সব পাওয়া যদি না পাই, শুধু চলার মাঝেই পাই,
এই যাত্রার শেষ নেই— এইটেই আমার আনন্দ॥
— Rabindranath Tagore
Meaning
Even if I don't achieve everything, I find it only in the process of moving forward. This journey has no end, and that is my joy.
Explanation
This couplet beautifully captures the essence of finding joy not in reaching every destination, but in the ongoing path itself. It tells us that even if we don't achieve every single thing we desire, the true happiness lies in the process of moving forward, in the act of living and experiencing. The poet finds delight in the fact that this journey of life, this exploration, is endless. It's a celebration of continuous growth, learning, and discovery, where the absence of a final end becomes the ultimate source of contentment and wonder. It encourages us to cherish every step.
