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Defining Indian Identity -The Ten Commandments – A Challenge to Hindu Existence

The Ten Commandments ( The Old Testament Book of Exodus and Deuteronomy directly challenge the Indian concepts about Gods and God worship.

Defining Indian Identity -The Language Factor

After India gained its Independence from the British on August 15, 1947, the remarkable political cohesiveness was shaken by the powerful influences of language. The political landscape of India got permanently changed with the formation of a Telugu Speaking State of Andhra on October 1, 1953.

Defining Indian Identity -Vasudhaika Kutumbam, The Concept of One Global Family

We are all connected and we are all related to each other. Either you could explain it in terms of Cellular Biology and Ecology or you could see it as a consequence of the cycles of birth and rebirth and transmigration of the soul through living entities.

My favorite prayer song

PRAISE THE LORD – CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE PRAYER SONG

Letters to the Editor – The Ann Arbor News

My Indian Perspective on Current Events and Current Affairs Sunday, June 15, 2008 If China dominates oil, it will dominate region As the gas prices across the nation hit record high levels, I am not concerned about the United States’ dependence upon oil from the Middle East. If the United States is not willing to …

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India – The Land of Gautama Buddha

This entry is dedicated to the loving memory of those brave men who had sacrificed their lives while nurturing fond hopes to win freedom for Tibet and they had cherished a dream to preserve the Tibetan Identity.

Defining Indian Identity – Guru Puja

The Indian Tradition lays emphasis upon the role of Guru or Master and Indian Identity and Culture is defined by this attitude and practice of Guru Puja or Guru Worship.

Defining Indian Identity – The Tradition of Speech Etiquette

The Land of India is described in India’s National Song known as ‘Vande Mataram’. The tradition states that Indians are known for speaking in a pleasant manner without being rude or offensive and provide a sense of pleasure to their listeners with good and sweet words. Indian Identity is defined by Speech Mannerisms, and Speech Etiquette.

Defining Indian Identity – Idol Worship – A Learning Experience

India is a Land where people worship idols and images. Is that a false belief? Is that a superstition?

Defining Indian Identity – What’s in a name?

Name is an important tool to describe personal identity. The fondness for selecting, using, and remembering names is an important Cultural attribute which defines Indian Identity.