Story by Harshit Uttam I Updated : 23 January 2026
Honoring Netaji’s courage and selfless service, India now celebrates his birthday, January 23, as Parakram Diwas.
- “Give me blood, and I will give you freedom.”: Bose urged Indians to sacrifice fearlessly for independence, emphasizing courage and active struggle as the only path to true liberation.
- “One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.”: Ideas of patriotism outlive individuals; Bose reminds us that selfless dedication inspire generations and strengthens movements for justice.
- “Freedom is not given, it is taken.”: True liberty requires bold action, not mere expectation; Bose emphasizes active struggle over passive hope in achieving independence.
- “We should have but one desire today—the desire to die so that India may live.”: Selfless devotion to the nation must surpass personal survival, reflecting Bose’s vision of ultimate sacrifice for country’s prosperity.
- “The secret of political bargaining is to look more strong than what you really are.”: He advised strategic leadership, showing courage and confidence can command respect and influence even in seemingly powerless situations.
- “No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussions.”: Bose emphasized that significant historical shifts come from radical action. He felt that endless debate often served as a delay tactic for maintaining the status quo.
- “It is our duty to pay for our liberty with our own blood.”: Netaji viewed freedom as a “prize” that must be earned. He believed that only a nation willing to suffer for its independence would have the inner strength to preserve it later.
- “Forget not that the grossest crime is to compromise with injustice and wrong.”: He advocated for an uncompromising stance against British rule, believing that any concession only strengthened the chains of colonial bondage.
- “A true soldier needs both military and spiritual training.”: Bose believed that physical weapons were useless without a strong spirit. He taught his soldiers that their “motive-power”—their inner conviction and love for the motherland—was the real key to victory.
- “Life loses half its interest if there is no struggle—if there are no risks to be taken.”: He viewed challenges and risks not as obstacles, but as the very things that give life meaning, purpose, and character.
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