SANATANA DHARMA AND THE MODERN WORLD

Should One Formally Become a Hindu?

As a universal approach, the teachings of the Hindu tradition do not require that one have any particular outer religious affiliation but only that we live a truthful life. One does not have to formally become a Hindu to receive the inner teachings of Yoga and meditation. All that we need is a sincere aspiration to discover God or Truth.

However, it can be very helpful to formally become a Hindu because it provides one a formal connection to the world's oldest continually existing enlightenment tradition. It brings one into the family of the rishis and yogis and connects us directly with their grace and guidance.

 We grow in life relative to the associations we make. To enter into an association with the sages is the best thing, and to do so with a tradition that embraces spiritual knowledge of all types can only be helpful. But we must put these teachings into practice for this association to be really meaningful.

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