Indian National Songs and Symbols (An Old and Rare Book)

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India, as a Nation, is known to the outside world from her name, national (1) song, (2) anthem, (3) emblem, (4) flag, (5) flower and (6) bird. The very name India brings to the mind of a foreigner the ancient land of the Indus Valley, Vedas, the Buddha and the reign of Asoka the Great. India has been the most cultured nation in the world since the dawn of civilization. The traditions of Indian Culture are unbroken throughout her chequered history. The message of Indian Culture has permeated the world over since the days of Asoka. As the greatest democracy of the world, what is India's message to the less developed countries elsewhere? The message is: Satyam eva Jayate (Truth alone triumphs).

India's national symbols are the best messengers of India's ancient culture. India's best genius has found their expression in her national Song, national Anthem, national Emblem, national Flag, national Flower and national Bird. After ex- plaining the meaning of (1) 'India, that is Bharat', (2) national Song, Bande Mataram', and (3) national Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', in Indian National Songs and Symbols, we have traced the deep-rooted symbolism of our national symbols, viz., (4) Lion Capital, the national Emblem, (5) Tri-colour Chakra- Dhvaja, the national Flag, (6) Lotus, the National Flower, and (7) Peacock, the national Bird. Their symbolism has a universal appeal and they are an eloquent testimony to the basic unity of India's cultural diversity. Indian Culture is as variegated as her National Flag, National Flower and National Bird, and at the same time as meaningful as her very name, National Song, National Anthem and National Emblem.

Indian National Songs and Symbols, it is hoped, will explain our culture and message to the world expressed through our national symbols in a proper manner and thus promote inter- national amity and a better understanding of our role in the comity of nations.