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Sardar Patel : The man of Principles

Sardar Patel Jayanti: 31st October

The greatness of great souls lies in their principles of life. They love their principles more than their life. They remain steadfast even in trying circumstances when the common man cannot stick to his guns. They depend solely on truth. They possess a will of iron. They always tread their own path and never deviate from that.

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, also known as ‘The Iron Man’ in the country, was such a staunch leader, a man of principles. This anecdote of his life verily provides a glimpse of this virtue.

Vallabh Bhai wished to send his son and daughter to Europe for higher education. As a matter of fact the money required for their travel had also been deposited in the treasury. But as soon as the pronouncement of the non- cooperation movement was made, he cancelled his earlier plan. He determined firmly, “Come what may I will abide by the principles of non- cooperation movement in thought, words and actions. It is tantamount to self-abasement to send our progeny for education to such a country whose citizens are greedy of our flesh and quench their thirst with our blood. It is akin to distress the soul of Mother India.”

Not only did he deliberate on such an issue but also banned his children from getting higher education in England. Such was his adherence to principles. No wonder he was truly the ‘Iron Man!’