"Sometimes we lose faith in the bright side of the earth, and it appears dark altogether."
The line suggests that when people feel discouraged, hurt, or overwhelmed, they may stop noticing hope and goodness in the world. The “earth” hasn’t truly become dark; rather, our mindset or circumstances temporarily block our ability to see the positive side of life.
Sometimes we lose faith in the bright side of the earth, and everything around us seems dark. This happens when failures, sadness, or uncertainty cloud our thoughts and weaken our hope. In such moments, even small joys feel distant, and optimism appears unrealistic. However, the darkness we see is often temporary and shaped by our emotions rather than reality itself. With time, support, and patience, our perspective can change, allowing us to rediscover light, meaning, and confidence in the world once again.
Happiness is like a guest. It comes into our lives for a little while, makes us smile, and then quietly leaves. We cannot keep it forever, just like we cannot hold on to a guest who must go. Rabindranath Tagore’s short story Athithi (which means "The Guest") shows us this idea in a beautiful way. In the story, a young boy named Tarapada comes to a kind family. They treat him with love, and for a while, everyone is happy. But one day, without telling anyone, Tarapada leaves. He loved being with them, but he could not stay in one place. He wanted to be free. Tarapada is like happiness. He came, brought joy, and left. The story helps us understand that we should enjoy happy moments while they are with us. But when they pass, we should not be sad. Just like a good guest, happiness will come again one day. This teaches us to be thankful for the joy we have, even if it doesn’t last forever.
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