There is a belief system that culture, heritage and traditions are passed down only by practice. Traditionally, this was called observation of vrddha-vyavahara, where one observed how elders did things and imitated how they conducted themselves. This method worked well in homogeneous societies, where cultures were largely similar.

Why observation alone no longer works

However, today’s reality of immigration and multicultural environments demands more than mere observation. Even historically, imitation alone was insufficient beyond childhood. Today,........

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