So what are the vital characteristics of Indian-ness, as he defines it? “A key aspect,â€? he says, “is how connected we are to each other as a people. Compared to Westerners, Indians are generally more ready to embrace the pain that accompanies too much closeness – one reason why the family structure is still very strong compared to many other cultures.â€?
Jai Arjun Singh talks to psychoanalyst-writer Sudhir Kakar.
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