Internet Captivated By Rabindranath Tagore's Handwritten English Version Of 'Jana Gana Mana'
The post showcases a handwritten translation by Tagore himself, revealing the English version of India's National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. While Tagore's composition of the anthem in Bengali is well-known, this English rendition adds another layer of depth to his creative repertoire.
In celebration of Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, the official X handle of the Nobel Committee has paid tribute to the iconic poet and social reformer by sharing a unique glimpse into his legacy. The post showcases a handwritten translation by Tagore himself, revealing the English version of India's National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. While Tagore's composition of the anthem in Bengali is well-known, this English rendition adds another layer of depth to his creative repertoire.
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"Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem of India, originally composed in Bengali by poet Rabindranath Tagore, who was awarded the #Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. "Pictured: An English translation of Jana Gana Mana by Tagore," reads the caption posted along with the photo.
Since its sharing, the post has garnered more than 90,000 views and close to 1.8 likes, with many users expressing their thoughts in the comments section.
"Jana Gana Mana" (Bengali: [??n? g??? m?n?]) is the national anthem of India, originally composed in Bengali by poet Rabindranath Tagore, who was awarded the #NobelPrize in Literature in 1913.
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Pictured: An English translation of Jana Gana Mana by Tagore pic.twitter.com/cYT8nP46zo
"Rabindranath Thakur had also composed Amar Sonar Bangla, the national anthem of Bangladesh, and hence he is the only one to compose the national anthem of two countries," wrote an Instagram user.
Another added, "Proud to be a Bengali", while a third showed their reaction using a heart emoticon.
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According to the government website Know India, the duration of India's National Anthem is approximately 52 seconds. Additionally, the National Song of the nation is "Vande Mataram," composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji.
Many of us learned to sing and memorise India's National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana, in school. Rabindranath Tagore, India's first Nobel laureate, composed the song in Bengali under the title 'Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata' in 1911.
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Although the song has five verses, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted only the first verse as the National Anthem on January 24, 1950. Many people are unaware that Tagore also translated the song into English.
Every year, Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated to honor the birth anniversary of the esteemed Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore. This year commemorates the 162nd year since his birth.
Born on May 7, 1861, Tagore was a renowned writer acclaimed for his multifaceted literary prowess, spanning poetry, songs, short stories, and plays. His literary journey commenced at the tender age of eight with poetry, culminating in the publication of his first collection at the age of sixteen.
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