Magnificent Chandragupt
After the despair of the gloomy dark night
Rises the sun so dazzling
ChandraGupt too was a radiant star so bright
A hero, brave and amazing
When the nation wept at Nand's evil and cruelty
And invaders threatened to rout
He rose like the Himalayas, towering and mighty
Their ends he brought about
Chandra grew up in a humble household
Yet, a boy of flair was he
His courage steel and skills multifold
Distinguished him from the ordinary
The wise king-maker Chanakya realised
The raw diamond in this soil's son
He decided that he would be his student prized
That he would be the chosen one
The teacher and student, shared a bond so special
That changed the fate of nations
The teacher was brilliant, astute and exceptional
And the student exceeded expectations
Chandra challenged his enemies on his mentor's advice
He led the war, with great valour and dare
He trounced them though in numbers they were twice
With prowess and gallantry rare
He blazed through the battlefield in remarkable splendour
Like a lightning on his mount
His competence and command made everyone wonder
His heroics none could count
His twin swords swished and ripped through the foes
His eyes gleamed with fury and rage
Against the powerful rivals, like a phoenix he rose
His image defined courage
By the quirk of ill-fate, with events unforseen
Sadly, he had to retreat
Yet he left his imprints, in all brilliance and sheen
He won even in his defeat.