AN ANALYSIS OF RAMAKRISHNA’S SAYING: “INSANITY: MY RELIGION ALONE IS TRUE”

ABSTRACT

This statement suggests that Hinduism is a religion that refutes no other religion. We can go further and advance that Hindu teachings advocate the idea that everyone is Hindu. Thus, we might say that Hinduism is an inclusive religion. However, there exist elements within Hindu belief which suggest that not all religions would fit into Hinduism as the members of this religion might not identify themselves within Hindu religious framework. Therefore, Hinduism becomes an exclusive religion.

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