Are We Patriotic????

Nationalism - Patriotism - Loyalty....These are mere words....but what lies underneath them is a heavy meaning....a meaning that can take an entire nation to the path of progress and success!

I woke up this morning hoping that my cell phone would have several messages by many wishing me Happy Independence Day....but there were none. I then realised that people didn't take it seriously, and that they weren't Patriotic enough. I went to work in no hopes of celebration whatsoever....Why would a multinational firm care if it was a national holiday in the country where they had a few of their offices? And I was not bothered much too, for it was the reality - people care for themselves alone - and all those country specific talks, and the patriotism crap, and the 'being loyal to the country' wordings were a shear show off, and no one didn't actually care enough.

As soon as I opened the door to my work area, and stepped in....I was taken aback, and all my thoughts about multinational companies - and the people working in them - were shattered into a million pieces. The decor of the foyer made me drop my jaw till my shoulders, for it was a vision I had not expected in a million years! The roof had the Tri-Coloured balloons, all grouped into the sets of three each - specifying the presence of the three colours in our national flag. The roof also had the plastic replicas of the flag itself - hanging down - blessing all the by-walkers underneath!

That was not all - every employee was dressed in an ethnic way - and it was a sight to see....I felt as if I was in a theme party or something....It was an amazing feeling....a feeling you can only get out of patriotism! After my shift, I went to the cafeteria to grab a bite to eat, and the Patriotic fever was on its full swing there as well. The company had organised 'A Free Dinner Buffet' in honour of The 61st Independence Day! People had gathered there to eat - to enjoy - to celebrate....and yes, I was celebrating as well....it was a feeling that could not be resisted - as it grew from within....the most powerful source of all - The Heart!

I returned home with a heavy thought in my mind. People say that we are not patriotic - people say that the nation does not provide any support to them - people say all sort of things....But it is times like these that you feel and realise what your country does for you....and what you should do for your country. Let that feeling of nationalism speak for itself today....let the world know that we are proud of our country....and that we will work hard to make our country proud of us! Yes, we can take our country on the road to progress and success....all we need to do is work hard....and work together! Lets show the world what India is made of - Lets show the world what Indians are made of - Lets show the world the true meaning of Nationalism - Patriotism - and Loyalty!

Happy Independence Day Everyone!