Understanding and appreciating true Indian culture, despite the impact of centuries of colonization, requires a return to its foundational texts: the Vedas and the Upanishads. Thus, in the field of intellectual pursuit the highest aim is the discovery of truth and in the Hindu religion the fruit of the Soma Sacrifice is truth. These are considered as the scriptures revealing the most broad and elaborated visions of spirituality, religion and culture of India.

The Vedas belong to the epoch of 1500-500 BC, Vedas are in fact hymns and rituals, describe the early stages of the religion and organization of the Indus Valley civilization of ancient India. They concern ideas which are easily identifiable by people of Indian origin: Dharma (righteousness), Karma (action), and Yajna (sacrifice in the form of rituals performed with the help of which offer to the gods are made).

The later Upanishads have philosophic dimensions because they address the issue of existence and contemplate on Atman and Brahma. These make people to ponder and request for the heavenly perspective of the reality with principles like; truth, non-violence and love for everybody.

Thus, reading the above-mentioned texts, one can only receive the gist of the Indian spirit, as well as the super-indicator of the unity of the world, the need for interaction and integration of all existing in the universe. It helps in comprehending the diverse India that is not only popular in practices, languages, and customs but is spiritually equal throughout the country. Considering such ideas, a person can hardly remain indifferent to the opinion that acknowledging these principles as one’s own can result in the arising of the genuine love for the Indian soul.