Especially after industrialization, when so many isms have cropped up, each dogmatically putting forth its theory as the best, and when most of them have failed we see many Western scholars, like Theodar Shey, who want to know the secrets of the longevity of Hindu society and the number of such scholars is ever increasing. India of today, is well behind many other countries as far as industrialization, development of scientific knowledge and material prosperity are concerned. But the Indian, in comparison with other nationals is found enjoying mental peace and tranquillity, faith in his heritage and tradition and confidence of getting help from his society. Western scholars want to know the reasons for this difference.

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