Thought
Great leader’s lion magnitude
Revival with weapons three
Renunciation, austerity, fortitude,
Enough to make the enemies flee
Last glorious one of heroes bold
Sheds own blood and of his own
For cause of justice history told
Of lionheart died in truth alone
You may see a thousand defects
But folk are gods to worship here
Curse not but offer high respects
For gods are present to revere
Even if in evil bite and scratch
And bury not revenge’s plans
Only loving words despatch
Despite the wish of partisans
Oppression and injustice fight
Care not for selfish peace ill gained
But current send with all your might
Great love where evil is arraigned
(derived Swami Vivekananda’s words in Diary of a disciple, of Sharatchandra Chakravarty)
Prayer
O Lord grant me courage to stand up for what is right without fear or favour for truth alone triumphs. Thy energy overwhelms all things. I offer to Thee body and mind as sword and shield. Let truth be always in thought word and deeds. Grant me renunciation, austerity and fortitude for the common good.
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