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Indian Culture

Indian Culture is full of several unique customs and traditions, which outsiders might find intriguing.

India is a home to over billion people, accommodating incredible culture diversity between languages, geographic regions, religious traditions and social stratifications. Indians tend to be conscious of how their behaviour may reflect on their family or community. Many tend to emphasise humility and the preservation of their own and collective reputation, dignity and honour. For example, Indians may speak indirectly to avoid conflict and social harmony.[1]

Indian religions Indian-origin religions are Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism which are all based on the concept of Dharma and Karma.

1. Hinduism Hinduism is an Indian religion or dharma, a religious and universal order or way of life by which followers abide. As a religion, it is the world's third largest, with over 1.2-1.35 billion followers, or 15-16% of the global population, known as Hindus.[2] Hindus believe in the doctrines of samsara (the continuous cycle of life, death and reincarnation) and karma (the universal law of cause and effect). One of the main key thoughts of the Hinduism is atman, or the belief in soul. This philosophy holds that living creatures have a soul, and they are all part of the supreme soul.[3]

2. Jainism Jainism is one of the world's oldest religions, originating in India at least 2500 years ago. The spritual goal of Jainism is to become liberated from the endless cycle of rebirth and to achieve an all-knowing state called moksha.[4] Like Hindus and Buddhists, Jains believe in reincarnation. This cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is determined by one's karma. Jains believe bad karma is caused by harming living things. To avoid bad karma, Jains must practice ahimsa, a strict code of nonviolence.[5]

3. Buddhism Buddhism, is also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya, is an Indian religion or philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in present day North India as a sramana-movement in the 5th century BCE, and gradually spread throughout much in Asia via the Silk Road.[6] Buddhists believe that human life is a cycle of suffering and rebirth, but that if one achieves a state of enlightenment(nirvana), it is possible to escape this cycle forever. Siddhartha Gautama was the first person to reach this state of enlightenment ans was, and is still today, known as Buddha.

4. Sikhism Sikhism is world's fifth largest religion. The word 'Sikh' means learner or seeker of truth. Sikhism advocates equality, social justice, service to humanity, and tolerance for other religions. Sikhs believe that there is only one god, who created everything. They believe that Waheguru must remain in the mind at all times. Sikhism is a way of life, and also so Sikh's beliefs reflect their actions on a daily basis and bring them closer to Waheguru.[7]

Indian culture reflects their beliefs and their traditions through the religions they follow. There are more then 100 religious beliefs and culture present in India. India is a diverse country as they have diverse community, culture, tradition and beliefs. Indian culture is most valued by the people living their and they follow it with strict rules and regulations since their ancestors.

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