टागोरांचि खोटी बदनामी : Jana Gana Mana, was written by Rabindranath Tagore in honor of King George V

 This is a rumor spread by brainless fellows like P. N. Oak ! People who make such baseless charges apparently know nothing of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s undying allegiance to India and his supreme sense of patriotism.

Rabindranath Tagore - the great Nobel laureate  who returned his  knighthood (Sir) to protest Jalianwala massacre-  writes a poem for king of England ? Can you believe that?   

Tagore who loved his Nation from bottom of his heart cannot call British king as “Bharat Bhagya Vidhata”. The bizarre accusation that Jana Mana Gana was inspired to honor the British King in 1911. If such a taint had attached to the Song, would Tagore have translated the Song into English, eight years later, in 1919?  This was the year when Tagore had renounced his knighthood in protest over the massacre at Jallianawala Bagh, Amritsar. 

In any case, the Song Jana Gana Mana is   larger than the National Anthem and in that extended Song there are images of the Bhagya Vidhata who is also India`s eternal Mother - and surely Tagore knew that King George V was not a female.!!!  (Stanza 4)

 

I will like to quote Gurudev Tagore’s words:

"I should only insult myself if I cared to answer those who consider me capable of such unbounded stupidity as to sing in praise of George the Fifth as the Eternal Charioteer leading the pilgrims on their journey through countless ages of the timeless history of mankind."

   

Rabindranaath Tagor was a Vaishnav and he is Referring to lord Vishnu.  If you go through third stanza carefully , you will Find That - this Bharat Bhagya Vidhataa owns a Ratha, chakra and shankha….…. Clearly indicating Tagore's referance. Please go through the full version of Jana gana mana in the article.

  Orthodox minds  are always satisfied with this kind of stupid, baseless and  Pseudo scholarly  work, accusing grate patriots like Gurudev Rabindranaath Tagor  !

 The full poem : -

 

Stanza 1:-
Jano Gano Mano Adhinaayako Jayo Hey,Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Panjaabo Sindhu Gujaraato Maraathaa,Draabiro Utkalo Bango Bindhyo Himaachalo Jamunaa Gangaa, Uchchhalo Jalodhi Tarango Tabo Shubho Naamey Jaagey, Tabo Shubho Aashisho Maagey Gaahey Tabo Jayogaathaa Jano Gano Mangalo Daayako, Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey	Oh! the ruler of the minds of people, Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India! Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dravida (South India), Orissa, and Bengal, The Vindhya, the Himalayas, the Yamuna, the Ganges,and the oceans with foaming waves all around Wake up listening to Your auspicious name, Ask for Your auspicious blessings, And sing to Your glorious victory. Oh! You who impart well being to the people! Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India! Victory to You, victory to You, victory to You, Victory, Victory, Victory, Victory to You! (refrain repeated five times)
Stanza 2:-
Ohoroho Tobo Aahbaano Prachaarito,Shuni Tabo Udaaro Baani Hindu Bauddho Shikho Jaino,Parashiko Musholmaano Christaani Purabo Pashchimo Aashey,Tabo Singhaasano Paashey Premohaaro Hawye Gaanthaa Jano Gano Oikyo Bidhaayako Jayo Hey,Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey	Your call is announced continuously,we heed Your gracious call The Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, Parsees, Muslims, and Christians, The East and the West come,to the side of Your throne And weave the garland of love. Oh! You who bring in the unity of the people! Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!
Stanza 3:-
Potono Abhbhudoy Bandhuro Ponthaa,Jugo Jugo Dhaabito Jaatri Hey Chiro Saarothi, Tabo Ratha Chakrey Mukhorito Potho Dino Raatri Daaruno Biplabo Maajhey,Tabo Shankhodhwoni Bajey Sankato Dukkho Traataa Jano Gano Potho Parichaayako,Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey	The way of life is somber as it moves through ups and downs,But we, the pilgrims, have followed it through ages. Oh! Eternal Charioteer, the wheels of your chariot echo day and night in the path In the midst of fierce revolution, your conch shell sounds. You save us from fear and misery Oh! You who guide the people through tortuous path... Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!
Stanza 4:-
Ghoro Timiro Ghono Nibiro,Nishithey Peerito Murchhito Deshey Jagrato Chhilo Tabo Abicholo Mangalo,Noto Nayoney Animeshey Duhswapney Aatankey,Rokkhaa Koriley Ankey Snehamoyi Tumi Maataaa Jano Gano Duhkho Trayako,Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey	During the bleakest of nights,when the whole country was sick and in swoon Wakeful remained Your incessant blessings,through Your lowered but winkless eyes Through nightmares and fears,You protected us on Your lap Oh Loving Mother Oh! You who have removed the misery of the people... Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!
Stanza 5:-
Raatri Prabhatilo Udilo Rabichhabi, Purbo Udayo Giri Bhaaley Gaahey Bihangamo Punyo Samirano, Nabo Jibano Rasho Dhaley Tabo Karunaaruno Ragey,Nidrito Bhaarato Jagey Tabo Chorone Noto Maatha Jayo Jayo Jayo Hey, Jayo Rajeshwaro, Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey	The night is over, and the Sun has risen over the hills of the eastern horizon. The birds are singing, and a gentle auspicious breeze is pouring the elixir of new life. By the halo of Your compassion India that was asleep is now waking On your feet we lay our heads Victory, Victory, Victory be to You, the Supreme King, the dispenser of the destiny of India!

Lyrics in Bengali Script

 

জনগণমন-অধিনায়ক জয় হে ভারতভাগ্যবিধাতা!
পঞ্জাব সিন্ধু গুজরাট মরাঠা দ্রাবিড় উৎকল বঙ্গ

বিন্ধ্য হিমাচল যমুনা গঙ্গা উচ্ছলজলধিতরঙ্গ

তব শুভ নামে জাগে,        তব শুভ আশিষ মাগে,
গাহে তব জয়গাথা।

জনগণমঙ্গলদায়ক জয় হে ভারতভাগ্যবিধাতা!
জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় জয় জয় জয় হে।।


অহরহ তব আহ্বান প্রচারিত, শুনি তব উদার বাণী

হিন্দু বৌদ্ধ শিখ জৈন পারসিক মুসলমান খৃস্টানী

পূরব পশ্চিম আসে       তব সিংহাসন-পাশে

প্রেমহার হয় গাঁথা।

জনগণ-ঐক্য-বিধায়ক জয় হে ভারতভাগ্যবিধাতা!
জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় জয় জয় জয় হে।।


পতন-অভ্যুদয়-বন্ধুর পন্থা, যুগ যুগ ধাবিত যাত্রী।

হে চিরসারথি, তব রথচক্রে মুখরিত পথ দিনরাত্রি।

দারুণ বিপ্লব-মাঝে       তব শঙ্খধ্বনি বাজে

সঙ্কটদুঃখত্রাতা।

জনগণপথপরিচায়ক জয় হে ভারতভাগ্যবিধাতা!
জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় জয় জয় জয় হে।।


ঘোরতিমিরঘন নিবিড় নিশীথে পীড়িত মূর্ছিত দেশে

জাগ্রত ছিল তব অবিচল মঙ্গল নতনয়নে অনিমেষে।

দুঃস্বপ্নে আতঙ্কে       রক্ষা করিলে অঙ্কে

স্নেহময়ী তুমি মাতা।

জনগণদুঃখত্রায়ক জয় হে ভারতভাগ্যবিধাতা!
জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় জয় জয় জয় হে।।


রাত্রি প্রভাতিল, উদিল রবিচ্ছবি পূর্ব-উদয়গিরিভালে –
গাহে বিহঙ্গম, পূণ্য সমীরণ নবজীবনরস ঢালে।

তব করুণারুণরাগে       নিদ্রিত ভারত জাগে

তব চরণে নত মাথা।

জয় জয় জয় হে জয় রাজেশ্বর ভারতভাগ্যবিধাতা!জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় জয় জয় জয় হে।।

 

 

 

 

Dr. ABHIRAM DIXIT