Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is an ancient Indian philosophical concept meaning “the world is one family,” emphasizing universal brotherhood and global unity.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Sanskrit phrase
ethical principle
motto
philosophical concept
alternativeTranslation the whole world is one family
associatedWithText Hitopadesha
Mahā Upanishad
category Indian philosophical concepts
Sanskrit mottos
ethical slogans
coreIdea compassion for all
cosmopolitanism
global responsibility
global unity
inclusiveness
interconnectedness of all beings
non-discrimination
oneness of humanity
peaceful coexistence
tolerance
universal brotherhood
universalism
culturalContext Hindu philosophy
Indian spiritual tradition
emphasizes seeing all humans as members of one family
transcending narrow boundaries of nation, caste, and creed
influences India’s image as a proponent of global peace
modern Indian nationalism rhetoric
language Sanskrit
literalMeaning the world is one family
originatesFrom ancient Indian philosophy
relatedConcept ahimsa (non-violence)
surface form: Ahimsa

Lokasangraha
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
world citizenship
scripturalSourceVerse Mahā Upanishad VI.71–73 (attributed)
usedBy Indian leaders
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
Narendra Modi
usedInContext Indian foreign policy discourse
global peace initiatives
interfaith dialogue
international diplomacy speeches
valuePromoted empathy
equality of all people
mutual respect
non-violence
respect for diversity
solidarity

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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh motto Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Symbiosis International University motto Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Symbiosis Society motto Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam