Only the first stanza is sung and is recognised as India's National Anthem. It lasts, officially, for 52 seconds. However, it is just a part of a poem penned down by Tagore in Dec 1911.

I document it below in it's entirety courtesy Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jana_Gana_Mana_%28the_complete_song%29)


The English translation below has been adapted from one posted by Sitansu Sekhar Mittra many years ago.
Bengali Transcription    English Translation

   Stanza 1 (National Anthem of India):-

   Jano Gano Mano Adhinaayako Jayo Hey,Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa
   Panjaabo Sindhu Gujaraato Maraathaa,Draabiro Utkalo Bango
   Bindhyo Himaachalo Jamunaa Gangaa, Uchchhalo Jalodhi Tarango
   Tabo Shubho Naamey Jaagey, Tabo Shubho Aashisho Maagey
   Gaahey Tabo Jayogaathaa
   Jano Gano Mangalo Daayako, Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa
   Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

   

   Oh! the ruler of the minds of people, Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!
   Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maharashtra,Dravida(South India), Orissa, and Bengal,
   The Vindhya, the Himalayas, the Yamuna, the Ganges,and the oceans with foaming waves all around
   Wake up listening to Your auspicious name, Ask for Your auspicious blessings,
   And sing to Your glorious victory.
   Oh! You who impart well being to the people!
   Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!
   Victory to You, victory to You, victory to You, Victory, Victory, Victory, Victory to You!
   (refrain repeated five times)

   Stanza 2:-

   Ohoroho Tobo Aahbaano Prachaarito,Shuni Tabo Udaaro Baani
   Hindu Bauddho Shikho Jaino,Parashiko Musholmaano Christaani
   Purabo Pashchimo Aashey,Tabo Singhaasano Paashey
   Premohaaro Hawye Gaanthaa
   Jano Gano Oikyo Bidhaayako Jayo Hey,Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa
   Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

   

   Your call is announced continuously,we heed Your gracious call
   The Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, Parsees, Muslims, and Christians,
   The East and the West come,to the side of Your throne
   And weave the garland of love.
   Oh! You who bring in the unity of the people!
   Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!

   Stanza 3:-

   Potono Abhbhudoy Bandhuro Ponthaa,Jugo Jugo Dhaabito Jaatri
   Hey Chiro Saarothi, Tabo Ratha Chakrey Mukhorito Potho Dino Raatri
   Daaruno Biplabo Maajhey,Tabo Shankhodhwoni Bajey
   Sankato Dukkho Traataa
   Jano Gano Potho Parichaayako,Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa
   Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

   

   The way of life is somber as it moves through ups and downs,But we, the pilgrims, have followed it through ages.
   Oh! Eternal Charioteer, the wheels of your chariot echo day and night in the path
   In the midst of fierce revolution, your conch shell sounds.
   You save us from fear and misery
   Oh! You who guide the people through tortuous path...
   Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!

   Stanza 4:-

   Ghoro Timiro Ghono Nibiro,Nishithey Peerito Murchhito Deshey
   Jagrato Chhilo Tabo Abicholo Mangalo,Noto Nayoney Animeshey
   Duhswapney Aatankey,Rokkhaa Koriley Ankey
   Snehamoyi Tumi Maataaa
   Jano Gano Duhkho Trayako,Jayo Hey Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa
   Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

   

   During the bleakest of nights,when the whole country was sick and in swoon
   Wakeful remained Your incessant blessings,through Your lowered but winkless eyes
   Through nightmares and fears,You protected us on Your lap
   Oh Loving Mother
   Oh! You who have removed the misery of the people...
   Victory be to You, dispenser of the destiny of India!

   Stanza 5:-

   Raatri Prabhatilo Udilo Rabichhabi, Purbo Udayo Giri Bhaaley
   Gaahey Bihangamo Punyo Samirano, Nabo Jibano Rasho Dhaley
   Tabo Karunaaruno Ragey,Nidrito Bhaarato Jagey
   Tabo Chorone Noto Maatha
   Jayo Jayo Jayo Hey, Jayo Rajeshwaro, Bhaarato Bhaagyo Bidhaataa
   Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey, Jayo Hey,Jayo Jayo Jayo, Jayo Hey

   

   The night is over, and the Sun has risen over the hills of the eastern horizon.
   The birds are singing, and a gentle auspicious breeze is pouring the elixir of new life.
   By the halo of Your compassion India that was asleep is now waking
   On your feet we lay our heads
   Victory, Victory, Victory be to You, the Supreme King, the dispenser of the destiny of India!

Jai Hind!

 

Happy Independence Day to all !!

Jai Hind....

Happy Independence Day to all......
some Quotes about us..
•   Albert Einstein said: We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.
•   Mark Twain said: India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.
•   French scholar Romain Rolland said: If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India.
•   Hu Shih, former Ambassador of China to USA said: India conquered and dominated China culturally for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across her border.

Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind!

Happy Independence Day to all.

Original Song sung by Rabindranath tagore