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Every thing we Indians do right from the day start till day end, is defined as Hinduism
Hinduism is not just a religion, it's a way of life
The term "Hindu" has been hotly debated for a long time, but a firm definition has proved to elusive.
In an order sometime back, the Supreme Court had ruled "Hinduism is a way of life". But, when Marxist ministers in Kerala were authorised under the law to appoint members to the managing committee of the Devasam temple, the decision was challenged. The petitioners argued since Communists are non-believers they cannot participate in the administration of a temple, even indirectly.
It was argued that Communists are not qualified to run a temple, which are run by the statutory governing body under the Guruvayoor Devasam Act.
It would be a travesty of culture and decency if secularism is understood as a way of life only of those who strongly believe in a particular religion. Like religion, administration of a place of worship is also a secular act.
"The word Hindu is not defined. A Hindu admittedly may or may not be a person professing Hindu religion or a believer in temple worship. A Hindu has the right to choose his own method of worship. He may or may not visit a temple. He may have a political compulsion for not openly proclaiming that he believes in temple worship," said Justices H K Sema and S B Sinha, while upholding a Kerala High Court judgment that differentiated between a secular act and an act of religion.
"Idol worship, rituals and ceremonials may not be practiced by a person although he may profess Hindu religion," the apex court said.
The state cannot interfere with people's freedom to profess, practice and propagate religion. The state cannot have a religion . It cannot promote or destroy any religion. That's how secularism is defined in legal terms, though perceptions may differ.
The power vested in the Cabinet to nominate members to the managing committee of a temple is a statutory power to promote a secular act of managing the temple. The managing committee must consist of members who believe in idol worship and all religious practices, which are practiced in a Hindu temple. Both the powers draw support from the Constitution, which is secular in character.
Hinduism is not just a religion, it's a way of life - The Times of India
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