Bharat

This, our nation

an eternal river of wisdom

running back out from the ocean

of its own creation

seeking drained roots, dry worlds

to water and moisten

the lands of the world

where until now

reigned only ignorance.

This, our nation

is the source of everything known

bearer of the true eternal wisdom

forebear of philosophies,

progenitor of religions

to enlighten the faded truth,

to brighten where until now

darkness tall stood.

This, our nation

an infinite stretch of beauty

narrated in epics

throughout civilizational history,

traditions inexplainable through ages,

& cultures born of

deep-symbolic-emotions

seeking tired minds to enlighten

where until now prevailed confusion.

Where else lies the home of the supreme?

where else a timeless existence is carved in stones?

where else the glories are sung in poems?

where else lie the route-map to the final home?

Man from the west, middle or east

foreigner swords or English tricks

wandering through dark jungles

upon this land, when stumbled

looted, stole, razed its streets

and homes, through numerous deceits.

But out from the books of Gods

this nation goes on living still,

it stands tall & invincible

with the glow of a thousand Suns

seeking minds to enlighten

where until now prevailed ignorance.

This, our nation. Bharat.