At times, you do feel proud as Indian, when some new things happen. Not because you did something patriotic. Not because you were part of the Indian victory in any way, and neither because you ever pray for India in your daily prayers. But its there. That sense of spirit shines and sparkles annually twice in your heart, and also occasionally at such happy news.
When in school, you finish singing along the “Jaya Hai” of the national anthem…
When in television, you see the Republic Day parade early in the morning of Jan 26th..
When in newspapers, you see the bright colors of green saffron and white…
When in those, you read the sacrificing stories of Independence and Indian Culture…
When in theatre, you finish watching Chak De and Swades..
When in media, news came that Lagaan went to Oscars…
When in 1996, the TV report showed Leander Paes winning the bronze medal..
When in bike, you see tomorrow’s youth in small children in school uniform travelling ahead…
When in mobile, you hear the “I love my India” song of Pardes…
When in car, you wish to buy the Indian Flag, available at Rs.10 and place it near the wheel..
When two days ago, you celebrated the Independence Day again..
And when now, India has almost won 3 medals at Beijing Olympics..
Vande Mataram!
Indeed…
I had this great feeling last yr on 14th Aug midnight as we stood for the National Anthem in Sathyam Cinemas in the midst of watching Chak De!! Cannot be explained! 🙂