Day after Day, O lord of my life, shall I stand before thee face to face? (Song 76) by Rabindranath Tagore

 

Day after Day, O lord of my life, shall I stand before thee face to face? (Song 76) by Rabindranath Tagore 

Day after Day, O lord of my life, shall I stand before thee face to face? With folded hands, O lord of all worlds, shall I stand before thee face to face?

Under thy great sky in solitude and silence, with humble heart shall I stand before thee face to face?

In this laborious world of thine, tumultuous with toil and with struggle, among hurrying crowds shall I stand before thee face to face?

And when my work shall be done in this world, O King of kings, alone and speechless shall I stand before thee face to face?

Day after Day, O lord of my life, shall I stand before thee face to face? With folded hands, O lord of all worlds, shall I stand before thee face to face?

 

This poem speaks of true devotion. The poet, with deep respect for God, surrenders himself to God’s will, recognizing that God has ultimate power. He asks to stand humbly before God, with hands folded, feeling God’s presence in the vast sky and in everyday life.

Instead of leaving this beautiful world, the poet chooses to stay, work hard, and face life’s struggles. He is ready to do his simple duties, no matter the challenges around him, while keeping God in his thoughts. When his work is done and his life ends, he will fully surrender himself to God’s spiritual power.

This short, simple poem by Tagore reflects devotion and deep humility, showing his sincere desire to offer himself completely to God.