Importance of Philosophy & Mysticism in Contemporary Times to understand Religion
Religion mainly functions on mythology and symbolicism to develop a system that corresponds with basic human psychology. As average human mind progresses through the course of time, which naturally comes with the discerning of reality, the hidden meanings behind symbolic texts become evident.
Keeping this in mind, talking about higher realms in a philosophical way should be a norm in the contemporary world. We must go deeper and enhance our cognition about the realms beyond; the realms of light, while uncovering the layers of symbols used by religion for Carnal Men. What is Honey and Milk? What are these Hooris and Wine of Heaven?
This is where the importance of philosophy and mysticism manifests itself. They truly show you the beauty that lies beyond. One falls in love with the ultimate existence and its manifestations.
One knows who he or she really is; an individual identity travelling through the infinity and exploring the beauty of consciousness. In this phase of rational and mystical exploration, one starts doing naturally what before they thought to be limitations by religion. One naturally avoids things that disturb his or her soul. Definition of freedom changes. Before they called freedom to be indulged in carnal desires, now freedom becomes the opposite; breaking away from the shackles of carnality so that nothing tempts you anymore. A permanent calm that fills the soul.
This is the way we should be thinking about existence in the modern times. Because, when the world will realize the mystical and psychological depths of religion, they will fall in love with the Ultimate Reality. And practicing religion becomes the ultimate pleasure (rather than just blindly following a code of conduct) when love is the sole guide.
