Today is the day - 15th August, where in 1947 India gained Independence from the British. India formally gained independence on this day after centuries of British rule - and years of bloody turmoil - and today continues to mark the day with somber speeches, colorful parades and celebrations... not only in India, but in countires across the world.
What will you do to be proactive and help your country? Do you see India as your country? What does India's Independence really mean to you? I questioned these myself whilst walking to work this morning. I was born in East Africa, raised and educated in England, and have recently moved to the USA to work as what is defined as an "Alien". Although I have emailed Independence day greetings to my friends, I wonder whether like myself, there are many others who really know what the day means for Indians and NRIs across the world.
For me - India is the land of my Dharma. Where my Lord Rama lived. Where Sita had to take her agni-pariksha Where on the rurn-bhoomi Kurushetra the Mahabharata took place. Where my Hanumanji is still residing somewhere. Where the sants and sadhus who's kathas I listen to with such greed and hunger - all reside. And much much more! That is my India - my spiritual place. And I know, that although I have not lived there, I have lived there before.
Independence day - become independent from not only society, but attachments. See the light, and go towards it. That, is when you can truly celebrate Independence Day! HARIBOL !
What will you do to be proactive and help your country? Do you see India as your country? What does India's Independence really mean to you? I questioned these myself whilst walking to work this morning. I was born in East Africa, raised and educated in England, and have recently moved to the USA to work as what is defined as an "Alien". Although I have emailed Independence day greetings to my friends, I wonder whether like myself, there are many others who really know what the day means for Indians and NRIs across the world.
For me - India is the land of my Dharma. Where my Lord Rama lived. Where Sita had to take her agni-pariksha Where on the rurn-bhoomi Kurushetra the Mahabharata took place. Where my Hanumanji is still residing somewhere. Where the sants and sadhus who's kathas I listen to with such greed and hunger - all reside. And much much more! That is my India - my spiritual place. And I know, that although I have not lived there, I have lived there before.
Independence day - become independent from not only society, but attachments. See the light, and go towards it. That, is when you can truly celebrate Independence Day! HARIBOL !
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