What did the poet v.k.gokak want to sing about the glorious past of mother land
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The speaker in the poem 'The Song of India' wonders what he should sing for his motherland., whether he should glorify the Himalayas, its abundance or the seas on the three sides. Or, may be about the beggars and lepers; or the dirty surroundings that mar his streets. Similarly, he thinks whether he should sing of the rich cultural heritage or the freedom fighters who laid their life for the country.
The Mother answered to sing the song of people who are in misery due to their ignorance; sing about the helpless child. Still, the speaker asks what to sing, thinking it his job. Again he wonders if he should sing about the advancements in our country.
The speaker said Our mother India has to write the book of our destiny, cancelling all our sorrow. Tomorrow should be clear dawn. Our nightmare should flee in the night. We have to write our bright future.