1
The earth
that neither begets nor rebels
will die!
The cloud
that delivers no rain
will die!
The sun
that comes without dawn
will die!
Lo! Tyranny brings death
And ravishes life's warmth.
2
The Nation
that rebels not against despotism,
nor is watered with idealism
will die!
For lo! The earth after eruption
would be more fruitful,
and lava that burnt her
soon fertilize.
3
The Nation
that believes not
in peace
will die!
So halt the wars!
4
The soul
that commits sins
will perish!
So the power of the oppressor
will collapse,
and he will be destroyed.
5
Grief
that brings forth no pain
will end!
And plants
not watered with rain
will wither!
Thus love without pain and rain
will die!
6
The word
that is not written
will die!
And science
that is not taught
will vanish!
So learn how
to teach and write!
