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FIFTY YEARS
OF THE
INDIAN ANTIQUARY
TO MY COMRADES
OF THE
INDIAN ANTIQUARY PAST AND PRESENT
ON THE
COMPLETION OF ITS FIFTIETH YEAR.
We've struggled, you and I, for fifty years
To pierce the veil of mystery, that lies
On India's past so heavily, and cries
Aloud for rending with the searcher's shears.
We've sought and found no guerdon, but the fears
Unflagging effort brings to him that tries
And greatly longs, or joy when he espies
A little light that, dancing, laughs at tears.
No recompense in kind for you and me
Shall issue from the light our labours find
To guide the realm's activities aright.
What of it ? Is it not enough that we
Have won unswerving steadfastness of mind
To reach the day that waits upon the night.
R. C. Temple,
Editor for 37 years.
