Given below is an English translation of Savarkar’s assorted views on religious vows and observances.How should vows and observances be selected?The objectives of vows and observances are self-purification, reaping the fruits of actions and obtaining blessings for the hereafter. All these objectives can be met by service to humankind. If one were to select those vows and observances which directly benefit humankind, our society and nation and which instead of reinforcing ignorance and superstition ..