With all its breakthroughs in various fields, science has helped society move forward though economic disparities are still glaring. These people did not study science per se — they questioned the obsolete rituals and customs in the name of religion. In the age of “WhatsApp university” and shallow social media, there seems to be a reluctance to delve deep into subjects. But his concept of Universal Religion — a unique attempt to assimilate all religious trends — remains largely unheeded and forgotten. On the day of the Ram Mandir inauguration, I will light a diya in the memory of the spirit of Sita.

Source: Indian Express January 13, 2024 15:59 UTC