When people migrate to distant lands, their faith, belief, and Gods travel with them. Dr. Deepanita maps the spiritual journey, exclusively for Different Truths.

Spirituality is peaceful. It is festive. It is love and devotion. Exists in emotion. Close to bonding. Near to ourselves. Coming together. Reuniting ideas. Satisfying visions. The journey of spirituality begins in the family.

We see our grandparents and parents bowing down to the deity, to the savior since childhood. The mystery, the wonder, and the faith begin from there. From a young age, we listen to the stories of good versus evil. The lessons of truth. The fables of wisdom. We develop a thought process.

We learn to believe in the presence of the absent. It is a journey of introspection, experience, and faith. All direct us to the mysterious yet supreme existence of faith. Some call it religion. Some may address it as freedom. While few may understand it as their own beliefs.

Seek Supreme Power

The main vision is to seek a Supreme power where we can rest our faith. To find a space of protection. To achieve happiness and prosperity.

As soon as facts stand opposite to our expectations, we search for solutions. When there is a clash of practical and emotional beings, we search for a respite. This search leads us to the beliefs we grow up with.

We expect miracles, mysticism, and signs to follow. We cannot ignore the stories of faith we find in our daily interactions with people. The elderly, the devoted, and the places of worship create an aura. The aura of optimistic thoughts. The reflection of hopeful ideas.

Inner Faith

Gods and Goddesses are the philosophies and images of our inner faith. The scriptures, the practices, rituals, and festivities confront us with our roots. One may believe or not believe but every human being prays for personal fulfillment. We lay our faith in the one who is not present among us in flesh and bones. But we believe that it exists.

The existence of this faith makes us sensible and compassionate towards others. We learn to empathise and sympathise. This is what we teach to the younger generation. Mythology and beliefs help to derive lessons of wisdom, knowledge, and universalism.

Travelling Gods

In the name of spirituality and beliefs, we see people taking their culture when they relocate. The celebration, worship, and devotion while traveling spread its ideas to unknown places. Like Krishna-Radha, Durga and Ganesha travel to different countries. Spirituality surrounding them establish new ways of thinking. For many, it changes their lifestyle.

A sudden awakening to find a God. Their symbols and images bring a new approach to living. It simplifies the concept of salvation. The idea of surrendering oneself. These thoughts are inescapable and inseparable from human emotions.

Spirituality Travels

Spirituality travels.  The idea of faith from a small village to the world travel through Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Aurobindo, Sri Sri Anukul Thakur, and many more. People experience wonder, peace, and happiness. They are a belief for many who struggle with the realities of life.

The miseries, anxieties, uncertainty, disappointments, and even fear bring us closer to the faith. The aim to free oneself from negative ideas and situations lead us to this path. The promise of free choice, approach, and positivity becomes the basis of this spiritual journey.

We pray for success. We offer sweets and fruits for prosperity. We ask for peace. We devote ourselves to the Supreme Being to see happiness and fulfillment. The reasons may vary. But the idea is close and personal to everyone. When we travel, we travel with bags and beddings. But we forget to recognise the inner journey.

Reclaim Faith

The journey to find ourselves in a distant land. The small frames and statues of deities travel with us. They help us to reclaim our faiths and remind us of our origin. The overflow of emotions at the sight of our faith and culture is the experience of this spirituality.

The Ganesha Pujas, the Durga Pujas, and the Kali Pujas migrate to different, distant lands. People find their homes, countries, and places with these festivals. The customs, traditions, and ceremonies link us to the divine cord. The essence of divinity bridges the world with universal ideas. To see, to know, to explore, and to respect.

The different faiths and manners of devotion get recognition. With diversity we find unity. The world becomes one. The circle of spirituality completes. No matter where one is, our faiths are here to stay.

The local goes global. Spirituality travels with the people, along with the cultures. The future of spirituality is bright. It will travel more.

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Dr. Deepanita Bhanja

Dr. Deepanita Bhanja is an Assistant Professor of English in a College in Pune. She has more than eleven years of teaching experience in the field of literature and communication skills. She takes interest in reading and writing on literary and social issues. Appreciates cinema, music and all kinds of performing arts. Considers that academics or the education system needs a restoration and revamp for the well-being of the nation’s future.

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