Vaishnav Jan to Tene Kahiye is the starting line of the famous and highly inspiring devotional hymn written by 15 th century Gujarati poet and Saint Narasinha Mehta. The song was popularized by Mahatma Gandhi and it was his favorite hymn. Gandhiji felt that the lyrics of this devotional hymn – sung at dawn and dusk in the houses in Gujarat in his days – carried the essence of Hindu philosophy. It communicated the gist of Sanatana Dharma in a language which could be easily understood by common man. This devotional hymn was translated into English by noted Indian author and columnist Mr. Khushwant Singh in a column written in the Hindustan Times. Vaishnav Jan to tene kahiye Jay peerh paraaye janneyray Par dukkhey upkar karey, teeyey man abhiman na anney ray A godlike man is one, Who feels another’s pain Who shares another’s sorrow, And pride does disdain. Sakal lokma Sahuney bandhey, Ninda Na karye kainee ray Baach kaachh, Man nischal Raakhey, dhan-dh