India, May 18 -- "Man is indeed God, but he is also a monkey," goes a well-known saying. It suggests that human beings possess many divine qualities while still retaining certain animal instincts. Among the strongest of these instincts are hatred and the desire for revenge. To become truly human, one must rise above these impulses. Anyone who indulges in hate speech or hateful actions diminishes their humanity and moves toward incivility. Likewise, no country can become truly great by fostering hatred against particular communities or groups of people.

The path to overcoming hatred and becoming genuinely human lies in spiritual growth. This is why most religions uphold love, compassion, and kindness as antidotes to hatred. True spiritua...