Culture literal meaning is what how you cultivate or build one. Cult or build in multi-directionally i.e. in ethically socially even in all aspects of that lead human development. Every culture is enriched with some good and bad features.
Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged.
A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.
The culture of India has been shaped by its long history, unique geography, diverse demographics and the absorption of customs, traditions and ideas from some of its neighbors as well as by preserving its ancient heritages, which were formed during the Indus Valley Civilization and evolved further during the Vedic age, the south Indian Iron Age, rise and decline of Buddhism, Golden age, Muslim conquests and European colonization.
India’s diversity is visible in its people, religions, climate, languages, customs, and traditions which differ from place to place within the country, but nevertheless posses a commonality. The culture of India is an amalgamation of diverse sub-cultures spread all over the country and traditions that are millennia’s old. It is the home for well-known religious gurus and yogic preceptors. Its colorful religious festivals, age old art forms in music, dance, architecture, distinct geographic attributes and co-existence of ancient and modern cultures attract tourists from all over the world.
India is the birth place of Dharma religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Dharma religions, also known as Indian religions, are a major form of world religions next to the Abrahamic ones. Today, Hinduism and Buddhism are the world’s third- and fourth-largest religions respectively, with around 1.4 billion followers’ altogether.
India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. Religion still plays a central and definitive role in the life of most of its people.
Vasudaiva Kutumbakam – Indian philosophy emphasis on global kutumb. It indicates the inter relations or bondage with all the people on this earth. It insists on unity. It can be described in the following manner.
“Common be your prayers
Common be your noble desires
Common be your hearts
Common be your motives and intentions
Perfect be the union amongst u.”
Here we can mention about the way Sachin tendulkar looks at his relationship with Mark Mascerenhas of Worldtel who was handling the sponsorship contracts of Sachin. As he says “mark was never just my agent he become a part of my life”
Niskama karma – Indian value system emphasizes on niskama karma it means you should provide service but do not expect something in return. One should be totally service oriented he should not be self centered. He should work for the sake of work it also save the way one worships the god, in the same manner he should do the work it means he should work with full concentration & full dedication.
Co-operation – Indian philosophy instead of killer instinct and tough competition focuses more towards co-operation. Think about Narayan Murthy of Infosys he is having very good friendly relationship with Azem Premji of Wipro.
Family Oriented – the value system of India is oriented towards family even grownups while taking any decisions consults with seniors.
Fine Blending Between Spiritualism & Materialism – India maintains a balance between both spiritualism & materialism it emphases one can earn profit, make money but not at the cost of others. Business should be managed ethically fulfilling the responsibilities to all the stakeholders who are directly or indirectly associated with business & who are part of the society.
Humility & Respect For Others – Indian ethos emphasis on humility & respect for others therefore getting past sunil gavaskar sachin tendulkar commented “heros are heros forever you cannot really get passed them”
Respect To Others – others means not only the fellow human being but also the animate and inanimate objects as well.
Self Management – before managing other effectively a person should know how to manage himself, and then he can manage others effectively.
Shreyas – it also emphasizes to focus on shreyas or long term goals. Instead of prayas or preferable better which will gives instant pleasure may be temporally
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