Read the passage carefully and answer the question:
"What do I mean by the ideal of universal religion? I do not mean any one universal philosophy, or any one universal mythology, or any one universal ritual held by all; for I know that this world must go on working, wheel within wheel, this intricate mass of machinery, most complex, most wonderful. What can we do then? We can make it run smoothly, we can lessen the friction; we can grease the wheels, as it were. How? By recognizing natural necessity of variation. Just as we have recognized unity by our very nature, so we must also recognize variation. We must learn that truth may be expressed in a hundred thousand ways, and that each of these ways is true as far as it goes. We must learn that same thing can be viewed from a hundred different standpoints, and yet be the same thing."
– Swami Vivekananda, "The Ideal of a Universal Religion"", The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Vol. II
Which of the following is/are characteristics of Vivekananda’s ideal of universal religion?
Read the passage carefully and answer the question:
"What do I mean by the ideal of universal religion? I do not mean any one universal philosophy, or any one universal mythology, or any one universal ritual held by all; for I know that this world must go on working, wheel within wheel, this intricate mass of machinery, most complex, most wonderful. What can we do then? We can make it run smoothly, we can lessen the friction; we can grease the wheels, as it were. How? By recognizing natural necessity of variation. Just as we have recognized unity by our very nature, so we must also recognize variation. We must learn that truth may be expressed in a hundred thousand ways, and that each of these ways is true as far as it goes. We must learn that same thing can be viewed from a hundred different standpoints, and yet be the same thing."
– Swami Vivekananda, "The Ideal of a Universal Religion"", The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Vol. II
Which of the following is/are characteristics of Vivekananda’s ideal of universal religion?
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- No adherence to any particular religion
- Celebration of differences
- Recognition of multiple truths
- Reduction of all religions into a single religion
The Correct Option is A, B
Solution and Explanation
In the passage, Vivekananda stresses the idea of a universal religion that transcends individual philosophies, mythologies, or rituals. He emphasizes the recognition of natural variation and the acceptance of multiple perspectives on truth, without adhering to any one rigid system. This is central to his concept of universal religion, where unity and diversity coexist. Step 2: Analyzing the Options.
- (A) No adherence to any particular religion: This is correct because Vivekananda’s ideal of universal religion does not involve strict adherence to any one particular tradition or ritual.
- (B) Celebration of differences: This is correct, as Vivekananda advocates for recognizing and celebrating the natural variations in how truth is expressed, understanding that different viewpoints are valid.
- (C) Recognition of multiple truths: This is correct but not directly addressed in the passage. The idea of multiple truths is implied, but the focus is more on the variation of truth expressions.
- (D) Reduction of all religions into a single religion: This is incorrect. Vivekananda does not seek to reduce all religions into one but rather to accept and respect the diversity of religious expressions. Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answers are (A) and (B) because Vivekananda’s universal religion involves non-adherence to any one religion and celebrates differences in the expressions of truth.
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