Happy Republic Day
Friday, 25 January 2013
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From 26 January 1950, when India was constituted into a sovereign,
socialist, secular and democratic republic to 26 January 2013, we have covered
a long time span. In these 63 odd years, we as a nation have witnessed myriad
bitter-sweet moments and achieved various milestones. From fighting various
wars across the border to being a constant companion of various peace measures,
India has reflected a gamut of emotions. We continue to be the largest
democracy and the second fastest growing economy of the world. Reflecting at
our achievements in the field of science and technology, sports, medicine,
entertainment, business and entrepreneurship et cetera gives us immense
pleasure and a great sense of pride at being a citizen of such a powerful
nation. At this juncture, the destiny is exhorting us to embark on the path
that will lead us to our ultimate destination – where there is no
discrimination, no poverty, no crime and no hatred, a place where every
individual is empowered and a part of the development process. It is incumbent
on each one of us as a citizen of this nation to struggle till our last breath
for the development and prosperity of our motherland. Let us make a solemn
resolution to douse the flames of alienation and hatred that have repeatedly
been fanned by various hostile forces that intend to unleash terror and
balkanise this country. In this era of modernisation, it is equally important
for us to not to forget our moral values and undermine our diverse cultural
heritage. We ought to uphold and preserve our pristine values and strengthen
our social fabric. We must also ensure that our brethren are able to accompany
us in this journey and our virtues overpower our vices. Let us promise
ourselves to protect the sanctity of the soil of this auspicious land and join
our hands together with due respect to the Almighty to bless us with strength and
courage to come out triumphant in all our endeavours.
“Where the mind is without fear
and the head is held high;
Where knowledge is free;
Where the world has not been
broken up into fragments by
narrow domestic walls;
Where words come out from
the depth of truth;
Where tireless striving stretches
its arms towards perfection;
Where the clear stream of reason
has not lost its way into the dreary
desert sand of dead habit;
Where the mind is lead forward by thee
into ever-widening thought and action-
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father,
let my country awake.”
-Rabindranath Tagoreand the head is held high;
Where knowledge is free;
Where the world has not been
broken up into fragments by
narrow domestic walls;
Where words come out from
the depth of truth;
Where tireless striving stretches
its arms towards perfection;
Where the clear stream of reason
has not lost its way into the dreary
desert sand of dead habit;
Where the mind is lead forward by thee
into ever-widening thought and action-
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father,
let my country awake.”
I wish all my dear countrymen a very Happy Republic Day.
JAI HIND
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