Our National Characters

             Since the ancient time India bears a national character of its own. India is a sovereign democratic republic. So democracy is the main feature of its national character. India opted for such a government when she emerged free from the colonial rule. She is the largest democracy in the world. So a democratic constitution is formed which enables Indian masses to elect their representatives for forming a government of their own. In spite of the appalling ignorance and poverty of our mass, India has a structural order capable of evolutionary changes and developments. We have shown to the world our fervent faith in parliamentary democracy which taught us how to accept changes brought through the ballot box.
             The other side of India’s national character is religiousness. 
This religiousness contains purity, honesty and sacrifice. There are many monasteries in India where spiritual training is given. This spiritual character is the principle feature of Indian way of life.
             The basic religious concept comes from the belief in the Supreme God. To attain Him, the people must meditate with the spirit of purity, honesty and sacrifices in their heart. The purity makes our people soft tempered and the honesty of Indian people is well-known to the world.
This national character made India peace-loving and thus fraternity mainly determines India’s foreign policy. India’s religion of love, compassion and equality is spreading widely throughout the world. Even the Americans also became interested in the Vaishavism of India. Thus, from time immemorial courage, purity of mind, honesty of character and the spirit of sacrifice made us nationally integrated and India has become the symbol of love, brotherhood, equality and dedicated service for the suffering humanity. That is why, India was the main leading force behind the seventh non-aligned movement which was based on the spirit of Friendship, Unity and Co-operation.