The recent singing of Vande Mataram, the National song of India is made 'Not Compulsory' in State Schools. The song composed by Bankim Chandra and sung by Rabindranath Tagore had its English translation by Shree Aurobindo. The Gujarat Govt. brought out a circular that does not make the song to be sung compulsory for educational Institutes to sing the national song on 7th September. However, all State Government employees, from CM down to officials of village Panchayats would sing the song on that day. The song to be sung on 7th September will be song as per the entire song sung in the rythm of song sung in the movie Anand Math. The national song will now be sung every morning at the office of the local self government, taluka panchayat and the gram Panchayat. The CM along with his cabinet and over 5000 employees of the Sachivalaya would be reciting the song near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the State Assembly. 

Here's the Google video with the song in action.

Vande Mataram sung by Singer Lata Mangeshkar & Chorus (movie:Anand Math)

vande maataram
CHORUS: vande maataram (8)
(repeat)
LATA: maa.. maa
sujalam suphalam malayaja sheetalam
shasyashyamalam maataram, vande
sujalam suphalam malayaja sheetalam
shasyashyaamalam maataram, vande maataram !!
CHORUS: vande maataram (8)
LATA: maa

LATA:
shubhra jyotsna pulakitayaaminim
phulla kusumita drumadalashobhinim
aaa
CHORUS:
shubhra jyotsna pulakitayaaminim
phulla kusumita drumadalashobhinim
LATA:
suhaasinim sumadhurabhaashhinim
sukhadaam varadaam maataram
CHORUS: vande maataram (8)

LATA:
(sapta koti kantha kalakalaninaada karale
nisapta koti bhujaidhruta karakarvale) 2
abalakeno maa eto bale
bahubaladhaarinim namaami tarinim
ripudalavarinim maataram, vande maataram !!
CHORUS: vande maataram (8)

LATA:
tvam hi durga dashapraharanadhaarini
kamala kamaladala vihaarini
vaani vidyaadaayini, namaami tvam
namaami kamalam amalam atulam
sujalam suphalam maataram
shyamalam saralam susmitam bhooshhitam
dharinim bharanim maataram, vande maataram !!!!!
CHORUS: vande maataram (8)
LATA: maa.. , maa..
 

HISTORY OF INDIA

On the night bridging to 15^th August 1947, thousands of people gathered to rejoice the Independence of the nation outside the Assembly building and as dawn showed the bright glow, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India unfurled the national flag on the ramparts of the Red Fort. It was a moment of freedom, joy, peace and unity.

The vedic verse chanted at the funeral pyre of Gandhiji "Lead me from the Unreal to the Real, from Darkness to light, From Death to Immortality" reminds us of the sacrifice, determination, dedication and devotion of our leaders, the makers of true India.

India, a sub-continent with 5000 year old History. A civilization united by its diversity, richness of culture, the glory of past, the turbulences and triumphs. The landmarks of each era, the achievements of a change, the legacy of a regime. As we walk through the history, India is an amazing discovery and its itihaas is a unique tale of the past.

Itihaas has its roots from ancient, medieval, independent, modern advancements. The Indian Flag represents the entire country. Its people, its beliefs, its values…It represents me & you, every citizen of India. The tri color flag was developed in the 20^th century, originally a spinning wheel was shown in the white band. This symbolised the Gandhian ideal of self sufficiency. In 1947, the chakra was officially adopted in place of the spinning wheel. This is an ancient Indian symbol associated with the powers and changes of nature. Officially, the orange color stands for Courage and sacrifice. The white color signifies Peace and truth. While green symbolises Faith and Chivalry. It is the duty of every Citizen to realise the significance of our flag and pay the honour and respect its commands.

The rich tradition and culture of India reflects India’s true blends of rich flavours of harmony. The ancient India which covers Pre-historic age, vedic, epic, Indus valley, Maurya and gupta dynasty, tugluq raids, etc. The Independent India is a struggle for freedom. The British raj, Indian National congress, Gandhian era, Quit India and the Modern India, the largest democratic country in the world. India has Industrial powers, a breakthrough in all major fields, fastest developed economy and the 7^th Largest country in the world.

INDIA derived its name from the river Indus, which the early Aryans called the 'Sindhu' (ocean) meaning a huge sheet of water. This great river in the ancient time formed the western boundary of India. The Persians, who conquered the country around the river Sindhu, pronounced the letter 'S' as 'H', thus, terming the region beyond the Sindhu as 'Hindu' or 'Hind'. With the coming of the muslims, the name became Hindustan and the people inhabiting the land were known as Hindus, Europeans, however, called India the country of the Indus.

The National Emblem

The National Emblem is an adaptation of Ashoka’s pillar, Sarnath. The emblem shows only three of the four lions which are visible on the Ashokan pillar. The wheel portrayed in the centre of the abacus has a bull to the right and horse to the left. The pillar, however, also has an Elephant and a Rhinoceros at the back. The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ means ‘Truth alone triumphs’ are inscribed below the abacus in the Devnagari script. The emblem is used on all official stationery and seals of the Government of India. It also appears on Govt. publications and films, coins, currency notes etc.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru addressed the nation on Gandhiji’s Assasination

‘The Light has gone out of our lives and there is darkness everywhere. Our beloved leader, Bapu, as we called him, the Father of the Nation is no more.. And yet I am wrong for the light that shone in this country was no ordinary light. A thousand years later, that light will still be seen.

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