What is essence of Hinduism ?

What is essence of Hinduism ?

I don't think any two Hindus will agree, with that caveat in mind, I think following three mantras capture the essence

1. Metaphysics/Philosophy: अहं ब्रह्म अस्मि (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aham_Brahmasmi)
2. Ethics/Morality: धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितःhttp://www1.avsrinivasan.com/hindu/dharmo_rakshati.html
3. Individual: कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन... http://www.swamivivekanandaquotes.org/2014/05/bhagavad-gita-chapter-2-verse-47.html

Our bad luck

Note: Not a blog, not a micro blog, it's a mini blog!

In his novel The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, set in late 21st century, Robert Heinlein depicted India as a country still beset by famines and on verge of starvation, getting grain supplies from lunar colonies!
At time I was reading it, I ascribed this due to certain reflexive antipathy which west harbours towards India. At any rate, this struck me as extremely ludicrous, however, the way things are turning, the scenario looks like a distinct possibility.

Ah, I guess we can chalk this one to bad luck