Reflection Narrative EssayComing from India from a strong hindu family, I have been exposed to many subcultures andreligious practices. In India, nature plays a very strong role in religious and cultural practices. Inthe past, houses in India used to be built around a tree and have an open courtyard in the center.This was seen as good luck and prosperity. Not only this but also, the hindu gods have a verystrong connection with nature. Our gods like Hanuman and Ganesha are forms of differentanimals. Lord Ganesha is half elephant and half human while Lord Hanuman is a monkey. Alsocertain animals have sacred importance. The cow and the goat are important aspects of hinduculture and because of that, it is against the religious texts to eat such meat. We also have certaintrees that are auspicious to us. The peepal tree is of importance. In our culture we tie a red stringaround it and ask for wishes. This is seen as a sign of good luck and blessings. Along with thisthere is the Tulsi plant which is also of religious importance in the Indian community and holds alot of value.Coming to the US has exposed me to different subcultures and their practices with nature. I cansee the difference in the cultures sitting in any one of my classes that exposes me to so many newpeople. All cultures have different interactions with nature. Most Americans eat beef which isvery unusual for me as it is banned in my country. These cultural differences are clearly
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