Jana Gana Mana: India’s National Anthem
The national anthem of India is Jana Gana Mana, which was written by Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet. The song was originally composed as Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata in Bengali on 11 December 1911. The first stanza of the song Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India as the National Anthem on 24 January 1950. A formal rendition of the national anthem takes approximately 52 seconds. A shortened version consisting of the first and last lines (and taking about 20 seconds to play) is also staged occasionally.
The national anthem is sung on various occasions, including official government functions, sporting events, and educational institutions. It is also played at the beginning and end of movie screenings in India.
The lyrics of the national anthem are highly poetic and evoke a sense of patriotism and national pride. The song is a tribute to the people of India and their rich cultural heritage. It also celebrates the country’s diversity and its commitment to unity and brotherhood.
The first stanza of the national anthem, which is the only part that is officially used, is as follows:
Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka jaya he
Bharata-bhagya-vidhata
Panjaba-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha
Dravida-Utkala-Banga
Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga
Uchchala-jaladhi-taranga
Tava subha name jage, tava subha asisa mage,
Gahe tava jaya-gatha.
Jana-gana-mangala-dayaka jaya he
Bharata-bhagya-vidhata.
Jaya he, Jaya he, Jaya he,
Jaya jaya jaya jaya he.
This translates to:
Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people,
Dispenser of India’s destiny.
Thy name rouses the auspicious dawn,
All sing thy praise.
The saving of all people,
Dispenser of India’s destiny.
Victory, victory, victory to thee.
हिंदी में यहां पढ़ें:- National Anthem In Hindi
The national anthem is a powerful symbol of India’s national identity and unity. It is a reminder of the country’s rich history and culture, and its commitment to democracy and peace.
