As the world lay in darkness millenia ago,
there emerged in the east a shining jewel.
This was my country; my India incredible
in the honor of which these words flow.
A mixing bowl of cultures and languages,
like beads on a string are many religions.
With 1.37 billion Indians calling it home,
and cuisines that are a hit across the world.
My incredible India is also a land of firsts.
Board games were created to teach morals.
It was the birthplace of Ayurveda and Yoga.
And diamonds were sourced from its earth.
My incredible India is a land of superlatives.
The world’s largest sundial was built in Jaipur.
The Statue of Unity is the world’s tallest statue.
And Varanasi is the world’s oldest surviving city.
The more I know, the more I am in awe
of this beautiful country where I was born.
This is my motherland; this is my home.
My incredible India makes me incredible too.
wordsofhope 