O Great Leader Subhas Chandra!

A humble floral offering at the sacred feet of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

O great leader Subhas Chandra, pride of our land!
Words fall short before the glory you command.

A brave lion you were, a mine of unmatched valor,
Germany and Japan still bear witness to your labor;
The entire nation bows today at your feet in honor grand.

You shone like the blazing sun, a burning flame of fire,
Your scorching resolve melted the British Empire;
To free the motherland, you set the nation aflame.

Escaping prison in the guise of a holy cleric unseen,
Like Shivaji himself emerging from a chest serene;
Blessed was Mother India by that unmatched deed supreme.

From Rawalpindi you departed as Ziauddin by name,
With Bhagatram Talwar as Rahmat Khan in the same;
Changing names and disguises, you crossed lands Afghan.

From Afghanistan to Germany you courageously flew,
Living as Orlando Mazzotta, a revolution you drew;
From foreign soil you launched freedom’s grand plan.

Though you shook hands with Hitler in desperate times,
You ignited patriotism in countless hearts and minds;
Among war prisoners you breathed freedom’s soul.

In Japan you formed the mighty Azad Hind Army,
Sowing sacrifice in millions with spirit so stormy;
Immortal soldiers rose, ready to pay freedom’s toll.

The call of “Chalo Delhi” thundered across the land,
Chains were shattered as freedom took command;
The British beast began to retreat in fear.

Yet destiny played its cruel and merciless role,
Japan fell in the great war, dark clouds took hold;
Still your revolutionary fire spread far and near.

Inspired by you, soldiers across India stood tall,
All three forces revolted, shaking Britain’s wall;
At last, on this soil, freedom’s sun did rise.

Blessed, blessed are you, O Subhas Babu, blessed beyond measure!
True father of independence, unmatched in courage and treasure!

Victory to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose!

Millions of salutations to the great leader Subhas Chandra Bose!

— Arun Ramchandra Pangarkar
Founder,
Shramik Kranti – Garibon Ka Aawaz