knowledge of one’s own religion and language declined;
When knowledge of one’s own religion and language declined,
The cultural outlook disappeared;
When cultural outlook disappeared, righteousness declined on the earth;
When righteousness declined and disappeared from the earth,
The exalted position of Bharat was shattered.
Oh! Bharatiyas! Open your eyes and be alert to the situation, at least now.
Oh! Men of noble qualities!
What more can I explain and exhort? (Telugu Poem)
(DD on 9-8-2006, 10-8-2006, p. 2)