Our Philosophy

Mother Earth Hindu Temple Glasgow

The Mother Earth Hindu Temple, Glasgow, is being established for the advancement of religion, the advancement of arts and culture, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of education and the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of festive activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, particularly in the Glasgow region and Scotland in general with specific aims

A temple to transcend religious, geographical, spiritual and political boundaries

The Earth does not recognise the human constructs of religious and geopolitical divisions. Personified in Indic traditions as a divine Mother Goddess, She is the basis of our manifest existence. From this Manifest Source, we make our spiritual journey towards that Unmanifest Source which cannot be fully perceived by the constraints of the limited human intellect. We are nothing without the nurture and support of Mother Earth.

Whatever one’s background, and whatever name one knows God by, Mother Earth unites us. For people of all faiths and none, this is a space to pause, meditate and reflect. This is a place find and reconnect with the Collective Consciousness and long-lost core values that bring us all together as a One World Family that includes not only humanity but the whole of nature. Here, we can re-establish our unity while sharing and celebrating our diversity.

A place to celebrate indigenous and native traditions

A spiritual reverence towards nature is a key feature of many native and indigenous traditions. These traditions have now been recognised to be crucial in our goal to safeguard and sustain the planet. Many of these traditions hold the worldview that humans are part of the circle of life and are inextricably linked with the rest of nature as part and parcel of nature, rather than as masters of nature. Ancient Hindus believed that all living beings and non-living things are pervaded by a supreme consciousness and are intrinsically divine.

We stand on holy ground. We view the trees, plants, birds, fish, air, water, rocks, ourselves and all elements of nature as consecrated and worthy of reverence and adoration and this worldview colours our actions and attitudes. Although this temple has Indic and Hindu roots, it is a place that anybody hailing from the many varied ancient indigenous traditions of the world will relate to. Mother Earth Hindu Temple is a place where the world can be educated on the many systems that place nature on a par with humanity.

A space to bring ancient metaphysical wisdom into the modern era

The applicability of ancient Hindu scriptures to modern day science is being increasingly acknowledged. Not only were many fundamentals of mathematics and science known in India long before the advent of modern physics, but spirituality and science were never seen as incompatible. Rather, science and philosophy were linked. Concepts such as the God particle and multiverses were not alien to India’s ancient seers, who recognised Mother Earth as a divine platform from which to fathom the unfathomable. Mother Earth Hindu Temple seeks to be a centre for education and application of ancient wisdom to the modern world, and to reaffirm the ethos of wonder and discovery that goes hand-in-hand with caring for nature.

A mandir to worship and express gratitude for life as we know it

Hinduism has many varied schools of philosophy and belief. It is at once henotheistic, monotheistic, polytheistic, pluralistic, monistic and even atheistic. Because everyone knows and loves Mother Earth, this temple is a place where all can worship and give thanks irrespective of their traditions. There is room for all deities here. All native Indic religious or cultural festivals from any state or language-group of the subcontinent can make this place their home and celebrate their diverse systems freely.

The need of the hour

Hinduism has many varied schools of philosophy and belief. It is at once henotheistic, monotheistic, polytheistic, pluralistic, monistic and even atheistic. Because everyone knows and loves Mother Earth, this temple is a place where all can worship and give thanks irrespective of their traditions. There is room for all deities here. All native Indic religious or cultural festivals from any state or language-group of the subcontinent can make this place their home and celebrate their diverse systems freely.