This is an article I found on rediff.com. I am posting it here because I think its worth a read and I want to know others think about this article. Is it total BS or has something to ponder about.
some excerpts----
Pakistan, a land where many an ancient university existed and Ayurveda texts were written, where Hinduism and other religions flourished, has today seemingly forgotten its tradition with little respect for these religions. Unlike India, where the contribution of the Mughal empire is recognised and honoured, in Pakistan, honouring its diverse traditions and culture has been ignored. The result of this has been a mono-cultural, mono-religious education that has made them radical. Lack of exposure to her own heritage has cost Pakistan dearly.
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Their knowledge of Mahatma Gandhi is limited to the fact that he was a Hindu saint and a freedom fighter and not much beyond that. And they lack knowledge of many other saints and Sikh gurus who have traveled to and lived in Pakistan; even of people like Chanakya who wrote the Artha Shastra, and lived most of his life in a university in Taxila.
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Though India also has seen communal tensions, by and large the society is tolerant. Extremism in one religion does not remain contained in one. Its shadow spills over to others as well which is evident in Buddhist monks taking to the streets in Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar.
Honouring the Hindu minority would not have been a threat to its Islamic identity, particularly because in Hinduism there is nothing such as proselytizing or conversion.
The two countries born to freedom sixty years ago clearly took different paths.
However Bharat's cultural contributions to the world have been immense. Including its diffusion of Buddh Philosophy under Asoka as well as the Chola Empire's conquest and spread of Hindi Culture into Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and rest of SE Asia.
Bharat also has one of the most beautiful, yet least studied texts. The Rig Veda, Ramayana, etc contain history mixed with mythology. I personally think, after studying the Ramayana and Mahabharata that they describe real events from the eyes of the superstitious/spiritually inclined people back then. But the core of the tales have to be true.
The best culture, after looking at all the worlds cultures, has to be Indian culture (as far as costumes and dances go). Western Culture is best as far as human relations go.
The best culture, after looking at all the worlds cultures, has to be Indian culture (as far as costumes and dances go). Western Culture is best as far as human relations go.
I think Eastern as well as African culture is better in human relations and more so where family relations are concerned
Their knowledge of Mahatma Gandhi is limited to the fact that he was a Hindu saint and a freedom fighter and not much beyond that. And they lack knowledge of many other saints and Sikh gurus who have traveled to and lived in Pakistan; even of people like Chanakya who wrote the Artha Shastra, and lived most of his life in a university in Taxila.
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This dude need to work on sardars first who refer mahtima ghandi as
Mo-fu.
please don't edit my post its a well known fact!!!
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I'd go beyond familial relations, and state that when it comes to interpersonal relations, and hospitality, the East can't be beat. When it comes to organizing people into cohesive and productive groupings, fostering a sense of civic responsibility, and providing individuals with a sense of security....the West is better by far...
However Bharat's cultural contributions to the world have been immense. Including its diffusion of Buddh Philosophy under Asoka as well as the Chola Empire's conquest and spread of Hindi Culture into Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and rest of SE Asia.
Bharat also has one of the most beautiful, yet least studied texts. The Rig Veda, Ramayana, etc contain history mixed with mythology. I personally think, after studying the Ramayana and Mahabharata that they describe real events from the eyes of the superstitious/spiritually inclined people back then. But the core of the tales have to be true.
The best culture, after looking at all the worlds cultures, has to be Indian culture (as far as costumes and dances go). Western Culture is best as far as human relations go.
To care much about Mahatma is different than to not recognize his leadership. But thats another discussion.
The article here is saying that a diverse culture has a better chance to survive than a monolithic way of thinking. The article also emphasises that one must not cut themselves from their roots. It will only create confusion and hatred.
East (China/India) also suffer from rigid social structures and castes. One thing i like about West is that their philosophy is to give every human a chance, no matter color or religion. West also doesnt make its widows, divorced women and orphan children subjects of ridicule or distaste.
And while westerners may have their own opinions, they will still smile at you no matter what they are thinking in the back of his head.
"Well Hello Mr Malhotra, how are you doing?"
:what a cheap stinky prick: