Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: 10 timeless lines by him

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Lines by Rabindranath Tagore

Every year on May 7, the world celebrates Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, a day dedicated to India’s first Nobel Laureate, an iconic poet, a skilled artist, and the most famous Polymath. And here we mention 10 lines by Tagore that are ever inspiring and beautiful.

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On the joy of serving

I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. - This line beautifully reveals an evolution of sorts as people move from idealistic dreams of joy, to the realisation that selfless service is life’s purpose.

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On the realities of love

Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation. - Another beautiful line, this one still rings in people’s hearts as it shows the truth and beauty of love and how it is at the heart of new creation.

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The birth of new life

Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man. - A beautiful line by Tagore, this one shows the beauty of mankind. And while it is easy to think all humans are now compromised in nature, there are still some stars.

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The true meaning of education

The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence. - The importance of education is conveyed well through these lines as it does nut just help us acquire information but also helps us live well.

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New day, New life

Do not say, 'It is morning,' and dismiss it with a name of yesterday. See it for the first time as a newborn child that has no name. - A beautiful quote that encourages people to start everyday with a new energy is this one.

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Accepting the energies

Everything comes to us that belongs to us if we create the capacity to receive it. - A beautiful take on the ‘Law of Attraction’, this line by Tagore shows the importance of being open to receiving.

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The real beauty is seen whole

By plucking her petals, you do not gather the beauty of the flower. - Another line that will forever stay in people’s heart is this one. It conveys that beauty cannot be possessed or dissected, and should be experienced whole.

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On optimism

I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can't make it through one door, I'll go through another door - or I'll make a door. Something terrific will come no matter how dark the present. - A beautiful quote on optimism and being your own person.

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The good in life

If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars. - This line teaches people acceptance and the power of shifting perspective during loss.

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On positive thinking

Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add colour to my sunset sky. - This line will continue to ring in people’s hearts owing to its subtle beauty. It poses a thing of fear and uncertainty as a new form of light and happiness in life.

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