O mighty one, O mighty one
How high do you rise?
O mighty one
How deep do you dive?
O mighty one.
Great rivers arise in your bosom
Torrential flashes flush your coves
Many serene lakes kiss your face
You give life to many and more.
The sun rises from your peaks
The moon shines on your glorious abode
Snow kisses you first and lingers
Stalactites and stalagmites grow within your core.
Your vastness surrounds and humbles me
Your limitless bounty astounds me
You are truly the greatest on earth
Oh Himalaya, the mighty one, the mighty one!
19 January 2015 at 10.15 pm. Mussoorie.