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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Remember Bose on this Republic Day

January 23rd is the birthday of  great Subhash Chandra Bose whom the nation remembers as one of the greatest son of India. He is in the heart and soul of every true and patriotic Indian. Another significant date just two day away is 26th January on which India became a Republic and adopted the all important Constitution. The spirit of Netaji and the spirit of Constitution of India are so closely identical and reflect the spirit of India. It would be a homage to Netaji to recall his contribution and human qualities which can guide people of India today in their journey of becoming true nationalist and good citizens. Such were the qualities of Netaji that every proud Indian must have.

- He was a true nationalist to the core. He committed his life to the nation.
- He had a vision of true socialism and democracy.
- He believed in genuine secularism along with having spiritual mindset to develop a strong faith and belief system.
- His life was based on honesty, simplicity and sacrifice.
- He believed in freedom and equality of all.
- He strongly believed in industrial and scientific development.
- He strongly advocated women equality with dignity, education and their role in society.
- He believed in strong India both financially and in defense.
- He identified social evils, illiteracy and poverty as biggest enemies of India.
- He emphasized the significance of personality development towards becoming a true human being. 

Every citizen of India must get rid of selfishness and narrow minded approach and celebrate this Republic day by committing self to these qualities.

A great man JFK once quoted Juvenal - 'Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country'. But you can go beyond this. You can ask what your country has done for you. And the answer you will get that whatever you are today has been done by your country. Your country has given you everything. But if you do not shed your narrow minded selfishness then you know what you are. A traitor. So look inside and kill the parasite inside. This is the only way India and the people of India will become free from slavery in real sense. That would be the real Republic Day.

There is no freedom without sacrifice. This is what Netaji said - 'Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azaadi doonga'.