World Scouts Flag
The flag is actually royal purple with the white fleur-de-lis and rope is the flag for the World Organization of Scouting Movements (WOSM), headquartered in Switzerland. The flag represents all member organizations of the WOSM in a like manner as the United Nations flag represents all member nations of the UN. The flag is taken from the fleur-de-lis, or lily of the flower, which as the previous poster wrote, is found as part of the Scout emblem of every other nations’ Scouting organizations. It is also found frequently on compasses and pointing devices and points in the true direction, as Scouts should also be moving positively toward. The two stars on the flag allude to truth and knowledge, the two most important elements found in the creeds, promises and oaths of all member organizations. They also remind us of the stars in the sky and the outdoor element of Scouting. The rope encircles the fleur-de-lis and a reminder of the true brotherhood of all WOSM members. The rope is tied at the bottom in the reef knot (we Americans call it the square knot), which is the most useful of all rope knots if tied properly and reminds all of our obligations to be of service to one another as well as to be useful.
India BSG Scouts Flag
The Bharat Scouts and Guides Flag shall be in dark blue color, the emblem in yellow colour shall be in the center of the flag with Ashoka Chakra in blue color. The size of the flag shall be 180 cms. In length and 120 cms. in width, the emblem will be 45 cms by 30 cms. The size of the Group Flag, which is the same as above, shall be 180 cms X 120 cms. with proportionate emblem. The name of the group shall be written in a yellow color below the emblem in straight line. The Fleur-de-lis the International emblem of Scouting and Ashoka Chakra is meant to emphasize the all-India character of the Movement. The super imposed trefoil represents the guide wing of the BSG.
BSG Scouts / Guides Song (Prayer) Lyrics
Daya Kar Dan Bhakti Ka
Hamein Paramatma Dena
Daya Karna Hamari
Atma Mein Shuddhata Dena.
Hamare Dhyan Mein Aao
Prabhu Ankhon Mein Bas Jao
Andhere Dil Mein Aakar Ke
Param Jyoti Jaga Dena
Baha Do Prem Ki Ganga
Dilo Me Prem Ka Sagar
Hamen Aapas Me Miljulkar
Prabhu Rehana Sikha Dena
Hamara Karam Ho Seva
Hamara Dharam Ho Seva
Sada Imaan Ho Seva
Wo Sevak Char Bana Dena
Vatan Ke Vaste Jeena
Vatan Ke Vaste Marna
Vatan Par Jaan Fida Karna
Prabhu Hum Ko Sikha Dena
Daya Kar Dan Bhakti Ka
Hamein Paramatma Dena
Daya Karna Hamari
Atma Mein Shuddhata Dena.
Further Reading
Parts of the content on this page have been taken from the following external links, and we are grateful for the content.
- The World Scouting Official Website
https://www.scout.org/ - The Bharat Scouts and Guides Official Website
http://www.bsgindia.org/
http://scout.ind.in/ - The Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka Official Website
http://www.bsgkarnataka.org/ - The Bharat Scouts and Guides Wikipedia Site
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bharat_Scouts_and_Guides