Selective Amnesia

Rather inadequate a translation

Chenthil has posted a translation of Bhaarathi’s Manadhil urudhi Vendum – a very simple, relatively sarcasm free (by Bhaarathi’s standards) poem. Reading his translation started me off on my own version. Rather inadequate, yes. Still a start.

I seek it all
I seek a resolute mind
and words refined

I ask for it all
I ask for Memories sweet
and things I covet for in my clasp
I ask that dreams realise
and quicker comes things within my grasp

I ask for plenty
I ask for riches and joy
And I demand glory.

I ask that ignorance be dispelled
and clear vision be found.
I seek determination in work
and the liberation of women-folk

I want it all
I want that my creator be protective
I want that this land be productive

I search for it all
I search for that vision of heaven
and I search for the triumph
Of Truth.

ஓம் ஓம் ஓம் ஓம்.

Manadhil urudhi Vendum features in a very good compilation of Bhaarathi’s poetry.
Atma:soul