Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the special Lok Sabha session celebrating the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram” by reading verses he had penned in old handwritten notebooks.
He tied India’s deep‑rooted civilizational identity to the Vedas, the forward‑thinking vision of Sri Aurobindo, the poetic genius of Rabindranath Tagore and the patriotic writings of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, creating a tapestry that blends culture and spirituality.
A post from Modi Archive showed the note in which he remembered the eternal rivers, Sindhu and Ganga, as marks of continuity and identity, stressing that the nation is not just a piece of land but “Mother Earth.” He echoed the Vedic declaration “Putroham Prithivyah” (Earth is my mother, and I am her child/son) and the timeless sentiment “Janani Janmabhoomisch Swargadapi Gariyasi” (Mother and motherland are superior to heaven).
He highlighted Sri Aurobindo’s and Tagore’s portrayal of India as the “Mother of the world”; Tagore called her Bhuvan‑Man‑Mohini, while Bankim Chandra painted her as the ten‑armed Goddess Durga.
Modi emphasized that this maternal image—simple, graceful, and enduring—continues to shape the country’s core identity.
He warned that any effort to diminish or abolish “Vande Mataram” cuts to the heart of a cultural inheritance and inflicts deep pain on the collective spirit of India.
The recitation underscored how “Vande Mataram” transcends politics, becoming a mantra of unity and sacrifice.
He reminded the House that the song carried the emotional leadership of the freedom struggle, inspiring generations to confront colonial rule and aspire to an independent nation.
By revisiting his own notes from decades ago, Modi wanted to showcase the continuity of thought and the song’s timeless relevance.
He stressed that the 150‑year journey of “Vande Mataram” is not merely historical; it is a reaffirmation of India’s determination to reach self‑reliance and development by 2047.
The Prime Minister called upon MPs to honor the debt owed to the song and ensure that its spirit continues to guide the nation’s future.
The moment, a blend of personal reflection and national symbolism, deepened the debate, reminding all that “Vande Mataram” is more than a song—it is the living soul of India.
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