What do you understand by unity in diversity? Nature creates diversity through constant mutation, adaptation and evolution. This happens in harmony since the foundation of creation is peace and love. Therefore, unity is the foundation of creation. Likes and dislikes are part of natural evolution and adaptation. Diversity is the creative excitement and expression of love in nature. How can we avoid the trap of seeking unity through uniformity, and instead, learn to appreciate unity in diversity? Humans, through business and religious organizations, modeled after armies, force uniformity on nature. These organizations are driven by heartless egos represented by their forceful rules and they are out of sync with nature. Reorienting ourselves and the leaders of these organizations, through education in love and appreciation of diversity in nature and in democratic ways, is one possible solution. Can you share a personal experience of a time when you saw unity in the diversity in front of you? There is unity in diversity in nature all around us. We do not see unnecessary, hateful violence anywhere other than in humans. Natural likes and dislikes among humans are organized in to destructive anger and hate by disoriented leaders of religions and cultures. There is no need for special effort to experience this. It is all around us.
On Oct 24, 2012 Narendra wrote :