Introduction
Jawahar Lal Nehru in his book 'Discovery of India' writes that 'India's diversity is united at a very fundamental level'.
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Factors leading to unity in diversity include:
* Value of diversity and acceptance with diversity in Language (Indo-Aryan ancestry), Ethnic, Cultural, Religious, Geographical
* Philosophical concepts lying in Thirukural, Upanishad - Vasudhaiva Kusumbakam (the world is one family) and Ekam sat vipra bahuya pane (truth is one, sages call it by many names)
* Religion as unifying force - people from North to South worship some gods
* Role of Bhakti Saints - Upa Kabin, Namdevi et cetera wandered all over India and united people
* Cultural festivals and fairs - by Kumkum and pilgrimage to 4 Dhami in 4 corners of body
* Role of common language like English and Hindi
* Migration for economic opportunity
* Modern means of transportation and communication
* Historical reason like political unity under Mauryan, Mughal and British
Conclusion
According to Shashi Tharoor, India's diversity is like a 'Columbian Thali' which makes a delicious meal.
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- Well-structured with multiple factors
- Use of philosophical concepts and quotes
- Reference to historical unification under empires
- Metaphor of Columbian Thali is apt and memorable
- Covers religious, cultural, linguistic and geographical dimensions
Anshul Bhatt
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Unity in Diversity
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