Trying To Understand Spirituality

Spirituality is a realization, a state of mind of supreme bliss, a vehicle to attain everlasting happiness.

- Neelakshi Banerjee

In books, there are more literary meanings for the terms. But I feel it is subjective, distinct for different people, varying from man to man. But there is a stark difference between religion and spirituality where the former is somewhat subsumed within the latter. Spirituality transcends the boundary of religion and becomes. much bigger, much greater. It emanates unfettered peace, a subtle sort of contentment, distinct from the transitory sense of exhilaration and is actually a process of attainment of happiness which means the addition of positivity with the removal of negativity.

Happiness is a state of mind driven by optimism, contentment & joy which is long-lasting. It can be attained by directing our thoughts with the oars of wisdom and knowledge in a positive direction and then sustaining it. And spirituality is one means of attaining it. There are certain attributes of spirituality that infuse an innate impression within our mind and hence evoke unadulterated happiness.

For example, the belief of someone higher is looking over us and we are under his divine providence, this very faith forges us with newfound strength and hence instill a fresh sense of confidence in our heart to perform well in our day-to-day activities. Faith, an the outcome of spiritual belief is an anchor which holds our hope in trying times and prevents it from getting extinguished.