Nov 25, 2016 11:51 AM
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Gitanjali is a collection of poems by the Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. It One of the most beautiful collection of poems that I have ever read. Sometimes, poems are too complex and reader feels utterly lost; Not the case with Tagore's pieces at all. There is timbre of simplicity, depth, romanticism, philosophy, morality and sublime imagery in these texts. I crave for that solitude that Tagore enjoyed and brought out of him such noble and pleasing writings. The English Gitanjali or Song Offerings is a collection of 103 English poems of Tagore's own English translations of his Bengali poems first published in November 1912 by the India Society of London."Gitanjali, " or Song Offerings, is a collection of poems translated by the author, Rabindranath Tagore, from the original Bengali. This collection won the Nobel prize for Tagore in 1913. This volume includes the original introduction by William Butler Yeats that accompanied the 1911 English language version. "Gitanjali" is a collection of over 100 inspirational poems by India's greatest poet I always wanted to write a review on Geetanjali, Tagore Ji paints amazingly vivid landscapes incorporating into his verses all the elements of nature that apart from their own hues and tints carry the brushstrokes of the writer as well. Reading them feels like undertaking a bird's flight which is continuous and is sure to take you with it to the lands interminable. as it has been very close to my heart and always will be, but something stopped me every time I made an attempt. Maybe it was the memory of all the overflowing emotions which I had experienced while reading these poems or it was my immense love and respect for its writer that made me feel unworthy to make any sort of comment on his work, I cannot point out. One of the very few things that come in the list, and Gitanjali would certainly top the list But today, after my small discussion with Steven on Geetanjali, I walked to my desk, picked my copy of this book, held it tight in my hands as if I might lose myself in my beloved solitude if I don’t hold onto these pages. Geetajali is now sitting next to me; Tagore’s beautiful gleaming eyes are looking lovingly at me, telling me to write this review. He says it is all right, and hence I am writing this review. I am writing this review, because I think I might die if I do not do so and do not ask me why. This book is about life, spirituality, philosophy and of course heart touching poetry. A classic in itself, Gijanjali would be remembered for ever. I feel myself fortunate to have read the book composed by the greatest poet and philosopher of all times Rabindranath Tagore. Every time I read the book, I discover something new in it. I tend to realise the basic things of life. It opens the flood gate of great felling and supplies food for thought. It reflects the deep philosophy and homogenous belief towards spirituality, culture of all times. It is a must read. Read it slow, read it time and again. One would certainly discover the wealth of emotion it generates. A must read for all age group.
