Look at Everyone as a Human Being

LOOK AT EVERYONE AS A HUMAN BEING The Shankaracharya’s remarks summarized that the dispute between temples and mosques should be resolved so that the country’s peace is not disturbed. Because if there is no peace in the country, nothing else can be done afterward. On the same day, we returned to Madras from Kanchipuram. We went from Madras to Mangalore via Indian Airlines. Our plane landed at Mangalore Airport at 10 a.m. From there, we travelled by car. This journey was made to meet the Shankaracharya of Sringeri. I had a wonderful encounter with the Shankaracharya. He fully supported our Peace Mission. During our conversation, he mentioned that righteousness does not mean religion but duty. It is the political figures who have equated righteousness with religion. Righteousness is an individual’s conduct, like the righteousness of a man, a king, and so on. The term ‘Hindu’ is not found in our scriptures. These leaders are the ones who have given ‘Hindu’ the meaning it holds today. Mr. Madhu Mehta added that everything in this country has become a business; even spirituality has become a commodity. Swami Chidanand kept sharing interesting insights. Once, he said, “Love is a currency that operates everywhere in the world.” Then he added poetically, “Illuminate with the light of love, and dispel the darkness of enmity.” At 10 o’clock, we arrived at Mangalore Airport. We spent some time in the lounge. People were conversing among themselves. I was quietly listening. A Hindu brother said