Unity of Religions

There is only one religion,
The religion of Love;
There is only one Caste,
The caste of humanity.
There is only one language,
The language of the heart;
There is only one God
HE/SHE is omnipresent.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba

All Faiths are inter-related and mutually indebted to each other for the principles they teach and the disciplines they recommend. The Vedic Religion was the first in time; Buddhism which appeared about 2500 years ago, was its son; Christianity, which was influenced much by the Orient was its grandson. And Islam, which has the Prophets of Christianity as its base, was the great grandson. All have LOVE as the Fundamental Discipline of the Mind, in order to chasten it and merge man with the Divine. The primary duty of human beings is to recognize that though the paths indicated by different religions are different, the goal or aim is ONE. Love, sacrifice, compassion, morality, integrity, and similar qualities are common to all religions. In different ways all religions have sought to promote unity in diversity. SSS:Vol.X;(1Oct,76)

It is a mark of ignorance to consider one religion as superior and another as inferior. The teachings of all religions are sacred. The basic doctrines are founded on Truth. The Truth of the Spirit (Atma-tathva) is the essence of religions, the message of all scriptures and the basis of all metaphysics. Religions are many but the road is the same, Professions are many, but living is the same. Therefore, live in harmony and cultivate brotherliness. SSS:Vol Page 179

The Vedas teach that man should adore and worship God in gratitude for HIs benedictions. The Bible teaches that he should pray for peace and practice charity. The Quran would have man show mercy to the suffering and to surrender his will to the All-High. The Buddhist texts teach the lesson of detachment and sense-control. The Zendavesta exhorts man to get rid of evil proensities and shine in his own innate Glory. SSS: Vol X; Page 160

All the above texts are sayings from Sri Sathya Sai Baba