10 Things India Has Taught The World

Thursday, February 27, 2014, 15:40 [IST]

Before you read on further, we would like to ask you if you are proud to be an Indian? If you are, then you will be excited to see the amazing things India alone has taught the world. These are some of the renowned facts about her and as Indians you should be proud to know that we together have taught the world so many things which are helpful today to millions in the globe.

For example, the form of exercise and to stay healthy, yoga was rooted from India. It is this beautiful form of exercise which India has taught the world. If you were unaware, India has taught the world on love too, being the land of Kamasutra! HAVE YOU MET INDIA'S RICHEST FAMILY?

Likewise, there are some of the best things India has taught the world. These lovely things which our country has taught the world will go down in history and be remembered forever. From various rituals, foods, dresses, inventions, games there are many more things which each Indian citizen has contributed in some way or the other to a global culture.

Here are 10 of the most amazing things India has taught the world. Take a look and feel proud to be an Indian:

Language

India is one of the countries in the world who has the most number of languages spoken. In India, there are more than 780 languages which are spoken fluently. This is one of the many things many India has taught the world, to be multilingual.

Joint Families

Living in joint families is kind of an hindrance, but at the same time it brings love and joy to all its members. It is India which has taught the world that love emits from families that stay together.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient form of scientific medicine which originated in India. It is not only used to treat diseases, but also to prevent them as well. On the other hand, it is not just a form of medicine, but a form of almost every Indian's lifestyle. This is a famous thing India has taught the world to believe in.

The Saree

Fashion may come and go, but the saree will always remain as the most seductive clothing worn by Indian women. This beautiful attire is a hallmark of an Indian woman and complements the feminine body in a way which no other attire does, making it a very sought after attire in the world.

Namaste

It is a form of greeting/wishing an another person out of respect. You join your hands together wishing with warmth. It is one of the things Indians has taught the world to treat a guest as God and make him feel comfortable in one's abode.

Chess

This game of Kings originated in India. It is through India this beautiful game spread to Persia, and to the Arabs and later Europe. It is this popular game which India has taught the world.

Badminton

There are a lot of Indians who love this sport! From across the world, there are tons of people too who have taken a liking towards badminton.

Different Cuisines

India is known for her delectable cuisines. The main things India has taught the world is how to cook differently with added on ingredients and above all masalas which can no where be found across the globe.

Yoga

Yoga is the Indian method for physical, mental and spiritual discipline. When one practices yoga, one attains permanent peace, salvation or ‘nirvana'. This is a beautiful art India has taught the world, in order to stay healthy.