I am a Hindu by birth. And yet I do not know much of Hinduism, and I know less of other religions. In fact I do not know where I am, and what is and what should be my belief. I intend to make a careful study of my own religion and, as far as I can, of other religions as well.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gandhi admits his limited knowledge of his own religion and others, stating his intent to study them carefully.
- In plain terms
- He admits he knows little about his own faith and others, and plans to study them carefully.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledging ignorance is the first step to understanding religion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you know about your own religion?
- Why study other faiths?
Another view
A leader admitting lack of knowledge on faith may unsettle traditional followers.
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