UNITING INDIA THROUGH LOVE

The name Bharat is made by conjoining the syllables Bha+ra+t.

- PRIYA S. TANDON

These syllables denote Bhava, Raga and Tala. Bharat is a land where everything we do, say or even think, has a bhava or emotion underlying it.Because Bharat is not just a piece of land; we address it as 'Bharat Mata'. It is a living entity that we revere as our mother.

Indians are Bhava-Pradhan; they are basically people who think through their hearts. They value emotions. They recognise the Bhavas of Bhakti, Prema, Shanti, etc. When people share bhava (feelings/emotions) about anything personal, spiritual, religious or work related, it brings them together. Bhava of any genre is a great unifier.

Besides Bhava, here are some 'bh' words that also act as unifiers. They are bhojan, bhaya, bhasha, bhusha, bhraman, bhaichara, bhakti, bhajan, etc. Eating Bhojan (food) of the same kind, creates a bonhomie. Having bhaya (fear) of the same thing, results in people huddling together. Conversing in the same bhasha (language) creates bonding. Wearing similar bhusha (attire) creates a connect. Bhraman (travel) together, is a great unifying factor too. Bhaichara refers to brotherhood of man. Bhakti (devotion) brings people together like glue. And Bhajan (singing the glory of the Lord) together as a family or a community, is surely the greatest thing to create bonding.