Allow me to reopen the topic initiated by Tia. I some how feel that we are too involved with our own happiness, salvation and pursuit of spiritualism. What is the meaning of spiritualism for those affected by poverty, injustice, sickness, fraudulent behaviour of those who are supposed to interact with them, work for their good and who are even paid for it. In this category one can even include governments of the countries involved in their so called welfare who show verbal concern and do nothing. Would not armed revolution or some form of violence be justified to obtain basic necessities so that they can spare a thought for their salvation through spiritual behaviour, whatever that may mean for them.

I think you are right Chris. I misunderstood spiritualism word as in India it is not commonly used. I stand corrected.

However I am of the opinion that at least in our country the religion talks a lot about personal quest towards spirituality (I hope I am using the correct word!) but hardly ever think about the suffering bretheran. They give money to priests, put in temple boxes and a few donate money to some NGOs but all in the background of getting salvation for self. In case you and others have any views on this and about how the so called religious people look at this problem, I would await responses.

I agree. However, majority are not able to do anything substantial or not interested in doing. Let us close the topic for now.