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Lesson RESPECT TO THE NATION
4 AND PROTECTION OF

NATIONALITY

In their leisure time, Nirmal, Furba, Nikita and Muralidhar, the students of class
seven are discussing how to show respect for their nation and nationality while
preparing a program for Unity Day.

Nirmal : Furba, what can we do for the welfare of our nation?
Furba : As students, we are not able to contribute as much as adults, but
we can definitely help the country to progress directly or indirectly.
We can become an ideal and skilled human resource for our
country by studying well and becoming well-disciplined with
good morality. We can help to protect public places and properties,
temples, monasteries, mosques, water taps, bridges, roads, etc. We
can engage in social and development activities, raise awareness
against corruption, prevailing social evils and other deformities of
our society. I think this way we can contribute to the welfare of the
nation.
Nikita : Of course! These activities will not only help the nation but we can
also gain self respect and recognition.
Muralidhar : Diversity in geography, caste, ethnicity, language and culture is
a fundamental feature of our nation. I think respecting diversity
and maintaining unity and integration itself show respect for the
nation. We have unity in diversity. We respect ritual, language
and the customs of each other. We have maintained a common
understanding and coexistence amongst the people of different
backgrounds. Thus, our country is recognized as a nation with
‘Unity in Diversity’.

Furba : Nirmal, can you name some of the reasons we are proud of our
country?
Nirmal : Our country is really wonderful. There are many things which
identify Nepal and Nepalese in the world. Sagarmatha, the highest
mountain peak of the world, and Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam
Buddha are some of the reasons we should be proud of our country.
Similarly, Araniko, the great artist, introduced our popular art to
China, and Bhirkuti helped to extend and establish Nepal’s friendly
relations with other countries. What could be others, Nikita?

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