在其他民主国家，国旗可以自由地印在衬衫、鞋子、胸罩甚至内裤上而不受惩罚，但在印度，任何艳俗的小玩意儿都是对庄严的国旗的玷污。
Whereas in other democracies, flags are used freely and harmlessly on t-shirts, boots, bikinis, and even underwear, in India, the majesty of the flag can, it seems, be tarnished by any tawdry manufacturer of gewgaws.