There is no denying that we have a very different life style, thinking and approaches towards life issues than others. We never stick to general rules defined by a book of ancient times with crude and hard rules but improvised in the environment and times we lived while sharing same faith. Yes we acquired many false practices but that is an issue for later. Just because every one here on this land enjoyed a type of independence to evolve, this land got enriched with diversity, of thoughts and life. Because of this there are infinite ways to achieve Nirvana, one can choose a defined path or find its own. Thus path of salvation is not fixed like in other regions and religions. Arts flourished without any censor. Dressing had no censor. Treaties were formulated from understanding of nature. Knowledge flowed in songs, poems and shloks. Think tank was allowed to criticize the rulers. People had high morals. So the reason is clear why we have a very rich culture and cultural heritage.
Why then a geographical Identity for us?
There was always an absence of a common tongue and a persistent dynasty. Vastness of this land and extent of its rule is also one factor. Political situation was different than rest of the world. We had accumulation of wealth more than anyone and many resources and techniques were indigenous. It was hard for westerners to assimilate our cultural diversity so they gave a name associated to geography i.e. place of origin for their ease.
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