Why is the Preamble very important? OR If the Preamble is not legal part of the Constitution, how is it important?

Why is the Preamble very important? 

OR 

If the Preamble is not legal part of the Constitution, how is it important?

Ans.

Preamble to the Constitution and its Importance : The Constitution of the Republic of India is introduced to us through a wisely formulated Preamble. It makes the intentions of our Constitution quit clear through the following points:

(i) It declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.

(ii) It envisages Justice - Social, Economic and Political - for all the citizens of the Republic.

(iii) It would ensure all types of freedom necessary for the individual i.e., freedom of thought and expression, freedom of faith, freedom of belief and of worship etc.

(iv) It would strive for equality of status and opportunity to all individuals and safeguard their dignity irrespective of their religious belief or sect.

(v) It would promote a sense of brotherhood among the citizens.

(vi) Unity of the nation would be the hallmark of the efforts of the Government.