Comments on: Is it Vande Mataram or Bande Baatram ? http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/ Just another WordPress.com weblog Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:10:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: ruhi http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-761 ruhi Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:41:20 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-761 Hiren, Its refreshing to see a blog talk about the current affairs in India. Though we all know whats going on, its another thing to express it clearly and precisely. Though I would like to add that History is written only by the people in the front. For every great hero like Gandhi there are thousands others who are not even known. I try to maintain a neutral outlook towards Gandhi, Bose or Nehru..but its difficult sometimes :) Thank you for your visit and your insights. I appreciate it:P Sincerely, Hiren,

Its refreshing to see a blog talk about the current affairs in India. Though we all know whats going on, its another thing to express it clearly and precisely. Though I would like to add that History is written only by the people in the front. For every great hero like Gandhi there are thousands others who are not even known. I try to maintain a neutral outlook towards Gandhi, Bose or Nehru..but its difficult sometimes :)

Thank you for your visit and your insights. I appreciate it:P Sincerely,

]]> By: Chiya http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-746 Chiya Sun, 17 Sep 2006 13:25:41 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-746 Hi Hiren, I have been a silent reader of your blog for quiet some time. This post left me rolling out with laughter. Satire and humuour at its best. Marvellous!. Hi Hiren,

I have been a silent reader of your blog for quiet some time.
This post left me rolling out with laughter.
Satire and humuour at its best.

Marvellous!.

]]> By: priyank http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-741 priyank Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:47:10 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-741 wow that is very well written post! pls dont say that youth is sleeping for they have already awaken just give us time u will see the change. wow that is very well written post! pls dont say that youth is sleeping for they have already awaken just give us time u will see the change.

]]> By: prachi http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-740 prachi Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:50:48 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-740 ya buddy, vande matram can not be implimented through force.. ya buddy,
vande matram can not be implimented through force..

]]> By: Neo http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-739 Neo Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:22:47 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-739 Words have great Power and the power of words is undeniable. So much so, that the pen has often been called mightier than the sword. That said, it is also important that words dont just remain words but become a motivation to act. The reason for singing Vande Matram in the first place was to induce a feeling of Patriotism in the masses. There is no reason that this song should not have the same effect now. All we need to do is believe in our selves and our country, which despite all its faults is still beautiful. Words have great Power and the power of words is undeniable. So much so, that the pen has often been called mightier than the sword.

That said, it is also important that words dont just remain words but become a motivation to act. The reason for singing Vande Matram in the first place was to induce a feeling of Patriotism in the masses. There is no reason that this song should not have the same effect now. All we need to do is believe in our selves and our country, which despite all its faults is still beautiful.

]]> By: Shreemoyee http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-738 Shreemoyee Wed, 13 Sep 2006 03:32:35 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-738 Its just words now. The spirit has been long lost Its just words now. The spirit has been long lost

]]> By: Nautilus http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-737 Nautilus Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:13:38 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-737 I guess the big brouhaha over Vande Mataram was purely unanticipated by the government. It was the centenary of the song and I personally see nothing wrong in school children singing the song to show respect to the verses which was once adopted as mantra by many a martyr! If Imam Bukhari hadn’t started the whole anti-Islam angle, it would have been a peaceful event not worth so much debate. Yes, given that no state should be allowed to force the citizens to “sing” any particular song and also singing the national song or anthem doesn’t really make anyone a patriot. This whole hype was created and propagated by the media and a certain faction of the society who rely on the raw emotions of under-educated mass to keep their vote-banks filled. Also, thanks for dropping by :-) I guess the big brouhaha over Vande Mataram was purely unanticipated by the government. It was the centenary of the song and I personally see nothing wrong in school children singing the song to show respect to the verses which was once adopted as mantra by many a martyr! If Imam Bukhari hadn’t started the whole anti-Islam angle, it would have been a peaceful event not worth so much debate. Yes, given that no state should be allowed to force the citizens to “sing” any particular song and also singing the national song or anthem doesn’t really make anyone a patriot. This whole hype was created and propagated by the media and a certain faction of the society who rely on the raw emotions of under-educated mass to keep their vote-banks filled.

Also, thanks for dropping by :-)

]]> By: Alka http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-736 Alka Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:00:32 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-736 I like the heading of your posts. :-) I like the heading of your posts. :-)

]]> By: Alka http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-735 Alka Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:24:50 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-735 Its true, that singing national song or anthem doesn't make anyone a nationalist. These politicians sing national song and anthem in so many public ceremonies, but does this brand them as patriotic? Good post after a long wait. Hope to rad more of like these soon. Its true, that singing national song or anthem doesn’t make anyone a nationalist. These politicians sing national song and anthem in so many public ceremonies, but does this brand them as patriotic?
Good post after a long wait. Hope to rad more of like these soon.

]]> By: anu http://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-734 anu Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:55:28 +0000 https://hirenshah.wordpress.com/2006/09/03/is-it-vande-mataram-or-bande-baatram-or-dande-laatram/#comment-734 hmmmm.... very true...its idiotic... hmmmm…. very true…its idiotic…

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