Jana Gana Mana - The Complete Indian National Anthem

Its been a long time since my last blogpost (barring the Quizbots), and this one has something to do with India and her National Anthem!!! Read on!

Every school student (or for that matter anyone) promptly stands in attention for about 52 seconds everyday and as the 'song' culminates with drumbeats and 'Jaya He! Jaya He! Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya He!' everyone is filled with a sense of patriotism. But does our National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana', crowned the Best National Anthem of the World, really end in 52 seconds?

Not so, and those of you who read 'The Times of India' today would've been bemused by the fact that the National Anthem we sing today, is but, ONE=FIFTH of what was originally penned down by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore a 100 years back! It even gave me a pleasant surprise, and I wondered, "If 20% of the song is sooo beautiful, then lets see what the real deal is!"

'The Lord of India's Destiny', to whom Jana Gana Mana is officially addressed is showered with praises of Victory in the 'hidden' 4 stanzas, and as in the TOI article, "the first stanza is a paean to the astonishing geographical diversity of India, the second is a tribute to its multiple communities and the remaining, a salutation to India's undying spirit."

The Entire National Anthem is a really beautiful piece (although it will be hard to memorize), but I urge everyone of the readers to please listen to the anthem, which is sung by 39 of the country's best singers and this video is courtesy, once again, The Times of India! (PS. The video loads quite quickly, so please listen to all 10 minutes of it!)

Link to the Video

I sign off, presenting you the lyrics of the Complete Jana Gana Mana...

Read On!

Stanza 1 (National Anthem of India):-
Jano Gano Mano Adhinaayako Jayo Hey,Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Panjaabo Sindhu Gujaraato Maraathaa,Draabiro Utkalo Bango Bindhyo Himaachalo Jamunaa Gangaa, Uchchhalo Jalodhi Tarango Tabo Shubho Naamey Jaagey, Tabo Shubho Aashisho Maagey Gaahey Tabo Jayogaathaa Jano Gano Mangalo Daayako, Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

Stanza 2:-
Ohoroho Tobo Aahbaano Prachaarito,Shuni Tabo Udaaro Baani Hindu Bauddho Shikho Jaino,Parashiko Musholmaano Christaani Purabo Pashchimo Aashey,Tabo Singhaasano Paashey Premohaaro Hawye Gaanthaa Jano Gano Oikyo Bidhaayako Jayo Hey,Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

Stanza 3:-
Potono Abhbhudoy Bandhuro Ponthaa,Jugo Jugo Dhaabito Jaatri Hey Chiro Saarothi, Tabo Ratha Chakrey Mukhorito Potho Dino Raatri Daaruno Biplabo Maajhey,Tabo Shankhodhwoni Bajey Sankato Dukkho Traataa Jano Gano Potho Parichaayako,Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

Stanza 4:-
Ghoro Timiro Ghono Nibiro,Nishithey Peerito Murchhito Deshey Jagrato Chhilo Tabo Abicholo Mangalo,Noto Nayoney Animeshey Duhswapney Aatankey,Rokkhaa Koriley Ankey Snehamoyi Tumi Maataaa Jano Gano Duhkho Trayako,Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

Stanza 5:-
Raatri Prabhatilo Udilo Rabichhabi, Purbo Udayo Giri Bhaaley Gaahey Bihangamo Punyo Samirano, Nabo Jibano Rasho Dhaley Tabo Karunaaruno Ragey,Nidrito Bhaarato Jagey Tabo Chorone Noto Maatha Jayo Jayo Jayo Hey, Jayo Rajeshwaro, Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

Later,

Atharv Joshi

Wired Differently: Quizbot # 9

Quizbot is a weekly quiz initiated by yours truly in an attempt to reach far out in everyone's quest for Curiosity. Besides, Quizzing is one of my hobbies and thanks to SEQC, now one of my passions.

As usual, Please post your answers in the comments section below. Also, even if you know the answer to any ONE question, please leave in a comment! Every answer counts!

The last set saw 8 responses, after a delay (again) here goes Set # 9:

Set # 9

1. Which world-famous authors well known book has the title which is also the name of a pseudoscience, a "method" whose objectives include to "create" the Alkahest, the Azoth and the Philosopher's Stone? Give me the name of the author.

2. A group of 17th century intellectuals formed, what may have been the precursor to a present day 'Club' having roughly 1500 members. This present-day 'Club' is based int he building pictured below.

3. Connect the two pictures to an organisation, based in US.

4. Give a word for the following :

- A biscuit having chocolate filling which is sandwiched by two biscuits, which are thin.

- A whiskey, made of corn and named after a region in Kentucky.

- The family, or house of kings to which Louis XVI belonged.

5. The sitter of this set (as always) - Who, with (one of) his most famous creation?

Quizbot # 8 Answers and Scores:

1. This equation will aid you in making the Perfect TOAST :P (2/8 got it correct)

2. The place I am looking for is 'Shravanbelagola'. (7/8 got it correct)

3. The yummy, Shrewsbury! (6/8 got it correct)

4. Revenge for the Angry Pigs! (6/8 got it correct)

5. The word is Beta. (4/8 got it correct)

And now for the Scores:

1. Mangesh - 4

2. Anonymous - 2

3. Rajiv - 4

4. Raghav - 4

5. Siddharth - 2

6. Devendra - 2

7. Krishna - 3

8. Arvind - 4

Link to the previous set: Quizbot Set # 8

Till then, Later!

Atharv Joshi (AAJ)

Wired Differently: Quizbot # 8

Quizbot is a weekly quiz initiated by yours truly in an attempt to reach far out in everyone's quest for Curiosity. Besides, Quizzing is one of my hobbies and thanks to SEQC, now one of my passions.

As usual, Please post your answers in the comments section below.

Quizbot # 7 was amazing, with 15 responses, and I was happy that the questions were crackable and workable :-)... This set comes after a little delay:

Set # 8

1. The image given below has the formula for making the 'perfecto' what? PS. This will really help you enjoy your breakfast!

2. Following are clues to a place, and are not necessary the etymology of the place name. The first part of this town's name is the name of the current month in the Hindu Calendar. The second part is Kannada for "White Pond." The place is one of the many Jain pilgrimage centres. Name it.

3. What sweet item, also manufactured in Pune and enjoyed all over India, gets its name from an English County? The cakes look something like this:

4.Revenge!!! Who is burning with revenge, waiting for their chance? PS. Funda plz.

5. The Sitter of this set. You've seen or heard this term before. This word is typically used for softwares that have been recently made available to the masses, or a software that is undergoing modifications. What word?

Quizbot # 7 Answers and Scores:

1. Ya! The answer is Le Mans, famous for the Annual Endurance Event. (11/15 got it correct)

2. It is the Mouth-Watering, Jalebi! (13/15 got it correct)

3. If you follow the steps, you end up with a Mobius Strip! (5/15 got it correct)

4. It was indeed, Jawaharlal Nehru himself :). And yeah! Thanks to my friend Akash Kulkarni for this question! (9/15 got it correct)

5. South Sudan. Nothing else to be said! (15/15 got it correct)

And now for the Scores:

1. Althaf - 3

2. Mangesh - 5

3. Nanda - 4

4. Satya Mathur - 3

5. Gaurav - 3

6. Anonymous 1 - 1

7. Anniesen - 5

8. Julian - 3

9. Palash - 4

10. Viken - 4

11. Raghav - 5

12. Anonymous 2 - 3

13. Paul - 3

14. Aniruddha - 3

15. PHS QLog - 4

Link to the previous set: Quizbot Set # 7

Thanks for the response ppl!

Atharv