Lakshmi Narayan

Cultural Appropriation is a Small Idea

Ultimately, cultural appropriation is a small idea that fails to grasp the grand scope of human evolution. It is an artificial boundary designed to keep humanity fragmented. True progress does not come from building walls around traditions, but from honoring the global tapestry woven by our shared history. When we adopt a practice, a symbol, or a flavor from another culture, we are not diminishing it; we are acknowledging its universal value. As conscious beings, our task is to reject the politics of division and celebrate our fundamental oneness. By sharing our expressions of art, beauty, and wisdom, we don’t dilute our roots—we grow together from the very same tree.