Proud To Be Indian

I was all of four years old when I first heard Mukesh sing "Jis Desh Me Ganga Behti Hai". Every time the song played I felt an unreasonable amount of joy. But then what is joy if not unreasonable. Since then much water has flown through the Ganges and both India and I have had our ups and downs. But even today when the song plays my spine straightens up and my eyes moisten.The love one feels for one's roots is atavistic and eternal. I celebrate India with all my heart. A note for my non-Indian readers: The song from a 1960 movie celebrates the Indian values of simplicity, open minds and welcoming hearts. As we celebrate our independence day,my thoughts turned to this beautiful, beautiful song. Listen to it. Whatever your language, it will sing to you.