VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM The philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam has come a long way since it was first mentioned in the Maha Upanishad. This is now celebrated all over the world and is seen as a way to help heal any fractures that may exist. If more people embrace this philosophy, we can come together as one global family. As we enter the celebrations of our nation's 75th anniversary, I'd like to draw attention to one of India's fundamental beliefs, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the idea that the world is a family), as part of its history. The Vedantic concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a lofty one from the Maha Upanishad, an ancient Indian text. Gandhi's Ahimsa (non-violence) both as a belief and a strategy is seen as an extension of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. It imagines humanity as a single family. Nothing validates this timeless thought than today's interconnected world with instant satellite communication, fast air trave...