Mysorean

Swami Harshananda quotes in his book on "An introduction to Hindu culture":

A human being is the conglomeration of several parts, apparently different from one another, but acting cohesively for a common purpose, that of a jivatman or the individual soul (a conscious entity) inhabiting them. They are: the physical body including the sense organs, the faculty of speech, the mind and the spirit. A proper training in culture has to tackle each one of these singly, but in a way that it does not interfere or overshadow the natural faculties of the others.

Such a training as envisaged by a holistic attitude towards the development
of the human personality can be on the following lines:

1. Meticulously observing the rules of health and sanitation. Physical culture
   including yogasanas. I need to start learning Yoga.
2. Cultivating the faculty of speech through the study of languages and grammar
   of those languages. Practising the art of speaking the truth at the right time and place, including the knack of presenting even unpleasant truths in a manner that is gracefully accepted.
3. Training the mind in developing discretion and discrimination so that the right decision can be taken at the right time within the limitations imposed by the circumstances. Exercising the intellect by the study of science, philosophy and logic.
4. Trying to develop a taste or interest in some of the arts such as classical music and dance, good and elevating literature, drawing and painting, drama and other theatrical arts that can rouse our finer sentiments and so on.
5. Faith in God and a regular habit of prayer.

Tomorrow: Definition of culture