May 1, 2019

Victory to the commander of India’s destiny

জনগণমন-অধিনায়ক জয় হে
jana gana mana adhinayaka jaya hey

You who rule the heart and mind of the people
Victory to You, the commander of India’s destiny
The lands of Punjab Sindh Gujarat Maratha Dravid Utkal Banga
The hills and mountains of Vindhya and Himachal
The rippling waters of the Yamuna and Ganga
The billowing waves of the Indian Ocean
Your auspicious name awakens them all
They sing your praise and seek your blessings
Victory, Victory, Victory to You

Your call is proclaimed night and day
We hear your benevolent voice
Hindus Buddhists Sikhs Jains Parsis Muslims Christians
All the people from east to west
Assemble around your august throne
A garland of love is woven
You who direct and unite all folks
Victory to You, the commander of India’s destiny
Victory, Victory, Victory to You

The road along which humanity walks
Down the ages through rise and fall
O Eternal Charioteer
The wheels of your chariot pave that way
Their thunder echoing through night and day
Your conch resounds through great revolutions
A clarion call and deliverance from woes and perils
You who lead us showing the way
Victory to You, the commander of India’s destiny
Victory, Victory, Victory to You

When the country lay ailing in excruciating pain
A dense darkness covering her in gloom
You remained watchful with your benevolent gaze
You came to the rescue O compassionate Mother
A comforting lap amidst nightmares and terrors
You who deliver us from trials and tribulations
Victory to You, the commander of India’s destiny
Victory, Victory, Victory to You

The night gives way to dawn
The sun emerges from the eastern mountains
The birds burst into song
The morning breeze breathes in new life
In the warmth of your kind affection
India awakens from her sleep and bows at your feet
Victory to You, O Lord of all kings
The commander of India’s destiny
Victory, Victory, Victory to You

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