What has God called a religion? Renunciation is not…
““What has God called a religion? Renunciation is not religion. To be free of anger-pride-deceit-greed (kashays) is religion; or to have feeble (tamed) kashays is religion. That’s all. Only these two are religion.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
It defines religion as freedom from negative traits, not mere renunciation, emphasizing inner transformation.
In simple terms: Religion is freedom from anger, pride, greed.
Cultivate inner purity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- ethical decisions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What negative traits hold you back?
- How can you practice detachment?
Changing habits is challenging.