Understanding the Religions of India
Radhika Kapur
Dr. Radhika Kapur, Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India.
Manuscript received on 15 August 2022 | Revised Manuscript received on 28 August 2022 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 September 2022 | Manuscript published on 30 September 2022 | PP: 44-49 | Volume-2 Issue-1, September 2022 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijssl.B1096123223 | DOI: 10.54105/ijssl.B1096.092122
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Abstract: In India, in all communities, individuals have the right to practice the religion of his or her own choice. The religions have an important influence in the lives of the individuals. The individuals generate information in terms of norms and values through practicing their religion. In the lives of the individuals, in both personal and professional spheres, the practicing of religion is regarded as vital. In this manner, the individuals are able to benefit in number of ways, i.e. putting into operation all types of job duties successfully; inculcating the traits of morality and ethics; implementing the traits of diligence, resourcefulness and conscientiousness; developing mutual understanding with others and promoting good health, physically and psychologically. As a consequence, individuals are able to render an important contribution in promoting enrichment of their overall personality traits and standards of living. The individuals, belonging to all communities, neighbourhoods and professional settings need to accept the religions of other individuals. In other words, individuals need to form positive viewpoints in terms of all religions and accept these. One of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, one should not possess negative feelings in terms of any other religion. Therefore, it is understood on a comprehensive basis that religions are vital in promoting enrichment of overall quality of lives of individuals. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, religions of India, understanding the objectives of practicing religions and factors highlighting the importance of religion in India.
Keywords: Communities, Goodwill, Individuals, Norms, Personality Traits, Religions, Values, Well-being
Scope of the Article: Sociology