A nation of diversities like India has inherent threats to its unity. Yet ingrained in its rich culture and spiritual tradition are the keys to manifest a spectacular tapestry of its diversity, keys to a harmonious existence for all, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the founder of Isha Foundation and a profound mystic of our times who has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

India is a land of much diversity. The innumerable identities that exist in terms of language, culture, ethnicity, customs, religions and traditions are a matter of both awe & pride. But also inherent in this are the many threats to the unity & integrity of the nation. The very basis of nation making and maintaining its national identity and sovereignty is in the sameness of the people. So, unless people have a strong sense of bonding among them, attempting to keep the nation together will only lead to tyranny and chaos.

It is very clear that if the amount of inequalities that exists in our society had existed in another country, there would have been large scale violence and unrest. Yet, India is one of the least policed countries in the world today – the per capita number of policemen in the country is much lower compared to most countries in the world. If you look at the people themselves, in spite of the extreme situations that they are faced with, there is still a certain amount of peace, grace and dignity that they conduct themselves with.

In spite of all its problems and contradictions, if the world is looking to a rapidly resurgent India today and an India that is about to join the ranks of developed nations, the silent and subtle contribution of the rich spiritual process inherent in the land and its people is undeniable. Continued >>