Hello Friends
WE ARE INDIANS. Did these words ring any bell in you? You will think what a strange question and shrug this off by saying, 'Of course, we are'. And what if I further ask, how much? Exactly, how much Indian are we today or will be tomorrow? Seems a bit strange but it's true. Just have a look around and within yourself, the answer would be there, lying there, distorted and disfigured by the western feelings, adopted by us. Adopted By Indians. It's an uncomfortable yet true fact. It's not that all Indians are with the influenced thinking. Some are aware, known of their country, it's pride, their rights, and are thus true Indians. We may call ourselves Indian, but how much knowledge do we have of our own land, our own heritage? And if we know, are we proud of it? And have we done anything for India, for which we could be proud of? India is such a big nation with different communities and religions amalgamated together to form a string of beads in a strong bond of nationalist feeling.
India is the largest democracy in the world, the 6th largest Country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations. The Place Value System and the Decimal System developed here. When the world was still uneducated,India was among the first civilizations to light the lamp of knowledge and enlighten the path to let the world follow. When many cultures were only nomadic Indians established Indus valley civilizations.Today we have the one of the best educational facilities providing education to students from across the globe. In such a hugely populated country, it's not hard to find talent here, sprouting out of every nook and corner, smiling, showing it's glory at little achievements to let the world see that he has a hope. A hope that one day it's going to be bigger and better than that. A feat the world will see and recognise.
We have such a great talent pool, great minds from ancient times, great work force, just one thing misses out on the 'great' certificate and that's - our way of life, our thinkings - and that really matters and makes a difference to whatever happens to us. our surroundings. We have developed various job opportunities, and there are hordes of people wanting to be an enterpreneur, an engineer, a doctor, but how many people we come across who says with a straight face that he wants to join the Indian Army? How many people wish to serve the country in the best of spirits and the best way? A few, or shall be called negligible? And how many people have we seen bad-mouthing the army without any reason even known to them? Many, or shall be called approximately everyone? It's a hard-biting, hard-hitting truth. Politics has also become a practical joke in the world's largest democracy. We fight for reservations in engineering, medical colleges. Why not fight for the same in for an Army badge. Why not join the Armed Forces and go to the nearest point possible to do something for the country. To do something for our own. Why not? To stop abusing the leaders and instead join politics, to bring the necessary changes, which we couldnt see now? The question is not just to join the Armed forces or get into the dirty politics. It's about our own thinkings, our own mindsets. What we think of our nation, as it's citizen, also affects the way others will see us. It's really necessary to believe in ourselves, to put our nation, as a whole in every situation and to know the rights and realise the duties associated to being an Indian. A true Indian. Since a true Indian will be leading this future world leader tomorrow. There will be a dawn with an enchanting picture of a new India. A picture which has everyone in it, smiling and showing that we will remain this way. United and In Peace. One just needs to follow the right spirits. The spirits within.
Wishes.
Aaqib R. Khan
