Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is an ancient Indian philosophical concept meaning “the world is one family,” emphasizing universal brotherhood and global unity.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam canonical | 7 |
| Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam verse | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Context triple: [Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, motto, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam]
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Sarvodaya
Sarvodaya is a Gandhian social philosophy and movement focused on the uplift and welfare of all, emphasizing nonviolence, self-reliance, and equitable social order.
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B.
Niyati Chakra
Niyati Chakra is a specialized astronomical instrument at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi used for observing and calculating celestial positions.
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C.
Gross National Happiness
Gross National Happiness is Bhutan’s holistic development philosophy that prioritizes collective well-being, cultural values, and environmental sustainability over purely economic growth.
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D.
Navdanya
Navdanya is an Indian non-governmental organization and movement focused on biodiversity conservation, farmers’ rights, and the promotion of organic, seed-sovereign agriculture.
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Satyameva Jayate
Satyameva Jayate is a Sanskrit phrase from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad, meaning "Truth alone triumphs," and serves as the national motto of India.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Target entity description: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is an ancient Indian philosophical concept meaning “the world is one family,” emphasizing universal brotherhood and global unity.
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A.
Sarvodaya
Sarvodaya is a Gandhian social philosophy and movement focused on the uplift and welfare of all, emphasizing nonviolence, self-reliance, and equitable social order.
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B.
Niyati Chakra
Niyati Chakra is a specialized astronomical instrument at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi used for observing and calculating celestial positions.
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C.
Gross National Happiness
Gross National Happiness is Bhutan’s holistic development philosophy that prioritizes collective well-being, cultural values, and environmental sustainability over purely economic growth.
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D.
Navdanya
Navdanya is an Indian non-governmental organization and movement focused on biodiversity conservation, farmers’ rights, and the promotion of organic, seed-sovereign agriculture.
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E.
Satyameva Jayate
Satyameva Jayate is a Sanskrit phrase from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad, meaning "Truth alone triumphs," and serves as the national motto of India.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Sanskrit phrase
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ethical principle ⓘ motto ⓘ philosophical concept ⓘ |
| alternativeTranslation | the whole world is one family ⓘ |
| associatedWithText |
Hitopadesha
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Mahā Upanishad ⓘ |
| category |
Indian philosophical concepts
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Sanskrit mottos ⓘ ethical slogans ⓘ |
| coreIdea |
compassion for all
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cosmopolitanism ⓘ global responsibility ⓘ global unity ⓘ inclusiveness ⓘ interconnectedness of all beings ⓘ non-discrimination ⓘ oneness of humanity ⓘ peaceful coexistence ⓘ tolerance ⓘ universal brotherhood ⓘ universalism ⓘ |
| culturalContext |
Hindu philosophy
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Indian spiritual tradition ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
seeing all humans as members of one family
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transcending narrow boundaries of nation, caste, and creed ⓘ |
| influences |
India’s image as a proponent of global peace
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modern Indian nationalism rhetoric ⓘ |
| language | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| literalMeaning | the world is one family ⓘ |
| originatesFrom | ancient Indian philosophy ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Ahimsa
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linked to:
ahimsa (non-violence)
Lokasangraha ⓘ Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah ⓘ world citizenship ⓘ |
| scripturalSourceVerse | Mahā Upanishad VI.71–73 (attributed) ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Indian leaders
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Jawaharlal Nehru ⓘ Mahatma Gandhi ⓘ Narendra Modi ⓘ |
| usedInContext |
Indian foreign policy discourse
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global peace initiatives ⓘ interfaith dialogue ⓘ international diplomacy speeches ⓘ |
| valuePromoted |
empathy
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equality of all people ⓘ mutual respect ⓘ non-violence ⓘ respect for diversity ⓘ solidarity ⓘ |
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Referenced by (8)
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linked to: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
subject linked to:
Mahā Upanishad VI.71–73 (attributed)
subject linked to:
Mahā Upanishad VI.71–73 (attributed)