This poem praises the Nizam of Hyderabad for his just rule over a diverse population of religious groups who live together in harmony. It describes the splendors of his court that recall tales from Baghdad and references the legends held in the ancient forests and ruins throughout his lands. The poem wishes the Nizam continued joy, grace, and virtues to shield truth, honor worth, cherish faith, and foster song so that his legacy may outshine even those sung by Firdusi.
Indian Poetry
Containing "The Indian Song of Songs," from the Sanskrit of the Gîta Govinda of Jayadeva, Two books from "The Iliad Of India" (Mahábhárata), "Proverbial Wisdom" from the Shlokas of the Hitopadesa, and other Oriental Poems.
Edwin Arnold: Poetical Works: The Light of Asia, Light of the World or The Great Consummation (Christian Poem), The Indian Song of Songs, Oriental Poems…
The Sacred Writings of the East - 5 Books in One Edition: The Light of Asia, The Essence of Buddhism, Bhagavad-Gita, Hindu Literature & Indian Spiritual Poems
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Collected Poetry of Edwin Arnold (With Original Illustrations): The Light of Asia, Light of the World or The Great Consummation (Christian Poem), The Indian Song of Songs, Oriental Poems, The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita, Potiphar's Wife…
This poem praises the Nizam of Hyderabad for his just rule over a diverse population of religious groups who live together in harmony. It describes the splendors of his court that recall tales from Baghdad and references the legends held in the ancient forests and ruins throughout his lands. The poem wishes the Nizam continued joy, grace, and virtues to shield truth, honor worth, cherish faith, and foster song so that his legacy may outshine even those sung by Firdusi.
This poem praises the Nizam of Hyderabad for his just rule over a diverse population of religious groups who live together in harmony. It describes the splendors of his court that recall tales from Baghdad and references the legends held in the ancient forests and ruins throughout his lands. The poem wishes the Nizam continued joy, grace, and virtues to shield truth, honor worth, cherish faith, and foster song so that his legacy may outshine even those sung by Firdusi.
This poem praises the Nizam of Hyderabad for his just rule over a diverse population of religious groups who live together in harmony. It describes the splendors of his court that recall tales from Baghdad and references the legends held in the ancient forests and ruins throughout his lands. The poem wishes the Nizam continued joy, grace, and virtues to shield truth, honor worth, cherish faith, and foster song so that his legacy may outshine even those sung by Firdusi.
DEIGN, Prince, my tribute to receive, This lyric offering to your name, Who round your jewelled scepter bind The lilies of a poet's fame; Beneath whose sway concordant dwell The peoples whom your laws embrace, In brotherhood of diverse creeds, And harmony of diverse race:
The votaries of the Prophet's faith,
Of whom you are the crown and chief And they, who bear on Vedic brows Their mystic symbols of belief; And they, who worshipping the sun, Fled o'er the old Iranian sea; And they, who bow to Him who trod The midnight waves of Galilee.
Sweet, sumptuous fables of Baghdad
The splendours of your court recall, The torches of a Thousand Nights Blaze through a single festival; And Saki-singers down the streets, Pour for us, in a stream divine, From goblets of your love-ghazals The rapture of your Sufi wine.
Prince, where your radiant cities smile,
Grim hills their sombre vigils keep, Your ancient forests hoard and hold The legends of their centuried sleep; Your birds of peace white-pinioned float O'er ruined fort and storied plain, Your faithful stewards sleepless guard The harvests of your gold and grain.
God give you joy, God give you grace
To shield the truth and smite the wrong, To honour Virtue, Valour, Worth. To cherish faith and foster song.
So may the lustre of your days
Outshine the deeds Firdusi sung, Your name within a nation's prayer, Your music on a nation's tongue
Indian Poetry
Containing "The Indian Song of Songs," from the Sanskrit of the Gîta Govinda of Jayadeva, Two books from "The Iliad Of India" (Mahábhárata), "Proverbial Wisdom" from the Shlokas of the Hitopadesa, and other Oriental Poems.
Edwin Arnold: Poetical Works: The Light of Asia, Light of the World or The Great Consummation (Christian Poem), The Indian Song of Songs, Oriental Poems…
The Sacred Writings of the East - 5 Books in One Edition: The Light of Asia, The Essence of Buddhism, Bhagavad-Gita, Hindu Literature & Indian Spiritual Poems
Buddhism & Hinduism Premium Collection: The Light of Asia + The Essence of Buddhism + The Song Celestial (Bhagavad-Gita) + Hindu Literature + Indian Poetry - Religious Studies, Spiritual Poems & Sacred Writings
Buddhism & Hinduism Premium Collection: The Light of Asia + The Essence of Buddhism + The Song Celestial (Bhagavad-Gita) + Hindu Literature + Indian Poetry (Unabridged): Religious Studies, Spiritual Poems & Sacred Writings
Collected Poetry of Edwin Arnold (With Original Illustrations): The Light of Asia, Light of the World or The Great Consummation (Christian Poem), The Indian Song of Songs, Oriental Poems, The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita, Potiphar's Wife…