ing, imperishable reality. (qtd. Easwaran 43)In this document Sri Krishna describes the intellectual explanation of Sankhya. (qtd. Easwaran 44) This is vital in describing Buddhism, which was derived from the Sankhya school of thought. Death means the attainment of heaven; victory means the enjoyment of the earth. Therefore rise up, Arjuna, resolved to fight! Having made yourself alike in pain and pleasure, profit and loss, victory and defeat, engage in this great battle and you will be free from sin. (qtd Easwaran 44) Throughout Sri Krishnas explanation there is no mention of god, only war will liberate him through realization in relation to god. This is an imperative to appreciating the introductory perceptions of Buddhism, which is also the mind of India.While Hinduism and Buddhism may describe the mind and heart of India well, it may also be that the mind and heart of India is western and eastern, respectively. The basic principles of early Hinduism are still a part of Indian culture. The Perfect Bride by Dandin illustrates a practical vision of early Indian culture. The last paragraph is particularily interesting. It says he ignored her and and wooed a courtesan; the bride treated even that woman as her dear friend. She waited on her husband as if he were a god, untiringly. She did the household chores without fail and, wonder of tact, won the affection of the servants. (qtd. Easwaran 127)Throughout history, India has been exposed to different Western cultures. Romila Thapar explains in A History of India that during the sixteenth century the Portuguese who came by sea to establish themselves in the south and the west. (qtd Thapar 326) Also, Indias increasing market economy and international business has increased Western cultural penetration. This new Indian mind is still influenced by the Eastern heart.In The Travels of Sanudasa the Merchant we can see how the traditions of Indian culture were originated. In this stor...
