Religion

I think rituals are seen as religion

and spirituality gets little chance

and it is mostly halo-added socializing

with much of song and dance



Or self indulgence in the name of God

and an insurance taken in advance

or fear driven social coercions

with set rules and rigid stance



It is supposed to edit the present

when things aren't going right

and means to get at riches

that come within one's sight



It is seen as an easy route

to delete the consequence of sin

and a last minute remedy

for lack of effort put in



It is hoped to be an exhaustive cure,

a second chance, usually an after thought.

A solace and a walking stick,

a pastime and the last resort



It is a user's manual for the human being

though not written by his makers.

Largely misused on the gullible

by smart fakers and rakers



Religion can be uplifting

and a guiding light

But going by how it is being used (here),

it is becoming an explosive blight



~ Shanta ~

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