If you want the single word that defines the Indian psyche, it isn't dharma or karma . It is (जुगाड़).
Stories from Indian epics like the Story of Harishchandra
(Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi) tells a story of speed, startups, late nights, and fusion food. Pizza with paneer tikka topping, yoga in high-rise apartments, and English mixed with Hindi ( Hinglish ) in conversations.
Unlike Hollywood’s clear genre lines, an Indian "masala" film contains comedy, tragedy, romance, and action—because the Indian audience wants the full spectrum of life in one sitting.