Dalpatram Translated Poem by Taralika Trivedi

Owl's Old Tradition

Our ways are ancient and traditions so pure, says Owl
We are here to enlighten the world about old ways
Was there sun before the creation?
He is new, and no new ways, please!
Those who are lowly, they only accept new ways
The great race must draw away all these modern thoughts.
Look, our race is the best in the world
When sun rises, we never ever open our eyes!

Dalpatram, a well known Gujarati poet
(1820- 1898)
Translated by Taralika Trivedi