Unfurl the tricolor atop the mast,
And let it fly high freely in the wind;
Sixty-four years’ freedom has sped off fast;
Our days of slavery are left behind!

We Indians are so proud of our dear soil;
Let’s work incessantly and march ahead;
United stay and none can our plans foil;
Let’s pray for freedom fighters who had died.

Let patriotism come to the fore;
Place duty before everything in life;
Remove the selfishness from every door;
We can get success despite every strife.

Like peacocks, let us sprightly dance and sing;
Our country is a glorious one indeed;
Togetherness can harmony more bring;
Let’s plant in every state, amity’s seed!
Jai hind! Jai Bharat!

Copyright by Dr John Celes 15-08-2010

Dr John Celes

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