My religion: to be strong and free, Ode to Sri Ramakrishna
In this final chapter of the spiritual journey, the historical and philosophical analysis of the "Ode to Sri Ramakrishna" becomes personal. Pedro Nonell articulates a vision of "My Religion"—not as a new dogma, but as a synthesis of the world's great spiritual traditions.
Inspired by the direct realizations of and the bold vision of Swami Vivekananda, this manifesto advocates for a faith that is inclusive, experiential, and ultimately liberating. It is a call to find God not in the labels of the mind, but in the depths of the human heart.
Universal Union with God: Embracing All Spiritual Paths
All religions have taught me something, and for this reason, I cannot define myself exclusively as Christian or Hindu, as Guru Nanak so well expressed when he said that God was neither Hindu nor Muslim.
Swami Vivekananda said that he wished that one day there would be as many religions and paths as there are people.
showed us that all spiritual paths lead to the same God and that it is possible to see Him.
The Philosophy of Religious Pluralism and Advaita Vedanta
My religion is to achieve union with God, and to try to see Him in the heart of all humanity.
My path is Christian love.
And also Hindu tolerance, strength, freedom and universality.
My path is also Jain: non-violence and respect for all living beings.
And also the goodness in thoughts, words and actions of the Zoroastrians
I sense that my path is also Taoist, although sometimes I don't understand it-
My path is also that of social justice in Islam.
And also that of the righteousness and equality between men and women of the Sikhs.
My path is also that of , who made me understand the validity of other paths.
And my path will be, I hope, that of All is One, Sat-Chit-Ananda
This is my religion, and it makes me strong and free...
Thank you so much, Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
Philosophical-Spiritual Explanation
The core philosophy here is Religious Pluralism and Advaita Vedanta (Non-duality). By claiming the attributes of multiple faiths—Christian love, Hindu tolerance, Jain non-violence, and Islamic justice—the author practices the "Harmony of Religions" taught by Ramakrishna.
The goal is Sat-Chit-Ananda: realizing that our true nature is Pure Existence, Pure Consciousness, and Pure Bliss. When we stop defining ourselves by what we are not and start identifying with the God that resides in all humanity, we achieve a state of being that is "strong and free." This strength comes from the lack of fear (Abhaya), and this freedom comes from the realization that "All is One."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What is the core message behind Pedro Nonell’s concept of universal religion?
Answer: The core principle is that true spirituality transcends individual dogma. It advocates for an inclusive, experiential realization where a seeker can appreciate the love of Christianity, the tolerance of Hinduism, the non-violence of Jainism, and the social justice of Islam as paths to the same God.
Question: How do the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna influence this personal manifesto?
Answer: Sri Ramakrishna historically demonstrated through his own life that practicing different religious disciplines leads to the exact same ultimate realization of God, establishing the framework for a harmony of religions.
Question: What does the term Sat-Chit-Ananda mean within this spiritual context?
Answer: Derived from Advaita Vedanta, Sat-Chit-Ananda represents our essential divine reality: Pure Existence, Pure Consciousness, and Pure Bliss. Realizing this unified nature removes fear and grants absolute inner freedom.
Question: Does this methodology require an individual to abandon their original faith?
Answer: No. Following the perspective of Swami Vivekananda, the goal is to expand your spiritual understanding rather than limit it, allowing an individual to find the universal essence of God within all valid historical paths.
Question: Where can I find more resources and videos from the Gita Institute on this topic?
Answer: Detailed video materials with English subtitles, course modules, and analytical breakdowns are accessible on the official YouTube channel (@InstitutoGita) and updates are shared via Instagram (pedrononell).
Conclusion
"My Religion" is the practical application of everything explored in the "Ode to Sri Ramakrishna." It moves from the history of humanity and the darkness of war to a personal resolve for peace.
By embracing the best of every path, we do not lose our identity; we expand it until it encompasses the whole of creation.
This is the ultimate strength and the only true freedom: to recognize God
in every face and to live in the light of the eternal Om.
Thank you
for your presence on this journey. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
Pedro Nonell
Listen to the video of Pedro Nonell with English subtitles
Abraham, Vedas, Moses, Akhenaten, Violence, Zarathustra, Krishna, Buddha, Mahavira
, Confucius, Laozi, Philosophy, Jesus, Roma, Muhammad, Guru Nanak
Catholicism, Darkness, Goddess Reason, Divergence, , Vivekananda
Barbarism, He always comes back, Conclusions
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