A thing of Beauty by John Keats.

 

A thing of beauty

 
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Its loveliness increase, it will never
pass into nothingness;  but will keep 
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.

 

Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures,of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o'er-darkened ways
made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.

 

Such the sun, the moon
Trees old,and young, pouring a shady boon
For simple sheep: and such are daffodils
With the green world they live in :  and clear rills
That for themselves a cooling covert make
'Gainst the hot season: the mid forest break,
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose bloom.

 

And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read;
And endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven's brink.

कवि कहता है कि खूबसूरत या सुन्दर वस्तुओं को देखने से हमें ऊर्जा, और असीमित आनन्द की प्राप्ति होती है। सुन्दर चीजें देखने का जो आनन्द है वह समय के साथ बढ़ता जाता है और कभी कम नहीं होता है। खूबसूरत प्राकृतिक चीजें अच्छी नींद , सुंदर सपनों के साथ साथ दिमागी शान्ति, स्वस्थ शरीर प्राप्त होता है। प्रकृति की सुन्दर चीजें हमारे चारों तरफ है। भगवान द्वारा जो भी  प्राकृतिक चीजें जैसे सूर्य, चंद्रमा, पेड़, डेफोफिल्स के फूल , नदियां ,झरने, हराभरा वन, आदि बनाई गई है कवि उनकी प्रसंशा करता है। आजकल की इस भाग दौड़ भरी जिंदगी में हर कोई उदासी, शारीरिक और मानसिक थकान से घिरा हुआ है। खूबसूरत प्राकृतिक चीजों से हमें बौद्धिक और मानसिक शान्ति मिलती है। मन प्रसन्न रहता है।

जॉन कीट्स कहता है कि सुंदर प्रेरणात्मक कहानियां, देश के सैनिक जो देश सुरक्षा में हर पल तत्पर रहते है। उनकी खूबसूरती और योगदान भी हमें शांति प्रदान करता है। कवि के अनुसार बिना सुंदर चीजों का जीवन जीना कठिन हो जायेगा।

 

A Thing of Beauty (gist )

A Thing of Beauty is by the famous poet John Keats. Furthermore, the poet says that a beautiful thing can give us extreme happiness and delight. Moreover, a beautiful thing is eternal that never declines or fades. Also, a beautiful thing resembles a shady shelter which gives us a comfortable sleep comprising of sweet dreams and relaxation. This will ultimately lead to good health.

The author says that individuals have an attachment to the Earthly things. This attachment is such that it has the resemblance of a flowery wreath. Furthermore, there are traps that keep people connected to materialistic things. This connection with materialistic things distracts humans from eternal happiness. This is because the focus of such materialistic people will be on acquiring more and more resources rather than on attaining eternal happiness. The world has a lot of negativity, hatred, and greed.  According to the poet, the cause of gloom and sadness is this negativity. Moreover, one can fade away these negative vibes away with the help of beautiful things that surround us. This is because these beautiful things bring nothing but positivity.

The poet informs us about some beautiful things that are all around us. Beauty is certainly in the eyes of the one who beholds. This means one can see the beauty in anything. Furthermore, the poet talks about the numerous creations of God which we should admire. One such creation is the Sun which provides energy. Moreover, the poet also talks about the beauty of the moon and the natural beauty of the trees.

There are various animals around that make our world lively. The pretty flowers like daffodils enhance the liveliness and greenery of the world. Moreover, the flowing streams of water provide refreshment and cooling effect to us in the hot summer season. The forests have plenty of pretty musks rose flowers. Such flowers are a beautiful sight and eyes feel the delight due to them. All such things certainly are things of beauty. Also, one must not forget the beautiful and inspiring stories of the brave soldiers. These brave soldiers risked and sacrificed their lives in order to protect others.

These beautiful things have a resemblance to the fountain of immortality bestowed upon us by God as a gift and a blessing. Such beautiful things are an inspiration for all of us to continue living. They make life worth living. Also, they also help us in maintaining our faith in goodness. Life without these beautiful things would certainly become very hard.

Q. List of the things of beauty mentioned in the poem. 

Ans. The list includes the sun and the moon. There are young and old trees that give pleasant shed for gentle sheep. There are daffodils, clear rills and musk roses growing in the forest brake. then there are lovely tales we have heard and read.

Q.2 List the things that cause suffering and pains?

Ans. There is an air of the general depression among humen beings. There is a terrible dearth of truly noble souls. Many evil and mysterious things happen daily. It is hard to understand why they happen. Men pass their days in gloom.

Q.3. What does a thing of beauty do for us?

Ans. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. It makes us forget the sorrows and sufferings of the world. It gives us peace of the mind and health of the body. It makes our painful stay on this earth bearable.

Q.4. Do we experience things of beauty only for short moments or do they make a lasting impression on us?

Ans. We see a things of beauty for a few minutes but it leaves a lasting impression on our mind. It stay in our imagination for ever and thus become an endless source of joy.