Essay- Unity in Diversity

Unity in Diversity 

Introduction -Diversity includes all those differences that make us unique, including but not limited to race, colour, ethnicity, language, religion, gender etc. It means understanding that each individual is unique and recognising our individual differences. 

Diversity is a set of conscious practices that involves understanding and appreciating interdependence of humanity, cultures and the natural environment. It includes knowing how to relate to those qualities and conditions that are different from our groups.

 Diversity in India -The high mountain ranges, vast seas, large river-irrigated lands, countless rivers and streams, dense forests, sandy deserts, all these have adjoined India with diversity. Among the people there are numerous races, castes, creeds, religions and languages. There are around 1600 languages spoken in India. 

Reasons of Diversity in India -Historically there has been mixing of the different religions, languages and ethnicities due to invasion by foreigners, trade, pilgrimage etc. Geographical divisions like Vindhyas and Satpura have allowed the uniqueness of Dravidians and Aryans to remain intact, Dense and isolated forests have promoted tribal culture. 

Unity in Diversity -The term 'Unity in Diversity' refers to the state of togetherness or oneness inspite of pressure of immense diversity. It is based on the concept where the individual or social differences in physical appearances, skin colour, castes, creed, cultural and religious practices etc. are not looked upon as a conflict. These are seen as varieties that enrich the society and the nation as a whole.

 Unity in Diversity in India -India is a large country. Different regions observe variations in climate. The spoken langunge of one state in quite different from that of another. They wear different types of garments. They celebrate different festivals and perform varied religious rites, Inspite of these diversities, Indians feel a sense of unity and oneness among them. Thus, we conclude that India is a land of Unity in Diversity.