Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a prominent name in the Freedom struggle of India is credited for his crucial role for Integrating the 565 princely states and making the Republic of India. Vallabhbhai Patel is referred to as ‘Sardar’ because of his astounding leadership skills in leading the country through the Independence struggle and after it towards peace and unity. He is known as the ‘Iron Man of India’ and to honour him and his sacrifices for ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ government of India declared October 31 as the National Unity Day or the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in 2014 .
Sardar Patel emphasized on non-violence like Gandhi ji and was ahead to sacrifice his interests for others and for the nation. So today, on his 146th birth anniversary, let’s remember how great he was by looking at his some famous quotes.
- “Take to the path of dharma the path of truth and justice. Don’t misuse your valor. Remain united. March forward in all humility, but fully awake to the situation you face, demanding your rights and firmness.”
- “Little pools of water tend to become stagnant and useless, but if they are joined together to form a big lake the atmosphere is cooled and there is universal benefit.”
- “Faith is of no evil in absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work.”
- “A war based on Satyagraha is always of two kinds. One is the war we wage against injustice, and the other we fight our won weaknesses.”
- “Manpower without unity is not a strength unless it is harmonized and united properly, then it becomes a spiritual power.”
- “Every Indian should now forget that he is a Rajput, a Sikh, or a Jat. He must remember that he is an Indian and he has every right in his country but with certain duties.”
- “Non-violence has to be observed in thought, word, and deed. The measure of our non-violence will be the measure of our success.”
- “Two ways of building character – cultivating the strength to challenge oppression, and tolerate the resultant hardships that give rise to courage and awareness.”
- “There is something unique in this soil, which despite many obstacles has always remained the abode of great souls.”
- “The stiffer the opponent the more should our affection go out to him. That is the significance of Satyagraha.”
- “The negligence of a few could easily send a ship to the bottom, but if it has the wholehearted co-operation of all on board it can be safely brought to the part.”
- “Work is undoubtedly worship but laughter is life. Anyone who takes life too seriously must prepare himself for a miserable existence. Anyone who greets joys and sorrows with equal facility can really get the best of life.”
- “The main task before India today is to consolidate herself into a well-knit and united power…”
- “Ours is a non-violent war, it is Dharma Yuddha.”
- “One can take the path of revolution but the revolution should not give a shock to the society. There is no place for violence in revolution.”
- “Take to the path of dharma – the path of truth and justice. Don’t misuse your valour. Remain united. March forward in all humility, but fully awake to the situation you face, demanding your rights and firmness.”
- “No distinctions of caste and creed should hamper us. All are the sons and daughters of India. We should all love our country and build our destiny on mutual love and help.”
- “Even if we lose the wealth of thousands, and our life is sacrificed, we should keep smiling and be cheerful keeping our faith in God and Truth.”
- “It is in my nature to be a friend of the friendless.”
- “My only desire is that India should be a good producer and no one should be hungry, shedding tears for food in the country.”
- “It is the prime responsibility of every citizen to feel that his country is free and to defend its freedom is his duty.”
The words of Sardar Patel are treasure chest for all of us. They can motivate you to achieve big things in life and to not forget what you owe to your country. The patriotism in his words is clearly visible. He had always wanted India to become a strong and united country with citizens who know the worth of their motherland. He was a true social leader who will stay in the hearts of all Indians forever.
