Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Art, Culture & Heritage

Authors

Dr. Sheetal Suvarna Poojari; Dr. Samidha Vedabala; Dr. Paramjeet Vedprakash Rajput; Mrs. Mukta Prashant Kashikar; Mrs. Vaishali B. Kamble; Chitra Nair; Ms. Vidya Remesh

Keywords:

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Karnataka Culture, Tuluva Cuisine, Dakshina Kannada, Traditions, Culture, Cultural Heritage, Music, Dance, Classical Dance, Historical roots of arts, Traditional art, Indigenous knowledge, Global Wisdom, Preservation, Globalization

Synopsis

Even in the modern world, the ancient Sanskrit phrase "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" from books like the Maha Upanishad and Hitopadesha has deep significance. This expression, which represents India's global perspective, is important in the country's diplomatic discourse. Indian leaders, ranging from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi, have used this idea to express a variety of viewpoints and tackle a range of problems. Although it has been used in a variety of settings, its interpretation has frequently been subject to differing opinions.
The philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam instills the idea that all people are members of the same family. It is a philosophy that seeks to promote the idea that all people are members of the same family. It is a social philosophy that stems from a spiritual realisation that all people are composed of the same life force. A collection of prose and verse Sanskrit fables is called Hitopadesha. The primary goal of Hitopadesha, according to its author Narayana, is to teach young people the philosophy of life in an approachable manner so they can develop into responsible adults. It resembles the Panchatantra almost exactly.
However, "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"'s idealistic depiction has a tendency to put values ahead of interests, which makes it difficult to further India's causes internationally. This idea encourages us to think about other people's well-being, which fosters a sense of solidarity and shared accountability on a worldwide basis. It's especially pertinent when addressing urgent problems like climate change, sustainable development, and promoting harmony and tolerance among people of different backgrounds and ideologies.

Chapters

  • A Study of Karnataka Culture - With Reference to Traditions, Culture & Cuisines of Tulu Nadu in Mangalore (A Coastal Study)
    Dr. Sheetal Suvarna Poojari
  • The Role of Music in Defining Who We Are
    Dr. Samidha Vedabala
  • Dance as Cultural Expression: A Universal Language
    Dr. Paramjeet Vedprakash Rajput
  • Dance as Cultural Expression
    Mrs. Mukta Prashant Kashikar
  • The Language of Art: A Universal Dialogue from India’s Perspective
    Mrs. Vaishali B. Kamble
  • Bridging Indigenous Knowledge and Global Wisdom Through Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
    Chitra Nair
  • Cultural Heritage Preservation: Safeguarding Our Legacy
    Ms. Vidya Remesh

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Published

November 6, 2024

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ISBN-13 (15)

978-81-978152-6-3