Rabindranath Tagore, a luminary of literature and culture, remains a towering figure in the realms of poetry, music, art, and philosophy. His contributions to Bengali literature and Indian culture are unparalleled, earning him the title of “Bard of Bengal.” . Given its Rabindra Jayanti couple of lines are flowing into my head and all the Rabindra sangeet that my parents used to sing as I was a kid.
ভুবন ভ্রমিয়া শেষে আমি এসেছি নূতন দেশে
আমি অতিথি তোমারই দ্বারে, ওগো বিদেশিনী।
Roughly translated into English that means
“Roaming all round the globe finally I’ve reached a new place , I am now a guest at your doorsteps my dear lady”
Now when you are commemorating one one of the biggest poets, how can you not try to add a couple of words … so here goes nothing ..
Robi Thakur’s legacy , a poet, a sage, and a wizard
In the tranquil of timeless words his legacy unfurled
A pen so bright,
His every prose and song , a beacon of light,
Through prose and song, he bridged divides,
Uniting hearts, where harmony resides.
His verses sang from the depths of heart,
In rhythmic waves, they danced apart.
In every lyric, a soulful tale,
Of joy, of sorrow, of winds that wail.
Tagore’s legacy, a treasure greater than gold
A symphony of beauty, forever unrolled.
Love, longing, and the human plight,
In his words, found solace and delight.
In the tapestry of India’s rich lore,
Tagore shines, an eternal lore.