the world. They all prescribe : (i) discriminaiton between the Self and the non-self, (ii) renunciation, (iii) concentration and (iv) devotion for the attainment of the great ideal of happiness. The Hindus classify these means as the different kinds of Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and like the Muhammadans describe them as belief, purification, resignation and dovotion; in other systems they are known by other names.
The great codifier Manu difining dharma said,
Dhrithi ksama damoasteyam saucamindriyanigrahah, Dhiravidya satyamkrodho dasakam dharmalaksanam.
- Manusmrti, 6.10 Dharma or good conduct has ten characteristics: (1) dhrti (firmness), (2) ksama (forgiveness), (3) dama (self-restraint), (4) astey (not stealing), (5) souca (cleanliness), (6) indriya-nigraha (restraint of senses), (7) dhi (wisdom,
