Have you ever thought what is the difference between religion and spirituality? Are they same?

Have you ever heard people saying I am spiritual and not religious and wondered how is that possible?

people often use these two words interchangeably. But in reality both of them have different meanings.

Let me clear all your doubts

Spirituality:

So first let's understand what spirituality is. Spirituality is a very wider concept. As the name suggests, spirituality connects us with our spirit and soul. It helps us to understand our inner self, to understand who we are? What is our purpose?

Spirituality connects us with the universe. It strikes a balance between mind, soul and body. It is about seeking a connection with divine that results in positive emotions such as  peace of mind , gratitude and self love. There are many ways to attain spirituality such as yoga, meditation, thinking positive. I simple language Spirituality is a way of life.

Teaching of spirituality:

1. Believe in yourself: spirituality teaches us to believe in ourselves. When we believe ourselves we can achieve anything in our life.

2. Be grateful : It is very important to be greatful and Know the importance of everything you have

3. Everything has some purpose : Everything that exists in this universe has some roles to play and nothing is useless. All we need is to know the worth and purpose in life.

4.what you give comes back: Whatever we give, will eventually come back to us.

Religion:

Now let's understand the meaning of religion. It is an organised and community based system.

It is set of beliefs, rules, morals, rituals which is practiced by its followers. Followers of every religion believe in God. Every religion has their own God, Goddess and they consider them as a supreme power. They learned from the teachings of God and formed the set of beliefs, rules and morals which is followed by them. It is faith that connects human being with God. But now a days the essence of religion is left behind. Without understanding the meaning of rules, rituals and practices people made it an obligation to follow it. Religion is about unity but now a days some people use it to divide us. Religion teaches us love, peace and harmony.

Teaching of religion:

1.Love : Religion teach us to love everything and everyone around us. love is the only eraser that can erase hatred

2.Empathy : It teaches us to be emphatic towards other

3.Humility : Religion teaches us to be humble and help those in needy

4.kindness : Being kind not only changes you but it changes the world

5.Values : it teaches us values and guide us how to live the life.

Conclusion

So here is the conclusion , spirituality and religion are not same but connected. If spirituality is the end destination, then religion is one of the path to reach that destination (spirituality).

So one can be religious, at the same time can be spiritual or one can be spiritual but not religious or one can be religious but not spiritual.