ON JAN 11TH, WE LOST SHASTRIJI
A puny weak man they thought he was; a leader ordinary n weak
But our Shastriji, though thin and wiry was fit n fiery; not at all meek
He practised what he preached; n bravely, determinedly, faced every cause
One of the best leaders we Indians had; to lose him, very sad it was
Bringing the Nation together, encouraging our jawans n kisans he did.
It is said that at the earliest, his enemies together; of him got rid
India(we Indians), lost a real-life hero; an intense man of integrity great
With your blessings, soon for the better, may change India's fate.
We pray "Om Shanti" for your peace, n from heavens your blessings seek;
Guide us O true son of the Indian soil; from ply-wood make us strong as teak.
Armin Dutia Motashaw
