A Unique Land Poem by VIJAY KUMAR ROY

A land of the origin of four religions:
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism,
Known for Indus Valley Civilization
Best exemplifies the ‘unity in diversity'.
The Vedas- the origin of all knowledge,
Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas and Upanishads
Teach eternal lessons to humankind
And reflect the sages' vision of the past, present and future.
King Harishchandra's vow for truth
Raghu's race's rule of 'plighted word
must be redeemed even at the cost of one's life'
Shravan's inimitable devotion to parents
Originate the sublime social values.
A ‘golden bird' and the mother of republic
Imparted the world her ancient wisdom of vasudhaiva kutumbakam,
And even after coming out of the clutches of several invaders
She allures the world-philosophers to sing her glory.

(Cite: Roy, Vijay Kumar. 'A Unique Land.' Realm of Beauty and Truth: A Collection of Poems. Authorspress,2016, p.25.)