Modern Religious Experience: Assignment #3- Sacred Poetry

Modern Religious Experience: Assignment #3- Sacred Poetry: "Assignment #3- Sacred Poetry • Add a picture of an ancient religious symbol to your Online Portfolio (it can be one of those from the notes..."



Aum

Aum signifies the importance of birth, existence and death,

There are three states in Aum,

Jagratha Avastha is the waking state,

Svapna Avastha is the dreaming state,

And Susupta Avastha is the dreamless sleep state.

The breathtaking intonation of the word Aum,

Unifies the concept of past, present and future,

Into an eternity of singularity,

Aum is the rhythm of my life,

Aum takes me to my own world and my own imagination.

Aum represents earth, atmosphere and heaven,

Aum represents Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva,

Aum grants me hope,

Aum gives me power, strength and confidence,

Aum entrusts me the feeling of eternal peace.

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection Question #1

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection Question #1: "According to Mircea Eliade religion has 'not vanished without a trace; [it] has contributed toward making us what we are today and so, after..."

I agree with Mircea Eliade and the whole idea of how religion has not vanished without leaving a trace. Even though we don't depend on religion as much as people used to back in time, it still makes us who we are. Religion still influences us largely. I am a Hindu and all my great grandparents in other words ancestors have been Hindus. Religion has impacted me and made me the person I am today. I believe that there is one God who is watching us at all times, whether good or bad. I know that whatever happens in my life is not just a miracle but something God planned for me. I believe that my existence and presence on earth is because of God. So far, I have always considered God before I made any choices and pondered whether he would be pleased or not.
I believe that God has sent me to earth so that I can make the most use of my life by being a good citizen/human. I am scared and nervous whenever I make a decision but I know God is always there to guide me and support me. I value God and I know that I am here because of him. Though I am Hindu and my whole family is Hindu I believe that there is one almighty who is controlling everything thats happenning and created life. Though science and technology have taken a very vital role nowadays, religion was discovered earlier and makes us who we are today.