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In the land of Mahavira, Buddha, Krishna, Rama and countless Rush's, minis, there is a strong bonding of spirituality underlying every religion, including recent and modern ones like Sufism and Sikhism.
Jainism is strongly into renunciation and peace, and for one sect, a physical distancing from populace into remote jungles due extreme level of renunciation of ego and outward looks including clothes.
Hinduism is an amalgamation of myriad philosophies and schism, but the central core recommendation by The Gita is one of DUTY. Duty and action towards everyone is broadly defined in the discourse when there is conflict in the mind of a great warrior like Arjuna. This can be likened to Antone's ordinary life which forces you into doubts, conflicts and making confusing choices. Gita is therefore regarded as one of the greatest compendium of practical philosophy known to man.
An important aspect and recommendation for normal citizen is to divide life in 4 parts, viz. student, family, withdrawal and finally total renunciation.
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