Re: Lessons from Pakistan - Sri Sri Ravishankar
I dont care much for Mahamta Gandhi.
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.