For an Indian, spirituality is seldom confined to a temple or a specific hour of prayer; it is woven into the hourly rhythm of life. Yoga, which has become a global phenomenon, originated here as a daily discipline to balance the mind and body. The concept of Ahimsa (non-violence), popularized by Mahatma Gandhi, influences lifestyle choices ranging from a predominantly vegetarian diet to a general aversion to conflict. The morning often begins with the chanting of shlokas or the ringing of bells in a household shrine, signifying that the divine is a part of domestic chores, not separate from them.