Each one of us is a custodian of India's well-being and of the legacy that we will pass on to coming generations.
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A tradition I remember from my childhood was that when there was a wedding in any one family, the entire village shared the responsibility and contributed. Regardless of the caste or community, the bride became the daughter of not just a single family but of the entire village.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the communal responsibility and shared joy experienced during weddings in a village.
Ram Nath Kovind reflects on a cherished tradition from his childhood, where weddings were not solely the responsibility of individual families but were communal celebrations embraced by the entire village. This practice fostered a deep sense of community and kinship, transcending caste and community boundaries, as the bride was considered a daughter to everyone in the village, emphasizing unity and collective joy during significant life events.
Themes
CommunityTraditionWeddingUnityCelebration
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a cultural event, one might reference this quote to illustrate the importance of community support.
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