Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India, was a man of principles and a leader who left an incredible mark on the nation’s history. Known for his simplicity, humility, and dedication to the welfare of the people, Shastri Ji’s words continue to inspire generations. In this blog post, we’ll explore famous Lal Bahadur Shastri quotes that encapsulate his wisdom, vision, and also commitment to building a strong, self-reliant India.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Quotes For Motivation
“Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
“Discipline and united action are the real sources of strength for the nation.”
“The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies – Poverty, unemployment.”
“It is most regrettable that nuclear energy is being harnessed today for making nuclear weapons.”
“Our way is straight and clear – the building up of a socialist democracy at home, with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations abroad.”
“We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation of others, not us to degrade other countries. I want the freedom of my country so that other countries may learn something from my free country so that the resources of my country might be utilized for the benefit of mankind.”
“We believe in the dignity of man as an individual, whatever his race, color or creed, and his right to better, fuller, and richer life.”
“We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.”
“That loyalty to the country comes ahead of all other loyalties. And this is an absolute loyalty, since one cannot weight it in terms of what one receives.”
Motivational Quotes Of Lal Bahadur Shastri :
“The preservation of freedom is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.”
“No doubt we have to have bigger projects, bigger industries, basic industries, but it is a matter of the highest importance that we look to the common man, the weakest element in the society.”
“Among the major tasks before us none is of greater importance for our strength and stability than the task of building up the unity and solidarity of our people.”
“We would consider it our moral duty to lend all support to the ending of colonialism and imperialism so that people everywhere are free to mold their own destiny.”
“We have now to fight for peace with the same courage and deter-mination as we fought against aggression.”
“There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the crossroads of history and must choose which way to go.”
“Sampling out corruption is a very tough job, but I say so in all seriousness that we would be failing in our duty if we do not tackle this problem seriously and with determination.”
“True democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means, for the simple reason that the natural corollary to their use would be to remove all opposition through the suppression or extermination of the antagonist.”
Lal Bahadur Shastri Famous Quotes
“Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.”
“We cannot afford to spend millions and millions on nuclear arms when there is poverty and unemployment all around us.”
“Success in science and scientific work come not through the provision of unlimited or big resources, but in the wise and careful selection of problems and objectives. Above all, what is required is hard sustained work and dedication.”
“We can win respect in the world only if we are strong internally and can banish poverty and unemployment from our country.”
“The unique thing about our country is that we have Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, and people of all other religions. We have temples and mosques, gurdwaras and churches. But we do not bring all this into politics. This is the difference between India and Pakistan.”
“The basic idea of governance, as I see it, is to hold the society together so that it can develop and march towards certain goals.”
“If Pakistan has any ideas of annexing any part of our territories by force, she should think afresh. I want to state categorically that force will be met with force and aggression against us will never be allowed to succeed.”
“I had always been feeling uncomfortable in my mind about giving advice to others and not acting upon it myself.”
“We believe in peace in the settlement of all disputes through peaceful means, in the abolition of war, and, more particularly, nuclear war.”
Lal Bahadur Shastri Motivational Quotes
“The rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened.”
“My patriotism is subservient to my religion. I cling to India like a child to its mother’s breast, because I feel that she gives me the spiritual nourishment I need. She has the environment that responds to my highest aspiration.”
“We all have to work in our respective spheres with the same dedication, the same zeal and the same determination which inspired and motivated the warrior on the battle front. And this has to be shown not by mere words, but by actual deeds.”
“There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the cross-roads of history and must choose which way to go. But for us there need be no difficulty or hesitation, no looking to right or left. Our way is straight and clear. The building up of a socialist democracy at home with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations.”
“India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.”
“Our country has often stood like a solid rock in the face of common danger, and there is a deep underlying unity which runs like a golden thread through all our seeming diversity.”
“In this vast country of ours, people profess different religions, speak different languages, dress differently and observe different customs but we are one nation. The history of our struggle for independence and our faith in our future development are our common bonds.”
Final Thoughts :
Lal Bahadur Shastri’s legacy lives on through his profound words that continue to inspire and guide us. His commitment to the welfare of the nation, emphasis on ethical governance, and vision for a strong, self-reliant India are timeless lessons for leaders and citizens alike. As we reflect on these famous Lal Bahadur Shastri quotes, let us draw inspiration from his wisdom and work towards building a better, more united world. Jai Hind!
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