Anecdote - 00:29
Song - 03:27
Lyrics
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পথের শেষ কোথায়, শেষ কোথায়, কী আছে শেষে
এত কামনা, এত সাধনা কোথায় মেশে ?
ঢেউ ওঠে পড়ে কাঁদার, সম্মুখে ঘন আঁধার,
পার আছে গো পার আছে পার আছে কোন্‌ দেশে ?
আজ ভাবি মনে মনে মরীচিকা-অন্বেষণে হায়
বুঝি তৃষ্ণার শেষ নেই মনে ভয় লাগে সেই
হাল-ভাঙা পাল-ছেঁড়া ব্যথা চলেছে নিরুদ্দেশে ॥
English translation
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Where does the path end, what awaits there?
So many desires, all the endeavours, where do they blend?
Waves of tears rise at the shore, darkness looms ahead,
The shore offers solace, but in which land?
Today I think to myself whether I am chasing illusions, alas
I realize there is no end to this thirst, fear grips my mind as
With a broken helm, torn sails, my sorrow rows towards oblivion
Some useful information
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Written in: 1933
Age of the poet: 72
Published in: Chandalika Dance-Drama, 1933
Parjaay (Category): Puja (Worship)
Upa-parjaay (Sub-category): Sesh (Ending)
Taal: Kaharba
Raga: Pilu
Notation: Swarabitan
Swarabitan: Vol. 56
Notation by: Anadikumar Dastidar
Anecdote on the song
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According to eminent philosopher and literary critic Abu Sayeed Ayyub, Rabindranath Tagore, in the twilight of his life, had fallen prey to a sense of hopelessness and questioned, “Where is the end of the path, what lies at the end?” These sentiments are reflected in this song, Pather shesh kothay, shesh kothay, ki aachhe sheshe!
Then out of the gloom appears a glimmer of hope, with the line: “Paar aachhey go paar aachhe - paar aachhe kon deshe?” an assurance, possibly to a friend, of a shore across the sea, although devoid of a destination. This line is surely one of Tagore’s most enduring among his lyrics. As a matter of fact, Ayyub adds, “I have not found such a rich expression of tired, hopeless, pained thoughts in the writings of any other poet.”
Tagore starts the song by contemplating the final destination of the path, asking where it ultimately leads and what awaits at its end. This existential inquiry sets the tone for introspection and a search for meaning. The lyrics beautifully capture the universal human experience of grappling with desires and aspirations, questioning where they all merge and find resolution.
This Rabindrasangeet transcends time and resonates with listeners across generations. It prompts introspection and invites individuals to reflect on their own journeys, desires, and the universal quest for meaning. Tagore was 72 years old when he penned this composition. This adds a poignant layer of wisdom and reflection, demonstrating his lifelong dedication to exploring the intricacies of the human experience.
Purpose of the presentation
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Tagore’s music resonates with people from all walks of life. His songs are performed at cultural events, religious ceremonies and social gatherings, reflecting their enduring popularity. In an effort to bring home this treasure trove to the non-Bengali population and Bengalis around the globe, Brainware University offers a selection of Rabindrasangeet in this presentation. It is enriched with details on the songs and relevant anecdotes.
Sung By
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Sri Phalguni Mookhopadhayay
Chancellor, Brainware University
Phalguni Mookhopadhayay is the founder-Chancellor of Brainware University, founder-Chairman and Managing-Director of Brainware Consultancy Private Limited and founder-Chairman of Webguru Infosystems Private Limited. He did his schooling at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Narendrapur, and graduated with honours in Economics from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata. He completed his masters in Economics from Calcutta University and MBA from IISWBM, before joining Hindustan Lever as a management trainee. He worked as a market planner for the ABP group for nearly a decade before striking out on his own and successfully launching two private limited companies and one University. Phalguni Mookhopadhayay is a self-taught digital artist, a versatile photographer, a filmmaker and a weekend singer who has already recorded 78 songs and is now immersed in a project to popularise Tagore songs among a global audience.
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