India's democratic roots are deeply embedded in its ancient civilizational ethos. Discuss in the context of India being referred to as the Mother of Democracy.
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India has been called 'India the mother of history and great grand mother of civilization'. This reflects the continuity of these ethos in our democracy. Democratic Roots → Ancient civilizational ethos (1) Women's participation and universal suffrage → Participation of 'Gangs' & 'Nayak' in vedic & semitic (2) Secularism forms the root of our democracy → The amalgamation of various caste, Buddhism in Ashoka Maurya's rules in [Edicts Carry] (3) Rule of Law in the foundation of democracy → Arthashastra and Brahmatputra keepes in the foundation rules of law (4) Enlightened stewardship as democratic → The worshipping of [nature] in the early vedic period. (5) Universal acceptance of diversities → The cultural amalgamation in [broader Art] (6) Equal representation and election → In ancient India, he [fitting] in the leader was a trustee of the masses. (7) Union-Federal balance → [Ancient India] had a semi federal structure with [local rulers] and in [Brahmons] in ruled alliance. Thus, India's democracy has its roots in ancient civilized ethos, still reflecting as India enter 75th year of democratic existence.
— ABHISHEK CHAUHAM · AIR 102
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Flow chart showing Democratic Roots connecting to Ancient civilizational ethos with seven numbered branches showing: Women's participation, Secularism, Rule of Law, Enlightened stewardship, Universal acceptance of diversities, Equal representation and election, and Union-Federal balance
ABHISHEK CHAUHAM
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
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Democratic roots and civilizational ethos
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