# The meaning of religion *True religion, or dharma, is not a sectarian faith but the eternal occupation of the soul — loving service to the Supreme Lord. The Vedic scriptures explain that religion is the law of God, and its real purpose is to develop pure love for Krishna. When religion is separated from God consciousness, it becomes mere ritualism or sentimentality. The highest religious principle is complete surrender to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, which transcends all material designations and sectarian boundaries.* ## Religion Is the Law of God ![[sb/7/11/7]] ![[sb/3/21/16]] ## True Religion Means Surrender to the Lord ![[sb/6/1/19]] ![[sb/4/8/41]] ## Devotional Service Is the Essence of Religion ![[sb/3/9/10]] ![[sb/2/8/18]] ## Religion Without God Is Condemned ![[sb/1/2/9]] ![[sb/1/5/15]] ## The Highest Religion Is Love for Krishna ![[sb/8/8/21]] ![[sb/6/3/22]] ## All Religions Lead to Surrender ![[bg/18/66]] ![[sb/4/19/25]] ## From the Index - [[index/entries/religion|Religion]] — True and false - [[index/entries/dharma|Dharma]] — Eternal occupation - [[index/entries/sanatana-dharma|Sanatana-dharma]] — The eternal religion