Dnyandeep (Lantern of Knowledge)

Because the path was thorny and long, 
And through a dark and lonely land, 
I set upon your lips a song, 
And placed a 'Dnyandeep' in your hand.
 
In stormy weather,  
In torrential rain,  
I protected the flame, 
From getting blown out.
  
Dear, O dear students,  
I pass on my heritage unto you,  
It's up to you now,  
To keep the candle kindling--  

----Keep the candle kindling lads, 
Keep the candle kindling----
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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