In contrast to Kipling's later poem "The White Man's Burden", "Gunga Din" is named after the Indian and portrays him as a heroic character who is not afraid to face danger on the battlefield as he tends to …

‘You limpin’ lump o’ brick-dust, Gunga Din! ‘Hi! Slippy hitherao ‘Water, get it! Panee lao, ‘You squidgy-nosed old idol, Gunga Din.’

Gunga Din: Directed by George Stevens. With Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.. In 19th century India, three British soldiers and a native waterbearer must stop a …

Jan 31, 2026 · Usage notes When translating Dyirbal into English, to use the term 'raw' is a rough translation; it may be better to say not yet ready for eating. So, if asking a Dyirbal speaker if …

May 13, 2011 · 83 years old, I've known Kipling and Gunga Din all of my life and yet, this is the first time that I have actually read, and understood the poem.. thank you, Mr. Kipling.

Discover Gunga Din, Rudyard Kipling's renowned poem celebrating the courage and devotion of a loyal water carrier amidst the chaos of battle.

The catchphrase: ‘You’re a better man than I am, Gunga Din’ has passed into the language, though many people use it without knowing its origins. There are about one hundred references to the poem …