Yes, I do. I was born and brought up in India, where religion isn’t a set of beliefs; life is religion. I’ve grown up seeing my parents perform pooja, fast, light diyas in the temple space at home, and begin the day with the ring of bells and incense. As a kid, I imitated it all with innocence, not questioning much. But like many of us, there was a time in my life when my faith seemed far away… when I doubted everything, felt disconnected, and wondered if God was even listening.
But life has a way of guiding you, not always with solutions, but with experiences that deepen your inner vision.
Today, I can honestly say that my spirituality is not cultural or customary; it’s deeply psychological and spiritual. I now know, at the core of my existence, that we are not these bodies, roles, or identities. We are souls, timeless, eternal, and divine. And in this world of ever-changing circumstances and temporary relationships, the only true bond we have is with the Divine.
I perform daily pooja and Naam Jaap (Chanting), and it’s one of the most grounding, healing moments of my day. When I recite God’s name, whether it’s “Om Namah Shivaya,” “Radhe Krishna,” “Sita Ram,” or any mantra close to my heart, I feel a peace I can’t put into words. It’s as if my mind finally breathes. The restlessness calms down, and I feel held, as if I’m being wrapped in the arms of something greater than me.
From a psychological perspective, this spiritual practice is incredibly healing. We often carry unresolved feelings, worry, and the burden of having to prove ourselves in this crazy world. But when you cross your legs and your hands and open your heart, something changes. You cease to struggle. You cease to perform. You just are. And healing starts at that moment.
The Bhagavad Gita has been an abiding teacher along the way. It reminds us that we are not the doer, but instruments of the Divine. That we must do our duties, but leave the results to Him. It informs us that the soul is ajo nityaḥ śāśvato ‘yaṁ purāṇo, unborn, eternal, ever-existing, and primeval. Reading the Gita helped me detach from my ego and pain, and step into a realm of trust and acceptance.
When Krishna tells us, “Surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sins. Do not fear” (18.66), it is not a religious command, it’s a psychological balm. That trust, that surrender, melts away layers of inner resistance. It frees you.
I’ve also learned that spirituality isn’t always rituals and scripture. Sometimes it’s just being kind when you don’t feel like it, being patient when you’re angry, forgiving when your heart is broken. These are quiet acts of the soul, and they bring us closer to God.
In a universe that is always drawing you out, religion and spirituality draw me in. They make me remember that I’m greater than my struggles. That even when I am quiet, I am held. That even when I am lost, the journey is still unfolding.
So yes, I practice religion, not as an obligation, but as a sacred, living relationship with the Divine. And daily, through Naam Jaap (Chanting), prayer, reflection, and surrender, I come home to myself… and to God.
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