Where I Belong

As great as this country is
No country can ever be,
I'm blessed to have born in this holy land
This is my India, my native land.

A land which abounds in love
Where diverse cultures meet,
Where peace and harmony exist
Among religions, castes and creeds.

We've freed ourselves from the shackles
Of slavery, gloom and despair
We regained what belonged to us
And breathe the free air.

Many great men have struggled
And put up with fierce strife
And happily, for freedom's sake,
Sacrificed their lives.

So let's not forget those great souls
Who once lived in this soil,
Let's remember for what they stood
And their labours, troubles and toil.

Keep aflame the fire of love
And the passion that never dies,
For, it is in the respect you give your country
The spirit of freedom lies.

Treasure this freedom my countrymen
For, it wasn't given us for free
And remember; as great as our country is
No country can ever be.