We will be discussing some of the Indian traditions' values in the next paragraphs. These values include tolerance of religion, non-violence and kindness as well as love. We will also look at what the people of India are doing to maintain these values. These are important qualities in a country like India.
Tolerance of religions
India's history of religious tolerance is an integral component of its social fabric. It is seen as a key value in its society. Indians are generally open to accepting other religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, regardless of their religious beliefs. This inclusiveness is often called one of the best aspects of Indian culture.
Although India is pluralistic, most Indians identify with major religious groups and feel they share many common values. Most say that they are proud to be Indian and agree that Indian culture is superior to that of other cultures.
Non-violence
India's religious heritage is rich in the philosophy of nonviolence. It is rooted within the teachings Mahatma Buddha, who championed nonviolent resistance. In India, the principle is known as ahimsa, which means "non-injury." Non-violent protests are common to all three major religions within the subcontinent. Non-violence is a virtue that ancient Hindu texts identify as essential. According to this philosophy, non-violence is a key to freedom and escaping the cycle of rebirth.
India's traditions for non-violence are well-known and have been in practice for many centuries. Buddha, for example advocated compassion and nonviolence. 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 views non-violence similarly. To avoid inadvertently harming insects, many Jain devotees cover their faces.
Kindness
There are several ways to practice kindness in India. In addition to providing food and lodging to strangers, Indians also share their resources with others. Often times, this involves planting trees and 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
Like any love journey, India's love traditions have stages. As a result, the lower stages of love don't necessarily disappear with enlightenment, but they can become frustrating and sad if we remain stuck there. The first stage of love is physical attraction. This stage involves the desire to be with someone else. This is sometimes called kama.
Indians continue to practice arranged marriages, but love marriages are on the rise. A girl's search to find her future husband is not complete without dating. Although dating can involve physical encounters with other sex types, Indian parents don't believe in a trial and error approach to love.