One World - Useful or Harmful?

I don't really know who has made this vid, but it definitely is very "dexterous"! (Don' feel bad if you dint understand the humour!) 

Anyway, this certainly suits as theme video for the community that I have created on face book - so 'm glad I found it! Really guys, I think if we can simply make a list of these pointers, put it in a small book and preach it to the generations to come - we would not need a Religion to follow. This says it all... Or I shall say "almost all" to be on a safer side! 

Question: What is the definition of "Religion" according to a new born? 

How does a 5 year old perceive religion? For him, it is more application based then fundamental. 

Why? - Because his/her parents (or other sources of information) educate him/her about their perception of the religion, and not the religion itself. It is more like a compilation of norms to live a socially acceptable life in their own community and environment then to live a life as good human being.
The same thing applies to all the other classifications that we have created - based on regions, languages, political views and every other concept that divides us. 

Again, there is nothing wrong with an applicable approach to religion or anything else - infact, its good. But that should not be limited to a perception. I know I am talking very theoretical, so let me site an interesting practical and feasible example: 

A child is born - and his dad never ever talks to him about anything that has to do with following any religion, belonging to any community or about being a part of a nation or a territory. He doesnt even share any political views. All that the dad and mom share with him is how we evolved as human beings, how important the nature is, how to be nice to everyone, how good we feel when we pray to God, etc. etc...

Obviously, the kid will not find the same environment at school, so one fine day he would ask his dad - "Papa what is India/Pakistan?" or "Mumma what is Hindu/Muslim?" So the mom or dad tells him that that is the name of the part of this beautiful world that we live in, like our street's name is XYZ - its just a part of our address. Now hang on before you curse me, I love my country - but not in competitive terms. I dont think the greatness of any nation lies in how many battles she/he/it has fought or won - but in how many other nations she/he/it has helped and maintained peace and harmony with. And thats exactly why I love my country. 

But more then my country - I love this planet. I love the human race and all the .other animals and trees that exist with us. Can anyone imagine this? Apply this? Forgetting your patriotic feelings for the sake of the human race? Think about it! (Let me know in your comments!) 


Ok, about religion - mom and dad say that beta Chunnu, religion is a way to learn more about God(s) and about how to be a good man overall. It is a way defined by some wise men to lead a good life. There are several ways to be good, and you learn all of them - and choose the best one according to you when you are old enough to decide. We will teach you the best that we know about everything. So they share the good things about the religion that they follow, explain the logic and reasons behind all the festivals, traditions, etc. and ask Chunnu to ask questions to them if he doesnt understand something; and to have faith in one supreme energy responsible for all the goodness around - without naming it. 


What do you think this Chunnu will become tomorrow? Imagine, he has no sense of patriotism, religiousness or any other concept that gives him a feeling of being different then the rest of the human race. Dont like it? Think again. The only classification that is carved in his brain is Useful and Harmful. Dont confuse this with good/bad or right/wrong - these again are perceptional - I would have to write another blog to explain that. Only one classification - USEFUL/HARMFUL - not only as an individual, but for EVERYONE - for the entire race - every idea,concept or thing classified as - USEFUL OR HARMFUL. Thats it!

Enjoy the video and give it a thought. God Bless!