Atmatran “Defending One’s self” by R.Tagore translated by Ranu
English: Photo of Rabindranath Tagore, taken in 1905 or 1906 by the poet and artist Sukumar Ray, father of Satyajit Ray (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
This is a song from Tagore’s collection,named ” Rabindra-Sangeet”
Oh Lord , my prayer to you is not to save me from danger __
but to strengthen my mind so I am not afraid of danger.
I do not expect you to console me when I am in pain or suffering,
I need the courage to conquer sadness.
If I am unable to get a companion make me able enough to carry on alone_
If I suffer loss, because of deceit,
give me the resilience to protect my mind.
I am not praying to save me___
I want help so that I do not give up.
DO not console me by lightening my burden,
but inspire me to carry the burden gracefully.
In days of happiness humbly I will recognize you__
In my nights of sadness when the world deceives me
keep me from doubting you,my Lord!
Dear Ranu,
I very much like this from Tagore. So very beautiful. It is a prayer for God to grow the essence of the human being. It resonates something of Iqbal to me.
Thank you for this.
All good wishes,
robert
Thank you ,Robert.I love this poem too.
Ranu
It is a very good poem.Thank you Robert.
What a fine poetry:
I am not praying to save me
I want help so that I do not give up.
A prayer to remember by heart, an excellent choice for translation and the translation looks really smooth.
Thank you so much Akhtar Bhai.
Regards,
Chaman
So fascinating!
Thank you Cindy.
Thank you,Cindy.
Lovely poem Ranu.
Thank you Rainee.
I love Tagore’s poetry and song lyrics.
Tagore is always so inspiring. you can hear the struggle and resolve in his words
Thanks Leslie,I love his songs and poetry.
First lines… Truth.
Thank you Ted.
Beautiful and a prayer for all of us. Thank you for sharing and hope you don’t mind if I reblog.
Sure you can reblog it, thank you.
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A big thanks to Sabethville for the beautiful prayer, one for us all from the poet Tagore. Enjoy.
Thank you Sheila.
Lovely poem. Thank you for sharing.
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