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| May 08, 2007 4:29 am |
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(Poem) Great India |
~ ever happy ~ ani.
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(For my Sindhi Bhavra ayen Bhenaar)
The home of settlers early
Around the Indus River valley,
Was named "India"
A sub-continent of Southern Asia.
The Aryan worshippers referred to the river 'Indus' as 'Sindhu'
The Persian invaders converted into 'Hindu',
"India" has been a land of rural charm and urban prosperity
And a wellspring of agriculture and artistry.
Ancient and medieval India, so compelling
Had myriad of kingdoms and kings,
The Turks, The Afghans, The Mughals and finally, The British
With whom our noble 'Jawans' fought and today, their memories, we cherish.
Ultimately, with Gandhi-ji's non-violence
His unyielding attitude and eminence,
He could convince
The British, to give us 'Independence'.
On August 15, 1947, India became a dominion
Although, between the Hindus & Muslims, sad was the partition,
On January 26, 1950, Republic India, formed a Constitution
And Late Jawaharlal Nehru ruled the Nation.
India is a country known for its rich culture
Magnificient splendour,
Bountiful treasures
And fascinating literature.
Aryabhatt
The well known scientist,
Invented the digit 'zero'
And became Number System's 'hero'.
Algerba, Trignometry and Calculus
Originated in India 'ingenious',
In Takshila, the World's First University
Was established in the 4th Century.
Indian masterpiece monuments, the 'Taj Mahal'
The 'Hawa Mahal', the 'Konark Temple',
Are examples of splendid architecture
Beautiful, beyond measure.
India basks in the warmth of folk painters
Metal workers, wood carvers, loom weavers,
Textile printers, sculptors, jewelers
Doctors, architects and engineers.
India is known for agricultural flourish, a land of gold
Also, for religions, manifold,
Great Epics, 'Sanskrit', 'Gita' and 'Yoga'
Astrology, Vedas and 'Ayurveda'.
People with vibrant spirit and also, friendly
Is Indian speciality,
They give great love and respect
To elders and their guest.
India has diverse cuisine, so delicious
With aromatic flavors and food sumptuous,
Folk dances, festivals exuding extravagance
Giving joy and merriment, in abundance.
To the River Ganges, I humbly pay my homage
And also to India's heritage,
I am so proud of India, a country, so great and mighty
With pristine beauty.
anita butani
08 05 2007
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