We will now discuss some of India's traditional values in the following paragraphs. These values include religion tolerance and non-violence as well kindness and love. We will also look at what the people of India are doing to maintain these values. These are all very important qualities for a country as diverse as India.
Tolerance of religions
India's tradition of religious tolerance is an integral part of its social fabric, and is viewed as a core value in its society. Indians agree, despite differences in religion, that it is important for all religions to be respected. This includes Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. This inclusiveness is often cited as one of the greatest aspects of Indian culture.
Although India is pluralistic, many Indians feel they share common values and patriotic sentiments. Many Indians feel proud to be Indians, and they agree that Indian culture has superiority to other cultures.
Non-violence
India's religious heritage has a strong foundation in the non-violence philosophy. It is rooted in the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, who championed non-violent resistance. In India, the principle is known as ahimsa, which means "non-injury." Three major religions of the subcontinent share the non-violent way of protesting. In ancient Hindu texts, nonviolence is described as an essential virtue. According to this philosophy, nonviolence is essential to freedom from the cycle and escape from rebirth.
India's traditions of nonviolence have been practiced over the centuries. The Buddha, for example, advocated non-violence and compassion. These principles were adopted as administrative policy during the rule of the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka in 3rd Century BCE. You will find reminders throughout India of Buddha's principles today. Jain religion holds non-violence as a fundamental religious duty. Many Jain devotees are so careful to not accidentally hurt insects that they cover their faces.
Kindness
India has many ways you can practice kindness. In addition to providing food and lodging to strangers, Indians also share their resources with others. This may include planting trees or digging wells. India's rich traditions of kindness go back to the 7th-century, when Harshavardhana reigned. To care for the sick, chatrams were often established by Indian kings.
Love
India's love traditions, like all journeys of love, have stages. While the lower stages of love are not always easy to overcome, they can prove frustrating and even sad. The first stage of love is physical attraction. This stage involves the desire to be with someone else. This stage is called kama. Technically, it means the desire for sense objects.
Arranged marriages in India are still a popular practice, but love marriages seem to be growing in popularity. In India, dating is an important part of a girl's quest to meet her future husband. Indian parents believe that love is not a trial-and error process. They are open to physical encounters with men of opposite sexual orientations.