20. Patriotism

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20. Patriotism

20. Patriotism 

Patriotism is the love of one's own country. It is a noble virtue which urges a man to do all he can for the good of his country. "Your mother and motherland are greater even than heaven.' says a Sanskrit proverb.

A patriot is liked by everybody. He works for the good of his country. He is unselfish. He is ready to bear any hardship for the sake of his country. He is even ready to die for his country.

Shukra Raj Shastri, Dashrath Chand, Dharma Bhakta Mathema and many others have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country from the autocratic rule. These people are praised and honored for their deeds. Though they are dead and gone, their names to this day fill us with thrill and inspire us with noblest feelings of love for our country.

 A man who does not love his country is hated by all. Nobody loves or respects him. He is very unhappy. After his death, he is forgotten by all.

Patriotism becomes a danger when we are blind to our national defects: "My country, right or wrong" is a foolish and dangerous sentiment. World War II began with Hitler's boastful and aggressive patriotism. All wars are born of similar sentiments.

All of us must have patriotic feelings. Patriotism doesn't lie in thinking that one's own country is the best. We must love our country but must not hate other countries. If the people of different countries start to hate each other, there may be quarrels and wars which will result in huge loss and sufferings. We should, therefore, love our country as well as those of others.