What are the specificities of Indian culture and society, and how do they affect the pattern of change?

The specificities of Indian culture and society are

a) It is not individualistic like the western society.

b) The behaviour of individuals is fixed by their socio-cultural group.

c) The Indian social system is oriented towards groups.

d) The actions of individuals in Indian society are mostly involuntary.

e) The traditions are strongly rooted in the past but are sensitive towards the change.

f) The pattern of desires of individuals is governed by the societal traditions and norms.

g) Indian traditions are based upon three principles - shruti, smriti and anubhava. Anubhava means personal experience and it is the revolutionary principle.

h) Changes occur in Indian society in adaptive form.