UNITY IN DIVERSITY


In the recent past while commenting on one of my blogs; one of the fropper friend mentioned a few words something of the sorts, which mars unity of India. Now I feel my friend probably used those words in a casual way inadvertently. But those words did really hurt me. My thoughts veered around unity, diversity and our mutual living here in the following lines.

The creation of this universe is a marvel isn’t it? Evolution of life on this mother earth and man in his present form is a splendid marvel. Man’s intelligence/ studies reveal that every human life begins by the unison and division of two successful chromosomes of the parents.

I think unity and diversity are two inseparable entities responsible and necessary for the total creation of life on this universe as a whole and for further happy living there.

Take for an example a painting; you cannot have a painting with a single color. You need to have different colors at right proportions to give life to the painting.

I believe Unity and Diversity are two pivotal points on which the entire world survives. Our old Vedas tell us that world is one family. I strongly believe that unity begins from an individual and in a progressive order of family, neighborhood, village, town, state, nation, and world and to the universe.

In nature, an individuals abilities and talents are different. But when he unites all his energies and talents he shines as an endeavor and becomes a model for others. Next comes the family. A family consists of father, mother, sister brother and so on. When all the family members of different nature and attitudes understand one another and work for the benefits of the family, then the family becomes a model family. When such families increase the neighborhood improves. When such motivated neighborhood adds, we see a model village or a good settlement. When such model villages increase we see a good town; when such model towns multiply we cherish a model state; when we see many such states join together we enjoy a prosperous perfect nation. When such nations co-exist and co-operate the world becomes a united peaceful living place.

I have understood that there are already proven existing universal phenomenon which are contributing for Unity in Diversity in this world. For example:


1.There may be many religions in the world like Islam, Jainism, Christian, Buddhism and Hindu etc. When we look into the main tenets of any religion it is Brotherhood and Compassion towards others. So developing true faith in God brings about Unity in Diversity.

2. Love unites the world. If there is a true loving nature in everyone then there will be no clashes or quarrels. So, let us love one and all. 

3. When we see a baby smiling, we also smile. It gives happiness to us. Blooming flowers inspires everybody. The beauty of sunrise and sunset at vantage places attracts thousands of the visitors from every parts of the world everyday. Seeing a beautiful garden people admire and enjoy it without knowing who made it. So keep yourself and your surroundings beautiful to bring about Unity in Diversity.

4. Music has the power to unite everyone in the world together whether rich or poor, literate or illiterate, young or old .The melody of music makes people forget their Diversities. Music spreads the message of Oneness. You all know no musical concert is complete without a Ragamalika. Like Ragamalika for a musical concert Unity in Diversity is important for world happiness.

5. Language is the fulcrum of communication. Language unites the people of the World. The views and ideas can be shared with one another only when we know different languages. Thus learning many languages helps in unity in diversity. Let us appreciate goodness in others languages. Each language may be  unique on its own right, but I feel no language claim exclusiveness in all respects. Languages are getting richer and richer by borrowed words.

6.Today world moves by the boon of Technology. New technologies like Internet, Tele communication; Fax etc are some fast means of communication. People Thousands and thousands of miles away are united through these communicational developments. Even Love develops through Internet. We are friends because of this virtual world. Human useful inventions and technological developments strengthen unity of the world.

7. Sports unite the people world over. Pele for Football, Gary sobers, Don Bradman and our own Tendulkar, Gavaskar, Kapil Dev for cricket, Bobby Fishers, Karpov and Viswanathan Anand for chess, Mohammed Ali for Boxing, Tiger Wood for Golf and many others are all appreciated by the people living in all parts of the world for super performances in their line of sports. So sports unite people of different caste, creed, religion, language, and countries together. Thus, we must develop and encourage sports in a big way to have Unity in Diversity.

We all know that India is a great example for unity in diversity. Our country was once called Bharath. And now it is called India. But a few hundred years ago we were a fragmented country ruled by different Kings. We must indirectly thank British rule for uniting our fragmented parts of our country into one country. More particularly we are fortunate and grateful to one Great Sardar Patel, who with his great will power and iron hand united all the erstwhile princely states into India to make India one Country. We speak thousands of dialects. We have different religions, we have different food habits, but we are Indians. In my Opinion the very word India means Unity in Diversity. Jai HIND.

P.S: It is unfortunate, Today seven bomb blasts are reported in peace loving Bangalore. For me in India Bangalore is a true emerging cosmopolitan city. Terrorism is slowly taking its ugly roots in India also. I simply do not understand why people resort to such a heinous crime of killing innocent people within themselves.Please let us all raise ourselves to the need of the our. Let us condemn the terrorism totally. Let us all stand for unity and  peace of the humanity.If you believe unity, brotherhood and sharing happiness is the need of the hour, you may please spread this message to your other friends also.

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