My country is now socialist under Obama. I really doubt many people here have trouble distinguish cultural heritage vs nationality. But its understandable as India is a country realized by its Hindu religion heritage. I'm not saying that India is a country with an official religion. By law, India definitely allow other religion to exist. However, the government does actively prevent other religions from preaching in India.
Finally, all the states in India is tie together as a country by its shared Hindu heritage and the British colonialization heritage. I add the British colonialization part is because India as a nation was created by the British. India as a culture have been in existance for thousands of years but not the nation of India.
So in a sense, each Indian state is like a European state. The western European states share a cultural heritage originated from Greeco Roman culture with Christianity. Each state is independent and has its own language but it still share a same background. The same can be said of the Indian states except that the British united India. Whereas no foreign force ever united Western Europe.
US and China has a different view of a nation and culture. These two countries believe that a nation is compose of many cultures. Chinese taught that China has 56 different ethnic groups and US emphasized multi-ethnicity. That is why you see many Chinese coming to America and adopt western names while Indian never change their names. Also, an Indian living outside or even born outside of India has a higher affinity to India because the nation of India represents it culture. China and the Us are multi-cultureal or at least has less 1 to 1 representation
Mate, If u speak good about China and Its traditions and even say its superior to any country say India we may humble accept it.
But , as ur post suggests, im extremely sorry to mention that u r quite ignorant about India and the Reality of India.
Your info seems to be from some "Hindu Bashing" source.
Please NOTE it - India is NOT Synonymous to HINDU.
India means HINDUS + MUSLIMS + CHRISTIANS + SIKHS + BUDDHISTS + JAINIS + JEWS
This co existance has been for Years and will continue for Years.
Now coming to You.
However, the government does actively prevent other religions from preaching in India.
Govt of India ?
Who is according to you the Govt of India ?
Govt of India is the Govt of a country where we have had ...
- A SIKH Prime Minister
- Who is given this position courtesy of a CHRISTIAN Lady
- And Sworn in as a Prime Minister by a MUSLIM President
- In a Country where 80% are HINDUS.
Did u ever know That ?
And what better proof can u consider to get ur Perception Falsified ?
Finally, all the states in India is tie together as a country by its shared Hindu heritage and the British colonialization heritage. I add the British colonialization part is because India as a nation was created by the British. India as a culture have been in existance for thousands of years but not the nation of Ind
Wrong.
British had just one policy - Divide and Rule. The reason why u see Pakistan as it Exists.
You Dont Know the History of India :
Let me Show u INTEGRATED INDIA under various Rulers
( Rulers,Kings which existsed in Every part of the world at that Time ) :
As You can Judge yourself The whole of India has been UNITED under several Rulers..
You Have to call the Part under each ruler a NATION and That makes India a Nation - Even Before British.
This is the very reason why Hindus, Muslims and Christians are found in every City of India.
So in a sense, each Indian state is like a European state. The western European states share a cultural heritage originated from Greeco Roman culture with Christianity. Each state is independent and has its own language but it still share a same background. The same can be said of the Indian states except that the British united India. Whereas no foreign force ever united Western Europe.
This is the Most vulnarable part of ur perception.
You are comparing a CLOSED Society of India with a Completely OPEN WESTERN Culture ?
I must humble advise you , PLs have some read of Indian History/Geography if u want to post correct Info.
China is a Great Nation. China has a Great Culture - Indians Accept it .. as They know how to respect Truth.
The statement by our PM Nehru - "Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai" [ Indian and Chinese are Brothers" ] was a symbolic acceptance of this fact.
But, Do Chinese Dont have Respect for Truth ?
Nationalism is Very Good My Friend ; But Blind Faith and Mis Information is Dangerous.