Religion
It’s not Elvis. It’s not Pink Floyd. When you don’t have Play Stations, your country entertains itself with communal parades and ceremonies.
Life is a celebration, not a punishment. Hindu faith is a testimony to communal celebration and the virtue of society rather than individual guilt trips. It is based on daily rituals and the way of life, which finds similarities with other Asian religions.
The Caste System and the Way of Life
Much has changed in the name of progress, but old habits die hard.
You can’t get rid of what’s been the foundation of society for millennia. People living in the same cities, share the same streets, yet belong in very different worlds. This is the self-sustaining diversity of India where everyone has a role to play. From billionaires to peasants. Everyone is here.
Beauty of India
Indian people live side by side with death. Attentiveness and reaction time are vital factors of public safety. They have to take care of themselves without relying on rules and regulations.
There is no such thing as jaywalking. There is just walking. Passenger limit on a vehicle is determined by its horsepower. Sanitation and safety are regulated by bacterial resistance and common sense.
Life is pragmatic. We all want money, but the difference here is that Indians are not shy about it. The interaction with the locals is genuine and real without the superficial rituals and restraints, which can get really annoying for those of us who grew up in ritualistic societies.
