Passage 1

In English

It is difficult to understand properly and fully the multifaceted Indian culture which, in some ways, is the source of all the religions of the world. Many people have tried to explain the uniqueness of Indian culture, but they were able to explain or express only what little they could comprehend with their limited knowledge. They were not able to portray satisfactorily and fully the spirit of Indian culture. Indian culture is born of intuitive wisdom. It is not connected with futile things such as the objects of the material world. Indian culture can be compared to the , the tree that gives all one wants. Approaching it with reverence, and in the spirit of earnest enquiry alone, will enable you to comprehend it.