I'm the Woman

O Woman, radiant source of life and dawn,

Durga in wrath, Bhavani reborn.

From Eden’s first garden, I guided man’s hand,

Fruit of knowledge first I gave, wisdom to the land.

Through shadowed forests, through caves and streams,

I nurtured the world and its fragile dreams.

Lullabies whispered, the first songs sung,

In my breath, the pulse of ages rung.

O Muse of sages, Gargi and Maitreyī,

Sita’s steadfast heart, Draupadi’s fiery plea.

Savitri’s courage, Ahilya’s grace,

I bore the weight of time, yet never lost my place.

O Warrior of Jhansi, blade in hand,

Chand Bibi’s shield across the land.

I raised banners of freedom, I lit lamps of lore,

I shaped the future, opened every door.

O Stage and Screen, my reflected face,

Nargis, Madhubala, radiance and grace.

Meena Kumari’s sorrow, Hema’s playful light,

Rekha, Smita, Madhuri shining bright.

O Modern flame, Malala and Mary Kom,

Kalpana soaring, Saina running strong.

Kamala’s triumph, Deepika’s steady stand,

Taapsee, Alia—strength in every hand.

O Woman, Mother, Daughter, Bride,

I am the river, the wind, the tide.

I am the scholar, the voice, the flame,

I am the eternal, unbroken name.

Give birth, and life survives;

Falter, and shadows rise.

I am Woman, I am Nari,

Eternal in strength, luminous and free.