Monday, November 8, 2010

Sardar Patel: The men of Principles

(Sardar Patel’s Birthday: 31st October)
The greatness of great souls lives in their principles of life. They lover their principle more then their life. They remain steadfast even in trying circumstances when then common man cannot stick to his guns. They depend solely on truth. They possess a will of iron . They always tread their own path and never deviate for that.
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel also known as the lron men in the country was such a stanch leader a man of principles. This anecdote of his life verily provides a glimpse of this virtue.
Vallabh Bhai wished to send his son and daughter to Europe for higher education. As a mater of fast the money required for their travel had also been deposited in the treasury. But as soon as the pronouncement of the moon cooperation movement was made he cancelled his earlier plan. He determined firmly come what may I will abide by the principles of non cooperation movement in thought, words an actions. It is tantamount to self abasement to send our progeny for education such a county whose citizens are greedy of our flesh an quench their thirst with out blood. It is akin to distress the soul of mother India.

Not only did he deliberate on such an issue but also banned his children form getting higher education in England. Such was his adherence to principles. No wonder he was truth the iron Man..

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