Quote by Rabindranath Tagore

Death is not extinguishing the light it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.

Death is not extinguishing the light it is only putting out

Summary

This quote by Rabindranath Tagore portrays death as a transition rather than an end. It suggests that death does not eradicate the light, symbolizing life or consciousness, but rather signifies the end of a particular phase or existence. It compares death to extinguishing a lamp at dawn, indicating that it is merely a natural part of a larger cycle. Tagore's quote offers comfort and hope by emphasizing that death is inseparable from life, and that something new and vibrant awaits beyond it.

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By Rabindranath Tagore

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