In English
Indians have to cherish the memory of their martyrs
How did this country become the source of this great message of Truth? A long line of heroes and martyrs struggled to set the example and elevate the ideal; they suffered untold misery and had often to sacrifice their all, including their lives, in their struggle. But, they won in the end and it is that heritage and memory that you have to cherish and foster. King willingly faced a series of tribulations and tortures in his single-pointed pursuit of Truth. The exiled themselves into the forest for thirteen years and bore extreme penury and dishonour, in their determination to uphold Truth. was the very embodiment of Truth and Morality. From time immemorial, this country has made truth and righteous conduct the foundations of its culture. Every act and movement - material, moral, administrative and adhyathmic (spiritual) - has been tested and evaluated on the touchstone of Truth and Morality. Here, no person can be honoured as great unless he is also good. Truth and (Right Conduct) are the most effective armour for us. Other countries rely on atom bombs and hydrogen bombs; for us, these two shields are enough. Some of you know, I believe, the story of . (born of ) was the eldest brother. He had on either side of him, the brothers and . On either side of and , stood the two other brothers, and . was the embodiment of the clear sharp intellect and was the symbol of physical might and heroism. The lesson conveyed by this picture of' the brothers is: when or Righteousness is supported on either side by Intellectual Might and Physical Valour, success is assured. Only, the two, namely, intellect and courage must obey the dictates of and not decry it; or disregard its directives.