It was a unique moment August 3,1954. First excitement : Free India's maiden venture Forming the Department of Atomic Energy. Today the horizon is filled With infinite golden particles Completing fifty years Of that great moment. The atomic energy within Has been excited Massive energy left on The palms of scientists For harnessing the potential. Salutations to Bhabha, Sarabhai, Sethna, RajaRamanna, Kakodkar, Kalam. Glorious praise for the fifty years By an erstwhile student of physics. I pray, may this moment Stretch to a century ! I can see how the golden dust Is filling into the depths of atoms And filling the fabric of India. I can see the excitement Of science everywhere. From the infinitude Of nuclear energy We have harnessed electricity, Applied in remedial isotopes In medicine curing cancer Forming a happier society. Our heritage has been rich And today we are complete and wholesome For we are powerful amongst The global nuclear equations Here in India Both the nuclear energy and peace coexist. Here in India we apply The invincible power of nuclear energy In health, agriculture and industry As a stepping stone towards Prosperity, Quality and profitability .This unceasing journey is our identity. Everyday it reconstructs us As a traveler on the International nuclear highway. Peace-loving, austere Indians we are Our level of living shall improve further Our dreams shall be fulfilled. Every cell of ours shall sing The song of science Shall sing the song of peace, global family. Shall sing the song of an able India, A successful India, a proud India.
