dr. arv here.

In this podcast, I am talking about how these religions are being used as tools for personal and organizational gains. I can tell and quote innumerable cases from around the world. But I am going to talk about 2 of them only. I am trying to say, we can be the focal point of change and we can love each other so that the coming generations can see and learn from us. Only LOVE can change this world. Be that change.

Thank you..

Buddhism - not a religion in itself but a way of life. It is the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Himself being a prince, he renounced all his earthly pleasures and chose to live a life of a simple man. He taught to take a middle way between all extremes, meaning instead of going into extreme monastic life or choosing a life full of pleasures, take a path in between. He showed us how to attain Nirvana.  It is believed that he got his enlightenment while he was meditating underneath a tree called Bodhi Tree. There is a temple in India believed to be the place of that Bodhi tree in the state of Bihar. Even though Buddhism has been affected by the renaissance, Neo buddhist movements have been happening all over world. These movements differ widely from traditional believes and practices.

Reference : Wikipedia and National geographic channel 

Hinduism is the oldest religion existing and is still practiced in the world. It is the third largest religion. It originated in the Indo- Aryan Civilization around 4000 years back. It is not founded nor preached. It has no governing bodies and no unquestionable religious authorities. A Hindu can choose from multiple paths to achieve salvation in his life. It is his choice. Anyway, here I am discussing certain aspects of Hinduism, which are not known to everyone. Enjoy and put your comments in the comment section.