But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any. But I would not have a single Indian to forget, neglect or be ashamed of his mother tongue, or to feel that he or she cannot think or express the best thoughts in his or her own vernacular. Mine is not a religion of the prison-house. Four considerations to keep in mind when looking at other religions and cultures. Old Religions Die Hard.
Nothing hangs on as long or as powerfully as religious traditions.
Understanding the past is important to understanding the present. Religious Traditions Become Blended Over Time. In the process of forced conversions, arbitrary boundary shifts, intermarriages and passage of time, adaptation occurs. Faith is Never Pure. The effect of culture must be added.