Bengali modernism
Gitanjali 09: O Fool, try to carry thyself upon thy own shou
O Fool, try to carry thyself upon thy own shoulders! O beggar, to come
beg at thy own door!
Leave all thy burdens on his hands who can bear all, and never look
behind in regret.
Thy desire at once puts out the light from the lamp it touches with its
breath. It is unholy—take not thy gifts through its unclean hands.
Accept only what is offered by sacred love.