Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' has been adopted as India's National Anthem. How many stanzas of the said song were adopted?

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Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' has been adopted as India's National Anthem. How many stanzas of the said song were adopted?


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The Indian National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," written by Rabindranath Tagore, consists of five stanzas. However, only the first stanza of the song has been officially adopted as India's National Anthem.

The decision to adopt only the first stanza was made to ensure that the National Anthem could be sung or played within a reasonable duration, particularly on official occasions and public gatherings. The full song, with all five stanzas, is a lyrical masterpiece by Tagore and celebrates the diversity and unity of India, with each stanza mentioning different regions of the country and invoking blessings.

Here is the English translation of the first stanza of "Jana Gana Mana":

"Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people,Dispenser of India's destiny.Thy name rouses the hearts of Punjab, Sindh,Gujarat, and Maratha,Of the Dravida and Odisha and Bengal;mingles in the music of Yamuna and Ganga,and is chanted by the waves of the Indian Sea."

This stanza reflects the essence of India's cultural and geographical diversity and invokes a sense of unity among its people.

While only the first stanza is officially recognized as the National Anthem, Tagore's entire composition is a significant cultural and poetic work that continues to be celebrated and admired for its lyrical beauty and patriotic sentiment.

Here is the full five stanzas of Indian National Anthem written by Rabindranath Tagore, and I highlight the First Stanza which is officially recognized as National Anthem and 52 sec is the time for completion of National Anthem..

Stanza 1 (National Anthem of India)

Jana Gana Mana Adhinaayak Jaya Hey,
Bhaarat Bhaagya Vidhaataa
Panjaab Sindhu Gujarat Maraatha,
Draavid Utkal Banga
Vindhya Himaachal Yamuna Ganga,
Uchchhal Jaladhi Taranga
Tav Shubh Naamey Jaagey,
Tav Shubh Aashish Maange
Gaahey Tav Jayagaathaa
Jana Gana Mangal Daayak,
Jaya Hey Bhaarat Bhaagya Vidhaataa
Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey,
Jaya Jaya Jaya, Jaya Hey

Stanza 2

Ohoroha Toba Aahbaana Prachaarita,
Suni Tab Udaar Vaani
Hindu Bauddh Shikha Jain,
Parasik Musolman Christaani
Purab Pashchim Aashey,
Tab Singhaasana Paashey
Premohaara Hawye Gaanthaa
Jana Gana Oikya Vidhaayak Jaya Hey,
Bhaarat Bhaagya Vidhaataa
Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey,
Jaya Jaya Jaya, Jaya Hey

Stanza 3

Potona Abhbhudaya Bandhura Pantha,
Yug Yug Dhaabit Yaatri
Hey Chir Saarathi,
Tab Ratha Chakrey Mukharit Patha Din Raatri
Daarun Viplab Maajhey,
Tab Shankh dhwani Bajey
Sankat Dukh Trata
Jana Gana Path Parichaayak,
Jaya Hey Bhaarat Bhaagya Vidhaataa
Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,
Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

Stanza 4

Ghor Timir Ghan Nibiro,
Nishithey Peedit Murchhit Deshey
Jagrat Chhil Tab Abichal Mangal,
Nato Nayan Animeshey
Duswapney Aatankey,
Raksha Kariey Ankey
Snehamayi Tumi Mata
Jana Gana Duhkh Trayak,
Jaya Hey Bharat Bhagya Vidhaataa
Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey,
Jaya Jaya Jaya, Jaya Hey

Stanza 5

Raatri Prabhatil Udil Ravichhabi,
Purb Uday Giri Bhaaley
Gaahey Vihangam Punya Sumiran,
Nav Jeevan Rash Dhaley
Tab Karunaarun Raage,
Nidrit Bhaarat Jagey
Tab Charane Nat Maatha
Jaya Jaya JayA Hey, Jaya Rajeshwar,
Bhaarat Bhaagya Vidhaataa
Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey,
Jaya Jaya Jaya, Jaya Hey