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One who is a personification of higher human values such as love, compassion, non-violence, selfless service, truth, faith, unity, equality is ‘Hind’. By development of innate divine qualities (आंतरिक गुणों का विकास) one achieves the status of Hind.

Anyone who lives without any bondage i.e. free from bad thoughts, speech, deeds, violence of any form is Hind. ‘Being hind is being human.’

Hind is a representation of way of living.

Etymology
The word ‘Hind' bears a number of wonderful meanings devoid of any religion, place, country. Later references say the word is derived from ‘Sindh', driving its roots to Indus valley civilization.

But the word ‘Hind' has it’s origin in an epic ‘Mahabharata’ describing it as end of every division.

Further it also describes removal of ignorance, negativity and establishment of knowledge and positivity through every aspect of life.

Cultural significance
Earlier humans were deeply connected with nature. Their way of life was centered around observation, enquiry about self and the world around. This way of living gradually led to enquiry about the identity and purpose of existence. This was the time when there was rapid development of collective sense of intelligence and maturity.

These were the people who were environmentalists, naturalists, philosophers and scientists in true sense. They are now referred ‘rishis'. They studied every aspect of nature and human evolution. They found how culture plays an important role in this process. They found out that their existence is nothing but the conglomeration of cultural beliefs and customs. And how because of these cultures we become an intelligent species from wandering animals. They realized how culture modifies human lifestyles and how it is impossible to sustain without a culture that is well-established and deep rooted. They accompanied all their discoveries in a systematic manner which are now referred to as ‘Vedas'.

‘Veda’ means ‘to know’. Knowing beyond lust, anger, greed, attachment and ego.

Terminology
Hind-Rashtra (हिन्द-राष्ट्र) : Hind- human (मानव), Rashtra- family orgroup (समूह) A disciplinary group of human beings, upholding the higher human values of love, truth, trust, modesty, compassion, wisdom,cooperation and peace is ‘Hind-rashtra.’ Whole world intergated as one big family, is‘Hind-Rashtra’. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (‘वसुधैवकुटुुंबकम्’), finds it mention in Maha Upanishad (VI. 72).Vasudhaa(earth/world), iva (like) and kutumbakam (large/extended family). The verse ; and is further referredto in the Hitopadesha, in ‘Vedas’, one of the greatest resources of knowledge.(Sometimes people misinterpret Hind-Rashtra with Hindu-Rashtra which createsIdeological differences.)

Need of time:
Peace and love are theinherent desire of every human. It cannot be achieved by drawing boundariesbetween people by dividing their faith and identity through creation ofreligion, nation and indulging military powers. It is possible onlythrough self-enquiry, “Who am I?” The enquiry which theancestors did. And by enquiring into this question, ‘knowing the true nature isHind.’ Mankind has made adistance from nature in the so called modern world and considers itself as ascientifically developed generation. It is no doubt rapid progress is madebased on extraordinary discoveries and inventions. But sill mankind findsitself trapped in sufferings. Poverty, corruption,suicides, climate crisis, global public health, religious conflicts, wars,wildlife issues and hundreds of problems constitutes the daily lifestyle ofpeople today. This unilateral development will lead the world into dangerousconsequences.It is time to stepback and think. Become aware and act accordingly. Its the common responsibilityof every human towards further generations, to provide them with rightknowledge, education and help them to live to their fullest. It does not require anything extraordinary to bedone. It can be achieved simply by knowing the basic underlying culture. Thelegacy of knowledge that the ancestors have left behind is enough to get rid ofall problems and to live a happy life. ‘Hind’ talks about all this adventure ofa lifetime.

Significance in history:
1. Hindvi Swarajya:

The term was first used in 1645 CE by king Shivaji to dethronecruel rulers and to establish an empire on the principles of inclusivity of alldiversity. Later the term Swarajya was adopted by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, one ofthe earliest leaders of Indian independence movement against the Britishempire. Historian Pagadi interprets 'Hindavi' in the sense, ‘the sons of thesoil’. In this context Swarajya is a Sanskrit term whose meaning is‘Independent domination or sovereignty' according to Monier Williamsdictionary. Pagadi notes that king Shivaji had referred to his jagir in Pune asa rajya. His interpretation of Swarajya as a ‘homeland’ and ‘Hindavi Swarajya a"state of the sons of the soil."

2. Azad Hind:

It was an Indian provisional government established duringworld war II inspired by the concepts of Subhash Chandra Bose. The purpose wasto liberate India from British rule. According to grand nephew of Netaji Boseand historian, Sumantra Bose, the phrase is devoid of any religious tone.

3. Jai Hind:

It is the slogan used by people of India to establishsovereignty against British rule. The term had been used by people to showunity among them, against evil, domination and tyranny.

4. हिन्दकी चादर:

Guru Tej Bahadur Ji, whose Supreme sacrifice in order toprotect the Santana Dharma, can never be forgotten according to peoplefollowing the Santana Dharma. The term 'हिंद की चादर' is honorary to Guru Tej Bahadur.

5. 'Hind-Kush':

Hind-Kush is an 800 km long mountain range thatstretches through Afghanistan, from its centre to Northern Pakistan and intoTajikistan. Due to some religious interference, nowadays it is referred to 'Hindu-Kushparvat.'

Other meanings:

 * 'Hind' is also used in Arab asa name to describe power and unity.
 * Poetry, art describing Hind isalso found in pre-Islamic literary era, Umayyad era, and Abbasid era.
 * Hind is also referred to agroup of hundred deer.
 * Sometimes the word Hind isconsidered as only relative to Hinduism or India but it is not so.
 * Hind also means ‘sacred land’

Further Readings:

 * 1) A patriotic Song 'Hind desh ke Niwasi' is a great symbol of unity in diversity. Showing how the differences constitutes as a whole of humanity.
 * 2) Hind-Rashtra book & Manavta Vikas book by Maharishi Arvind Foundation.

References:

 * Mahabharata
 * Pagadi, Shivaji 1983
 * Maha Upanishad
 * Monier Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
 * Hindu Kush, Encyclopaedia Iranica
 * Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
 * Sumantra Bose (2018) secular states, religious politics.
 * Hind-Rashtra book & Manavta Vikas book, Maharishi Arvind Foundation.