One nation. One vision. One identity.
No nation is perfect. It needs to be made perfect.
- MK Gandhi
Its one day for independence and other to mark a document. Well, the way I see this, it’s all year round marking India’s democracy and what we must actually stand for – integrity, respect, safety, progress, value system, culture, thought leaders and more. Generations have seen different variations of India shining and with every passing year we hope for a better tomorrow.
While progress has been remarkable, mindsets are yet to be impacted. The never ending debate over safety continues, but still the pride with which we stand for the national anthem gleaming at the tri colors of our national flag is remarkable. There is simplicity yet there is advancement. There is modern yet there is tradition. There are western influences yet there is culture. There are complaints, yet there is pride. There is interest, yet there is initiative. We are made for India, so let’s make more in India. We make our own benchmarks, so let’s be true aspirations. We have our shortfalls, but we are willing to learn. We make corrections slowly, but there is humility to do that. We are building a tomorrow for our kids, but we love the today we are basking in. We continue to point fingers, but we also pat in admiration. We are defined strongly with corruption, but we are admired for our warmth and hospitality.
Our generation has seen the blend of modern and tradition – the weave that we string with dedication. We have a history that keeps us grateful and grounded. We have a future that keeps us hopeful. We have a culture of togetherness, traditions that speak a 1000 words and the creativity that brings passion to life.
On this republic day, may we continue to shine in India, for India, like India, hope for India and cheer for India! So let’s fearlessly make the change, in the words of MK Gandhi, “This nation will remain the land of the free, only so long as it is the home of the brave.”
Happy Republic Day!
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