We hear people and especially our netas lecturing and giving speeches about Nationalism, patriotism blah blah on national days while taking part in the flag hoisting ceremony !!!! and go on to loot the country without feeling any guilt..
On the other hand we have people who hate anything west and whether it is right or wrong, staunchly defend the country ! What is your idea of being a patriot or a Nationalist ?
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We hear people and especially our netas lecturing and giving speeches about Nationalism, patriotism blah blah on national days while taking part in the flag hoisting ceremony !!!! and go on to loot the country without feeling any guilt..for me it is all about India, as the nation and its history with pride attached with it.
On the other hand we have people who hate anything west and whether it is right or wrong, staunchly defend the country ! What is your idea of being a patriot or a Nationalist ?
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Of course we have a heritage, history, culture and civilization which we can be proud of although precious little is being done to preserve our heritage structures.The world heritage organisation had to come to the rescue in many cases, thats what is so very annoying about the present day politics and people most of who live in their own selfish greed ridden world,..
Structures recognized by the world Heritage organizations provide hefty funds for preservation and maintenance of the structures. But, are these funds going really for preservation of the priceless structures ? NO. They are directly landing in the pockets of the politicians making ASI helpless.
Very true ! I know about Hampi in Karnataka which is a world heritage ared as worlsite and apparently the organisation has released funds for constructing a proper road to the place from the nearest town Bellary but it is still not been utilised and the tourists and the archealogists who come in groups have to suffer the bad roads..
Along with Hampi, there are many historical sites which were declaredas world heritage sites. And the plight of all of them are in a miserable condions. I had been to Ajanta and seeing them filled with obscene remarks by visitors, my head was bent with shame.It's a nation that doesn't know it's worth. I'm ashamed of this gross indifference of both the rulers and Ruled.
For me personally, nationalism means being honest and sincere., using public property with care, treating people including the maids and other similar people with respect and dignity, and equal opportunities for education and livelihood to all! But now for most, it seems to be restricted only to a few occasions throughout the year and listening to patriotic songs!
For me doing what you can do for betterment of country and society. Today Adarsh Shastri grand son of Lal Bahadur Shastri joined AAP leaving his job of Rs 10 million/annul as marketing head of Apple of western India. His father a member of congress Mr. Anil Shastri blessed him for his willingness to serve the nation. He could have enjoyed his job but for him country was first and that's what I think Nationalism is all about.
I am sure most of the clean politicians who were feeling stifled within their own party set up would want to come away to AAP..one can hope to see a mass exodus in the near future.Today I read about Kamal Farooqui a Samjawadi MP also joining AAP...
Politics is an ideal platform for anyone who is committed and patriotic to help build the country,take care of the infra structure, security etc..
Politics is an ideal platform for anyone who is committed and patriotic to help build the country,take care of the infra structure, security etc..
I am sure most of the clean politicians who were feeling stifled within their own party set up would want to come away to AAP..one can hope to see a mass exodus in the near future.Today I read about Kamal Farooqui a Samjawadi MP also joining AAP...
Politics is an ideal platform for anyone who is committed and patriotic to help build the country,take care of the infra structure, security etc..
Whenever a new party is formed and is seen making quite a few waves, there are deserters from other parties who join that party, so it will happen with AAP as well, but so far as they do not bring their old philosophies and morals or rather lack of them, to the new party, it is alright!
To me Nationalism is to: pay respect to your country... contribute in every possible aspect for its development and growth... and be honest to the nation!!!
At the same time,nationalism should respect and tolerate others' views in respect to religion .the strong feeling, " my view is the only view" should be erased from the mind in order to be called as a Nationalist.
To me Nationalism is to: pay respect to your country... contribute in every possible aspect for its development and growth... and be honest to the nation!!!
At the same time,nationalism should respect and tolerate others' views in respect to religion .the strong feeling, " my view is the only view" should be erased from the mind in order to be called as a Nationalist.
I agree - and when I said "respect to country" - I mean respect to everything associated with the country, including others views, religions and everything. I cannot say how good a nationalist one can be, but I think being connected with the nation from heart is the most important trigger to being a Nationalist.
To me Nationalism is to: pay respect to your country... contribute in every possible aspect for its development and growth... and be honest to the nation!!!
At the same time,nationalism should respect and tolerate others' views in respect to religion .the strong feeling, " my view is the only view" should be erased from the mind in order to be called as a Nationalist.
"My view is the only view" - That has nothing to do with any ISM. That is egoism that divides everything in between "Me and rest of the world" Unless we learn to respect others' point of view, Nationalism is hard to achieve. ME has no place in a Nationalist.
To me Nationalism is to: pay respect to your country... contribute in every possible aspect for its development and growth... and be honest to the nation!!!
At the same time,nationalism should respect and tolerate others' views in respect to religion .the strong feeling, " my view is the only view" should be erased from the mind in order to be called as a Nationalist.
I agree - and when I said "respect to country" - I mean respect to everything associated with the country, including others views, religions and everything. I cannot say how good a nationalist one can be, but I think being connected with the nation from heart is the most important trigger to being a Nationalist.
I agree , it is basically being socially aware rather than be only politically aware.Taking care of your surroundings and teaching your children to become good responsible citizens and generally be a good citizen ! There is no need to do anything more , if each one of us does his or her bit that is good enough...
To me Nationalism is to: pay respect to your country... contribute in every possible aspect for its development and growth... and be honest to the nation!!!
At the same time,nationalism should respect and tolerate others' views in respect to religion .the strong feeling, " my view is the only view" should be erased from the mind in order to be called as a Nationalist.
"My view is the only view" - That has nothing to do with any ISM. That is egoism that divides everything in between "Me and rest of the world" Unless we learn to respect others' point of view, Nationalism is hard to achieve. ME has no place in a Nationalist.
Thatz right!!! But sometimes we become victims of our own egos.... a fact that we all know quite well.
To me Nationalism is to: pay respect to your country... contribute in every possible aspect for its development and growth... and be honest to the nation!!!
At the same time,nationalism should respect and tolerate others' views in respect to religion .the strong feeling, " my view is the only view" should be erased from the mind in order to be called as a Nationalist.
"My view is the only view" - That has nothing to do with any ISM. That is egoism that divides everything in between "Me and rest of the world" Unless we learn to respect others' point of view, Nationalism is hard to achieve. ME has no place in a Nationalist.
Thatz right!!! But sometimes we become victims of our own egos.... a fact that we all know quite well.
The moment you fall to the diktats of your egoism, you are a chauvinist, which is a blind belief. Dictators, who fell by the wayside belong to this category. What you need is loyalty without being Chauvinistic.
To me Nationalism is to: pay respect to your country... contribute in every possible aspect for its development and growth... and be honest to the nation!!!
At the same time,nationalism should respect and tolerate others' views in respect to religion .the strong feeling, " my view is the only view" should be erased from the mind in order to be called as a Nationalist.
"My view is the only view" - That has nothing to do with any ISM. That is egoism that divides everything in between "Me and rest of the world" Unless we learn to respect others' point of view, Nationalism is hard to achieve. ME has no place in a Nationalist.
Thatz right!!! But sometimes we become victims of our own egos.... a fact that we all know quite well.
That is a human failing that is there in all of us in different degrees.But when politicians have too much power in their hands they forget everything else except their own importance and power over others. They become more of a menance than help the nation..
We hear people and especially our netas lecturing and giving speeches about Nationalism, patriotism blah blah on national days while taking part in the flag hoisting ceremony !!!! and go on to loot the country without feeling any guilt..
On the other hand we have people who hate anything west and whether it is right or wrong, staunchly defend the country ! What is your idea of being a patriot or a Nationalist ?
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For me true Nationalism would be people off all states living in harmony and oneness with each other without regionalism, communalism and other such negative things that hamper integration of the country. Unfortunately we are still to reach that state.
Friends I have seen many people holding our national flag and walking miles on the streets. Are they patriots? What about the people who don't hold the flag and walk miles on the streets? When the situation comes, they never move back to sacrifice their life for the country. National flag is our soul but very few people knows the true meaning of the flag.
Friends I have seen many people holding our national flag and walking miles on the streets. Are they patriots? What about the people who don't hold the flag and walk miles on the streets? When the situation comes, they never move back to sacrifice their life for the country. National flag is our soul but very few people knows the true meaning of the flag.
Holding flags and shouting "Bharat Maata Ki Jai " will not make anybody a patriot.
Carrying a flag and shouting Bharat mata ki Jai does not make anyone more patriotic or nationalist. That is all a routine job now limited to 15 August and 26 January and that too by very few people. A true nationalist does not have to shout his feelings on the road but it shows in his work. Most people talking of nation and morals often try to hide their own weakness in such matters.
Carrying a flag and shouting Bharat mata ki Jai does not make anyone more patriotic or nationalist. That is all a routine job now limited to 15 August and 26 January and that too by very few people. A true nationalist does not have to shout his feelings on the road but it shows in his work. Most people talking of nation and morals often try to hide their own weakness in such matters.
I uphold your views. It's not the exhibitionism that counts. Shouting ear splitting slogans, holding aloft tricolor can be done by a hired hands who are dime a dozen. It's one's work that goes for the society's work is the one that come s in to account.
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