15th August, once again, the national flag is hoisted at countless official and formal events all over the country. Indian citizens are also allowed to fly the Tricolour on rooftops and courtyards all over India. It is a symbol of our nationhood.
Our national flag can once again become a beacon for ordinary people, especially the youth and children. The three colours of the flag—saffron, white and green— represent three pan—Indian values. And it is those values that will stand the test of time for the country, the nation and its people.
Saffron has a special cultural context in India. It is the colour of intellectual search by the sages of yore and of the Buddha and his renunciation and the Middle Path. Thus saffron represents sacrifice and passion. Nation— building in its essence requires passion and sacrifice. The concept of a common goal beyond individual vanities requires commitment.
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