Celebrating the True Spirit of Independence

India got independence 75 years ago, no doubt, with the sacrifice of many people. Many generations had been dreaming of a free India.

But we can never claim that we have become independent, that we have become free unless we break out of the shackles of our own mind. When one is tormented by mental and emotional issues how can you call that person free and independent? Freedom indicates fearlessness. Freedom means being happy, being confident. Are you confident? Are you free? Are you happy? These are the questions that you need to ask yourself. Unless you free yourself from narrow idealogy, narrow mindedness, narrow thinking and see things from a broader perspective, you cannot claim to be independent or free.

As Rabindranath Tagore ji said, “Real independence is where the mind is free from fear and the head is held high.” Independence is having a vision in life where your mind is free to think without any pressure, fear, anxiety, intoxication, drugs or habits that shackle you. If you are shackled with drugs, how can that be freedom for you? Freedom from drugs and all the destructive habits alone can ensure that society is able to celebrate the true spirit of independence.

On this 75th Independence Day, take a vow to see that the country is free from drugs. Say no to drugs and intoxicants. Free the country from the anguish and mental health issues the world is facing today. Bring dynamism in life. Unless you let go of laziness, become dynamic and work smart and hard, you can’t say, “I am free”.

This independence Day make this your goal: to be fearless and to move on with single-minded focus.