India's gross national mood

March 16, 2015 11:01

The concept of Gross National Happiness or GNH, as expounded in Bhutan, is a novel and attractive measure, and that it has not been adapted more widely is surprising. In India, people grow up in the background of dharma and karma.

If one inherits wealth or becomes wealthy in one's lifetime, it is generally considered as being destined.

If, on the other hand, one is born in poverty and deprivation, such a person may live in the hope of better times, following death and rebirth. Without wishing to give the impression of being an expert, it would be fair to say that these beliefs are also prevalent in some neighbouring Asian nations as well.

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