Question

“A considerable part of ritual in India has a direct reference to the pursuit of secular ends. Rituals have secular dimensions as distinct from secular goals.”

Justify with the help of suitable examples.

Hint:

A simple way to explain this is: while the sacred goal of a ritual might be to seek divine blessings, its secular dimension includes practical, worldly outcomes like asserting social status, building business networks, and boosting the local economy.

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