Hinduism is Dharma and the perfect way of life.

Hinduism not a religion but a way of life, says Modi.

“The Supreme Court has said that Hindu dharam is not a religion but a way of life… I believe the SC’s definition shows the way,” the Prime Minister said while visiting the Lakshmi Narayan Temple near Vancouver.

“Certainly, Dharma is not Religion.  So, Hindu is a Dharma and Way of Life. Obviously, Hindu is not a Religion and only Dharma in this World. We must discard this misinterpretaion that Hindu is not a Dharma at all. Hindu is a 100% Dharma, 100% Nationality and 100% Way of Perfect Life.” says Upananda Brahmachari, Editor, Hindu Existence.

PTI  | Vancouver | April 17, 2015:: Accompanied by his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited a gurdwara and a temple in Vancouver and said Hinduism is not a religion but a way of life.

Mr. Modi and Mr. Harper, who arrived from Toronto, went straight to the gurdwara. They participated in the prayer meeting and were presented Saropas (gifts of honour presented by the Sikh community — usually a length of cloth for tying a turban or a scarf worn over the shoulders).

Addressing the gathering there, Mr. Modi said the Sikhs in Canada had won respect for India through their work here.

He talked about the teachings of Guru Nanak and the role of Sikhs in India’s Independence struggle, including that of Bhagat Singh.

He emphasised the need for working for humanity as he highlighted how Sikhs had set examples in giving sacrifices.

Subsequently, Mr. Modi and Mr. Harper went to the Lakshmi Narayan Temple where again he praised the Indians living in Canada.

He talked about the need for working for humanity through Hinduism.

“The Supreme Court in India has given a nice definition to Hindu dharam… The Supreme Court has said that Hindu dharam is not a religion but a way of life… I believe the SC’s definition shows the way,” Mr. Modi said.

He said the Hindu religion had worked for the benefit of nature, including wildlife, through the scientific way of life. “This can show a way out of small problems of life,” he said.

The Prime Minister also referred to the U.N. declaring June 21 as International Yoga day with a record co-sponsorship in 2014, 125 days after he made a suggestion in this regard in the world body.

He asked the Indian diaspora to spread the message about yoga for the benefit of humanity.

He highlighted the role of Indian-origin Canadians in developing bilateral relations at both the religious places.

Courtesy: PTI | Reuters.