Keep my India Safe

मंजिल पे आया मुल्क हर बला को टाल के

सदियों के बाद फिर उड़े बादल गुलाल के

हम लाए हैं तूफ़ान से कश्ती निकाल के

इस देश को रखना मेरे बच्चों सम्भाल के

Translation:

The nation arrived at its destination, after surviving many calamities

and after several centuries, celebrated the freedom by throwing coloured powder

We (the older generation) have steered this ship during the terrible storms,

You, my children, keep this nation safe.

Literal Translation with Hindi Poetic License:

(The nation) reached its goal after surviving many calamities

At long last, centuries later, did fly clouds of colour

From within the storm we have brought out the rudder (of the sailing ship)

This nation, my children, you must preserve