#India's Unity

[happilyaloof]

How does one equate supporting hindu victims to hating on other faiths? How can you even come to that conclusion?

What is it that we, the ones grieving for our hindu brothers and sisters, are missing out on? Are you so Hinduphobic, or can it be that it’s infact you, who is actually Islamophobic for even remotely considering that the community may get triggered and rise against you outside your doors for something that is not even about them. It’s only and only about the persecutions by the radical groups on the hindus for barely existing, or any discrimination and conversion by any means. It’s sad that I have to spell it out for my so called secular friends. I shouldn’t have to tell you we are all one. They’d die for us and we’d die for them if ever a certain situation would arise.

Sigh, I thought you really believed in unity. Turns out you are quiet and all defensive because you are all living in fear veiled by your secularism.

[tarotkrii]

To all my fellow INDIANS...

This is a time of need.. Need to stand strong with our country with our army with each other...

Let's forget all the issues for once and stand together against the enemy..

Let's prove that our silence was never our disability ...

Let's join together and support our nation

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Generate awareness within the civilians as much as you can

Let's support INDIA..

With hope,

An INDIAN..

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[certified-yapper-guy]

i don't know if anyone is aware about what is going on with ambedkar university, delhi. its sad to see an institution built on progressive values crumble like this.

[sanewshimachal]

अगर शहद जैसा मीठा परिणाम चाहिए तो..

[eyeoftheheart]

The Synthesis of the Future: Bridging Western Science and Eastern Wisdom

Throughout history, humanity has sought to understand the mysteries of existence, probing both the external cosmos and the inner dimensions of the soul. Two towering streams of human inquiry have emerged—the rational, empirical science of the West and the contemplative, spiritual vision of the East. Each, in its own way, seeks to unveil the nature of reality. Today, as the world grows more interconnected, the synthesis of these two approaches represents not only a profound intellectual achievement but also a necessity for the evolution of human consciousness.

The Legacy of the West: The Spirit of Inquiry

Western civilization has long been characterized by a relentless pursuit of knowledge through observation, experimentation, and reason. From the natural philosophy of ancient Greece to the scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries, the West has fostered a tradition of empirical investigation. Figures such as Sir Isaac Newton, who revealed the laws of motion and gravitation, and Albert Einstein, whose theory of relativity reshaped our understanding of space and time, embody this scientific spirit.

Yet, even within the heart of the scientific tradition, there have been voices calling for a deeper, more holistic understanding. The Danish physicist Niels Bohr, for example, remarked that "the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth," echoing the Eastern principle of complementarity. Similarly, the quantum physicist Erwin Schrödinger was deeply influenced by the Upanishads and asserted that "the plurality that we perceive is only an appearance; it is not real."

The Wisdom of the East: The Inner Journey

In contrast to the West’s outward exploration, the spiritual traditions of the East have long turned their gaze inward. The sages of India, China, and Tibet pursued direct experience of the ultimate reality through meditation and contemplation. The Upanishads speak of Brahman as the unchanging, eternal essence underlying all phenomena, while the Buddha's teachings on the nature of mind point to the impermanence of the material world and the potential for liberation from suffering.

Great mystics such as Sri Ramana Maharshi, who taught the path of self-inquiry, and Paramahansa Yogananda, who brought the teachings of Kriya Yoga to the West, exemplify this profound inner knowledge. Likewise, the Chinese philosopher Laozi, in the Tao Te Ching, emphasized harmony with the Tao—the ineffable source of all things.

The Call for Synthesis: Visionaries Across Traditions

Many enlightened thinkers have recognized the need to unite the rational and the mystical. The philosopher and poet Rabindranath Tagore, in his dialogues with Einstein, sought a harmony between the scientific worldview and the intuitive wisdom of the East. Similarly, Carl Jung, the Swiss psychologist, explored Eastern concepts like the mandala and integrated them into his theories of the collective unconscious.

The Jesuit priest and paleontologist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin envisioned a future where scientific knowledge and spiritual insight converge, describing an "Omega Point" where consciousness would reach its ultimate evolutionary fulfillment. More recently, the Dalai Lama has called for a dialogue between Buddhist philosophy and modern science, particularly in the realms of consciousness and neuroscience.

Toward a New Consciousness

The synthesis of Western science and Eastern wisdom is not a mere intellectual exercise; it is a path toward a more integrated understanding of reality and our place within it. Science provides us with powerful tools to explore and manipulate the physical world, but it often falls silent on questions of meaning, purpose, and the nature of consciousness. Eastern wisdom, on the other hand, offers profound insights into the inner life and the spiritual dimension of existence but has historically lacked the empirical rigor of the scientific method.

The future calls for a new paradigm that transcends these limitations—a vision where the objective and subjective, the material and the spiritual, are recognized as two aspects of a unified reality. In the words of the Indian mystic Sri Aurobindo, "The meeting of the East and the West will be the prelude to the birth of a new world." This vision invites us to explore both the outer reaches of the cosmos and the innermost depths of the soul, recognizing that these journeys are, in truth, one and the same.

As we stand on the threshold of this new synthesis, the wisdom of the ages reminds us that true knowledge is not fragmented but whole. By weaving together the insights of Western science and the enlightened vision of the East, we open the door to a future where humanity can awaken to the fullness of its potential—a future where the light of reason and the light of spirit shine as one.

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Statue of unity, India: World's tallest statue

[martilady]

You are a Hindu as long as there are Muslims in this country. Once they are gone, you will not be hindu anymore, You will be brahmins, kshartiyas, vaishyas, shudras, dalits, and untouchables.

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[baneshake]

New episode of A Brief-ish History of Assassin's Creed now available! This time, we're covering Unity's story DLC Dead Kings and the Assassin's Creed Chronicles trilogy: China, India, and Russia.

[insightfultake]

What If Hindi Became Mandatory in India? Examining the Challenges, Risks, and Cultural Impact

On many occasions, leaders in India have stressed the importance of promoting Hindi as a national language. Recently, Home Minister Amit Shah made a bold statement suggesting that one day, English-speaking Indians would feel ashamed for not knowing Hindi. While this comment has stirred debate, it also raises a serious question: what if Hindi suddenly became mandatory across India?

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Unity 2D vs 3D Game Dev: Choose the Right Fit

Confused between Unity 2D and 3D for your game idea? Learn the real differences, pros, and best use cases to make the right call. Don’t waste time guessing—read now and kickstart your perfect game journey!

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Statue of Unity: Best Summer Getaway in Gujarat

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[shahronak47]

The language (and culture) debate!

There have been recent cases in South India especially Bangalore someone arguing that don't speak in Hindi here, speak in Kannada. We had SBI manager incident recently and another one where a rickshaw driver was doing the same thing. Bangalore is a tech hub so there are lot of people from different parts of the country who have come here and settled so it is challenging to manage these clashes. However, I am trying to dig a bit deeper on why these happen in first place? What emotion does it trigger for it to come out like this? What are the important factors in this debate and finally what is the solution? While thinking about this topic I can draw parallel it with the immigration issue in the west. Citizens in US, UK feeling that immigrants are destroying "their" culture and taking their jobs is similar to the language debate in the south. We hear racist jibes like "Go back from where you came from" etc hurled at people of different origin. I feel both of this issue broadly fall in the same category.

So let's dig deeper.

Respect for Local Culture : Wherever you are, it can be within the country or outside the first thing you should do is respect the local culture. Respecting the local culture does not mean disrespecting your own. At the least don't do or say the things that can be hurtful to other cultures. You cannot expect to be treated well if you don't respect other's culture.

Role of Media : The media be it traditional news outlets or social media is bringing us news 24 X 7. Every small incident that happens in any part of the world is known to us within few minutes. So when such instances occur anywhere, it starts saturating in our minds without us realizing and with no outlet for it. So let's say I am a local Karnataka person sitting in my house going about my business and read it in newspaper that some person refused to speak Kannada in an arrogant manner, this infuriates me but I cannot do anything about it. Then few days later I open social media and see another incident related to the same topic. This is incident number 2 in my head and the opposite person is the same "north Indian". This is what registers in my subconscious mind and somehow I have made the "north Indian" as my enemy and generalized that they don't respect our culture. Now when similar incident happens with me, although I have experienced this for the first time but in my sub conscious this is the 3rd time someone is behaving it in this way. Enough is enough and I need to respond to them. The reaction would have been milder if the two initial cases would not have been registered in my head.

Fear or Insecurity: The society that we live in has become very complex nowadays. We have no self confidence, we have become overly sensitive on various issues. Because of what is being shown on media/social media or because of what we see around us there is an innate fear that has made home in us that they will overpower us and we no longer will be relevant. Our culture/our language will be diminished and no longer relevant. We need to be deeply connected with our roots. Be rooted but don't be rigid. Learning a new language is strength: If you learn a new thing it does not make you weaker be it a language or anything else. Learning another language opens up new doors and opportunities. So at least make it clear in your head that it is not a negative thing if you learn something new. Knowing more about a culture is definitely experience worthy and celebrating their culture with them is definitely an experience that one should have. What you want to eat, how you want to speak and what you want to do is a private matter and is your decision.

Perception vs Reality: With social media and constant information age that we are living in, it is very easy to think something is much more than what it really is. We should be aware about recency bias and how constantly hearing/reading about the same topic makes us feel. If I am going to read 50 different articles about an incident in 50 different publications I am going to perceive the opposite person more rude than what they really are, more adamant than what they really are. This understanding of how perception is built should be clear to us and we should have a mechanism to identify the reality from all the noise around us.

Language as an identity: In India, in general people are very attached to their language. They consider it as part of themselves so when someone disrespects their language it is taken as if they have insulted them. This insult is a personal attack on them and the response is accordingly given.

The happy middle ground: Like a lot of things in life the true balance is finding the middle ground. What is the middle ground where you protect your culture/language but at the same time also be welcoming to other cultures. You do not want to remain stuck in your own bubble. The first thing in this implementation is not to force anything on anyone for day to day communication. Be it a local forcing an "outsider" to speak in their language or an "outsider" being adamant that I will never speak in your language. If you know a particular language use it, there is no harm using a language that you know. It does not make the opposite person bigger nor does it make you smaller. Local language along with English should be taught mandatory in schools along with an optional third language which could be a regional language or a foreign language. Specific local festivals should be celebrated by one and all.

Finally, signing out with some slogans. Say no to imposition and yes to inclusion. Pride without superiority. Openness without insecurity.