Indian National Anthem's Missing Stanzas

By Achal Mehra | August 13, 2011

Stanza 1 (National Anthem of India):

Jano Gano Mano Adhinaayako Jayo Hey, Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa? 

 Panjaabo Sindhu Gujaraato Maraathaa, Draabiro Utkalo Bango? 

Bindhyo Himaachalo Jamunaa Gangaa, Uchchhalo Jalodhi Tarango? 

Tabo Shubho Naamey Jaagey, Tabo Shubho Aashisho Maagey

Gaahey Tabo Jayogaathaa

Jano Gano Mangalo Daayako, Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa

Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

Oh! the ruler of the minds of people, Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!

Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Dravida(South India), Orissa, and Bengal,

The Vindhya, the Himalayas, the Yamuna, the Ganges,and the oceans with foaming waves all around

Wake up listening to Your auspicious name, Ask for Your auspicious blessings,

And sing to Your glorious victory.

Oh! You who impart well being to the people!

Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!

Victory to You, victory to You, victory to You, Victory, Victory, Victory, Victory to You!

Stanza 2

Ohoroho Tobo Aahbaano Prachaarito, Shuni Tabo Udaaro Baani

Hindu Bauddho Shikho Jaino, Parashiko Musholmaano Christaani

Purabo Pashchimo Aashey, Tabo Singhaasano Paashey

Premohaaro Hawye Gaanthaa?Jano Gano Oikyo Bidhaayako Jayo Hey, Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa

Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

Your call is announced continuously,we heed Your gracious call

The Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, Parsees, Muslims, and Christians,

The East and the West come, to the side of Your throne

And weave the garland of love.

Oh! You who bring in the unity of the people!

Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!

Stanza 3

Potono Abhbhudoy Bandhuro Ponthaa, Jugo Jugo Dhaabito Jaatri

Hey Chiro Saarothi, Tabo Ratha Chakrey Mukhorito Potho Dino Raatri

Daaruno Biplabo Maajhey, Tabo Shankhodhwoni Bajey? 

Sankato Dukkho Traataa

Jano Gano Potho Parichaayako, Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa

Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

The way of life is somber as it moves through ups and downs, But we, the pilgrims, have followed it through ages.

Oh! Eternal Charioteer, the wheels of your chariot echo day and night in the path

In the midst of fierce revolution, your conch shell sounds.

You save us from fear and misery

Oh! You who guide the people through tortuous path…

Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!

Stanza 4:

Ghoro Timiro Ghono Nibiro,Nishithey Peerito Murchhito Deshey

Jagrato Chhilo Tabo Abicholo Mangalo, Noto Nayoney Animeshey

Duhswapney Aatankey, Rokkhaa Koriley Ankey

Snehamoyi Tumi Maataaa

Jano Gano Duhkho Trayako, Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa

Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

During the bleakest of nights,when the whole country was sick and in swoon

Wakeful remained Your incessant blessings, through Your lowered but winkless eyes

Through nightmares and fears, You protected us on Your lap

Oh Loving Mother

Oh! You who have removed the misery of the people…

Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!

Stanza 5:

Raatri Prabhatilo Udilo Rabichhabi, Purbo Udayo Giri Bhaaley

Gaahey Bihangamo Punyo Samirano, Nabo Jibano Rasho Dhaley

Tabo Karunaaruno Ragey, Nidrito Bhaarato Jagey

Tabo Chorone Noto Maatha

Jayo Jayo Jayo Hey, Jayo Rajeshwaro, Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa

Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

The night is over, and the Sun has risen over the hills of the eastern horizon.

The birds are singing, and a gentle auspicious breeze is pouring the elixir of new life.

By the halo of Your compassion India that was asleep is now waking

On your feet we lay our heads

Victory, Victory, Victory be to You, the Supreme King, the dispenser of the destiny of India!