I have had my invitation to this world’s festival by Rabindranath Tagore [ Song Offerings, Gitanjali ]

I have had my invitation to this world’s festival – is a poem in the Rabindranath Tagore’s poetry collection “Song Offerings” or “Gitanjali” in Bengali. Geetanjali is a remarkable book of verses composed by Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), which earned him the Nobel Prize.

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I have had my invitation to this world's festival | Song Offerings, Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore

I have had my invitation to this world’s festival .

I HAVE HAD my invitation to this world’s festival,

and thus my life has been blessed. My eyes have seen and my ears have heard.

It was my part at this feast to play upon my instrument,

and I have done all I could.

Now, I ask, has the time come at last when I may go in and see thy face and offer thee my silent salutation?

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“I have had my invitation to this world’s festival” is a beautiful poem written by Rabindranath Tagore. The poem is a celebration of life and all its joys, and encourages the reader to embrace the beauty of the world and the experiences that it has to offer.

The poem begins with the speaker proclaiming that they have received an invitation to the world’s festival. This festival is not a physical event, but rather a metaphor for life itself. The speaker expresses their gratitude for this invitation and states that they will not let this opportunity pass them by.

Throughout the poem, Tagore uses vivid imagery to describe the beauty of the world. He speaks of the colors of the sky, the fragrance of the flowers, and the sweet sounds of the birds. The speaker revels in the wonders of the world, and encourages the reader to do the same.

Tagore also acknowledges the struggles and hardships that come with life. He speaks of the storms that rage and the tears that are shed, but he also emphasizes the importance of embracing these experiences. The speaker states that even in the midst of hardship, there is beauty to be found.

The poem concludes with the speaker expressing their determination to live life to the fullest. They state that they will not waste a moment of their time on this earth, but will instead embrace every opportunity that comes their way. The final lines of the poem read:

“I am determined to do nothing
but to sing to the world
as long as I live.”

These words serve as a powerful reminder that life is meant to be lived and celebrated, and that it is up to each individual to make the most of the time that they have been given. Tagore’s poem is a beautiful tribute to the beauty of life, and encourages us all to embrace the world around us and live each day to the fullest.

 

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