I see three birds flying incomparably high;
Rising more and more form behind a cloud-
I see a saffron bird twittering something very loud.
"Sacrifice", it shouts, with a voice so strong,
Disclosing the importance of sacrifice that existed prolong;
Sacrifice of our leaders gave us the life we have today,
It gave us the right to live and the freedom to pray.
Thus the grounds of our republic are set on sacrifice,
Holding our principles close to us, perfectly like a vice;
Sacrifice is immortal and will stay on forever,
Blessing us with tolerance and selfless fervor.
As the bird flies even higher than before,
Another bird follows it with a color so white and pure;
In the midst of the blue shades of sky, it looks so calm yet elegant,
It whiteness is inevitable, for it is "Peace" that it represents.
Sacrifice when occurs, makes way for undying peace,
And that peace bathes in sacrifice with comfort and ease;
It blesses the mind and body, and satisfies the soul-
Peace is the true motivation and guide to our goals.
Into the air it flies spreading its purity all around,
Just then I hear another blissful confident sound;
My eyes scan the sky and I spot a rich green feather,
High up in the liberal sky were the three birds rising together.
Last to follow but the most awaited among all,
Was the green bird rising higher, never destined to fall;
With its wings directing it to the peaceful path of integrity,
The sky gradually filled with the secure echoes of "Prosperity".
Prosperity hails in a nation where sacrifice and peace reside,
And with prosperity in a society, impregnable happiness abides;
Thus I could feel the freedom achieved by the three birds,
As they touched an undefined height, beyond the reach of this world.
Circling in the blue and white sky, I could see them integrate,
Following each other independently, I saw them create-
A picture of perfection with colors of a proud nation,
Thus painting the image of India, God's wonderful creation.
