Thoughts on National Anthem

Today, after a very long time (because I've not been to cinema hall for a very long time now), probably after the 15th August last year (I missed the anthem on this Republic day too) I heard the national anthem tune being played on television right before the all important India - Sri Lanka 20-20 world Cup match. I'd seen the anthem played before the commonwealth games and the Olympics games but before a cricket match this was the first occasion.
The reasons why a national anthem becomes important before a sport may be as:

• Get inspired to perform to the utmost potential
• Get a sense of feeling that a player is playing for his national team (May act as a Great motivation)
• Get patroitic

But the most funny reason I obtained was -

• because of national anthem being sung, the players will atleast feel a sense of responsibility towards the country and not indulge in things such as match fixing and betting.

On a serious note, after hearing the national anthem tune I really felt a bit energetic. I felt like doing something for our country. I felt the urge to help develop our country and make it a global power.
Such is the power of national anthem. It has the ability to inspire everyone.

In India, national anthem is played at schools regularly. (everyday). But as one becomes old, as one joins college, office, etc one rarely hears the national anthem. Only when one goes to cinema hall for a movie or during National days, we listen to the anthem. One gets distanced from the wonderful song.
I feel the song should be played at more places and more occasions (and yes without any change in its playing rules like 52 seconds). This will help foster patriotism and help the country as the case with the players. Who knows playing national anthem in government offices daily  might help to reduce corruption.!!