Question

throw light on the culture unity of india

Answer 1

The word "culture" is rather difficult to define accurately and is as elusive as the term civilisation. Culture to the anthropologist refers to the sum total of the possessions of an identifiable group of people. The concept covers material as well as non-material things, the latter including language, rituals, beliefs, values, norms, practices, wisdom, knowledge, and also eco­nomic relations. What really binds people together is their culture, the ideas, beliefs and standards they have in common.

In any case, culture implies restraint over oneself, control of emo­tions, polished manners, refinement and consideration for others. The culti­vation of good tastes, acceptable patterns of external behavior, deep moral sensibilities; all these are indications of culture.

The cultured mind has its doors and windows open; a closed, narrow and prejudiced mind betrays lack of culture. It is culture that distinguishes man from other organic crea­tures. Culture is the product of human society. Each distinctive culture corresponds necessarily to a particular society.

Throughout history, India has been culturally united, even though politically it has been split up into quarrelling States and territories. India's past, with its variety of cultures, traditions, customs, language and religious beliefs, is in effect the common heritage of all Indians, Hindus, Muslims, Christians and others.

Answer 2

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