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Kazi Nazrul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam was a Bengali poet, writer, musician and the national poet of Bangladesh. He was known for his prolific output and his revolutionary spirit, often writing about intense emotional states and socio-political issues. His work championed freedom, equality, and the struggle against oppression, making him a significant voice for the Bengali people during a tumultuous period. Islam's poetry and music continue to inspire and resonate, reflecting a deep connection to his cultural heritage and a universal message of humanism.
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Come Hither
Come Hither
Come hither, the 'fallen', the 'impure', the 'outcastes'!
Let us all worship The Holy Mother together!
Only when all castes and all nations
Assemble at Her feet, side by side without fear;
Only where we are not bound by temple, priest or scriptures
Can we properly worship the Goddess
Only when brothers sit side by side, worshiping together
Will she embrace those who call Her by name
Descending from Her throne in the heavens,
Sitting amongst us on the dusty earthly ground.
The Goddess' altar will become sacred only when
Her holy water is blessed by the touch of us all.
Because we have ignored Her true message,
Brother has turned against brother
Today, upon seeing the Goddess in Her full splendor,
You will realize that we are all children of the same Mother
And heaven, earth and the entire universe will erupt in awe,
Awoken by our invocation to the Holy Mother
Fearlessly chanted by all in unison.
[Translated by: Udayan Chattopadhyay]
Come hither, the 'fallen', the 'impure', the 'outcastes'!
Let us all worship The Holy Mother together!
Only when all castes and all nations
Assemble at Her feet, side by side without fear;
Only where we are not bound by temple, priest or scriptures
Can we properly worship the Goddess
Only when brothers sit side by side, worshiping together
Will she embrace those who call Her by name
Descending from Her throne in the heavens,
Sitting amongst us on the dusty earthly ground.
The Goddess' altar will become sacred only when
Her holy water is blessed by the touch of us all.
Because we have ignored Her true message,
Brother has turned against brother
Today, upon seeing the Goddess in Her full splendor,
You will realize that we are all children of the same Mother
And heaven, earth and the entire universe will erupt in awe,
Awoken by our invocation to the Holy Mother
Fearlessly chanted by all in unison.
[Translated by: Udayan Chattopadhyay]
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