Our self (Soul) is maya (an illusion) where it is merely individual and finite, where it considers its separateness as absolute; it is satyam (truth) where it recognizes its essence in the universal and infinite, in the Supreme Self, in paramatman (God). This is what Christ means when he says, "Before Abraham was, I am" (i.e. before Abraham was God, who is the same that is in my soul - I am That.)
Rabindranath TagoreThose who draw their sustenance from science are blessed. It is for me to only derive an occasional pleasure. This is nothing worthy of conceit, but I am indeed touched by the joys. This book is an ode to such joys, a digest of my collections from various sources.
Rabindranath TagoreYou have made me known to friends whom I knew not. You have given me seats in homes not my own. You have brought the distant near and made a brother of the stranger... When one knows You, then there is no alien, and no door is shut.
Rabindranath TagoreThe Taj Mahal rises above the banks of the river like a solitary tear suspended on the cheek of time.
Rabindranath TagoreMy dearest life, I know you are not mine forever; but do love me even if itโs for this moment. After that I shall vanish into the forest where you cast me, I wonโt ask anyone for anything again. Give me something that can last me till I die.
Rabindranath Tagore