As you turn the pages of The Rhymes of Bharat, you are embarking on a journey-a journey that brings the rich culture, values, and ethos of Bharat (India) into the innocent and impressionable world of your child. This book is not just a collection of rhymes; it is a humble attempt to restore what was once a natural part of our storytelling tradition-songs and verses that teach, inspire, and uplift.
For generations, Indian children have been raised on English nursery rhymes. We have sung them, taught them, and unknowingly passed them down without a second thought. But beneath their catchy tunes and playful words, have we ever paused to ask-what are these rhymes actually teaching?
A closer look at popular English nursery rhymes reveals unsettling themes: violence and injury masked as play, aggression, disrespect toward elders, disregard for animals, and subtle colonial undertones. A child in Bharat sings of London Bridge falling and the Queen of England yet remains oblivious to Bharat's rich ethos, the wisdom of its sages, and the greatness of its luminaries. Instead of celebrating the culture and values of our own civilization, children are made to sing of church bells and class conflicts in Britain, collapsing bridges, nonsensical wordplay that normalizes violence, of "our" queen being in London, and of ten "Indians" being erased one by one. This is not just a colonial hangover-it is a cultural crisis. Cloaked in catchy tunes, these rhymes subtly shape a worldview that detaches our children from their cultural heritage and sows perspectives that erode their natural sense of identity and belonging.
Why should the heirs of a glorious culture be raised on such verses? Should we, as parents, continue this passive acceptance? Is there not a more meaningful way to teach English language-one that embraces our own culture rather than erasing it?
With The Rhymes of Bharat, we offer an alternative- a set of beautifully crafted English rhymes that do not merely teach language but also instill pride, wisdom, and values rooted in Bharat's glorious heritage. Each verse in this book carries the rhythm and joy of childhood while embedding within it the eternal values of Bharat. Through playful yet profound poetry, children will not only learn new words but also absorb stories of courage, devotion, gratitude, and wisdom-values that form the foundation of a strong and righteous character.
This book is an invitation to reconnect-
Reconnect with tradition: By narrating stories of Krishna's playfulness, Rama's bravery, and the sacred rivers of Bharat.
Reconnect with values: By teaching gratitude for nature, respect for parents, and reverence for teachers.
Reconnect with identity: By ensuring that our children do not grow up knowing only foreign histories while remaining strangers to their own.
We encourage you to read these rhymes aloud with your child, sing them together, and discuss their meanings. Let these verses be a source of joy and bonding, just as traditional lullabies and folk songs once were. Whether at bedtime, playtime, or in the classroom, let these rhymes shape not only their vocabulary but also their hearts.
The change starts with us. If we make a conscious choice today to introduce our children to rhymes that celebrate Bharat, we can break free from the lingering colonial narrative and create a future where our children are fluent not just in English, but also well-informed of their own cultural identity.
This is more than just a book-it is a movement, a movement to restore the lost melodies of Bharat and pass them on to the next generation. We invite you to be a part of this journey and to make the right choice for your child.
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