JAINA Convention 2017 07 Edison NJ

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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JAINA CONVENTION 2017
The Science of Neligion
Gurudevshri
Intro Did you know that religion too is a science and it also follows certain laws? Did you know that it is logical and provable and does not require blind faith? Explicit adherence to the laws of dharma ensures lasting joy. Journey with Pujya Gurudevshri, as He offers a holistic understanding of this topic
Dharma is a science. Water when heated to 1000 C, will turn into vapour irrespective of place or time. So also, dharma as expounded by the Enlightened Ones abides by eternal and unchanging laws. To understand this, a scientific bent of mind is required. Science explains that there is no need for God and the laws of nature alone are sufficient. When water can be converted into vapour by heating it to 1000 C, then there is no God required for doing this. It is naturally futile to pray to anyone or seek blessings from anyone to accomplish this task. If you understand and follow this law, you will certainly be able to convert water into vapour. But, if you do not heat the water to 1000 C, and say millions of prayers, perform millions of rituals, seek millions of blessings, the water will remain water; it will not turn into vapour.
Similarly, one must understand the laws of dharma. If you accept its laws and practise them diligently, then they will most certainly benefit you. Prayers, rituals and blessings will have no meaning if you do not follow the laws. For instance, peace can be experienced only when impurities like ego etc. are removed. How then can prayers bring peace, if you do not let go of your ego? It is like wishing that your water would vaporise at 500 C only! God is needed for inspiration and guidance to attain a peaceful state, but God cannot give you peace if you do not adhere to the laws of dharma.
There is no such God who can bind or liberate you. All you need to do is understand the science of bondage propounded by them, follow the laws of liberation conscientiously, and come to experience the bliss of true freedom. Hence, it is essential to understand dharma in the right way, with a rational intellect.
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