Is it beyond thee to be glad (Song 70) by Rabindranath Tagore (Poem, Summary & Analysis)

 

Is it beyond thee to be glad (Song 70) by Rabindranath Tagore (Poem, Summary & Analysis) 

Is it beyond thee to be glad with the gladness of this rhythm? To be tossed and lost and broken in the whirl of this fearful joy?

All things rush on, they stop not, they look not behind, no power can hold them back, they rush on.

Keeping steps with that restless, rapid music, seasons come dancing and pass away - colours tunes, and perfumes pour in endless cascades in the abounding joy that scatters and gives up and dies every moment.

Is it beyond thee to be glad with the gladness of this rhythm? To be tossed and lost and broken in the whirl of this fearful joy?

 

Summary

The poet is going along with the rhythm of life. He is part of the natural movement of creation. He celebrates life with happiness and energy. He wonders if God is also part of this joy and growth. We can see God's happiness in nature, which is full of joy too. Everything moves forward and does not look back, and nothing can stop it. The seasons change in a steady rhythm. Colors, sounds, and smells keep coming in endless cycles, full of joy. They spread, give themselves away, and disappear in each moment.

 

Critical Analysis

Life is always moving, and we cannot stop it. Nature is full of joy because it shows the happiness of the Divine. This joy lifts everything up. The highest power makes life full of energy and movement, and no one can stop the steady flow of life growing and changing.