What is Indian Value System?

Irrespective of the cultural or social diversity, a common value system is one of the binding ingredients that give Indians a common identity. Traditionally, Indians have laid high stress on values like peaceful co-existence, spirituality, deference to elders, recourse to nature, artistic ex-pression, seeking prosperity, strong family ties, respecting even the tools of your trade, joyousness and hospitality. The old have always been taken care of, at home, and it is generally the eldest who makes important decisions for the family, be it a financial matter or a relationship. Dance and music are an integral part of all our cultures and religions. Most celebrations and happy occasions are bright and colourful. Most Indians are very close to aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents; holidays are usually spent together and there is little formality in such relationships. Individualism is more of a western value. Indian society has always focused more on paying your debt to society and being responsible for one's family and rather than breaking away to pursue your own individual desires Irrespective of the cultural or social diversity, a common value system is one of the binding ingredients that give Indians a common identity. Traditionally, Indians have laid high stress on values like peaceful co-existence, spirituality, deference to elders, recourse to nature, artistic ex-pression, seeking prosperity, strong family ties, respecting even the tools of your trade, joyousness and hospitality. The old have always been taken care of, at home, and it is generally the eldest who makes important decisions for the family, be it a financial matter or a relationship. Dance and music are an integral part of all our cultures and religions. Most celebrations and happy occasions are bright and colourful. Most Indians are very close to aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents; holidays are usually spent together and there is little formality in such relationships. Individualism is more of a western value. Indian society has always focused more on paying your debt to society and being responsible for one's family and rather than breaking away to pursue your own individual desires