About the Book: Song of India: A Study of the National Anthem
The rousing chords and stirring message of 'Jana Gana Mana are familiar to
every Indian citizen. The song defines with clarity Indias most cherished
values. Composed by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, it celebrates the unity
in our diverse and plural society, praises the beauty of our mountains, rivers,
and seas, and honours our civilizational values. In this insightful study,
scholar and historian Rudrangshu Mukherjee traces its origins (showing us what
its creator had in mind when he composed the song), explains how and why it was
chosen over other contenders, examines the occasional