“India” by Rabindranath Tagore

INDIA, thou hast taught kings to lay down
Crown, sceptre, throne and kingdom
And put on the clothing of the poor.
Thou hast taught warriors in lawful battle,
To forgive an enemy times out of number,
To hold back the drawn arrow, forgetful
Of victory and defeat, thou hast taught doer
To surrender to God all triumph of achievement.
Thou hast taught the householder to enlarge the home,
To neighbor, friend, guest and the orphan.
Luxury hast thou bound with restraint;
Poverty hast thou brightened with pure
Distaste for the world; wealth hast thou
Blessed spent on doing good; thou hast taught
Men to set self aside and in weal in woe
To set the world down before the Lord.