Rastriya Gaan - Definition and Overview

"Rastriya Gaan" ("May Glory Crown You, Courageous Sovereign" or "May Glory Crown Our Illustrious Sovereign"), adopted in 1962, is a homage to the ruler of Nepal and the country's national anthem. The music is composed by Bakhat Bahadur Budhapirthi in 1899, and the lyrics are by Sri Chakra Pani Chalise in 1924.

Nepali transliteration

Shri mân gumbhira nepâli prachanda pratâpi bhupati

Shri pânch sarkâr mahârâjâdhirâja ko sadâ rahos unnati

Rakhun chirâyu eeshale prajâ phailiyos pukâraun jaya premale

Hâmi nepâli bhaee sârâle.

Translation

May glory crown you, courageous Sovereign,

You, the gallant Nepalese,

Shri Panch Maharajadhiraja, our glorious ruler,

May he live for many years to come

And may the number of his subjects increase.

Let every Nepalese sing this with joy.

External links

• MIDI sound file (http://david.national-anthems.net/np.mid)