Himal Giri, first home of rishis and sages
Sacrifice and penance throughout the ages
Where great kings renounced to find the truth
Giving up kingdoms, wealth, family and their youth
It’s the home of the Vedas, sung by Vyasadev
Writing eternal truth for the future to save
So many pastimes were performed by the Lord
Fights with demons and devatas using lance and sword
The beautiful Bhagavatam has so much history
All of the knowledge to reveal life’s mystery
Today’s Himalayas have quite a different flavor
Pizzas, motorcycles and e-mail is what they savor
Not so many Sadhus, or Bhajan so peaceful and sweet
It’s a youthful foreign invasion with a loud techno beat
As father and provider the Himalayas do care
They don’t complain of offences. They just like to share
Material and spiritual, both are here now
About the purpose of life and its ultimate aim
To be peaceful and private so as to chant the Holy Name
Be it Krsna, Jahova, Allah or simply OM
These special Hills can help us go home