This page features a video of the poem “Justice”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 9th Standard English Second 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
Justice begotten in exchange is no justice,
For, exchange is trade,
A distressing gain through loss;
Justice is inherent right.
Though wrapped in black packs
In dark hall of race for survival
Like gold strains bound in mud
Till exploited;
She is cool like ice
And still like rock;
No easy road to charm her soul
While hardship makes her no more justice.
Why justice is shackled to greed and bribe?
Why justice is fished out from popular mood?
Lost in thick jungle of lightless night,
Like rat, caught in the sack of death,
Like deer, caught in lion’s lair,
She never reaches Self by herself.
Justice with no heart for truth,
Justice with no dash for right cause
Is justice dead indeed.
For, exchange is trade,
A distressing gain through loss;
Justice is inherent right.
Though wrapped in black packs
In dark hall of race for survival
Like gold strains bound in mud
Till exploited;
She is cool like ice
And still like rock;
No easy road to charm her soul
While hardship makes her no more justice.
Why justice is shackled to greed and bribe?
Why justice is fished out from popular mood?
Lost in thick jungle of lightless night,
Like rat, caught in the sack of death,
Like deer, caught in lion’s lair,
She never reaches Self by herself.
Justice with no heart for truth,
Justice with no dash for right cause
Is justice dead indeed.
Summary
The poem "Justice" focuses on patriotism and society. It presents details such as justice, like, exchange, right, and caught, helping the reader form a clear picture of the subject. The speaker uses these images, actions, or observations to express a particular feeling or idea. The poem also develops the thought that people have responsibilities toward their community, country, and fellow human beings. Overall, it encourages the reader to understand the subject more deeply and appreciate the message behind it.
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