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THE IMMORTAL SONG OF BROTHERHOOD May the sacred stream of amity flow forever in my
heart, May the universe prosper, such is my cherished desire.
May my heart sing with ecstasy at the sight of the
virtuous May my life be an offering at their feet.
MAITRI BHAAVNU (GUJARATI) Maitri bhaavanu pavitra jharanu Muja haiyaamaan vahyaa kare, Shubh thaao aa sakal vishvanun Evi bhaavanaa nitya rahe. Evi ... Gunathi bharela gunijan dekhi Haiyun maarun nrutya kare, E santo naa charan kamal maan Muja jivananu arghya rahe. Muja ... Din krur ne dharma vihonaa Dekhi dilamaan dard rahe, Karunaabhini aankhomaanthi Ashruno shubh shrota vahe. Ashruno ... Maarg bhulelaa jivan pathikane Maarg chindhavaa ubho rahun, Kare upekshaa e maaragani Toye samataa chitta dharun. Toye ... Chitrabhaanuni dharmabhaavanaa Haiye sau maanav laave, Ver jheranan paap tajine Mangal gito e gave. Mangal ... Maitribhaavanu ...
May my heart bleed at the sight of the wretched, cruel
and the poor And may tears of compassion flow from my eyes.
May I always be there to show the path to the pathless
wanderers of life, Yet if they should not hearken to me, may I abide
patiently. May the spirit of goodwill enter into all our hearts, May we sing all together the immortal song of brotherhood (... of sisterhood ... etc.)
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