In my opinion independence means "Self Reliance", as much as possible. Although we celebrate independence for celebrating our independence from the slavery of Britishers, but now at the edge of 70th anniversary of Independence Day, the time has come that we should re-think/view/analyze and redefines the term in current socio-cultural scenario.
I think, rather I believe that we are independent from outside but still behind the bars of slavery in almost all the aspects,language,clothes,food,thoughts,behavior,actions to name a few. We are not at all self dependent; we are blindly following the western culture and forgetting our age old culture and civilization which makes us ahead from all in the global map. It's very strange that the world is watching on us for peace and well being and we are running in a blind race.
This results in broken self and the family as well. How can we imagine a developed nation without making ourselves a strong and self satisfied individual? i don't know why people feel ashamed in following their ancestor's strong values and beliefs? this is high time to free from all kinds of aforesaid slavery which is within ourselves; then only we can say that" we are independent"
- Dr.Gaytri Tiwari
