MUSLIMS, CAST OFF YOUR EXCLUSIVE STANCE AND HEARTILY ACCEPT THAT ALL RELIGIONS ARE TRUE, NOT JUST YOURS ALONE
Hindus and Muslims must respect each other for they belong to the same nation and, as such, must be equal upholders of the same Hindu culture that teaches universal religious acceptance. If Islam is exclusive scripturally, let that not deter Muslims in practice to follow the Hindu teaching of universal catholicity. Let scriptural theoretical injunctions not prevent cultural union in fraternal love. Let humanity override scriptural stipulations and India emerge strong from fraternal acceptance of each other. May the new generations outgrow medieval exclusivism and emerge citizens with deep sympathies so that India may rightfully claim her position as spiritual preceptor of the world ! This is not an idle dream impossible of actual happening but is very much in line with what the future holds out for us as a nation. May Muslims cast off their exclusive religious notions and reform themselves unto becoming catholic citizens of the future ! And may Hindus aid this process of fraternal integration !
Written by Sugata Bose
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