Course:
Kaveri English
The Poem
The mighty Himavant is ours
There’s no equal anywhere on earth.
The generous Ganga is ours which
other river can match her grace?
The sacred Upanishads are ours
What scriptures else to name with them?
This sunny golden land is ours
She’s peerless, let’s praise her!
Gallant warriors have lived here,
Many a sage has sanctified this land.
The divinest music has been heard here,
And here all auspicious things are found.
Here Brahma-knowledge has taken root,
And the Buddha preached his dhamma here.
Of hoary antiquity is Bharat,
She’s peerless, let’s praise her! …
Paraphrase
The Poet – Subramania Bharati
Subramania Bharati was a great Indian poet, writer, journalist, and freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu. He is often called “Mahakavi Bharati,” which means a great poet. He lived during the time of the Indian freedom struggle and used his powerful writings to inspire people to fight against British rule.
Bharati wrote poems and songs about patriotism, courage, equality, and social reform. He strongly believed in women’s rights and spoke against caste discrimination, which was very progressive for his time. His works were written mainly in Tamil and are known for their simplicity, energy, and emotional strength.
Through his poetry and journalism, Subramania Bharati played an important role in awakening national pride among Indians. Even today, he is remembered as one of the greatest poets and a symbol of courage and change in Indian history.
Quotes
Here are some famous lines from Bharati’s works he wrote during the freedom struggle. You may not feel inspired because we live in the post-independence era.
