Fulfillment

Professor Sharma’s explanation of perfection led very naturally into the problem of salvation and I commented, "I’ve asked other religious leaders this question which I’m about to ask you. Often the problem is one of vocabulary, so I’d like you to feel free to choose words that you prefer. How does the Hindu become fulfilled, or saved, or realized? Some religions say you must be saved, some say you must be realized, others say you must be fulfilled. Using whatever words you like, how does a Hindu become fulfilled, saved, or realized?"

"Saved by whom?" Professor Sharma asked me back.

"Well, how does a Hindu find complete and perfect satisfaction? Is that a fair question?"

"Complete satisfaction . . . ." Professor Sharma reflected.

Becoming Saved  

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