This page features a video of the poem “Abraham Lincoln's Letter”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 10th Standard English First Language. Along with its summary in three languages and transliterated songs. It serves as a valuable learning resource for students and parents, with each song accompanied by its respective lyrics for easy sing-along. The synchronized lyrics help learners follow and recite the song as it progresses, making memorization and learning by heart easier, more effective, and enjoyable.
Lyrics
English
He will have to learn, I know,
that all men are not just,
all men are not true.
But teach him also that
for every scoundrel there is a hero,
that for every selfish politician,
there is a dedicated leader…
Teach him for every enemy there is a friend.
It will take time, I know;
but teach him if you can
That a dollar earned is of far more value than five found…
Teach him to learn to lose…
and also to enjoy winning.
Steer him away from envy, if you can,
teach him the secret of quiet laughter.
Let him learn early that
the bullies are the easiest to lick…
Teach him, if you can,
the wonder of books…..
But also give him quiet time
to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky,
bees in the sun,
and the flowers on a green hillside.
In the school teach him,
it is far honorable to fail
than to cheat.
Teach him to have faith in his own ideas,
even if everyone tells him they are wrong…
Teach him to be gentle with gentle people,
and tough with the tough.
that all men are not just,
all men are not true.
But teach him also that
for every scoundrel there is a hero,
that for every selfish politician,
there is a dedicated leader…
Teach him for every enemy there is a friend.
It will take time, I know;
but teach him if you can
That a dollar earned is of far more value than five found…
Teach him to learn to lose…
and also to enjoy winning.
Steer him away from envy, if you can,
teach him the secret of quiet laughter.
Let him learn early that
the bullies are the easiest to lick…
Teach him, if you can,
the wonder of books…..
But also give him quiet time
to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky,
bees in the sun,
and the flowers on a green hillside.
In the school teach him,
it is far honorable to fail
than to cheat.
Teach him to have faith in his own ideas,
even if everyone tells him they are wrong…
Teach him to be gentle with gentle people,
and tough with the tough.
Summary
ಈ ಕವಿತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಒಬ್ಬ ತಂದೆ ತನ್ನ ಮಗನು ಜೀವನದ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದು ಮತ್ತು ಕೆಟ್ಟದು ಎರಡನ್ನೂ ಅರ್ಥಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವಂತೆ ಬೆಳೆಸಬೇಕೆಂದು ಬಯಸುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ನ್ಯಾಯಯುತರೂ ಸತ್ಯವಂತರೂ ಅಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೂ, ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ದುಷ್ಟನ ಎದುರು ಒಬ್ಬ ವೀರನೂ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ಶತ್ರುವಿನ ಎದುರು ಒಬ್ಬ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತನೂ ಇರುತ್ತಾನೆ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ಮಗನು ಕಲಿಯಬೇಕು. ಸ್ವಂತ ಪರಿಶ್ರಮದಿಂದ ಗಳಿಸಿದ ಹಣವು ಸುಲಭವಾಗಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕ ಹಣಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಮೌಲ್ಯಯುತವೆಂದು ಅವನು ತಿಳಿಯಬೇಕು. ಸೋಲಿನಿಂದ ಕಲಿಯುವುದು, ಗೆಲುವನ್ನು ಆನಂದಿಸುವುದು, ಅಸೂಯೆಯನ್ನು ತಪ್ಪಿಸುವುದು ಮತ್ತು ಶಾಂತವಾಗಿ ನಗುವುದು ಅವನ ಗುಣಗಳಾಗಬೇಕು. ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುವುದು, ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ಗಮನಿಸುವುದು, ಮೋಸ ಮಾಡುವುದಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕವಾಗಿ ಸೋಲುವುದು ಉತ್ತಮವೆಂದು ಅರಿಯುವುದು ಮತ್ತು ತನ್ನ ಆಲೋಚನೆಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ಇಡುವುದನ್ನು ಅವನು ಕಲಿಯಬೇಕು.
Author
Abraham Lincoln