I-Day @ 69: 'The Tiranga' has a message for all

As India prepares to celebrate its 69th Independence Day, here's an inspirational video for every Indian

At a time when India is preparing to celebrate its 69th Independence Day on August 15, a powerful video on the country's national flag is going viral on social media. The video, posted on the 'Being Indian' channel on video-sharing website YouTube, has a poignant message for every Indian: 'Freedom is the absolute truth... and in truth there is valour...'

"I was born in 1947, made out of hand-spun cotton on a charkha, dyed in the three colours of courage, peace and the earth. I symbolize Independence..." 

Put beautifully in words by Priyan Redican and expressed by six dancers in Bharatanatyam and Mohini Attam,  this five-minute video tries to explain the meaning of freedom and why we should not take it for granted. 

"India is just a  country, 

mere lines on a map, 

and I'm just a flag, 

a simple piece of cloth,

We're nothing but mere ideas, 

reflections of your passions,  

we're nothing but you fighting for freedom anew..."

Watch the video and let it inspire you this Independence Day.