M K Gandhi's 150th Birthday (02.10.2019) Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar
M K Gandhi's 150th Birthday (02.10.2019)
‘What is religion? ', Gandhi asked of himself.
Religion is not a package of beliefs,
Nor a commercial brand or identity.
Religion is Truth that lies in everyone,
By which he's called to serve humanity.
‘What is nation? ', Gandhi asked of himself.
Nation is not defined by language, creed,
Or even place of birth and heritage.
Nation is where a common humanity
Must override political connection.
‘What is politics? ', Gandhi asked of himself.
Politics is bred with disagreement.
How to manage conflicts is much crucial.
Nonviolence is the answer to conflicts.
Conversion, not coercion, is remedy.
‘What is living? ', Gandhi asked of himself.
Simplicity must be one's way of life.
Relation between the underprivileged
And the privileged must be cordial
With compassion as priority.
‘What is India? ', let us ask of ourselves.
Religion has been politicized.
Nation has been creed and language based.
Politics has been commercialized.
Living suffers out of intolerance.
02.10.2019
Religion has been politicalized ................out of intolerance More relevant today than before. very well penned.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/27/2024 7:08:17 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Simplicity must be one's way of life. Relation between the underprivileged And the privileged must be cordial With compassion as priority........touching and true with outstanding conceptualizations. This is a beautiful poem on M K Gandhi's 150th Birth day and it is a great tribute to his soul and to his family members. Thanks for sharing.