'Jana Gan Man...' : Praise for Bharatmata or Glorification of British King ?
Today is centenary of 'Jana Gan Man...'
Brahmarshi Dr. P. V. Vartak |
Preface
Today is centenary of 'Jana Gan Man...' as it was first sung at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress on 27th December 1911. 'Jana Gan Man…' is composed by late Ravindranath Tagore precisely at the time of the visit of the British King George V. Many are not reconciled to accept this truth. Let us examine some evidences to indicate that the song was composed to welcome the King George V.
1. 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata' means he who decides the destiny of Bharat. The destiny of the Bharat which was languishing in slavery was then decided by the British emperor alone. Thus the King George V can only be considered eligible to be hailed as 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata' and no other Indian leader.
2. With the words 'Tava Charane Nata Matha …. Rajeshwar Bharat Bhagya Vidhata', Tagore was bowing his head in reverence in front of an emperor. It is but natural to conclude that he was bowing his head in front of the King George V. As per Indian tradition, 'Rajeshwar' means the God of Kings. That time, not a single Indian king was independent. King George V was the only independent king of Hindusthan. The local kings of princely states were ruled by the British emperor and were at his mercy.
2. With the words 'Tava Charane Nata Matha …. Rajeshwar Bharat Bhagya Vidhata', Tagore was bowing his head in reverence in front of an emperor. It is but natural to conclude that he was bowing his head in front of the King George V. As per Indian tradition, 'Rajeshwar' means the God of Kings. That time, not a single Indian king was independent. King George V was the only independent king of Hindusthan. The local kings of princely states were ruled by the British emperor and were at his mercy.
And many more evidences ....
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