It is the pang of separation that spreads throughout the world (song 84) by Rabindranath Tagore (poem, summary & analysis)

 

It is the pang of separation that spreads throughout the world (song 84) by Rabindranath Tagore (poem, summary & analysis) 

It is the pang of separation that spreads throughout the world and gives birth to shapes innumerable in the infinite sky.

It is this sorrow of separation that gazes in silence all night from star to star and becomes lyric among rustling leaves in rainy darkness of July.

It is this overspreading pain that deepens into loves and desires, into sufferings and joys in human homes; and this it is that ever melts and flows in songs through my poet's heart.

It is the pang of separation that spreads throughout the world and gives birth to shapes innumerable in the infinite sky.

 

Summary

The song talks about the sadness of being apart, but this time, the poet feels different. Instead of being sad, the poet looks at it with hope. The pain of separation is everywhere in the world. God put a distance in His soul, and from that part, He made creation, giving life to endless forms in the vast sky. This sadness is felt in all of nature, from the sky to the earth, from one star to another, and even in the sound of leaves on rainy July days. This pain turns into love, desire, suffering, and joy in people's lives. It shows up in the poet's songs. The sorrow is felt across the universe. Both God and humans long to be united, and this deep wish drives all creation.

 

Critical Analysis

  The desire to come together is why everything in the Universe was created. It feels like separation is accepted because, because of it, the stars shine in the sky, the rain in July makes a beautiful sound, and the poet sings his songs.

"It is this overspreading pain that deepens into loves and desires, into sufferings and joys in human homes, and this it is that ever melts and flows in songs through my poet's heart"

The feeling of being separated is everywhere. Realizing that we are apart from God makes us deeply want to be close to Him. This feeling of separation is felt all around us, from the sky to the earth. It moves from star to star and can be heard in the sound of leaves in the rainy month of July. It shows up in our human emotions, like love, desire, happiness, and sadness, and even in the songs of poets.

This strong desire to be united is what led God to create the universe. People are born again and again to grow and experience the happiness of being close to God, which makes their joy greater. In simple words, this separation is accepted because it brings beauty to the stars, the music of the rain in July, and the poet's song.