Valentine Day vs Black Day

I was taking a calligraphy session for the Gyan Deepak students on Valentine's Day. While discussing the topic 'Self Love', one of the students asked me hesitantly and with pure innocence about 'Black Day'. I did not know that 14th February was a Black Day for Indians. A 'black day' in the history of India - February 14, 2021 marks two years of the Pulwama terror attack, when 40 Indian soldiers were martyred in one of the worst terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The students of Gyan Deepak are instilled with values of patriotism and love for the nation. Hearing all the kids and sensing their emotions, I quite willingly surrendered and changed the topic from Valentine Day’s love to love for one's country and respect for our brave soldiers. Even though I had gone to teach, I learnt so much for the innocent children. There's nothing more important than love and respect for one's country.