Song Theme & Meaning
The anthem is a hymn to the unity and greatness of India. Its lyrics embrace the feeling of nationalism, inclusiveness and respect towards the diversity of the nation.
The term “Jana Gana Mana” means “Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people” like respecting the spiritual, cultural identity of India as one force. The song is about sovereign authority which dictates the fate of the nation and trust in the cohesive force of the people.
“All this talk about the Himalayas in the first two lines, then about India’s ‘unity in diversity’ and the extent of its geography with its oceans, make the anthem infuse in us a pride and emotional feeling.
Basic Details
- Title: Jana Gana Mana
- Writer & Composer: Rabindranath Tagore
- Language: Sanskritized Bengali
- Adopted as National Anthem: January 24, 1950
- First Sung: December 27, 1911 (Calcutta Session of Indian National Congress)
- Official Duration: 52 seconds (short version)
- Genre: Patriotic / National Anthem
- Original Name: Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhat
- Label/Usage: Government of India / National Ceremonies
Jana Gana Mana Lyrics by National Anthem
Hindi Version |
English Version |
| जन-गण-मन अधिनायक जय हे | Jan-Gan-Man Adhinayak Jai He |
| भारत भाग्य विधाता | India’s destiny maker |
| पंजाब, सिंधु, गुजरात, मराठा | Punjab, Sindhu, Gujarat, Maratha |
| द्रविड़, उत्कल, बंग | Dravid, Utkal, Bengal |
| विंध्य हिमाचल यमुना गंगा | Vindhya Himachal Yamuna Ganga |
| सबसे खूबसूरत सितारा | The most beautiful star |
| तब शुभ नाम जागे | Then auspicious name awakens |
| शुभकामनाएं आशीष मांगे | Best wishes and blessings are asked |
| गाहे तब जय गाथा | Then the victory song is sung |
| जन-गण-मंगलदायक जय हे | Jan-Gan-Mangaldayak Jai He |
| भारत भाग्य विधाता | India’s destiny maker |
| जय हे, जय हे, जय हे | Jai He, Jai He, Jai He |
| जय, जय, जय, जय हे | Jai, Jai, Jai, Jai He |
| जन-गण-मन अधिनायक जय हे | Jan-Gan-Man Adhinayak Jai He |
| भारत भाग्य विधाता | India’s destiny maker |
| पंजाब, सिंधु, गुजरात, मराठा | Punjab, Sindhu, Gujarat, Maratha |
| द्रविड़, उत्कल, बंग | Dravid, Utkal, Bengal |
| विंध्य हिमाचल यमुना गंगा | Vindhya Himachal Yamuna Ganga |
| सबसे खूबसूरत सितारा | The most beautiful star |
| तब शुभ नाम जागे | Then auspicious name awakens |
| शुभकामनाएं आशीष मांगे | Best wishes and blessings are asked |
| गाहे तब जय गाथा | Then the victory song is sung |
| प्रभु तुम्हें आशीर्वाद दे। | May the Lord bless you. |
| भारत भाग्य विधाता | India’s destiny maker |
| जय हे, जय हे, जय हे | Jai He, Jai He, Jai He |
| जय, जय, जय, जय हे | Jai, Jai, Jai, Jai He |
Jana Gana Mana Lyrics by National Anthem In English Mix
Conclusion
“Jana Gana Mana” is not simply the national anthem of India, but a strong symbol of unity, pride and patriotism. The anthem which praises India, composed and written by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, features a beautiful montage of the varied cultures, languages, and traditions of India while celebrating the spirit of the nation. Its tune is melancholic and its words, deep enough to evoke belonging and