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A symbol is something real that also stands for a bigger idea . A flag is cloth, but it stands for a country. Below are the symbols used in this poem.
The Himavant (Himalaya Mountains)
What it really is:
The great mountain range in the north of India.
What it stands for in the poem:
Strength and power
. India is great and strong, just like the mountains.
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The Ganga (River)
What it really is:
The holy river that flows across northern India.
What it stands for in the poem:
Kindness and beauty
. Personified as a kind mother who gives life freely.
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The Upanishads (Holy Books)
What it really is:
Very old Indian books that teach about God and the soul.
What it stands for in the poem:
India’s deep holy wisdom
. No other holy books can match them.
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Gallant Warriors and Sages
What it really is:
Brave fighters and wise holy people of India’s past.
What it stands for in the poem:
Courage and holiness together
. India is great in both fighting strength and holiness.
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Brahma-knowledge and the Buddha’s Dhamma
What it really is:
Knowledge of God, and the Buddha’s teachings of peace.
What it stands for in the poem:
India’s gift to the world
. Peace and the knowledge of God came from India.
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The Sunny Golden Land
What it really is:
A poetic name for India.
What it stands for in the poem:
A
metaphor for riches
. India is precious and valuable like gold.
