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Conclusion: FinThanks to the Uberoi Foundation, Loyola Marymouconnected me to the direct experience of India andto address misconceptions.Hinduism ● Is not polytheistic, doesn’t worship cows or mJainism ● Not extreme fundamentalistsSikhism ● Not Muslims who wear turbans to be fearedBuddhism ● A religion, not just a philosophyIndia is a land of extreme pride, unity and diversityharmoniously in daily living. Indians blend practicesof rich historical, cultural, linguistic and religious trawhere energy is absorbed and returned in an endlecultivated in an environment of honoring the past inperspectives.

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