India, Dec. 1 -- O Father of India, on this sacred day, Not in prayer of sorrow do we gather, For your light is still dancing in our hearts. A fire that never dies, never ends.

Today, as millions catch the winds of time, To Chaitya Bhoomi, they bring their tears, But also, their hearts, with pride, full, In your wisdom, we are freed of fears.

O Ambedkar, thou wast born in a world so cold, A world that worlded the untouchable soul, But thee, like the first dawn's red rays, You broke the chains, you made us strong

From the ghettoes of hopelessness you rose, With knowledge and strength and love that grows. Before your eyes, we saw a future bright, Where all men could stand in light.

Before you, our forefathers walked in shame, With the b...