Yogi Adityanath on the Significance of ‘Vande Mataram’
Introduction
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a public function in Barabanki, emphadata-sized the cultural and emotional essence attached to the national song Vande Mataram.
He reiterated that the slogan represents national pride and collective identity rather than any specific religious association.
Vande Mataram’ as a Symbol of National Reverence
According to Adityanath, Vande Mataram symbolizes the idea of showing deep respect and gratitude toward Bharat Mata.
He stressed that the chant is not confined to any particular group, community, caste, or region.
The phrase, he explained, reflects a unifying sentiment that transcends social, cultural, and linguistic boundaries.
Adityanath argued that opposition to Vande Mataram equates to opposition toward the very idea of Mother India, as the chant is deeply rooted in the nation’s historical and cultural ethos.
Clarifying Misconceptions About religion and Worship
Yogi Adityanath highlighted that Vande Mataram does not advocate or promote any singular form of religious worship.
He emphadata-sized that the slogan does not prescribe rituals or spiritual practices tied to any religion.
Instead, he framed it as a cultural expression—one that invokes love and reverence for the country rather than devotion to a deity.
Cultural Strength Derived from indian Traditions
In his speech, Adityanath noted that India’s cultural strength and civilizational continuity have been nurtured through respect for feminine divine forces.
He referenced Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Laxmi, and Goddess Durga as embodiments of knowledge, prosperity, and power—qualities that, according to him, shape India’s national character.
Through these traditions, he said, indians have gained the collective strength to move the nation forward, fostering Bharat and reinforcing Bharatiyata (Indianness).