Quote of the Week: Tagore on Islam and Christiantity
Thanks to Sh@sgurumurthy (for the quote) & @rajudasonline (for the source and the image) & @Jaiho_Vijayho (for the English translation):
From Rabindra Rachanavali Vol 24, see page 375, last para:
There are two religions on earth which have distinct enmity against all religions..These two are Christianity & Islam…The two religions are not just satisfied with observing their own religions, but are determined to destroy all other religions….the only way to make peace with them is to embrace them.
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Hi Shantanu,
Its very confuisng.
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In which he says, “Islam is one of the few great religions of the world and the responsibility is immense upon its followers who must, in their lives, bear testimony to the greatness of their faith. Our one hope of mutual reconciliation between the communities inhabiting India, of bringing about a truly civilized attitude of mind towards each other in this unfortunate country depends not merely on the realization of an intelligent self-interest, but on the eternal source of inspiration that comes from the immortal lines of these messengers of truth who have been the beloved of God and lovers of men. I am taking this advantage of the auspicious occasion today when I may join my Moslem brothers in offering my homage of adoration to the grand prophet of Islam and invoke his blessings for India which is in dire need of succor and solace.â€