The Indian National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana,” was composed by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Below are the original lyrics in Bengali followed by the English transliteration.
🇮🇳 Historical Background of the Indian National Anthem
The Indian National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana,” is a symbol of the nation’s unity, pride, and cultural heritage. It was originally composed in Bengali by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1911 and later adopted as the official national anthem of India.
🖋️ Origin and Composition
- “Jana Gana Mana” was first sung on 27th December 1911 during the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress.
- It was penned by Rabindranath Tagore, who also composed its soulful melody.
- The song was originally written in Bengali in the Sadhu Bhasha dialect, a Sanskritized form of Bengali.
- The original poem consists of five stanzas, but officially, only the first stanza was adopted as the National Anthem.
📜 Adoption as National Anthem
- On January 24, 1950, “Jana Gana Mana” was officially declared the National Anthem of India by the Constituent Assembly.
- This was shortly after India became a Republic on 26th January 1950.
🎶 Meaning and Significance
- The anthem pays homage to Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, meaning the dispenser of India’s destiny.
- It emphasizes unity in diversity, reflecting India’s vast cultural, linguistic, and geographical diversity.
- The lyrics invoke a sense of patriotism and collective identity among Indian citizens.
🕰️ Key Historical Moments
- The anthem has been sung at countless national events, including Independence Day, Republic Day, and at international forums representing India.
- It has also been a part of various freedom movements and continues to be an emotional representation of India’s sovereignty and unity.
🕒 Duration and Protocol
- The official rendition of the anthem takes approximately 52 seconds.
- There are established protocols regarding how it should be sung and respected, such as standing in attention while it is played.
Original Bengali Lyrics
জনগণমন-অধিনায়ক জয় হে
ভারত ভাগ্যবিধাতা!
পঞ্জাব সিন্ধু গুজরাট মরাঠা,
দ্রাবিড় উৎকল বঙ্গ,
বিন্ধ্য হিমাচল যমুনা গঙ্গা,
উচ্ছল জলধি তরঙ্গ।
তব শুভ নামে জাগে,
তব শুভ আশিস মাগে,
গাহে তব জয়গাথা।
জনগণমঙ্গলদায়ক জয় হে,
ভারত ভাগ্যবিধাতা।
জয় হে, জয় হে, জয় হে,
জয় জয় জয়, জয় হে!
Indian National Anthem Lyrics in English
Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka Jaya He
Bharata Bhagya Vidhata
Punjab Sindh Gujarat Maratha
Dravida Utkala Banga
Vindhya Himachala Yamuna Ganga
Uchchala Jaladhi Taranga
Tava Shubha Name Jage
Tava Shubha Ashisha Mage
Gahe Tava Jayagatha
Jana Gana Mangaladayaka Jaya He
Bharata Bhagya Vidhata
Jaya He, Jaya He, Jaya He,
Jaya Jaya Jaya, Jaya He!
Indian National Anthem Lyrics in Hindi
जन गण मन अधिनायक जय हे
भारत भाग्य विधाता।
पंजाब सिंधु गुजरात मराठा
द्राविड़ उत्कल बंग
विंध्य हिमाचल यमुना गंगा
उच्छल जलधि तरंग।
तव शुभ नामे जागे
तव शुभ आशीष मागे,
गाहे तव जयगाथा।
जनगण मंगलदायक जय हे
भारत भाग्य विधाता।
जय हे, जय हे, जय हे,
जय जय जय जय हे॥
Indian National Anthem Lyrics in Tamil
ஜன கண மன அதிநாயக ஜெய ஹே
பாரத பாக்ய விதாதா
பஞ்சாப் சிந்து குஜராத் மராட்டா
திராவிட உத்கல பங்கா
விந்த்ய ஹிமாச்சல யமுனா கங்கா
உச்சல ஜலதி தரங்கா
தவ சுப நாமே ஜாகே
தவ சுப ஆசீஷ் மாகே
காஹே தவ ஜெயகாதா
ஜன கண மங்களதாயக ஜெய ஹே
பாரத பாக்ய விதாதா
ஜெய ஹே, ஜெய ஹே, ஜெய ஹே
ஜெய ஜெய ஜெய ஜெய ஹே॥
Indian National Anthem Lyrics in Telugu
జన గణ మన అధినాయక జయ హే
భారత భాగ్య విధాత
పంజాబ్ సింధు గుజరాత్ మహారాష్ట్ర
ద్రావిడ్ ఉత్తకళ బెంగాల్
వింధ్య హిమాచల్ యమునా గంగా
ఉచ్చల జలధి తరంగ
తవ శుభ నామే జాగే
తవ శుభ ఆశిష్ మాగే
గాహే తవ జయగాథా
జనగణ మంగళదాయక జయ హే
భారత భాగ్య విధాత
జయ హే, జయ హే, జయ హే
జయ జయ జయ జయ హే॥
Indian National Anthem Lyrics in Kannada
ಜನ ಗಣ ಮನ ಅಧಿನಾಯಕ ಜಯ ಹೇ
ಭಾರತ ಭಾಗ್ಯ ವಿಧಾತಾ
ಪಂಜಾಬ್ ಸಿಂಧು ಗುಜರಾತ್ ಮರಾಠಾ
ದ್ರಾವಿಡ ಉತ್ತರ ಬಂಗ
ವಿಂಧ್ಯ ಹಿಮಾಚಲ ಯಮುನಾ ಗಂಗಾ
ಉಚ್ಚಲ ಜಲಧಿ ತರಂಗ
ತವ ಶುಭ ನಾಮೇ ಜಾಗೇ
ತವ ಶುಭ ಆಶಿಷ್ ಮಾಗೇ
ಗಾಹೇ ತವ ಜಯಗಾಥಾ
ಜನಗಣ ಮಂಗಳದಾಯಕ ಜಯ ಹೇ
ಭಾರತ ಭಾಗ್ಯ ವಿಧಾತಾ
ಜಯ ಹೇ, ಜಯ ಹೇ, ಜಯ ಹೇ
ಜಯ ಜಯ ಜಯ ಜಯ ಹೇ॥
This anthem is sung in official events and symbolizes India’s unity in diversity, celebrating its cultural and regional richness.
