(14) परमार्थसोपान we deify the worldly and the material. It is secu- lar only in the sense that we recognise that every religion shows a way to reach the Supreme, and we do not wish to identify the State with any parti- cular dogma or creed. It is secular in the sense that it is something which takes its stand on the very roots of our religion. In the Secular State we give liberty to all to exercise freedom of wor- ship and thought. We recognise the liberty of religious life. The same liberty must be given to all people. ✓7. Spirituality does not involve renunciation of the world. On the other hand, spirituality is excellence in action, योग: कर्मसु कौशलम्. The world at present finds itself in a night-mare condition of tension and conflict, from which it can be rescued and united only by true religion. The world can be really bound together and united at the spiri- tual level through religion expressing itself in love. Religion signifies two things in particular. One is the inward awareness of Spiritual Self, spiritual perception. Outwardly, it is abounding love to humanity. яand, Wisdom and Love, con- stitute true religion".
