Ekla Chalo Re

If they answer not to your call walk alone

If they are afraid and cover mutely facing the wall,

O thou unlucky one, open your mind and speak out alone.

If they turn away, and desert you when crossing the wilderness,

O thou unlucky one, trample the thorns under thy tread, and along the blood-lined track travel alone.

If they shut doors and do not hold up the light when the night is troubled with storm,

O thou unlucky one, with the thunder flame of pain ignite your own heart, and let it burn alone.