How many of us know all the 5 stanzas (let alone have listened to) of the original Indian National Anthem? This Independence day, take 5 minutes to listen to this rendition of all 5 verses of the anthem by the best musicians of our nation. Its truly beautiful and meaningful, all five of them. If you want to know the meaning of all the stanzas, here they are. And yes, Rabindranath Tagore was very clear that it was written in praise of God - the true dispenser of Indias destiny. Stanza 1: Oh! the ruler of the minds of people, Victory be to You, Dispenser of the destiny of India! Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dravid (South India), Orissa, and Bengal, The Vindhya, the Himalayas, the Yamuna, the Ganges, And the oceans with foaming waves all around. Wake up listening to Your auspicious name, Ask for Your auspicious blessings, And sing to Your glorious victory. Oh! You who impart well being to the people, Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India! Victory, victory, victory to You! Stanza 2: Your call is announced continuously, We heed Your gracious call The Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, Parsees, Muslims, and Christians, The East and the West come together, To the side of Your throne And weave the garland of love. Oh! You who bring in the unity of the people! Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India! Victory, victory, victory to You! Stanza 3: The way of life is somber as it moves through ups and downs, But we, the pilgrims, have followed it through ages. Oh! Eternal Charioteer, the wheels of your chariot Echo day and night in the path In the midst of fierce revolution, Your conch shell sounds. You save us from fear and misery. Oh! You who guide the people through torturous path, Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India! Victory, victory, victory to You! Stanza 4: During the bleakest of nights, When the whole country was sick and in swoon Wakeful remained Your incessant blessings, Through Your lowered but winkless eyes Through nightmares and fears, You protected us on Your lap, Oh Loving Mother! Oh! You who have removed the misery of the people, Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India! Victory, victory, victory to You! Stanza 5: The night is over, and the Sun has risen over the hills of the eastern horizon. The birds are singing, and a gentle auspicious breeze Is pouring the elixir of new life. By the halo of Your compassion, India that was asleep is now waking On your feet we now lay our heads Oh! Victory, victory, victory to you, the Supreme King, Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India! Victory, victory, victory to You!
Posted on: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:29:56 +0000
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