I dream of an India...

I dream of an India that is shining bright
Not to outshine... but to be the light

I dream of an India that is happy and proud
Not in the recognition by others... but in the comfort of its roots

I dream of an India that is courageous and bold
Not in domination over others... but by celebrating humanity as one

I dream of an India that is abundant and rich
Not by hoarding money... but by having a heart with the world to give

I dream of an India that is creative and supreme
Not in the glory of global awards and medals... but in the self-satisfaction of bettering oneself

I dream of an India that has one billion dreams
Not about waking up to a better future... but to create the future before we sleep

I dream of an India that India is the dream

P.S. I was recently watching the media hype and hoopla about the Oscar nominations for Slumdog Millionaire and about how the world was recognising India and all that. Now don't get me wrong... I am happy for A R Rehman and the movie itself. But the thing is AR Rehman was already a cherished jewel and that the Oscar nomination was a mere acknowledgment of the fact and not a desperately sought certification.

In that moment of frustration there was a spark of inspiration... about the kind of India that i would be proud of... not about craving for western/global recognition but in the self-assurance of its soul strength. "I dream of an India" is the outcome of that spark