Compare the images of Bharat Mata in this with the images of Germania in Chapter 1.
Bharat Mata | Germania |
The image of Bharat Mata was the symbol of Indian nation. | The image of Germania was the symbol of German nation. |
The image of Bharat Mata was painted by Abindra Nath Tagore in year 1905. | The image of Germania was painted by Philip Veit in 1848. |
Portrayed as an ascetic figure. She is calm, composed, divine and spiritual. | Germania is shown as a brave and courageous lady who is protecting her nation. |
A motherly figure dispensing learning food and clothing. The garland in one hand emphasis her Asiatic quality. | Germania is shown carrying sword in one hand and a flag in another hand. |
Another image of Bharat Mata is shown with a trishul standing beside a lion and an elephant-both symbols of power and authority. | Germania was shown standing against a background where beams of sunlight shine through the national flag. Germania is wearing a crown of oak leaves, as the German oak stands for heroism |
Both images inspired nationalists who worked very hard to unify their respective countries and to attain a liberal nation. The image of Bharat Mata is different from that of Germania in the sense that former reflects the religious basis of its making.