At its core, Indian culture is shaped by a profound philosophical heritage. The concepts of Dharma (duty/righteousness), Karma (action and consequence), and Moksha (liberation) provide a moral framework that has guided daily life for millennia. However, this philosophy is not rigid. India is the birthplace of four major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—and has been a welcoming home for Islam, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism for centuries. This religious diversity is the country’s greatest strength.