79th Independence Day

As we celebrate 79th Independence Day, we, as responsible nation lovers, must not undermine the need for unity and may be frugality in some sense. We have seen turbulent times – Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor in its aftermath. 50% tariff imposed by US has only complicated the situation. On top of it, unprecedented loss of life and property due to acts of nature – cloud bursts, floods, avalanches etc are all harbingers of the need for all of us to join hands and stand as one. 

Today’s Times of India has a beautiful take on the great poem by Gurudev Ravindranath Tagore , “ Where the mind is without fear” by Bachi Karkaria and indeed we can all walk fearlessly with our heads held high, if we are together. Our defence forces are protecting our borders, but inside we need to stand together, obey the law of the land, set asides our differences by giving each other room to breathe and contribute our two bits towards further strengthening our great nation.

Adding my two bits to the first two  lines borrowed from the aforesaid classic poem by Gurudev:

Where the mind is without fear

And the head is held high

Notwithstanding the hurdles and obstacles 

India is destined to touch the sky! 

Happy Independence Day!