Gandhi, Marx, Krishna and Christ br Made impressions deep on his mind – br A blend of thoughts, inspiring all br This stunning soul could simply find! br br This mature mind when craved for peace br And blessed by rains of compassion br An empathy new sprouted there br It grew into his life’s mission! br br And thus was born this humaneness! br And thus was born this vision great! br It embraced not isms any; br Was dynamic and passionate! br br No policies extreme it held – br With changing times it changing kept! br For well-being of those in need br With selfless acts it forward leapt! br br If fingers eight were lost, it still br Saw what the two that stayed could do – br In dealing with disabled ones br The use of will and help it knew! br br It never made distinctions rule – br Self-respect it infused in all! br Empowered it the weak so much br That they now wake to others’ call! br br It makes one know one’s neighbours’ woe! br It makes one care all sincerely! br It makes one sweat with sweetness true – br It makes one labour selflessly! br br It exhorts all to light one’s ways br With love and joy and peace always! br Ideas, ideals, vision, mission – br It gives them all a human face!br br Kannan Gbr br