Ekla chalo re -----let it burn alone!!

"Ekla chalo re.." - Rabindranath Tagore----------------------------------------------------

Jodi Tor Dak Soone Keu Na Asse

Tobe Ekla Chalo re

Ekla Chalo Ekla Chalo Ekla Chalore

Jodi Keu Katha Na Kai Ore Ore O Abhaga

Jodi Sabai Thake Mukh Firae Sabai Kare Bhay

Tabe Paran Khule

O Tui Mukh Fute Tor Maner Katha Ekla Balo re

Jodi Sabai Fire Jai Ore Ore O Abhaga

Jodi Gahan Pathe Jabar Kale Keu Feere Na Chay

Tobe Pather Kanta

O Tui Rakta Makha Charan Tale Ekla Dalo re

Jodi Alo Na Dhare Ore Ore O Abhaga

Jodi Jharr Badale Andhar Rate Duar Deay Ghare

Tobe Bajranale

Apaan Buker Panjar Jaliey Nieye Ekla Jalo re

"Ekla chalo re.." meaning just walk alone...

So here you go with the english translation:

If they answer not to thy call walk alone,

If they are afraid and cower mutely facing the wall,

O thou of evil luck,open thy mind and speak out alone.

If they turn away, and desert you when crossing the wilderness,

O thou of evil luck,trample the thorns under thy tread,

and along the blood-lined track travel alone

If they do not hold up the light when the night is troubled with storm,

O thou of evil luck,

with the thunder flame of pain ignite thy own heart

and let it burn alone.

Reading a magazine, and saw a small article on this beautiful song.

This iconic song, used to be one of Mahatma Gandhi's favourites.

And now I know why.

Such simple expressions, with beautiful meaning.