Moral Teachings in Religious Stories
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Kartabirjarjun gazed as they departed. His eyes caught sight of green fields sprawling out. This is his motherland, his independent kingdom. Pleasure and emotion rolled in from his heart. Lesson of the story: Those who fight selflessly for the freedom of the country are patriots. Group work: Identify the applied side of the moral of the story of Kartabirjarjun's patriotism. Lesson 4: The importance of patriotism in social and political life Patriotism is a part of religion. A person inspired with patriotism works for the good of the country and society. They work selflessly for the benefit of others. It is the mission of his life. A person inspired with patriotism does not hesitate to sacrifice riches and even own life. When the country is in a crisis, when the country is attacked by foreign enemies, when country’s independence is threatened, when slavery wants to put human beings in chain, when the threat of foreign powers drives the country to disarray, people become initiated to the burning resolution of patriotism and jump into action for people and sacrifice life for the dignity of the land. Patriotism springs from the struggle for independence and the realisation of nationalism. The soil of the land becomes red with blood of numerous heroes for the sake of independence. The history of the struggle for liberation in 1971 is a burning example of patriotism. The burning spirit of patriotism inspired millions of Bangalees to sacrifice their lives. A patriot feels proud of any achievement of the country. In the same way a patriot becomes concerned and anxious in the bad days of the country and remains prepared for self sacrifice. He/she sacrifices life unfalteringly to safeguard independence and sovereignty of the country. There are examples of sacrifices by patriots for the country and society in every age. Patriotism has been given much importance in Hindu religious books. Patriotism is not only safeguarding the country from external enemies but also working for the country’s good. Protecting country’s assets is also patriotism. Patriotism also can be expressed through accomplishing responsibilities and duties for the development of the country. A patriot plays a strong role as a worthy citizen so that the country may be run by justice and discipline. One has to prepare oneself as a good citizen for the benefit of the country. It is not enough to work for the interest of own self and family, one has to think for the good of the society and the state too. We have to remain ever vigilant for the development of the society and the state. This is also called patriotism. The moral quality called patriotism has to be acquired through sacrifice and pains. Patriotism makes man generous, inspires to love fellow countrymen, gives inspiration for sacrificing own happiness. Patriotism is an indicator of humanity. One without patriotism cannot be called true human. Self-centered people usually cannot be