Difference between Rashtra Gaan and Rashtra Geet

Difference between Rashtra Gaan and Rashtra Geet

We all are citizens of our country with "Rashtra gaan" and "rashtra geet" as our heritage. They are also called "National Anthem" and "National Song," making every country's unique identity. At every national occasion (independence day, republic day, all public functions), national or international games, these patriotic are sung before starting, increasing the feeling of patriotism in mind.

Usually, people consider rashtra gaan and rashtra geet the same, especially those countries that don't have national songs but are different in their terms. Let's understand the difference between rashtra gaan and rashtra geet.

Rashtra GaanRashtra Geet
Called as "National Anthem"Called as " National Song"
It reflects the country's culture, history, and traditionIt reflects the country's various factors
It is a certified collection of words in musical composition with a particular tune, lyrics, and rules that shouldn't be altered or adhered to while singing.It can be altered or have variations depending on the traditional ad language factor
The rashtra gaan of India is "Jana gana mana," composed by Rabindranath Tagore (1911)The rashtra geet of India is "Vande Mataram," composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (1870s)
The Constitution of the country provides special privileges. For example: In India, Article 51 A of the Indian Constitution was written about rashtra gaan. It defined that every citizen of India has to honor and respect the national anthemRashtra geet doesn't have any constitutional privileges and is not even listed as a fundamental duty
It's embracing patriotic hymns, tunes, and lyrics always remain the sameOther people can sing it, and music, lyrics, and words can be
It is compulsory to sing rashtra gaan during all public occasions, and disrespect of it is a punishable offenseBeing compulsory same as rashtra gaan, it's not mandatory to sing it on every public occasion

About rashtra gaan of India

Difference between Rashtra Gaan and Rashtra Geet

The rashtra gaan of India (patriotic song) comprises thirty-two stanzas symmetrically organized into eight sections of four lines each.

Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya he
Bharata-bhagya-vidhata.
Punjab-Sindh-Gujarat-Maratha
Dravida-Utkala-Banga
Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga
Uchchala-Jaladhi-taranga.
Tava shubha name jage,
Tava shubha asisa mage,
Gahe tava jaya gatha,
Jana-gana-mangala-dayaka jaya he
Bharata-bhagya-vidhata.
Jaya he, jaya he, jaya he, Jaya jaya jaya, jaya he!

Meaning:

"The ruler of the mind of all people, Kala, you are the maker of India's destiny. This line is dedicated to the citizens of India, as the citizen is the real master in a democracy.

The next lines are bowing down to the land of India, your name stirs the hearts of the Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat and the Marathas as well as Bengal, Odisha, and the Dravidians, echoes in the mountains of the Vindhyas and the Himalayas, mingles with the music of the Ganges and the Jamuna, and fills the waters of the Indian Ocean. Praised by the waves.

They pray for your blessings and sing songs of your praise. The next lines are dedicated to the soldiers and farmers of the country. You are the one who provides security and good life to all living beings, and you are the real destiny maker of India, Jai Ho Tumhari. This nation has been made by meeting all of you, so you are hailed.

Some of its features are:-

  • Rashtra gaan called as National Anthem
  • Title: Jana Gana Mana
  • Music: Rabindranath Tagore
  • Lyrics: Rabindranath Tagore
  • Raga: Alhiya Bilawal
  • Written on: December 11, 1911
  • Firstly sung on: December 27, 1911
  • Declared as National Anthem: January 24, 1950
  • Message: Unity in diversity
  • Its time duration is fifty-two seconds
  • Originally written in the Bengali language
  • Have rules to sing this, like everyone must stand while singing and listening to it
  • Disrespect for it is a punishable offense

Occasions on which rashtra gaan played

Full singing of the national anthem is completed in approximately 52 sec., and in fast track, it is completed in about 20 seconds. This country's symbol of pride is played on designated and special occasions like:

  • On Independence day (August 15) and Republic day (January 26), when Flag is hoisted during celebrations
  • When President addresses the nation
  • At the time of ceremonial occasions when National Salute is conducted to the President of India or Governors of state and union territories
  • On January 26, at the time of the parade demonstration in front of the dignitaries
  • At the time of the presentation of Regimental colors

History:

The rashtra gaan was sung on the second day of the Indian National Congress annual session in Calcutta on December 27, 1911. It was sung in front of prominent members of Congress like Indian National Congress President Bishan Narayan Dhar and Ambika Charan Majumdar by Sarla devi Chowdhury (Tagore's niece) along with a group of school students.

The song was published in the Tatwabodhini Patrika under the title Bharat Bhidhata of which Tagore was the editor.

February 28, 1919: The song was sung outside Calcutta, in Andhra Pradesh, by the bard himself at a session in Besant Theosophical College in Madanapalle. College authorities liked this song and adopted its English version as their prayer song, which is sung daily today.

August 14, 1947: After independence, the first Indian Constituent Assembly was held, and at midnight, the session closed with the performance of Jana Gana Mana.

On January 24, 1950, the Constituent Assembly of India officially proclaimed it as India's National Anthem.

Code of conduct to be followed by every Indian citizen during Nation Anthem:

  1. One should stand straight attentively with hands down mostly
  2. Hands and head should be held straight
  3. Individuals should look forward
  4. During the national anthem, no distortion of words or music is allowed

About rashtra geet of India

The rashtra geet of India, "Vande Mataram," was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and composed in Sanskrit- Bengali mixed language. This song reflects the country's pride and has the same status as the national anthem. It was published as an embedded song in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Anand Math in 1882. In this novel, this song is sung by a sannyasin named Bhavananda. Its tune was composed by Yadunath Bhattacharya.

."Vande Mataram" received the status of the national song for the first time in the meeting of the Congress Working Committee in the year 1905. On January 24, 1950, the first two verses of Vande Mataram were officially declared the national song of India by the Constitution of India.

In those days, when the movement of 'Bang-Bang' was in full swing in Bengal, on the other hand, Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement awakened public sentiment, and this song became a holy mantra for the freedom fighters. The two words of 'Vande Mataram' ignited patriotism in the countrymen's hearts at that time. Even today, 'Vande Mataram' is sung in every corner of the country with the same spirit of patriotism.

In 2003, an international poll conducted by the BBC World Service polled approximately 7,000 songs from around the world, and according to the BBC, people from 155 countries/islands choose the ten most famous songs of all time. Vande Mataram was ranked second in the top 10 songs polled by them.

This song for our nation and motherland sing by individuals on various national events and occasions. It fills our hearts with enthusiasm toward our country.

Words of rashtra geet

Vande mataram, Vande mataram
Vande mataram, Vande mataram
Sujlam Sukhlam Malayajsheetalaam
Shasyashyamalam mataram
Shubra jyotsna pulakitayaaminim
Phulla kusumita dumadalashobhinim
Suhaasinim sumadhurabhaashhinim
Sukhadaam varadaam mataram
Vande Mataram, Vande Mataram
Vande Matram, Vande Mataram!

The first two stanzas of the original song 'Vande Mataram' were in Sanskrit, and the remaining were in Bengali. Rashtrakavi Rabindranath Tagore sang this song in Bengali style with rhythm and music for the first time in 1896 at the Calcutta session of the Congress. This song was translated into English by Aurobindo Ghosh and Urdu by Arif Mohammad Khan. The first stanza of the original song 'Vande Mataram' has been recognized as the official song. By giving it the status of the national song, not only its tune but also its duration has been fixed by the Constituent Assembly, which is 52 seconds. With this song, we thank our motherland for being richly watered, fruited cool with the south winds, and dark with harvest crops. Rejoice in the glory of moonlight at night, and her land is beautifully clothed with trees, flowers, sweet of speech, sweet of laughter. Thanks, motherland, for being a giver of boons and bliss.






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