যদি কেউ কথা না কয়, ওরে ওরে ও অভাগা,
যদি সবাই থাকে মুখ ফিরায়ে সবাই করে ভয়—
— Rabindranath Tagore
Meaning
If no one speaks, oh, oh, oh unfortunate one, if everyone turns their face away and everyone fears.
Explanation
This couplet captures the profound loneliness and fear one might experience when no one stands with them. It describes a situation where everyone remains silent, turning away their faces, gripped by fear. Imagine being in a moment where no one dares to speak up for truth or justice, and everyone is too scared to offer support. The lines gently remind us of the isolating feeling when you're left to face challenges alone, surrounded by a crowd too fearful to act. It's about the courage required to proceed even when others withdraw in silence and apprehension.
