This was something I had written for a local daily here in Bangalore when they asked me for my views on Religion and why I follow the religion I follow. I had this in my drafts for a long time and decided to just post it today!
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I am not religious in the true sense of the word and it is my opinion that most people have their own definition of what ‘God’ means to them and how religious they are and there is no universal definition that fits all.
I am a catholic, I do believe in a God who is modern and understanding and evolving with the times. I believe in my definition of my God! I am also a believer in the good side of my religion, and that religion is inherently good. Its just been crowded in a lot of controversy and there are many things I wish were different. But at heart, my religion preaches tolerance, love and peace, all of which I believe are good and should be preached!
I cannot point to one specific incident in my life and say, “Here .. this is why I believe in God”, its just the way I have been brought up by my parents. In retrospect, there have been many things in my life which have just gone right and I seem to have a lot of things working for me in all aspects of my life! while most people would attribute that to pure luck and hard work, I’d like to believe that there is a little more than that at play!
-Gaurav
April 17th, 2009 - 4:04 pm
Nice read !
I hope you are not a ‘outstanding’ Christian like me ( The one who stands out the church Main door during the mass )
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Gaurav Reply:
April 18th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Haha! not outstanding for sure, but not the best one either! somewhere in the middle finding my own path
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April 27th, 2009 - 3:58 pm
Dear Gaurav,
You are really one sweet person.
I was really impressed when i was hunting for a autograph by Raghu in the Varchasva show held in Bangalore this year(i.e 24.Apr.2009)
You really had patience to sign of the autographs.
You are really bubbly and energetic on the stage apart from raghu himself.
Looking foward for your bright career in Music.
Keep going.
My best wishes will always be with you.
Take Care.
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May 5th, 2009 - 10:53 am
‘There is a little more than that at play’ – Well, I second that without a thought Gaurav. I truly believe that there is more to life’s script that hardwork, luck or blessings from elders..and that is the play of the FORCE. Let the Force be with you always!
Cheers
Daph
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May 11th, 2009 - 3:17 pm
Thanks Divya for the wishes
Daphne – that is what I hope for as well!
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May 16th, 2009 - 2:56 pm
Dude!!! A big Amen to that…I totally share your outlook and i think its very well expressed!!
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July 5th, 2009 - 10:31 pm
“I cannot point to one specific incident in my life and say, “Here .. this is why I believe in God””
But you believe in miracles?
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