Tagore Poem Translations

18. Shudhu Tomaar Bani Noy Go He Bondhu He Priyo

Interpretation:

Translation:

Dear friend, dear beloved
I wish to not just hear your message
but I also want to feel your touch

I know not how to shed the weariness of my travels
I know not how to quench the thirst of my day
I know not the way forward O Lord
Tell me that this darkness is filled with You

My heart longs to give, not just take
So it wanders around carrying all I have gathered
Outstretch your hands O Lord and touch mine
I will be blessed by your grace and keep it always near me
I will then proceed with my lone beautiful journey

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19. Shunno Hathe Phiri He Natho

Interpretation:

Translation:

With empty hands I wander door to door from one path to another O Lord
I feel my heart, an eternal beggar, eagerly awaits somebody day and night
Not only is my heart unfulfilled, my thirst also does not quench
I lose all that I gain and get washed away by my own tears

The day draws to an end and all travelers have departed
The dark night lies ahead of me hence my day's play has also come to an end
So many paths are yet to traverse but I will now depart, leaving my alms behind
I know not across which waters and in which home has my lamp been lit

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20. Tumi Aamader Pita

Interpretation:

Translation:

You are our Father O Lord
May we perceive you as our Father
May we respectfully obey you
Be not cross O Father, be not cross

O Father, O Lord
Case aside all our shortcomings and wrongs
Give us whatever you feel is good
Give us whatever satisfies you

From you emanates contentment
From you emanates all that is good
And in you is all that gives contentment
And in you all is that is good

You are all good O Lord, you are all good
You embody the essence of all goodness
I bow down to you O Lord, I bow down to you.

Original Poem:

21. Maajhe Maajhe Tobo Dekha Pai

Interpretation:

Translation:

I feel your presence sometimes
Why can I not see you always?

Within my heart that is as expansive as the sky
Why do clouds appear and not let me see you?

In a sudden flash of brilliance
In the blink of an eye when I see you
In my anxiety and fear of losing you
I lose you in an instance

Tell me what I can do to keep you ever visible and within me
Where will I find so much love to keep you in my heart?

I vow with all my might O Lord to look at none other and expect no more
And if you say, I will immerse my all.

Original Poem:

22. Shoda Thako Anonde, Nirbhoyo, Nirmolo Pran E

Interpretation:

Translation:

Traverse life always happy with purity of heart and without fear

Wake up with joy at the break of dawn and work your day joyfully,
Singing joyfully return home at dusk.

In this journey, stay blessed in abundance and in hurdles
In criticism and disrespect, remain always joyful and steady

Stay joyful, forgiving all
Absorbing from the ever present flow of happiness that this world has to offer

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23. Bhubono Jora Aashono Khani

Interpretation:

Translation:

Come spread within my heart O Lord
Your cherished seat which covers the wide world

Bring and spread them in my heart O Lord
The sun of daylight and the stars of nighttime,
All that is visible in the light of day and amidst stars by dark of night
And all your messages that sprawl the sky

Fill the deepest recesses of my heart
With beautiful strains of the music of this world

With the delight of the day's happiness and sadness
With the touch of flowers and storms
With your auspicious, benevolent hand
Bless me O Lord and fill my heart

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