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REVIVING PATRIOTISM IN INDIA |
Let’s have a small retrospective session. Ok I won’t stress your memory. Let’s talk about just a day back in time. So what did you really do on India’s 59th Independence Day? Sat at home all day enjoying your holiday? Ok… made it for the function for the flag hoisting? Is it enough? Neways, even if you did that, I am glad. But I can bet most of you just, looked up to the flag in great pride may be for a few moments and then you were back onto your couch watching some latest pirated cd/dvd movie and enjoying the holiday. Your feelings need to extend from those few moments you looked up to the flag to your entire day, from this one day in the year to the entire year, and yes certainly for your lifetime. And remember you are not the first one to do this… Martyrs have lived, died and relived in our hearts being as true Indians. Just an Indian citizenship doesn’t really make you an Indian dear!
The very fact that you are reading these lines now, is that I have got you interested. Those who weren’t have left long behind. Well yesterday I just managed to write a few lines on reviving patriotism in India. I hope that it can motivate you enough to put these thoughts into your actions…
Here is goes –
India the land of the martyrs who have embraced the gallows for their ideals, where every drop in the freedom fighter’s blood has fought not for itself but for the nation, has today become indigent instead of indigenous of ‘patriotism’. Yes I am talking of India where patriotism needs to be revived and redefined.
We all probably remember patriotism when there is an Indo-Pak cricket match and when terrorists bomb our trains. But we definitely forget it when we cast our vote in the elections, when a week long hungry beggar asks for a rupee, when we shamelessly throw garbage on the roads and yet so many times more… Patriotism is observed as nothing else than the ‘pain on the prick of a pin’. It is rather believed to be a formality, a formality of saluting the national flag and 52 seconds of freezed stature during the national anthem. May be even a freezed heart with no gratitude for the martyrs because of whom we are living off so well.
The serenity and peace of the country is often challenged more by internal perturbances than by external aggression. The diversity in the cultures of its subjects unfortunately is the prominent cause for animosity between religious antagonists in India. There is so much difference that a common man belonging to one religion finds in another man of other religion though being the very same, an INDIAN. India has subjects following a number of religions which have their own organizations to spread the greatness of their religion that they have realized. Such organizations are very important in making a prosperous and patriotic India. As their aim is to pay heed to the needs of their followers. In this way every Indian will be benefited in some or the other way. It should be also important for these organizations to publicise patriotism as they find themselves amongst the biggest organizations in India. But sadly it never happens so. Religious antagonism apart, we still distance ourselves with each other with castism. While celebrating the 59th Independence day, India wants to forget castes and the differences caused by them. But probably the politicians do not want it to happen. Reservation for lower castes is one issue, where politicians have made every effort to pursue their own filthy political interests rather than trying to solve the issue.
What we cannot envisage is the communal disharmony and religious discrimination that infiltrates into the society defying all norms of humanity. This results to communal riots stupendously engineered by the so called religious patrons – the politicians. But one cannot blame the whole breed, as there exists a minority that puts in efforts to make a more socially stable India. While the majority tries to draw mileage from every loop hole in the society and engages itself in building heavens of comfort and luxury, constructed on the debris of human sanctity. For every soldier who sacrifices his life for the nation they echo only four words, “WE will fight back”. But in that ‘WE’ they are nowhere!
The common man of India is deemed to be a puppet in the hands of the politicians, but in reality he finds his own profit in every act provoked by them. And what gets lost in this ‘unethical symbiosis’ is again patriotism! While talking of India, one major class of people can be seldomely forgotten. It is the economically and thus as a result socially impotent and backward class. It is rightly said – An empty stomach cannot blow the seditious sound of the war bugle. Thus one cannot expect them to play an important role in reforming patriotism. This situation should be unraveled in course of time and not suddenly. What cannot be conquered should be endured. Patriotic emotions cannot be engendered in a windfall, they will have to be engraved on tender hearts that will remain placid in the storms of the enigmatic future. Our education policies thus need to be revalued and reformed. More national awareness and respect should be embedded into the scholastic curriculum. The paraphernalia could be nothing more than a sincere devotion for making a patriotic India.
Now let us consider what patriotism should be in true sense. Patriotism need not have a mass motive, it need not be national. Small things and actions persuaded with a notion of doing good to other countrymen is patriotism. Patriotism should be embibed by us to put into our day to day lives. As Elphinstone proposed ‘Divide eta rule’, that is, the path towards conquering an empire is division. Thus we will have to give up the ignoble thinking that we have nurtured towards the society. That is the social divisions made by ourselves need to be abolished. Or it won’t take long for another British Empire to crack us down.
Not only being patriotic towards your country is patriotism but honoring our opponents’ patriotic feelings is also a facet of the diamond, patriotism. Patriots don’t talk about taking life but of giving life for their country. Patriotism is not all about attack, its about defense, its about counterattack. At last I feel, what cannot describe patriotism better than this is - patriotism is like a needle that joins and unites and not a scissor that cuts and divides.
Written By:
A true Indian by heart and soul. (Mentioning by birth does not matter)
Aseem N
Hey u’ve hit the right chord. It was a great joy in reading the article. But this dirty game of
politics is never gonna end.
I belive it’s all about matter of how u feel for ur country,
what r ur perspectives and i m realy glad to read this.
Aseem.. that was really great. These bloody politicians r never goin to get better. Its us who hv to do all the required things.. a common man must understand his responsibilities and not only 1 man, but the whole country should bcom ONE and do it. All indians must com together.. Well, keep it up Aseem.
hey nice article……nice use of words and u brought ur feelings on paper with gr8 panache…..but ask urself wat u did on INDEPENDENCE DAY??????wat we do wrong is that anything goes wrong we put the blame on a SIX letter sylabble “SYSTEM”……..(me included)……just recollect how many times uve taken support of this word to obliterate ur weakness……..we never think of entering into this system ourselves………do we???????? we “know how to drive the car but we do not know which road to take”
PS—after writing this article wat did u do to bring about a change in the society?????do let me know
hey by the way i liked ur quote on patriotism……..
Good writing aseem .. keep it up.. You have good talent. keep writing. Read a lot and write a lot !!
one day you will def influence indian policy making..
george..
my patriot friend
all should do their little bit in their day to day life that can help others lead a better life.
aseemn is really great .after reading 15 articles about patriotism in INDIA ,I found this one the best of all!!!
Hi Aditi! Thanks for your comments. It feels good when people appreciate what you write. But it shouldnt simply end her. I will be more happy if anything of the above can be inculcated into your daily life. Good Luck!
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aseem,ur article is simply gr8 and does make alot of sense but whats the use when hardly the present youth wishes for a change…i think we can never be patriotic…our economy might be booming but india is a corrupted country …thanx to all of us…pollution,population.illiteracy n wht not… but ya if all cud bcum like u perhaps WE can change india
hey it was good to know that Desh Bhakti interest us still.
Hey it was good to know that Desh Bhakti interests us still.
i am glad Aseem that you wrote such a post.
and also doublly glad that we - the people have read and responded to it.
You know what - it is not patriotic enough to salute the national flag or stand in attention during thr national anthem.
Loving your countr goes much beyond this. there ares o many things that we cna do as citizens of a nation - and to top it - of a great nation like ours.
In our own little ways we can make a difference each day of our lives otmake it a better place -a place to be proud of and to amke others proud of our motherland.
simple gestures like not throwing any wrappers ortetra packs on the street after having emptied them or going and getting our fingernails coloured by that ink after casting our votes or doing our jobs sincerely - are jsut a few. and believe me - even this would be enough if every one does his own part.
Loving thy nation involves feeling for it and feeling - I can make a difference in my own little way and I will
Will you?
AMAZINGLY WRITTEN
very interesting article!
aseem, that was defenitely a very stirring article, and if you dont mind, i will be borrowing some of your ideas and quotes for a talk in the morning assembly of my college….
but i have to say somethings…. you seem to be contemptuous about british rule in India.. but tell me, would there have even been an ‘India’ the borders that we have today if it weren’t for the british?… i know, of course they unified the the nation with self interests.. but still without the british, many social inequalities, which remain to be tackled even today would have been much stronger, infrastructure, much backward.. and many races like the coorgs and gorkhas would not have been much of a resource to the nation…………………..
I was just saying…………..
Sure vishak… go ahead! Let me know how was the response on your talk.
Yes India has benefited from the British rule. But why do we forget, we did have potential kingly states and social leaders (ofcourse who emerged during the birtish rule), we would have certainly made it to the present India if not better. We as Indians have always been under ranking ourselves instead of recognising the true potential that lies within us! Having said so, I do appreciate the way you have tried to see things :).
oh, everybody liked it…
Hi,
I am truly elated to learn that there are handful of indians who aspire to change our motherland’s future.
We all know an India that longs for peace from all directions inspite of its ruthless
neighbours.
We all know an India that has been stranded in poverty and corruption from its lowest levels.
We all know an India that unwillingly and helplessly sends its brightest of brains to other countries.
We all know an India that is struggling much to rise the value of Rupee.
The time has come that India shall reap goodness for its patience.The wheel of dharma never stops nor will it be unjust. It eternally rotates symbolising all that is truth and things of evolution. It rises the lowered ones and lowers the rised ones by a law known as the law of karma.
Its time that the world sees India amalgaming into the aspects the wheel of dharma stands for. A growth never before in history. A Super power yet humble and modest.
Allow me to take you on a journey by the end of which you will feel the power within…..
Turn on some strain that is inspiring ( on your pc or your mind ) and continue reading below :
I have a very strong conviction that India will sweep the entire world with its ever growing immortal Valor. All countries will breath India’s supremacy and try emulating the Indians. There will be Vedic studies throughout the world. Sanskrit will become the most respected language not only in India but also Internationaly. India will become such a great power that it will take resposibility for the development of other underdeveloped countries. Yet it will intervene only at a degree of providing service.
The only motto it will hold ” Sathyam eva Jayathe ” ( Truth alone triumphs ).
India will symbolise a nation of politeness and Humility . But it will be a fallacy by the other countries to disregard the humble One, for the last thing they will witness will be the wrath of the Indian Lions.
India , at the throne of the world will not be governed by politics and politicians (who can’t even walk and take care of themselves), but by its revolutionary newfangled ideas and roaring young Lions.
These nascent breed of Youth ( who will feel responsible for all that India was and will be) , will jolt out from the earth, sky and every corner of the world making a overpowering presence of India in every possible perception.
This mind blowing events are not far from happening and they are not mere obsession of mine, but a life style that will manifest even faster than you could think .
I feel very resposible!!! I am taming an Indian lion within . What about you ???
Its high time you made a choice as an Indian youth !!!
spls send me a speech on castism in india or information on various cast in india
pls send me a speech on castism or any information on various cast in india
amazingly written….it was a thorough joy reading it…i used some of it for a project…thanks!
Hi Brother,
I read ur article yesterday. Since I didn’t get time I took the print out home & read in the midnight alone. I was really astonished that the patriotism still exists in our country. I was very much impressed by it.
During my school days I often use to quarrel with many of my classmates, who use to irritate me by mentioning the word ‘bloody Indian’. But after the period of my SSLC the patriotism in me was slowly slept of. But after this Independence Day something was poking in me which made me to open ur website. This article enlightened me.
Kindly mail me personally if there is anything could be done to change our surroundings.
that is very much interesting to see that atleast hand ful of indians are thinking for this great country. one thing we can do is we can form a orgamisation by which we can keep the spirit of patriotism. it is a very great feeling to be an indian
jai hind
aseem,
hi it eally feels gr8 to cum across such articles which actually triggers ones blood.60 years of independence buty where hav we gone yet. it is time all of tose reading dese articles start doin sumthin rather just talking as to what can be done. as u rightly said v forget terrorism in the middle of streets when v meet a beggar, when v hurl abuses at others, cheat our own countrymen.it is time we rise from our narrow domestic walls and let india rise as a better if not the best country.
just penned down a ferw lines on india at 60.—
I heard from many that india at 60 is shining
till i saw everyday hundreds of childern dying.
For years our ancestors fought to attain independence
while now we live in total negligence
We kill, we rape, we murder and we slaughter
least do we do to make india better
After 60 years of freedom i thought india’s rising
till i realized in negligence my countrymen were drowsing
i wish india becomes a super power
once again she becomes a golden bird, a valley of flowers
it is a dream which needs to be realized
towards excellence each one of us ahould strive.
I heartily congratulate you on this well deserved and appreciated note on patriotism.
I heartily congratulate you on this well deserved and appreciated note on patriotism. So go o n with this website and good luck
this article aha ! what a nice article. a really meaningful article ? better than this nowhere u’ll get mind it god v.god
what article awesome vocabs and i liked it
Namaskaar to Aseem and all readers,
I’m overwhelmed to see many others who share my views about our motherland.
However, I think it’s time now not to sit back and write about our feelings, but to initiate action.
Small and simple steps by individuals to start with will lead to a wondrous nation.
Jai Hind!
it was osam ,nice.beautiful.i just impressed .
Dear,Friend
The name `India’ is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early
settlers. The Aryan worshippers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu.The Persian invaders converted it
into Hindu.
Please visit for more detail
http://www.desievite.com/blogs/Default.asp
We all probably remember patriotism when there is an Indo-Pak cricket match and when terrorists bomb our trains. But we definitely forget it when we cast our vote in the elections, when a week long hungry beggar asks for a rupee, when we shamelessly throw garbage on the roads and yet so many times more… Patriotism is observed as nothing else than the ‘pain on the prick of a pin’. It is rather believed to be a formality, a formality of saluting the national flag and 52 seconds of freezed stature during the national anthem. May be even a freezed heart with no gratitude for the martyrs because of whom we are living off so well.
Wah………….hatsoff 2 u bro……………………..
I’m gonna present ur writing b4 my friends…………………..
Man it was nice to read that, but lots of difficult words u used, needa a dictionary to understand while reading, espacially defn of patriotism liked,thanks bro.