We will now discuss some of India's traditional values in the following paragraphs. These values include non-violence, tolerance of religions, kindness, love, and kindness. We will also explore what Indians do to uphold these values. These are all important qualities for a country with so many different cultures like India.
Tolerance in religions
India's rich tradition of religious tolerance has been a part of its social fabric for many years and is valued as a core value within its society. Indians can agree on the importance of respecting other religions, even if they have different religious beliefs. This inclusiveness has been cited as one defining characteristic of Indian culture.
India is a pluralistic nation, but most Indians are proud to be part of major religious groups. Many Indians are proud to be Indians and believe that Indian culture is better than other cultures.
Non-violence
India's religious heritage includes a significant part of the philosophy of peaceful coexistence. It is rooted in the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, who championed non-violent resistance. The principle is called ahimsa in India. It means "non-injury". The non-violent form of protesting is common across three major religions in India. In ancient Hindu texts, nonviolence is described as an essential virtue. This philosophy holds that non-violence is the key to freedom and escape from the cycle of rebirth.
India's non-violence traditions have been practiced for hundreds of years. 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 can still find reminders of Buddha’s principles in India today. Jain religion holds non-violence as a fundamental religious duty. To avoid inadvertently harming insects, many Jain devotees cover their faces.
Kindness
There are several ways to practice kindness in India. Indians not only provide food and accommodation to strangers but also share their wealth with others. Often times, this involves planting trees and digging wells. India's ancient traditions are rooted in kindness dating back to the 7thcentury, when Harshavardhana, an Indian king, reigned. Chatrams (charity homes), often built by Indian kings, were used to provide assistance for the sick.
Love
India's love traditions, like all journeys of love, have stages. The lower stages of love do not necessarily go away with enlightenment. However, they can be frustrating and depressing if we stay there. The first stage is the emotional attraction that arises from the desire for one another. This stage is called kama. Technically, it means the desire for sense objects.
Although arranged marriages remain a common practice in India, love marriages are becoming more popular. In India, dating is an important part of a girl's quest to meet her future husband. Indian parents discourage the use of trial-and-error approaches to love, and dating can be characterized by many encounters with someone from another sex.