At the heart of the Indian worldview lies the concept of Dharma —a Sanskrit term loosely translated as "righteous duty," but which encompasses law, ethics, and the natural order of things. Unlike the linear, teleological narratives of many Western cultures (creation, judgment, end times), Indian philosophy largely operates on a cyclical understanding of time, marked by yugas (ages) and the recurring wheel of samsara (rebirth). This cyclical consciousness permeates everyday life. It fosters a profound tolerance for ambiguity and contradiction; the ability to hold multiple, seemingly opposing truths in one’s mind is not a cognitive failure but a spiritual asset.
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