Jackie Shroff: 'Freedom does not mean just hoisting the flag', jackie shroff salutes the courage of soldiers
Jackie Shroff On Independence Day: Today, the whole country is celebrating Independence Day. On this occasion, actor jackie shroff told what is the real meaning of freedom.
"Freedom does not mean just hoisting the flag or celebrating. It is the story of millions of soldiers who risk their lives while protecting the country on our border." This is what actor jackie shroff said. On the occasion of Independence Day, jackie shroff shared his feelings in a conversation with amar Ujala and told what is the real meaning of freedom.
Jackie Shroff says that when we hoist the tricolor in our homes, perhaps we do not realize how big a price has been paid for our freedom. For us, this tricolor is not just a flag, but a symbol, an honor, and it is very important to understand the sacrifice hidden behind it. The soldier who stands on the border is not just a soldier, but the biggest strength of our freedom. He protects the country every day without caring about his life so that we can sleep peacefully in our homes. Every breath of his is precious to us.
The actor said that when we sleep peacefully, somewhere our soldiers are risking their lives. We should keep the feeling of their sacrifice in our hearts every moment. This is real patriotism, when we remember their sacrifice and feel proud of them. For Jackie, soldiering is not just a job, but a mission, a responsibility. He says that the soldier who stands on the border is away from his family, leaves his dreams behind, but still he stands for the country. His courage teaches us that a true patriot rises above his selfishness and serves the country.
Border does not only mean a boundary line, but it is a feeling, a promise that every indian stands for their country. The blood that flows on the border is not red ink; it is the color of patriotism. It is because of that blood that we are free; it is because of that blood that our tricolor flutters. When it comes to the real definition of freedom, Jackie says that freedom means not being dependent on anyone. This freedom is not only in appearance from the outside. When we breathe in the open air or roam around comfortably somewhere. Real freedom is when you have faith in your skills, your strength, your discipline, and your code of conduct. When you stand on your own feet, only then are you truly free.
Jackie Shroff further says that patriotism is not just a name for raising slogans or celebrating. Whenever I think that a soldier is shedding blood on the border so that I can sleep peacefully, my sleep goes away. The sacrifice of that soldier is the biggest wealth for us. We have to respect him and make ourselves better people in his memory.
When asked how he has seen india changing in his life, he said that india has always been India. Our culture, our language, our traditions, all these are our identity. Be it yoga or Ayurveda, Rigveda or Atharvaveda, all these connect us and spread across the world. The change has come in the outside world, which is improving itself by seeing us. It is a matter of pride for us that the soul of india has never changed; rather, the world has learned from our culture.
Jackie Shroff, while giving a message to the young generation, said that serve your parents, because it is only with their blessings that we become strong. Also, respect our soldiers and farmers. They protect us and give us food. Without them, we are nothing. Just remember these two things, and you will become a good citizen of the country.
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