Volume II,Issue IV, March 2026
Volume-II, Issue-IV, March, 2026 |
Received: 24.03.2026 | Accepted: 27.03.2026 | ||
Published Online: 31.03.2026 | Page No: | ||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.2.issue.04W. | |||
শ্রী রামকৃষ্ণের বহুত্ববাদী ধর্মদর্শন: যত মত তত পথ নীতির সমকালীন প্রাসঙ্গিকতা
চণ্ডী চরণ লেট, গবেষক, আন্তর্জাতিক
সম্পর্ক বিভাগ, যাদবপুর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa’s Pluralistic Religious Philosophy: The Contemporary Relevance of the Principle “As Many Faiths, So Many Paths”
Chandi Charan Let, Research Scholar, Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
This paper analyzes a fundamental concept of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa’s religious philosophy—“As many faiths, so many paths”—and examines its philosophical significance and contemporary relevance. In the present global context, where debates surrounding religious polarization, cultural conflict, and the so-called “Clash of Civilizations” are intensifying, Ramakrishna’s notion of experiential religious pluralism offers an important philosophical framework for fostering world peace and interreligious harmony.
A distinctive feature of Ramakrishna’s philosophy is that he did not merely advocate theoretical religious unity; rather, he personally practiced diverse spiritual traditions to realize this truth. By engaging in various paths such as Shakta sadhana, Advaita Vedanta, Islam, and Christianity, he arrived at the realization that different religious traditions ultimately lead to the same ultimate reality or God. This experiential insight serves as a powerful philosophical counterpoint to religious exclusivism and sectarian narrowness.
Through textual analysis and philosophical interpretation, this study demonstrates that Ramakrishna’s idea of “As many faiths, so many paths” goes beyond mere tolerance and establishes a foundation for active acceptance and mutual respect among different religious traditions. By emphasizing the underlying unity within religious diversity, his thought contributes significantly to contemporary discussions on religious pluralism, global ethics, and interfaith dialogue.
Thus, in an increasingly interconnected yet ideologically divided world, Ramakrishna’s perspective provides a meaningful spiritual and philosophical basis for peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and mutual respect. | ||
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