Qaaima-K Samanvaya

saMgama MARCH — 2016 – 17 YEAR 7 Qaaima-k samanvaya ISSUE NO - 2 ³ ´ 1 RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD Every religion has its dignity; in freedom of expressions there are limits. – Pope Francis Religion is the set of beliefs, feelings and practices that define the relations between human being and sacred or divinity. The majority of religions have developed starting from a revelation based on the exemplary history of a nation, of a prophet or a wise man who taught an ideal of life. A religion may be defined with its three great characteristics: Believes and religious practices The religious feeling i.e. faith Unity in a community of those who share the same faith: the Church. It is what differentiates religion from magic. While religion dictates peace and good will, many battles and divisions have taken place because of religion. Religious belief plays an important role in the history of the world. Since the early times of Paganism, religion has diversified and grown to include major monotheistic religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as Indian and Far Eastern religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Iranic religions like Zoroastrianism and Bahai, and African indigenous-based religions like Santeria. Other belief systems, including Atheism and the Mormon Church, have also developed with time. 2 HERE ARE A FEW GLIMPSES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIONS Islam and its beliefs:- Islamism, an Abrahamic religion that is also monotheistic, is based on the teachings of the Quran. Followers believe that the Quran is the verbatim word of God.They worship Allah (the Arabic word for 'God'), believe in angels, and consider Muhammad as the most recent prophet. Hinduism and its beliefs:- Hinduism worship one God and eternal soul called Brahman. Hinduism recognizes different deities. It is currently the world's third largest religion, after Christianity and Islam. Buddhism and its beliefs:- Buddhists worship the Buddha. It strives to attain spiritual enlightenment and freedom from the continuous cycle of life and death. Christianityand its beliefs:- Christians believe in a loving God who has revealed himself and can be known in a personal way, in this life. With Jesus Christ, the person's focus is not on religious rituals but on enjoying a relationship with God and growing to know him better. Jesus performed miracles, forgave people of their sins and said that anyone who be- lieved in him would have eternal life. He made statements like, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. "As Don Bosco says “Walk with your feet on earth, but in your heart be in heaven”. Christians regard the Bible as God's written message to humankind. In addition to being an historical record of Jesus' life and miracles, the Bible reveals God's personality, his love and truth, and how one can have a relationship with him. Very soon we will be celebrating Christmas. Each household will once again be filled with lots of sweets and gifts for the festive season.We need to cleanse and prepare our soul allowing for the infant Christ to be born within us this Christmas. Let us put in all our celebrations to have a wonderful Christmas. To conclude, all of us belong to one religion of love. We worship God and honour him in our own ways. Let us put God in our life to make our lives happy and meaningful in service of others. Wishing you all Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. FR.BONNIE BORGES, SDB 3 From the Principal’s Desk Dear all, This year at Don Bosco Nerul we have dedicated the year to Learning more about Religions of the World and respecting all Faiths. I would encourage all to appreciate the Good that prevails in all Belief Systems and find ways and means to Live in Peace and Harmony. I would like to suggest some practical ways to reach out to this cause. Interacting with People of other Faiths. Religion is the belief that a group of people hold regarding the creation of our known universe and has been a major aspect in shaping civilizations for thousands of years. Religion continues to be a driving influence for billions of people across the world. Appreciating another religion may be difficult at first because of conflicting ideas or beliefs, but is necessary if you want to live in a diverse community and have a great- er understanding of people with different backgrounds. Visit a place where people practice diverse religions. Surrounding yourself with people who practice other faiths will make it easier to make diverse friends. Visiting an area that has a diverse religious makeup also allows you to interact with people of other faiths. Converse about theology with people of different faiths. Being open to talk to other people about a faith that you don’t believe in is important if you want to expand your perspective and appreciate people of different religions. While you may not agree with all their doctrines, you should be open to learning about their customs and beliefs. 4 Don’t argue and fight with someone of a different faith. Accept the fact that you may both believe different things. Some people may not want to talk about their faith, and you should accept it and move on. If someone of a different faith asks you why you are asking him so many questions, or why you are so open to talk about religion say, “I’m trying to expand my knowledge and understanding of different faiths. I don’t know a lot about your faith, and I’m trying to get a better perspective from someone who practices it.” Remain respectful and back off the conversation if it gets tense. There are 5.8 billion people who are affiliated with a religion and for many; it plays an important role in their lives. For that reason, it’s important that you remain respectful at all times when discussing someone’s faith. If you feel the conversation getting tense, just back away from the topic and change the subject. Clearly communicating and remaining understanding and respectful will help you avoid conflict. Don’t tell people that your religion is superior to theirs. Never tell someone else that her faith is “wrong.” Remain positive and practice tolerance. When you are tolerant towards other people, it creates a positive atmosphere, even in difficult situations. Try to stay positive and remember that other people may think differently than you, but that it doesn’t make them bad people. If you don’t like someone’s customs, but it doesn’t affect you or harm anyone, keep your opinion to yourself. If you really can’t get along with someone, just walk away and reflect on your inter- action. Revisit it later with a different person. 5 Compare similarities in your religion to other religions. While customs, traditions, and important religious figures might differ, many religions share the same moral standards, tenets and even sacred texts and holy sites. Find common ground and appreciate things that are similar, like the virtues of non-violence, treating others with respect and tolerance. Judaism and Christianity use some of the same religious texts and both share the laws of the 10 Commandments. Islam, Judaism, and Christianity share holy sites in Israel and Palestine. Hinduism and Buddhism both share origins from India and have some similar beliefs, like the belief in reincarnation. Don’t disrupt another religion’s customs or rituals. Interrupting another religion’s customs or rituals is a huge sign of disrespect, and could make people very mad. Even if you don’t understand what’s going on, or don’t believe in the custom, let the people complete it without interruption. If you’re curious about a custom or ritual, wait until it is complete before asking any questions. Remember to remain respectful and inquisitive and not judgmental. Participate in positive activities with other faiths. Doing something positive as a community or friends will bring you together, even if people’s religions are different. Planting a community garden, joining a football team, or taking a class together will create a bond that transcends the differences in your religions. There are non-denominational community groups that participate in community building. To find a community group search on Idealist.org for volunteer openings in your area. My dear friends, as we are in the season of Advent and preparing for Jesus’s coming let us always be prepared and live life in the present. Wishing you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God Bless. 6 MANAGER’S MESSAGE ‘duinayaa ko ivaiBanna Qama-’ ivaYaya pr hmaaro ivaVaiqa-yaaoM FROM THE PRINCIPAL‘S DESK ivacaaraoM¸ klpnaaAaoM evaM AnauBaUityaaoM sao BarI hmaarI ihMdI [lao@T/ainak pi~ka Aap saBaI pazkaoM ko ilae Pàstut FOREWORD hO. pazkaoM ko mana evaM ivacaaraoM maoM na[- saaoca ka saMcaar EDITORIAL krnao evaM ]namaoM maanavaIya maUlyaaoM¸ jajbaataoM evaM ekta ka nayaa Akur pOda krnao ko ilae Pàstut pi~ka maoM PARENT’S SPEAK ivaVaiqa-yaaoM Wara ivaiBanna Qamaao-M evaM ]nako maUlyaaoM pr laoK BUDDING WRITERS AND POEMS kivataeÐ evaM ica~ Pàstut ike gae hOM jaao pazkaoM kao AvaSya psaMd AaeÐgao. mauJao AaSaa hI nahIM bailk pUNa- ivaSvaasa EDITORS SUMITRA ADHIKARI hO ik pazk [sa pi~ka ko ivaiBanna ivaYayaaoM kao pZ,kr AanaMd laoMgaoM evaM hmaaro ivaVaiqa-yaaoM ko ivanama` Pàyaasa kao PUSHPLATA VIND sahRdya svaIkar kroMgao. 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