[100 days of gratitude] Day 44: Rituals are fun too, when followed with a fun group

Had been to office, after a while. Spent quite a whale of time, completing the mansucript. Work does inspire me..

Left home early, and had the yummy pink guavas - they are perfect fruits

Received a call for the pooja, and what fun it was to make kolukattais of various shapes, with noncommittal women - just fun and frolic.

I am thankful for the late night/midnight conversations that I had with V over the night, on several matters. 

More importantly, commented on a friend's blog, another post on Homosapiens: 

Personally, I think any ideology, be it religion or language or any principle, can stand the test of time, only by being dynamic and evolving with time. Look at English - how it is all encompassing and accomodating - it isn't hesitant to borrow vocabulary from Tamil, Sanskrit, Greek, Latin etc. While faith in a Religion is essential to keep people grounded, and derive strength from - the notion of Religion should be all encompassing. While we unearth and unravel mysteries of the Universe, Religion should accede and accomodate changes in understanding. Laws of Religion should be subjectable to change.

That said, I think, of all the several beings, God is the most misunderstood and understated by us, Humans. According to me, God is all encompassing, endearing someone/spirit. He has no form and takes no sides. He is just Him. The thought of God should provoke feelings of love, peace and happiness - but when we think of God, we almost think of stuff to ask, prayers to answer etc. I also think God shouldn't be feared - if we are driven by fear, we are not being our true selves. Rather, we should be driven by Love for Him/Her.

Thus, while Religion lays laws of life (and hence, instills fear), God lays the basis for strength and joy of life. And Religion IS NOT defined by God. They are entirely two different entities, what do you think?

"God" Not Equal to "Religion"?

Life is good, The Universe is awesome. And I'm sure I am made for bigger purpose. My life has a very very certain purpose that the Universe is leading me into.