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प्रश्न
The poem does not focus on the destination but the journey towards it. Discuss
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उत्तर
The poet discusses the merits of efforts, duty, and devotion and values of honesty, uprightness, and service-mindedness. He does not have any special appreciation for those who reach great peaks like the Himalayas. He appreciates the process, the journey, and not the destination. When the whole world has a perspective of seeking glory using any foul method of underhand dealing, the poet differs from it. For him, the means are more important than the end. However modest may be one’s position is, it is adorable if attained by competence and merit. Pride is not in heights one reaches but in a life that knows no bending or kneeling. The poet respects one who does not stoop as a king. Thus the poet pays importance to the journey of life, not the destination.
“The journey of life is not meant to be feared and planned; It is meant to be traveled and enjoyed. ”
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