NECESSITY OF SECULAR SPIRITUALITY IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD

In Hinduism, the Upanishads express the interconnectedness of all beings through the concept of Brahman, an ultimate reality that pervades all existence.

- ASHRAF KARAYATH

The concept of secular spirituality has become more relevant in a world increasingly divided by religion, ethnicity, politics, and culture. Faced with challenges that transcend national and religious borders—such as climate change, inequality, COVID-19, and the rise of global cyber threats—there is an urgent need for a unified spiritual structure that fosters inclusivity, compassion, and universal ideals. Secular spirituality offers a modern guiding principle that can unify people of all faiths, races, and beliefs.

WHAT IS SECULAR SPIRITUALITY?

Secular spirituality, also called neo-humanism, posits that essential spiritual values like love, compassion, empathy, and self-awareness are not limited to any single religion or belief system. Instead, it emphasizes our shared human experience, encouraging qualities that enhance personal awareness and promote collective well-being. Secular spirituality doesn't reject religious traditions but rises above them to reveal truths common to all people, whether they hold beliefs or not. It suggests that spiritual growth and personal transformation can occur independently of traditional religious frameworks, combining elements from various religious ideas and principles while emphasizing the human capacity for self-exploration, empathy, and connection. This approach nurtures a sense of togetherness that goes beyond religious, national, and ideological boundaries.