The ocean of this universe hides in its depths the perfect pearl – God. The poet has ever been searching for this Infinite. He no more enjoys being tossed about by the waves, but is eager to die and become with the eternal
Read MoreThe poet whohas been in control of his life yields the control to God. All the struggles of man against God’s will are of no use. In the pursuit of worldly wealth man forgets the needs of his own spirit. But the poet is preparing for death and waiting for his Master’s arrival.
Read MoreGod has conquered the poet; he will lay akk that he has at the feet of his Victor and Master, and there he will weep out his pain. The loving and merciful God will bless him and call him, and he will gladly welcome death and go to Him
Read MoreGod and man play freely together. In his greaat delight in the play, the poet did not care to learn who is playmate was or what His songs meant. At times he was awar of the divine presence, but only in late life did he realize that it was with the King of kings that he played.
Read MoreThe poet gives his parting message. Having experienced the matchless, indescribable divine love in this world, seen God’s greatness and glory in the universe and experienced the thrill of His blissful touch, he is now happy to die.
Read MoreLife and death are presented here as the two breasts of the Divine Mother. we are born strangers in the world, but this mother nurses us. Birth brings the should into this strange world; death takes it to the unknown eternity. Taken from one breast, the baby weeps; put to the other, he is consoled. so does man, leaving life, find rest in death.
Read MoreThe poet is eager to set out on the journey of death. He hopes to meet God, his Beloved, at the end of the journey. He will dress like a bridegroom and go without fearing difficulties and dangers, sure to be welcomed by God.
Read MoreDeath is calling, and the poet is about to begin his last journey. He thanks his fellw beings, his brothers, for their goodness to him, begs for their good wishes, and leaves to them whatever wealth he has.
Read MoreThe poet will die, but nature will go on. as usual, each passing hour will bring its pleasure or pain. As death is near, the poet is concerned with spiritual things and no more with material wealth. Nature makes no distinction between the rich and the poor.
Read MoreWhen death comes, the poet will welcome it, honour it and offer it all that he has acquired in life. Through death one is freed from the body and is able to come face to face with God.
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