Clearly resonates a tamil song that was sung in 1967 ....
Enna valam illai indha thirunaattil — "What wealth/resources does this sacred land lack?"
En kaiai yendha vendum velinaattil — "Why should I stretch out my hand (beg) in a foreign land?"
Ozhungaai paadu padu vayal kaattil — "Work hard and diligently in the fields"
Uyarum un madhippu ayal naattil — "Your worth/dignity will rise even in foreign lands"