By Smita G Naidu,
India
We call you mother, O dear mother India.
Hence, Just like I bow to my mother,
I bow to thee, without hesitation, and utmost respect and love.
We call you mother, O great mother India.
Your devotees are we!
We are from your land, in which world renowned Mahatma Gandhi Ji showed the pathway of non violence on one hand.
And on the other hand, the greatest leader of all times Subhash Chandra Bose Ji proved that we can be violent too, to defend our motherland, and our silence is not weakness.
We call you mother, O dear mother India.
Hence, Just like I bow to my mother,
I bow to thee, without hesitation, and utmost respect and love.
We call you mother, O great mother India.
Your devotees are us.
Your fields, Great leaders, and soldiers show your strength and calibre, but at the same time proves your mercifulness too.
We call you mother, O dear mother India.
Hence, Just like I bow to my mother,
I bow to thee, without hesitation, and utmost respect and love.
We call you mother, O great mother India!
Your devotees are we!
You are a symbol of diversity and peace.
We welcome people irrespective of caste, color and creed.
Such is your greatness!
We call you mother, O dear mother India!
Hence, Just like I bow to my mother,
I bow to thee, without hesitation, and utmost respect and love.
I want to be born as an Indian again, as we are are a true symbol of humanity and peace,
We never quench for invading borders.
But yet are fearless, wise and well known.
We call you mother, O dear mother India.
Hence, Just like I bow to my mother,
I bow to thee, without hesitation, and utmost respect and love.