"" is a poem written by Gujarati poet Narmadashankar Dave in 1873. It is used as a state anthem during ceremonies of the Government of Gujarat.
Composition Narmad is considered the first modern Gujarati writer. He wrote the poem in 1873 as the foreword of his first Gujarati dictionary, Narmakosh.
In this poem, Narmad epitomises the sense of pride in the region by identifying the region of Gujarati people. He delineates the boundary within which the Gujarati-speaking population live: Ambaji in the north; Pavagadh in the east; Kunteshwar Mahadev near Vapi in the south; and Somnath, Dwarka in the west. This region mentioned by him now forms modern-day Gujarat, the western state of India. At the end of the poem, Narmad gives hope to the people of Gujarat that the dark clouds is lifting, and a new dawn is about to emerge.
In 2011, the composition sung by various Gujarati singers was released by the Government of Gujarat.
Lyrics Gujarati original Gujarati scriptLatin scriptIPA transcriptionEnglish translationVictory to proud Gujarat, Victory to proud Gujarat! Where glorious dawn shineth, Victory to proud Gujarat!
Thy scarlet flag, marked with love and valour, shall shine. Teach and teach thy children daily, the way of love and devotion. High and beautiful is thy kind, Victory to proud Gujarat!
In the north houseth Goddess Amba, in the east houseth Goddess Kali, in the south guarded by Kunteshwer Mahadev; Somnath and lord of Dwarka, the Gods of the west are all on guard. Victory to proud Gujarat!
The rivers of Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and others flow. Look at the battles fought by our gallant warriors, and the sea of abundant resources. From the tops of hills, our gallant fathers bless for victory and unite all castes. Victory to proud Gujarat!
The olden glory of Anhilwad and the mighty king Siddharaj Jaisinh through aeons shall be surpassed, O Mother! The night hath passed, the omen are blessed, daytime shall rise; Folks dance with Narmada. Victory to proud Gujarat!
See also List of Indian state songs
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External links Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat STD 6 | GUJARATI | JAY JAY GARVI GUJARAT!