Pran or Life by Tagore was published in 1886 as part of his collection called, Kori O Komal (Sharp and Flat). The book featured 83 poems by him.
LIFE I do not desire death in this resplendent universe. I want to live amidst the ocean of humanity. In this radiant sunny garden of floral swirls, I yearn for acceptance from hearts filled with vitality. Life on Earth ebbs and flows in transient waves. Partings and meetings are filled with tears and joys. I want to bead these emotions into melodic strains, To create songs that will be eternal and spirits buoy. If I cannot achieve that, then as long as I live, Let me find shelter in your midst. Let me, every morning and evening, give Lyrics that bloom like flowers waiting for a tryst. Pluck the blossoms happily, and then, without a sigh, Throw them away, alas, if they wilt or dry.
(This poem has been translated by Mitali Chakravarty with editorial support from Sohana Manzoor)
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[…] While emphasizing Tagore’s international connections, he discussed the upcoming exhibition and said this exhibition will feature rare paintings and photographs from collections including those of Elizabeth Brunner, Ananda Coomaraswamy, Shambhu Saha, D.R.D. Wadia, and Kapila Vatsyayan, alongside IGNCA’s archival treasures. Dr. Joshi also shared a translated Hindi rendition of Tagore’s poem, ‘Pran’. […]
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