44. Anuradhapura... bhitare bahire

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Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, Anuradha!

Bhitare bahire nahi mano tumi kono badha

Within, without, you admit no obstacles;

You bravely shatter ignorance-shackles.

Your stupas and caves are your inner strength;

To you bows the world of infinite length.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,My Aspiration-Heart’s Country-Life-Salutations, Agni Press, New York, 1994
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