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| Sep 04, 2006 6:23 pm |
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re: The National song controversy |
Ashish Gorde
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There's one thing I don't understand... why are we dragging religious practices, belief systems and religious codes into this debate? If some faiths do not encourage worshipping other gods or following other belief systems, why is THAT considered 'wrong'? Why can't people live within their belief systems as long as they don't go around killing anyone or some such? Why can't we just separate 'religion' from all discussions on patriotism? If some people find Vande Mataram offensive to their religious sensibilities, why is there such a need to raise a hullabaloo... can't we recognise that there may be a problem here that needs to be addressed? Come to think of it, should patriotism and nationalistic feelings be attached to the singing of 'one' song? Is patriotism so weak that not singing of this song ends up in loud demonstrations?
In my opinion, patriotism must not be linked with the singing of Vande Mataram but loyalty to all that the country stands for, keeping the law, being civil to one's neighbour, to work faithfully and to the best of one's ability, to be a productive member of society, to be charitable to the have-nots, to respect those around us, and to recognise that the country is made of 'different' people whose 'differences' form the general tapestry, which is "India".Private Reply to Ashish Gorde (new win) |
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