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- Indian Streams Research Journal
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Abstract (Original Language):
Religion is closely related to society. Religion contributes to the formation, maintenance and
continuation of social order. Thomas O'Dea clarifies, "Religion is one of the important institutional structures
making up the total social system".2 Religion is also a basic need of human beings. Archie J.Balm says, "Religion is
man's quest for his ultimate value".3 D.S.Sharma points out, "Religion is the highest need of human nature. Just as
our bodies require food for their substance and our minds require knowledge for their expansion, so do our souls
require religious experience for their perfection."4 Religion is the revelation of an individual and social life.
Kingsley Davis clarifies, "So universal, permanent and pervasive is religion in human society that unless we
understand it thoroughly, we shall fail to understand society".5
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