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Glimpses of World Religions
following any religion whatsoever - be it Christianity, Islam Dharma or Zoroastrain (Parsi) Dharma. Such a mutual tolerance and love and equanimity for all religions is a characteristic of this Hinduism. Hatred or lack of peace in the name of religion was never to be imagined from
this religion. (4) The sentiments of the Hindu Dharma have given the best
introduction of its generocity regarding equality amongst all religions. There are many ways for getting union with God and the Hindu Dharma is to provide the convenience to follow his own religion. It is Hindu Dharma which has welcomed and protected foreign religions into this country. Perhaps, that is the reason why the land of Bhārat has been considered as maternal home of religion and
spirituality. (5) Not regarding Bhakti, knowledge (gnan) and action
(karma) quite enough and everything, renunciation, vows - penance, repetition of the names of gods (japa), meditation, yoga etc. are also accepted for the purpose of following this religion. They have given suggestion (to man) of inculcating Dharma in every activity by forming
a relation of Dharma with Artha and Kāma. (6) It has also been suggested to make life more noble by
service, doing good to others and human welfare instead
of simply being selfish. (7) Each and every phase of human life is important, and one
should face peacefully and with joy every situation of life; and we should do those activities which bring happiness to all. The ultimate goal of human life is to secure Moksha or liberation of the soul – we have to be free from the cycle of birth and death. For this, we have to do the
