Spirituality is a connection or feelings for God. It involves feelings and beliefs of religious nature rather than the physical aspects of life. In material world, we are connected through friendships, parental affection and conjugal relationships. These relationships cease along with passage of time due to various circumstances including death.
On the contrary in spiritual world one can have a relationship with God as a friend, parent or lover. And these are relationships that never end because neither God nor soul ever dies.
So, spiritual world and spiritual priority should always be put on top.
Inference: Spiritual world should always be a priority. The relationship established with God is for eternity whilst that in material world might fade away.
Naresh Kumar
Spirituality is knowledge of true Self, which in Hinduism is referred to as “Atma”or life driving force. Spirituality is the knowledge that drives one to Absolute.
In my view there is no difference in both worlds. Spirit and matter co-exist. Without spirituality, all material is lifeless and without matter the spirit can’t express eg. Without soul, the body is lifeless and without a body the soul cant express. So both have their own importance. An overdose of any of the two is not good. For a sanyasi, spirituality is of utmost importance and for a householder his worldly duties are a priority. For a common man balance between the two is important. Although the differences are man made, the awareness that everything is created for a reason will give solace and joyous path towards life.
Inference: There is no difference in both the worlds that is spirit and matter co-exist. An overdose of any is not good.
Pranaty Nayak
Spirituality is one’s thoughts and beliefs through which one connects to Supreme authority, God.
Material world is all about what we see that can be beauty of a person, house and luxury whereas spiritual world is about thoughts and inner peace.
Spiritual world should be kept first.
Inference: Spiritual world should be kept first. While material world connects us to the surface of a peron , spiritual world connects to our thoughts and inner peace.
AnkitaVerma
Spirituality is the inner connection of God and soul.
Material world is artificial whereas spirituality introduces one to reality.
Spirituality should be given the upper hand over the material world as it is the path to peace.
Inference: Spirituality should be given an upper hand because material world is artificial while spiritual introduces us to the reality.
Dipika Mishra
Spirituality is the sense of connection with soul and energy that adds meaning to life. Material world is the outer world whereas the spiritual world is the inner world.
Generally, people live in the material world whereas spiritual world has to be consciously chosen. Material world is full of desires while spiritual world is full of happiness, peace and satisfaction.
Spiritual world should be given priority.
Inference: Spiritual dimension should be given priority since material world is just outside world while spiritual is inside.
Rishi Khandelwal
Spirituality connects the essence of one’s body to eternity. It is the best way to attain serenity.
Material world can only cause comfort for a jiff. And anything that causes momentary peace can never last forever.
Spiritual world is eternal. It may earn bliss to connect with the source of your existence. I believe spiritual world should be given priority.
Inference: Spiritual world is eternal while material is temporary that is why spiritual world should be given priority.
Sushmita Singh
Spirituality is like gardening your own self (your soul+body+energies). When you cultivate and nurture your energies, body and soul, a feeling/sense of maturity blossoms in you. You experience a feeling which is greater than anything you have experienced before. This is Spirituality.
Everything that lies within our sensual sphere i.e. things that can be felt /experienced by our senses is part of materialistic world. Any experience which is beyond our sensual sphere, experience enriched knowledge and bliss lies under spiritual domain. In generalized way, material and spiritual worlds are different in the same way as “Happiness” and “Bliss”.
For a balanced life, material and spiritual both worlds should be present for a person but in the right proportion. This might also depend on the age group. E.g. A child may be more inclined towards materialistic pleasures. He/she should be getting that with slight sense of spiritual knowledge. High dose of spiritualism may not be appropriate for a child. On the other hand, if elder people give more importance to spirituality, it will act as a boon for the society. Spiritual experiences combined with material world’s experiences, can bring out the best of every human being.
Inference: Material and spiritual worlds are different in the same way as “Happiness” and “Bliss”. Experiences of both the worlds can bring out the best in a human being.
Soumya Sheel
Spirituality is basically connecting with one’s own spirit and the Divine. Spirituality answers questions like who are we, where are we heading, who made us, what’s the purpose of life, what comes after death.
Spirituality can be achieved without a religion. Religion is just a part of spirituality.
Spiritual world is different from material world because in material world we tend to focus on those things which we don’t have, we try to achieve more and then again demand more the vicious cycle continues. But in spiritual world we tend to focus on what we are and what we have.
Spiritual world should be put first.
Inference: Spiritual world should be put first. Religion is just a part of spirituality though spirituality is beyond that.
Natasha Joshi
Spirituality is basically how you connect with yourself. Spiritual world is how you know yourself. Material world is how you perceive the world around
Both spiritual and material world are important as we live in a society.
However, spiritual world should be put higher of the two.
Inference: Material world is how you perceive the world around. Spiritual world should be put higher of the two.
Lakshmi Nair
Spirituality is a feeling. We cant see it, just experience. But it gives us energy whenever we lose hopes and a re stuck up without solutions of our problems.
Material world involves body, mind and senses. The spiritual world revolves around the Self.
As it is important to be in the world for experiences, so material world would be my preference.
Inference: Spirituality is a feeling. We cant see it, just experience. Material world would be my preference as it is important to be in a world of experiences.
Kinjal Bimaniya
Spirituality is something that makes us believe that the Supreme power is above all and it works out everything as per His decision.
Everyone is after material world. It is full of attractions. But spirituality is where everyone can find shelter.
I believe however materialistic a person’s world may be but it should start with an inclination towards spirituality.
Inference: A person should be spiritually inclined because the spiritual is where all ca find shelter and solace.
Heenu Rana
Spirituality is when one has confidence to live life with power to face each and every hurdle, when one is being true to oneself and where one is peaceful within.
In spiriutlaity, purity of the soul is must whereas that is not the prerequisite in material world.
According to me, both are necessary as per the changes in nature as well as the world.
Inference: Spirituality is strength. Purity is a prerequisite for material and spiritual worlds therefore both are necessary.
Kausha Patel
Spirituality is the central strength of the universe. Humans may be spiritual or non spiritual but in both cases spirituality is there. Spirituality is power beyond the human mind.
Spiritual world has the answer to all the problems of the material world but the converse is not true.
People do take refuge to spirituality unless it is necessary but for me it is always the first priority.
Inference: Spirituality is central to the universe. Spiritual world has answer to all problems. It is priority for me.
Arth Parmar
Spirituality is something that can be felt and it puts our minds to ease. It is a self realisation of what we are and what we can do.
Material world is selfish and more towards the practicals side.. Spiritual world isnt selfish. Material world is a depriciation of human soul as it sees only what we don’t have wherea spirituality appreciates what we have.
Material world is good as far as our basic needs are concerned like food, clothing and shelter. On the other side, spirituality satisfies our needs like satisfaction, self realisation and self control etc.
Spirituality is more important as without inner peace you won’t be able to give your 100% to even material world.
Inference: Spiritual is more important since it gives us inner peace and strength to handle the outside.
Dipali Kiratsata
Dharma is that which enables a person to perform his duties with complete sincerity and dedication,selflessly & perform each action with the intent of benefit of the society at large.
Any path or act through which one gets ultimate peace and bliss can be the path of Spirituality.
The difference in the spiritual and material world is in nothing but the mindset of the people as we see difference in both. In reality, if one follows the material world in the true sense, he shall realize that it is the same as spirituality.
Inference: The difference in the spiritual and material world is in nothing but the mindset of the people as we see difference in both.
Sanjay Joshi
Compiled by Sankalp Gaud
I have an inner part within me which nourishes and is nourished by the meaningful works that take place with context to my workplace, work force and work nature.
Here the “meaningful work” refers to the attitude which I have for my work. My confidence increases by working hard and keeping faith in God. Whichever work is being done by this ideology, where there is hardwork and confidence gets stable due to faith of God is Spirituality.
Materialistic people have a professional goal in their brains and their minds craves to achieve those goals. The methodology of Karma which includes both hard works as well as faith in God is many times not followed by them. The desire for the worldly goals so deep that God is remembered only during tough times. The approach to God is a selfish one.
Spiritual people are those who also have a goal but in the midst of everything their mind and hear is set on the Creator and the communication with the Supreme. It is from this connection that they get all the energy to push for the worldly duties with the same zeal and passion. God is at the core of their activities.
Spirituality is the improvised and advanced version of materialism. All the flaws and faults of materialism are cemented by the power of spirituality. So spirituality should always be placed on the top most priority.