desh se hai pyar to harpal
ye kehna chahiye
mai rahu ya na rahu bharat
ye rehna chahiye
silsila ye baad mere
yu hi chalna chahiye
main rahu ya na rahu
bharat ye rehna chahiye

meri nas nas taar kar do
aur bana do ik sitaar
raag bharat mujhpe chhedo
jhhan jhhanao baar baar
desh se ye prem aankho se
chhalakna chahiye
main rahu ya na rahu
bharat ye rehna chahiye

shatru se kehdo zara
sima me rehna sikh le
ye mera bharat amar hai
satya kehna sikh le
bhakti ki is shakti ko
badh kar dikhana chahiye
main rahu ya na rahu
bharat ye rehna chahhiye
main rahu ya na rahu
bharat ye rehna chahiye
main rahu ya na rahu
bharat ye rehna chahiye

Love for the land, a constant flame,
A truth to always proclaim.
Though I may fade, my breath depart,
India must beat within the heart.
This legacy, a flowing stream,
Beyond my days, a vibrant dream.
Though I may fade, my breath depart,
India must beat within the heart.

My veins, a harp, the strings laid bare,
Transform my being, fine and rare.
Upon this soul, India's sweet tune,
Resounds, a chorus 'neath the moon.
From eyes, this love, a brimming tide,
For all the world to see inside.
Though I may fade, my breath depart,
India must beat within the heart.

To foes, a message, sharp and clear,
Learn to respect, and hold us dear.
My India lives, beyond all end,
The truth, a hand, that will extend.
This power of devotion's might,
Must rise, a beacon, burning bright.
Though I may fade, my breath depart,
India must beat within the heart.
Though I may fade, my breath depart,
India must beat within the heart.
Though I may fade, my breath depart,
India must beat within the heart.