Harivansh Rai BachchanA tree, large and shady,
might stand in front of thee.
Even the shelter of a single leaf,
ask not, ask not, ask not
for this is the path of fire.
Thou shalt not rest,
thou shalt not stop,
thou shalt not stray,
take an oath, take an oath, take an oath
for this is the path of fire.
Spectacular is this sight
of the human race in motion.
With blood, sweat, and tears
it is blotched, it is blotched, it is blotched
for this is the path of fire.
Translated by Hari Ravikumar
