Living in America, Indians are faced with the daily tasks of adversity which does not set aside valuable time to understand the significance of India as their motherland. I am proud of my Indian heritage because this is what keeps me together with my people.
Everyone is curious about his or her own identity, and I feel this is what triggers the thought that begins the search for one’s true self. In America, it is more difficult for us to search for our roots that lead us back to our country’s origins. Personally, I feel it is important for me to know where I come from as this is what shapes me. If I am unable to identify with myself, then I will never be able to succeed in life. The name I receive, the identity I create is the basis of my intelligence that begins with the roots originated from India.
There will never be a time where I have received enough information to truly identify and know my country. There are so many names: Hindustan, Bharat, India… How can one say that he knows everything about India when there are still historians researching history? The information that I know of India will guide me further to discover the more magical moments that survive within this beautiful country. The festivals and holidays that I celebrate can complement the knowledge that I have established toward my country. It gives me incentive to learn even more about my motherland.
Although I have lived in many other places than India, I was still born in India. My relationship with my country is one of a mother. As a mother is to her child, India is to me. It is a bond of love, of admiration, of appreciation, and most importantly, of patriotism.
Patriotism is not just love for one’s country; it is loyalty for and devotion to the principles and values that is linked within the country. It is also being true to oneself, because the first and foremost relationship in this world is the relation that a man develops with himself. It is easy to keep the personal connection with ourselves, but not as easy, with our country.
America is a place where loud noises and improper language interfere with the peaceful spirituality of true Indian existence. If it weren’t for my Indian identity, I would have become like the majority of the American population of this society which have neither respect for elders nor the decency to value their elder’s principles.
The future of India will bring more developments that will take the world by astonishment. These developments affect me now because I am an Indian, and I have so much to be proud of. The future progressions will be more important and will hold more value to the world and most importantly, the Indian population.
India is my country. I am proud of my country. I call myself an Indian. India is the largest democratic country in the world. It's a land of ancient culture and tradition. The wisdom of the Vedic songs enlightens the world, and guides the human race to the path of peace and coexistence.
India is rich in minerals, agricultural products, consumer goods, spices, textiles, etc. It is a major nuclear power of the day, and well advanced in science and technology.
India has a large population comprising of various castes, religions, languages and customs. But there is unity in diversity. Our national anthem is Jana-Gana-manna Adhinayaka. We hoist our tricolour national flag on the Independence Day that is 15th August.
The country is run by a government, elected by the people by vote. The parliament makes rules and takes decisions in all important matters, local and international, in the interest of the public.
India is now the sixth Big Power country in the world. It is a secular state where all religions are respected equally. India believes in peace and prosperity. Many great men and women were born in India. They brought glory and pride to their countrymen. We salute those immortal souls.
