Cultural/National Pride
Major Issues
Meaning of Culture
Why Cultural Pride?
What is Indian Culture/Ethos?
Outstanding Achievements
A few Ancient Indian concepts for 21st Century
Meaning of Culture
That complex whole which includes
knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, law,
customs and other capabilities
and habits acquired by man as
a member of society
Components of culture
vCommunication
vLanguage
vDress and appearance
vFood habits
vTime
vRewards and recognition
vValues and norms
Four layers of culture
Symbols: words, gestures, objects (flag, national anthem etc.)
Heroes: highly prized persons, role models
Rituals: social norms, greeting friends etc.
Shared values: collective beliefs, values etc.
Indian Culture
Region
Religion
Faith
is affected by Climate
Language
Gradations of society
Education and history
Core Values of Indian Culture
§ Tolerance
§ Faith in religion
§ Respect for elders & religious teachers
§ Faith in superstitions
§ Spiritualism
§ Indifference towards health & cleanliness
§ Care for tomorrow than today
Cultural Heritage and Education
Why proud of our Cultural Heritage?
Stand Up Vision
Patent/Copyright
Advantage
Easy to grasp
Self-Confidence
Middle path approach
What is Indian Ethos/Culture?
Material Culture
Scientific
Creative
Positivistic
Excellence
Energetic
Logical
This Worldly
Spiritual Culture
Renunciation
Meditation
Non-Violence
Religious Tolerance
Pluralism
Idealism
Other Worldly
Outstanding creative achievements
in diverse fields
Mathematics
Astronomy and astrology
Medicine
Structural engineering
Environmental science
Public administration
Leadership (Kingship)
Language and Literature
Art and architecture
Dance and music
Human values
Peace studies
Military studies
Love making
Religious and philosophical studies
Spiritual studies
Personality development
Re-Looking at Creative Geniuses
Aryabhata-Astronomy
Panini- Artificial Intelligence
Patanjali-Yoga(Body/Mind)
Charaka-Alternate Medicine
(Contd.)
Re-Looking at Creative Geniuses
Vishnu Sharma-Fables/Tacit Learning
Kalidasa-Poetry/Creativity
Kautilya-Economics/Strategy
Bharata-Music/Dance/Theatre
A Few Examples
Rotation of Earth on its own axis
Aryabhata Modern Science
23hrs 56mts 4.1sec. 23hrs.56mts 4.091sec
Mathematical Genius
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Artificial Intelligence (Panini)
Made in India
Silk
Woollen Textiles
Cotton
Herbs
Ayurveda
Yoga
Music/Dance
Architecture
(Contd.)
Made in India
Diamonds
Precious Stones
Condiments
Spices
Buddhism
Panchatantra
Rhinoplasty
Chess
A Few Ancient Indian Concepts
for the 21st Century
Ø Welfare of all Creations (Eco-Spirituality)
Ø The Entire World is a Family
Ø Practising Pluralism
Ø Life-long Learning
Ø Let noble thoughts come to us from all quarters
Ø Detached Involvement
Ø Perfection in Work
THANK YOU
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