Are you patriotic?Do you stand by your nation?Are you ready to protect her with all your strength?I hope your answer to all of the above is yes,because if not and you are amongst the  majority in your country-your country has a problem!

When I thought about being patriotic I realized that’s a lesson the school doesn’t teach through a structured syllabus, but the feelings for your country arises from your parents,family and the stories of our brave countrymen as we grow up .It’s similar to your feelings for your family and loved ones.You want to do your best for them .But does the country invoke the same feeling?

India became independent of British colonial rule in 1947.A lot of outside forces tried to imprison the body ,mind and wealth of India and Indians.But the soul couldn’t be captured.Our freedom fighters gave up their lives so that we could live ours.The food you eat grows in the earth of your mother land.You grow up in her lap.That’s the thing about your motherland .She raises you.The least you and I  can do, is make her proud and take care of her .

I am patriotic.

My patriotism comes from appreciating the blessings of being born in a country like Bharat, a.k.a India. It’s an ancient land with more knowledge lost than the world knows of .For me being patriotic means, remembering to do my part to keep my country safe,clean,healthy and being productive.Being a law abiding citizen is the best way to be patriotic in peace times .Doing my best to make my  motherland better is an even better way.

I believe in  leaving the world a little better each day, everyday