Every organized religion holds that certain behaviors, rituals, personalities, places, and/or books are sacred. These organized teachings are proper in their own place, but they are mere options for the one infused with devotion. To such a one, God is direct and spontaneous, providing him with an immediate source of guidance and direction. His relationship with God is not mediated through anyone or anything. (104) .Prem Prakash
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The very word religion means “to bind together.” It is a bond that holds you together with the rest of humanity and not of humanity. Religion binds you to a certain way of life, to people who have been through what you have been through, they have been there for you in times of need and when you have been weak they have helped you to get back up. Religions are something that give us a sense of family and community, they give us a place to gather and share our stories. The very idea of religion is something that we should all be able to embrace.
Source: The Yoga Of Spiritual Devotion A Modern Translation Of The Narada Bhakti Sutras
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