Religion in terms of “personal experience is an independent functioning of the human mind, something unique, possessing and autonomous character. It … - Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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Religion in terms of “personal experience is an independent functioning of the human mind, something unique, possessing and autonomous character. It is something inward and personal which unifies all values and organizes all experiences. It is the reaction to the whole of man to the whole of reality. It may be called spiritual life, as distinct from a merely intellectual or moral or aesthetic activity or a combination of them.

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About Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (5 September 1888 – 17 April 1975) was an Advaita Vedantist philosopher and Indian statesman who was the first Vice President of India (1952–1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.

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Native Name: సర్వేపల్లి రాధాకృష్ణన్
Alternative Names: Sarvepalli Radhakrishna
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