Friday, September 29, 2006

The Jana-Gana-Mana Controversy

With all the hooplah about the intended meaning of the National Anthem by Rabindranath Tagore and the contention that "Vande Mataram" should be the National Anthem instead - all I have to say is - How the hell does it matter what the current day politicians want us to believe???

I cannot imagine a person of the calibre of Tagore to write such a beautiful verse in praise of King George V. He couldnt have been so short-sighted. And even though he did, how does it matter today - since he has died for over 50 years now and will therefore not be able to explain to the world what the real intention of his poem was.

Therefore, in the best interest of such a great nation of ours, I think all of us should get over such petty controversies and sing the National Anthem with the interpretation that we think best - sing it in praise of "Bharat Bhagya Vidhata" - the Lord Almighty, who is the true bestower of good fortune!!!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I agree. Bengal has suffered a lot in last one year (think SCG ;) ) and we should cut them some slack.

I suggest a poll in Bengal.

" You will get only one of the two things. Choose wisely.

1. Jana Gana Mana as National Anthem.
2. Saurav Ganguly back in the team.
"

I wonder what the figures would be.