New Delhi: During the special debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked an ancient Sanskrit shloka: “Mātā Bhūmiḥ Putro Ahaṃ Pṛthivyāḥ” – meaning “The Earth is my mother, and I am her son.” He also referred to Lord Ram to highlight the cultural and spiritual significance behind the national song.
PM Modi explained that Vande Mataram was not merely a call for political freedom from British rule. It represented the larger struggle to liberate the motherland from the chains of colonial domination. He said, “From the time of the Vedas, we have been taught that the Earth is our mother and we are her children. This principle inspired our freedom movement and guided our ancestors in their fight for the nation.”
Link to Lord Ram and Cultural Heritage
The Prime Minister linked this timeless concept to Lord Ram, recalling how he left the riches of Lanka, declaring: “Janani Janmabhūmiśca Svargādapi Garīyasī” – meaning “Mother and motherland are superior even to heaven.” PM Modi emphasized that Vande Mataram is a modern embodiment of this profound cultural tradition.
Vande Mataram as the Voice of the Freedom Movement
PM Modi further highlighted that when Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed Vande Mataram, it became the clarion call of the independence movement. The song resonated across India—from east to west, north to south—and became the voice of every Indian, inspiring courage, unity, and determination in the fight for freedom.
By invoking this shloka and referencing Lord Ram, PM Modi illustrated that Vande Mataram was far more than a political slogan; it was a powerful source of motivation that united people in the struggle for India’s independence.
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