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Hello!! As I have been reading some of the postings regarding Goa, Goans, India and Indians I recalled a poem that I had read in early college days. It took me a while to locate it. Fortunately I found a translation of that poem by Aurobindo Bose. Here it is, and I hope offer for a deeper reflection when we get caught up on the peripheral stuff. India (Bharat) On the shores of Bharat, Where men of all races have come together, Awake, O my mind! Standing here with outstretched arms, I send my salutations to the God of Humanity, And in solemn chant sing his praises. At whose call no one knows, Came floating streams of men And merged into the sea of Bharat. The Aryan, the Non-Aryan, the Dravidian, The Huns, the Pathans and the Moghuls - They all have merged here into one body. Today the West has opened its doors, And from thence come gifts. Giving and taking, All will be welcome on the shores of Bharat, Where men of all races have come together. Come, O Aryan and Non-Aryan, Hindu and Muslim, Come O English and you Christian, Come O Bramhin, Purify your mind and clasp the hands of all; Come O downtrodden, And let vanish all the burden of your humiliation. Tarry not, but come you all To anoint the Mother, On the shores of Bharat, Where men of all races have come together Rabrindranath Tagore (1861-1941) A Flight of Swans Translated by Aurobindo Bose posted on this net by Basilio Monteiro _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
