India, July 6 -- Today, 6th July, is a special day for countless people who cherish the ideals of nationalism and selfless service. We commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose life remains a timeless example of courage and unwavering commitment to Maa Bharti (Mother India). Few leaders in modern India embodied the seamless confluence of intellect, public service and moral conviction as profoundly as Dr Mookerjee.

Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee was born into circumstances that could easily have assured him a protected and comfortable life. His father, Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee, was among the foremost educationists and intellectuals of his age. Yet, while destiny placed before him a path of privilege, his conscie...