Signet of Eternity
Signet of Eternity - meaning Summary
Eternity's Mark on the Ordinary
Tagore’s poem describes a retrospective discovery of the divine within ordinary life. The speaker recalls not being prepared for a presence that quietly impressed an "eternity" seal on many passing moments. Later, those moments are found neglected, mixed with trivial memories, yet bearing a clear signature. The poem ends by noting that the divine did not scorn childish play; those intimate, small footsteps resonate across cosmos and time.
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