Page 12 - Sri Aurobindo on Kshatriya's spirit
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Patriotism and national consciousness are two






                                                                                different qualities.






                                  THE PATRIOT LIVES IN A RAPTURE OF







                                               SERVICE TO THE MOTHERLAND;






                           he perceives her everywhere, looks upon her






                         as a godhead, and to her offers all work done







                                 as a sacrifice for the good of the country;






                                       HIS OWN INTEREST MERGES IN THE







                                                       INTEREST OF THE COUNTRY.

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