Hindunrusimha

Hail! O, You of Glowing Splendour, Might of the Hindus! Hail! O, You of Divine Brilliance, by Hindu penance blessed! Hail! O You Gem of Prosperous Hindu Destiny, Hail! O God-like Shivajiraja, Hindu-Nrusimha Incarnate! This Hindu nation bows to you, Heart and soul, we applaud you, With sandalwood paste of our devotion, we anoint you- Who fulfilled our unspoken yearnings! Hail! O God-like Shivajiraja, Hindu-Nrusimha Incarnate! Every fort rampart is in ruins-today. Jayadurga is drenched in tears-today Rusted once more is the blade of the Bhavani, What wonder then, she withdraws her aid. Every fort and coastal stronghold-wrecked! Every capital city-wilderness! Our fortune, in the coil of Foreigners-enslaved! O shame, to be living in these ignominious times! Hail! O God-like Shivajiraja, Hindu-Nrusimha Incarnate! Your Purity of heart, so acclaimed by Sant Ramdas, Your intellect, that routed the five enemy Shahi Kingdoms, Your strategy, that destroyed villains, Your strength, that vanquished a power-crazed Tyrant- May that purity of purpose sustain! May our simple souls that intelligence obtain! May such strength flow in our blood, May Sant Ramdas bless us with your mantra again! Hail! O God-like Shivajiraja, Hindu-Nrusimha Incarnate! [Translated by Anurupa Cinar]