IN MEMORIUM: GOKHALE.
In sending this touching tribute to the memory of the late Mr. Gokhale, Mrs. Sarojini Naidu wrote to the Editor of the “Indian Social Reformer”, Bombay:
“They are appearing under Gokhale’s portrait in Mr. Wacha’s forthcoming brochure on the great man: but I should like them first to appear in the ‘Social Reformer’.”
Heroic heart! lost hope of all our days! Need’st thou the homage of our love or praise? Lo! let the mournful millions round thy pyre Kindle their souls with consecrated fire Caught from the brave torch fallen from thy hand, To succour and to save our stricken land; And in a daily worship taught by thee Upbuild the Temple of her Unity.