Motherland

If there is any shelter

It is in the heart of the motherland.

If there is self-reliance

It is under her hands.

If there is any air to breathe

It is on her lap.

Loyalty changes with the change in faith;

Mind mother is mother –

For you no one else will wait.

Why oh why do you

Expect a life without her?

Without Her, O man,

You are an alien everywhere!

No wealth stolen

Will buy you a piece of land,

Nor will any religion

Make brothers for you to care.

-                                                                                                   -  Ramesh Tiwari