Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam(The Earth is a Family)

Meaning

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a Sanskrit phase which means “the whole world is one single family”. • "vasudha" meaning Earth; • "eva" meaning emphasize • "kutumbakam" meaning family.

Origin

This concept finds its roots in an ancient Sanskrit literature, Hitopadesha (1.3.71)

“Ayam nijah paro veti gananaa laghuchetasaamUdaaracharitaam tu vasudhaiva kutumbakam”

The thought that one person is related to me and another is not is that of the narrow-minded. For the broadminded, however, the whole world is one family. (Hitopadesha: 1.3.71)

Similar reference is found in Sanskrit fables, Panchatantra (5.3.37).

There are many countries spread out on this globe and if the entire human race start searching for their roots they may end up pointing to one civilization on this plane.Some say it all started in Mesopotamia while some feel it is Indus Valley whatever or wherever we are originated from interestingly we are from the same source. Hence we can say “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” His entire creation is one family, this is a verse from Hitopadesha. The knowledge of this made Swami Vivekananda addressed the gathering in Chicago as “Brothers and Sisters of America” 

Around World

In Modern WorldHatred separates people. In modern era also countries fight with each other unnecessarily without understanding that we are all related and our relationship is from love and affection. We share the sun, moon, stars and the whole atmosphere. Yet we have countries restricting the visitors in the name if VISA and temples restricting devotees in the name of RELIGION. The protocol in the administration may need people from other countries to get visa to enter the country but that should not be to divide people. And there is no sense in restricting those who are interested to have the glimpse of the diet in a temple just because he is from other religion. If this practice continues is there any meaning in saying “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”??????   

This gigantic idea (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam) is an exclusively Indian contribution to world peace.

The underlying philosophy of this ancient nation evolved a world-view based on the motto "Loka samasta sukhina bhavantu" (Let the entire world be happy) thousands of years ago.

Surprisingly, the same philosophy has now been thought of by the United Nations in order to avoid global strife and fostering world peace.

It is not limited to the residents of India or the adherents of any particular faith or creed.

That is the reason why India receives, accepts and respects people of all faiths and races

Conclusion

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