1. Unity in Diversity
The concept of being united despite many differences is called
Unity. It is of utmost importance to rise above these differences
and remain united. Unity teaches us to respect each other’s
choices, discretions, sentiments and still be together.
Sadhguru, in one of his lectures, once said that India is
successful to remain largely unharmed despite so many foreign
invasions because the foreign enemies could not understand
how to rule such a diverse country.
Today, India is home to many cultures, religions, castes and
creeds. The same moon that the Hindu women see to break their
fasts on Karva Chauth is also seen by the Muslims to break their
fasts on the last day of Ramzan. We eat Bengal’s Rasgullas after
finishing Hyderabadi Biryani. We dance to Punjabi foot-tapping
tunes wherever we may live.
India is progressing scientifically, culturally and spiritually
because of this unity. India is growing not because of any
particular group of people - it is growing because of the combined
work of the people of Punjab, Sindhu, Gujarat, Maratha, Dravida,
Utkala, Banaga. Let us rise above petty politics, religious
extremism, and welcome the regional differences. Let us be
ONE.
