Sufism is in tune with Secularism. The founders of Sufis came from a mixed urban population and their ideals of tolerance were born out of their experience in interacting with people of other faiths. Sufism is an adoptive and universal creed. Sufis were far ahead of their time and accepted any faith into their fold. Sufis advocated tolerance and encouraged interfaith harmony.
Sufi mystics lived in multicultural societies and many of their followers were Sikhs, Hindus, or Muslims. Bulleh Shah breaks down the division between Hinduism and Islam to claim that all holy men belonged to the human order and should thus be embraced by all humans equally. Some of the Sufi writings have been liberally included in the holy book for Sikhs. .
One of the most interesting observations about Sufis is that they encouraged their disciples to separate politics and spirituality. Sufism decrees "that Mosque and State must be separated, but not in order to preserve the State, but in order to preserve religion or spirituality itself (Sofia, A Sufi Metamorphosis): Sufis have foreseen the consequences of mixing politics and religion and how it would damage the faith in God and result in bloodshed and ruin the progress of humanity. .
Shah Husssain states." Kings are busy in their kingdoms, the moneylenders are collecting their debts and the tiller is concerned about his village. We only seek the pleasure of our Lord." In simple terms, let people live spiritually and happily in their faith and God. It is not for the politicians to decide what faith one adopts or sow the seed of separation by action and words. .
Hinduism advocates tolerance and universal.
happiness. Here is a quote: Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah.
Sarve Santu Niramayah.
SarveBhadrani Pasyantu Ma Kaschid-dukha-bhag -bhavet.
May all be happy.
May all be free from disabilities.
May all behold what is auspicious.
May none suffer from sorrow.
The Sufi mystics say that one should emulate the ideas of equality and love and humanity that their Prophet imbued. .
The book gives an insight into the lives of a few select Sufis whose life will lead us from the unreal to the real and co-exist as human beings.
V.V.S. Manian has had an extremely successful and unique career in the fields of marketing. Communication, Journalism and Teaching. He started off as Project and Chief Marketing Manager, Modern Bakeries Ltd, New Delhi. He travelled the length and breadth of India. He moved from public sector to advertising and media and has worked at leading organizations like WS Industries and Efficient Publicities.
He has worked as a freelance journalist and photographer for The Mail, Madras (Chennai). He contributed regularly to The Hindu, Deccan Herald, Bhavan's Journal and Trinity Mirror. He was the founder editor of two weeklies, Blue streak and Janamitran. He currently runs the Asian News and Features Syndicate, Chennai,
VVS, Manian was also the Hony, Principal for the evening college, Bhavan's Rajaji College of Communication and Management, Chennai and taught Marketing and Journalism for nearly three. decades.
VVS Manian also served as Asst to Hony. Consul for Canada and Pondicherry from 1992 to 2003. He has undergone specialised training for Honorary Consul conducted by the Department of Foreign Affairs Canada.
As a writer, he has over 1000 articles to his credit on topics like politics, health and religion. He has interpreted and translated slokas like Abhirami Andadhi, Shiva Sahasranamam, Vishnu sahasaranamam, Soundariya Lahari, Bhaja Govindam and Neethi Sathagam. He has written several books, including the Dictionary on Journalism and Mass Communication, Architectural and Sculptural Beauty of Kapali Temple and Prayers for Prosperity (E book).
Manian holds a Masters Degree in Business. Administration from PSG College of Technology and BA from PSG Arts College, Coimbatore and a post graduate diploma in Public Relations and Journalism from Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication Studies in Mumbai. He has also done online courses from Oxford, Columbia, Harvard and Berklee Universities, USA.
Mr. Manian has travelled widely. He is also actively involved in politics and is currently with the BJP.
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