Book Title: Essence of Jainism Author(s): Sukhlal Sanghavi Publisher: L D Indology AhmedabadPage 36
________________ 12 Essence of Jainism ritualistic brahmin cannot dare to disregard Samnyāsa, In a similar way, one who very much sides with Samnyāsa is not able to deny the usefulness of the stage of the householder. (Darśan ane Cintan, pt, one, pp. 38-391 Religion and Intellect No thinker has, upto tho present day, stated that the origin and development of religion are possible by any element other than intellect. The history of every religion and sect states only one. thing that the origin or purification of religion took place only through certain intellectuals. When we study the history of any particular religion and the practical worldly life of its promulgator, "we can arrive at only one conclusion that it is only the element of intellect that is the creator, researcher, nourisher and propagator of religion; only that can possibly be so. Are intellect and religion diametrically opposed ? A brief reply to this question could be only this that there is no opposition between the two, there can be no opposition. If, in any particular religion, the two are conceived to be opposed, we can only state that we have nothing whatsoever to do with a religion that is opposed to intellect. Life can be happy, it can develop only in the non-acceptance of such a religion. (Darśan aur Cintan, pt. one p. 13) Religion and Thought Thought is the only father, friend and offspring of religion. In the absence of thought, birth of religion is impossible. Thought is the basic need for the life and propagation of religion. The religion that does not give rise to and nourish thoughc loses its soul itself. If therefore, there is continued thinking or even exa. mination of examination, this will certainly be beneficial in the end. (Darsan aur Cintan, pt. 1, p. 49) Religion and Culture - their Difference The real meaning of religion is spiritual uplift. Through it, it is, that an individual discards extroversion, i.e., becomes free from Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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