O Great Life
(A slightly modified version of a translation by Osman Gani)
O Great Life! No more of this Poetry,
Now bring the hard, harsh Prose,
Let the poetic-tender-chime dissolve,
Strike the tough hammer of Prose today!
(We) need not of the softness of Poetry–
Poetry, today I give you a break,
For in the realm of Hunger, the world is prosaic:
The Full Moon appears to be a scorched bread.
"This is my delight, thus to wait and watch at the wayside where shadow chases light and the rain comes in the wake of the summer.
Messengers, with tidings from unknown skies, greet me and speed along the road. My heart is glad within, and the breath of the passing breeze is sweet.
From dawn till dusk I sit here before my door, and I know that of a sudden the happy moment will arrive when I shall see.
In the meanwhile I smile and I sing all alone. In the meanwhile the air is filling with the perfume of promise."
Rabindranath Tagore, Gitanjali 44
অধিকারলাভের যে মর্যাদা আছে, সেই মর্যাদা রক্ষা করিতে হইলে অধিকারপ্রয়োগকে সংযত করিতে হয়। যতটা পাওয়া যায় ততটা লইয়া টানাটানি করা কাঙালকেই শোভা পায় — ভোগকে খর্ব করিলেই সম্পদের যথার্থ গৌরব
We delve into the importance of celebrating Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the legendary poet, writer, philosopher, and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore, also known as Gurudev, was a prominent figure in Indian literature and art, and his contributions to the fields of poetry, music, and literature have left a lasting impact on not only India but the entire world. Join us as we explore the significance of commemorating his birth anniversary and how his works continue to inspire generations.