“Vande Mataram” is perhaps the oldest of all the patriotic songs of India. It was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838-1894) as a part of his novel “Anand Math” in the 19th century. This song became a national song among many nationalists, and it so alarmed the British rulers that this novel was banned. Though the novel was originally written in Bangla, the song “Vande Matram” is almost fully in Sanskrit. Only those familiar with Sanskrit may be able to understand the meaning of the song. Thankfully, the words of…
Read MoreOn the Republic Day I wish you with the patriotic song “Vande Mataram” from the film “Anand Math” (1952).
