Chatrapathi Shivaji.

As spoken to his soldiers.

Victory to thee , Bhavani! Victory to thee Bharat,
Victory to thee mother! Victory to thee Durga!
Vande mataram! Vande mataram!

Chiefs of armies! The best ministers,
Head of elephantry and extremely able victors,
Unperturbed kings,,
Scorchers of enemies,
Javelin unit, Trishul bearing mighty soldiers,
who do not fear death, Courageous jewels,
Long live all of you, Long live all!
Let Devi bless us all,
Who all belong to this famous country that has never desired others land,
If it is invaded , will Bharath matha bear it?
The land that is known far and wide for its bravery .,
This sacred land was ruled by emperors personifying dharma,
And home to calm and meditative seers.

Bharat is an ancient and sacred land,
You are its sons, Do not erase this memory!
Bharat is the jewel amongst all countries of the worlds,
You are its son, Do not erase this memory !

Protect this land that stretches from the Himalayas ,
That touches the sky,
To all directions and to the seas.
Ganges, Sindhu, Yamuna,
Springs, lakes, forests,fertile lands and in comparable resources,
Lofty mountains, all brighten this country!

This golden land provides bountiful food to stave off hunger,
Deva's live here , Sages live here,
This is a country without any weakness ,
It is filled with knowledge and wisdom!

You are its son, do not erase that from your memory.


Note . This is a stirring speech delivered by Shivaji the famous Maratha king, on the eve of a battle ,to his soldiers, as was imagined by Bharathiyar.The fact that this runs to several pages ,[ i have translated only the first portion],potrays the deep admiration of Bharathiyar towards the patriotism of Shivaji.