In the market of hate, a fountain stands tall,
Where love resides, and fear will fall.
Hearts united, smiles abound,
The Constitution’s faith echoes all around.
With every step, truth will find its way,
Through crowds and noise, it will shine each day.
No fear, no doubt, just love’s pure light,
Guiding us forward, through day and night.
He walks with courage, his heart full of cheer,
A great hero of democratic values, always near.
Freedom, equality, brotherhood, he holds dear,
History and wealth, he cherishes, year by year.
With one passion, he calls out to the land,
Save the Constitution, save the country’s stand.
He speaks from the heart, with a voice so clear,
He believes in the Constitution and wipes away each tear.
The torch of protection shines bright across the land,
Millions of hands, the Constitution’s stand.
He walks forward, with faith in his soul,
Carrying the legacy of sacrifice, his heart’s goal.
In every heart, a home he has made,
The Constitution’s spirit, in every breath he’s swayed.
No fatigue, no rest, he spreads love everywhere,
A true devotee, with a heart full of care.
Inspired by Gandhi’s name, and the fame of his sacrifice,
He stands for love, and the abolition of hatred’s device.
In the market of hate, Fountain of Love shines so bright,
A beacon of hope, in the dark of night.
Our beloved Constitution, a treasure so rare,
A symbol of unity, and the love we share.
The poet’s words, a testament to love’s might,
A shining star, that guides us through the night.
About the Poet
Naresh Chavan is a seasoned Marathi poet who has been writing poetry for over forty years. His work often reflects themes of national unity and integrity, and his poem on India has earned recognition at various forums. He has received more than forty state-level awards for his contributions to Marathi literature. His first poetry collection, Antarmann, was published in 2010, and in 2024, he was honoured with the prestigious State-Level Lifetime Achievement Award.
A retired teacher by profession, Naresh Chavan continues to be an active voice in the literary world and is frequently invited to poetry events and cultural programs. He is currently preparing to publish three new poetry collections in the near future.
About the Translator
Raymond Thomas Machado has been writing for the past several decades, having to his credit 15 books and hundreds of articles in various periodicals, both in English and Marathi. After graduation, he completed a Licentiate in Philosophy (L. Ph), and did a Mass Media Communications course from St. Xavier’s College – Institute of MMC, Mumbai, with subjects: Cinema, TV, Radio, Drama, and Journalism. Mr. Raymond has received several awards for his writings. Recently, his Marathi novel “KOPAT’ written against the background of Vasai’s East Indian Catholic Community’s lifestyle, has been selected as a Textbook for the 2nd Year Marathi B.A. Syllabus in 2017 by the University of Bombay. His ‘Jana Kumari’ –a sequel to ‘Kopat’- was first published in March 2021 and its 2nd edition in July 2022, attracting several accolades.
Mr. Machado’s first English novel, ‘To Taste of the Forbidden Fruit’, was published in 2006 in the USA. His second English novel, ‘Melbourne Magpie’ was published by The Invincible Publishers in 2018 in Delhi. For the past ten years, Mr. Machado has been the President of Vasai Marathi Christi Sahitya Mandal and is also associated with the Maharashtra fame Konkan Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Vasai Branch as its Administrator for the past nine years.
