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PATRIOTISM (স্বদেশপ্রেম)
Introduction: Patriotism is one of the noble virtues of human nature. This virtue derives in human naturally. But proper education and cultural exercise flourish this. Patriotism encourages people to act properly for the betterment of the country. So, the exercise of this noble virtue canbring happiness and prosperity to a nation.
Features
of patriotism: Literally, patriotism is the love for one’s own country as well
as the willingness to defend it. But the terms ‘love’ and ‘willingness’ do not
have any established features. Who, Why and how express love to anyone or
anything is still to reactive a sensible explanation. Yet, patriotism may be
explained as love for one’s mother, mother tongue and motherland.
Development of patriotism: Mother, mother tongue and motherland are the three fundamental aspects of the continuous development of patriotism. A human being can flourish his/her patriotism properly through developing a profound love and feeling for these three aspects.
The lesson of love derived from mother’s love puts the first impression of patriotism. On the other hand, establishing mother tongue deep in the heart as a mode of communication and loving it leads a person another step to patriotism. However, patriotism takes its complete from when a person can love his motherland truly.
Expression
of patriotism: The stream of patriotism flows in human mind always. But it
overflows its banks in some particular situations. Especially, during any
national crisis or in question of honor and dignity of the country, nation or
people, a patriotism never hesitates to make supreme sacrifice. On the
otherhand, when far off from motherland, patriotism sometimes springs out.
Michael Modhusudan Duta is a glowing example of this.
Patriotism
in normal course of life: Patriotism comes out not only during national crisis
or in heroic deeds. If a person loves his country, performs his own duty and
works for the progress of the country, he is, no doubt, a patriot. Thus, a
teacher, a writer, a doctor, an honestly and sincerely perform their duties.
Importance
patriotism: Patriotism is such a virtue that inspires a man to sacrifice joys,
interests and even life for the sake of the country. It creates a sense of
brotherhood, co-operation and sympathy for the sake of the countrymen. A
patriot is loved and honored by the countrymen. Muhammad(sm) described
patriotism as a part of our religious belief.
Dangers
of narrow patriotism: Patriotism is a positive term. But some people pollutes
it in the guise of a patriot. Some statesman establishes autocracy in the name
of patriotism. In fact, they are not patriots, rather they are enemies to the
country and nation. Saddam Hossain of Iraq, Hitler of Germany are two such
narrow-minded patriots.
Conclusion:
Patriotism enables a man to rise and go beyond selfishness and the prejudices
of race, class, caste, language and religion. In fact, true patriot loves his
country and countrymen more than his life and at the same time values the
freedom of others as his own. So, we all should cultivate this great virtue.
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