The British have messed up a lot in India. Their aim was to break the backbone of Indian cultural thought and values, and unfortunately, they have succeeded in

The British have messed up a lot in India. Their aim was to break the backbone of Indian cultural thought and values, and unfortunately, they have succeeded in doing that, to the detriment of whole of India. Fortunately, the likes of Swami Vivekananda were instrumental in reviving the national consciousness of India, paving the way for Freedom. On a societal level, the most important thing for Indians was "Truth" and "Promise". Truth was the ultimate red line at an individual / group / societal level. So was "Promise". People adhered to both, without the need for any documentation or witnesses. Today, the reason we see so much suffering in society, at so many levels, is because truth is missing. One never knows who is lying, twisting facts or misrepresenting. One of the most revered figures in India, Lord Rama, is worshipped, not because he is skillful in capturing kingdoms or occupying lands, but because he is the epitome of absolute truth and adherence to a promise. Hopefully, in the times to come, India, and the world goes back to these concepts. A society cannot be happy if it is not based on Truth and adherence to promise.