Ratan Naval Tata – May your Tribe Increase

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Touching hearts, touching lives no matter where he went

India’s ‘Anmol Ratan’ was certainly Godsent

Soaring in our memories – earning our respect

His legacy of goodness makes one introspect

 

Ever self-effacing, down-to-earth and mild

His character unblemished, flawless and undefiled

Leading 30 companies across 6 continents

Fearless humane leadership is what he represents

 

Starting as a trading firm in 1868

The Tata group expanded at a significant rate

With global operations that stretched from salt to steel

The titan with a golden heart worked with zest and zeal

 

From Jaguars to airlines, software to Tetley Tea

No compromise said Tata on top-notch quality

Bridging innovation, tradition and technique

This pioneer in business had a winning streak

 

Cementing the Tata brand in homes across the land

With ready-to-eat wholesome meals he understood demand

He gave a boost to start ups – not shying from bold bets

People before Profit – his most valued assets

 

Creating a landscape for people to excel

From torchbearers to trailblazers - they were unparalleled

Shaping India’s future he played a vital role

His philanthropic efforts make him a noble soul

 

Understated elegance, old-world charm and grace

Unfailingly polite even when he lost a race

Heartbroken when Nano failed though he tried his best

Welfare of the common man remained his earnest quest

 

While volumes could be written about his business deals

His charitable selfless acts is really what appeals

To millions who’ve not met him but heard about his deeds

Going beyond the boardroom - addressing social needs

 

The winner of a million hearts had won the adoration

Of workers on the factory floor of the entire nation

It doesn’t take the Forbes List to help a champion win

Our beacon of integrity had steely discipline

 

From scholarships to healthcare, he left no stone unturned

On 26/11 the Nations trust he earned

Mumbai was attacked in heinous acts of crime

Our lion-hearted stalwart stood the test of time

 

Standing vigil at the Taj where several lives were lost

Supporting all the victims – no matter what the cost

Making trips to hospitals – comforting those in pain

With kindness and compassion – Humanity would reign

 

His canine friends feel orphaned – he truly cared for them

Humility personified – that’s India’s priceless gem

He missed a lifetime honour when Tango was unwell

And mesmerised Prince Charles who was in a starry spell

 

Wealth does not define a man nor does power or fame

Employees before balance sheets – is how he played life’s game

The end of an era – as India’s lost a son

Mourned the world all over – he was second to none

 

Aamchi Mumbai’s mourning as our ‘Desh ke watan’

Will never ever see the likes of ‘Aapro Ratan’

Ratan Naval Tata – May your tribe increase

With Tito and dear Tango – May you rest in peace

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