January 26, 2016May 9, 2016 by Kunal Thakore

Today, I wish for my country…

celebration, Inspiration, poetry, ruminations
Future, India, Tagore
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It’s India’s 67th Republic Day. And as we move forward and take our place in the sun, here’s what I wish for. It’s by eminent poet & Nobel Laureate and the only man who’s composed the national anthems of two countries (India & Bangladesh) – Rabindranath Tagore, and is a masterful, inspirational piece of poetry. I’m sure most Indians on this forum will be familiar with it!

Enjoy the read!

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chevvy8 January 26, 2016 at 9:30 am

Happy Republic day! Is it a public holiday? Thank you for sharing the poem. It’s pertinent for my country and its people too. I especially like the second to last line since I think we often fall short of connecting thought with action. Best. Chevvy

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1. Kunal Thakore January 26, 2016 at 9:41 am
  
  Yes, holiday today. Parade etc in Delhi
  
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  1. chevvy8 January 26, 2016 at 9:42 am
    
    Do enjoy!
    
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Kaushika January 26, 2016 at 9:52 am

Happy Republic day. This is a wonderful tribute to this day . Thank you for sharing this and making our country proud. Jai hind! 🙂

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1. Kunal Thakore January 26, 2016 at 9:57 am
  
  Jai hind! Let’s really make it saare Jahan se accha
  
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  1. Kaushika January 26, 2016 at 9:57 am
    
    We shall! 🙂
    
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Manan Unleashed January 26, 2016 at 9:56 am

Oh I love this one. Ganatantra Divas ki hardik shubhakamnae from me.

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1. Kunal Thakore January 26, 2016 at 9:57 am
  
  Hahahaha! 👍
  
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Bushka January 26, 2016 at 10:03 am

Yeah! Congratulations! The moment I read the first line I recognised its author….Tagore!!!! Great Man! Hugs!

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1. Kunal Thakore January 26, 2016 at 10:04 am
  
  Thank you, sir!
  
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syl65 January 26, 2016 at 1:49 pm

Happy Republic day and thank you for sharing these really inspiring words.

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1. Kunal Thakore January 26, 2016 at 1:52 pm
  
  Thanks x 2, Syl
  
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  1. syl65 January 26, 2016 at 2:03 pm
    
    You’re welcome, my friend
    
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Sonya Kassam January 26, 2016 at 2:39 pm

Happy Republic Day. One of my favorite poems..thank you for posting.

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1. Kunal Thakore January 26, 2016 at 2:44 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Marissa Bergen January 26, 2016 at 3:02 pm

Sounds good to me. Happy Republic Day!

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1. Kunal Thakore January 26, 2016 at 3:55 pm
  
  Thanks! 😊
  
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jade0207 January 26, 2016 at 3:06 pm

I love that poem. Have read it so many times in school times xD Thanks for the reminder! Oh and happy republic day 🙂

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1. Kunal Thakore January 26, 2016 at 3:54 pm
  
  You too! Thanks for visiting
  
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  1. jade0207 January 26, 2016 at 4:11 pm
    
    It was my pleasure 🙂
    
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cote8050 January 31, 2016 at 8:46 am

So beautiful! We can only wish this for the entire world, can yoiu imagine what wonderful place it would be! much light and peace to you. Michelle

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1. Kunal Thakore January 31, 2016 at 9:11 am
  
  Thank you, Michelle. Tagore was indeed a great poet and man!
  
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