As usual again Indian people are taking charm in making issues out of non-issues like the politicians they elect. Vande Materam is given a status of emminence by our constitution which in turn was a collective handiwork of those reffered (and revered) to as the "founding fathers" of this nation(?). Those big people had such a massive backing in this land which I wonder if even the founder of the faith of the major minority community in this land had in his time the world over. We are required to pay respect to this poem as per the provisions made by our founding fathers(and Prophet of any sect in the world was not among them). Therefore, instead of going into the details of its meaning and searching whether it hurts any sectarian feelings the practicality recommends that it should be adopted by each and every Indian irrespective of his faith. It is well known that we have to suffer for the misdeeds of our parents (or even acestors)who also take pains to bring us up. Our founding fathers have even hurt the cultural feelings of the majority community in their attempt to build a healthy society. (carried fwd in the next message)
