'Hold On Yet A While, Brave Heart'

Greetings Guys!

We all know how Swami Vivekananda and his gigantic mission of the West in 1890s literally turned the Western Culture upside down!

All his lectures, writings and sermons are very well recorded and are compiled in a series of books called 'Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda' which consists of 9 volumes. It is really a vivid compilation of his ideas, works and plans. I really suggest you to read that.

Thus, in its fourth volume I found some of the poems that were composed by Swami Vivekananda himself. One of his poems is called

'Hold On Yet A While, Brave Heart'

And reading that poem,

I was deeply touched by its celestial words and amazing meaning. Hence, here I present you the original poem as follows :-

 If the sun by the cloud is hidden a bit,

If the welkin shows but gloom

Still hold on yet a while, brave heart,

           The victory is sure to come!

No winter was but summer came behind,

Each hollow crests the wave,

They push each other in light and shade;

           Be steady then and brave.

The duties of life are sore indeed,

And its pleasures fleeting, vain,

The goal so shadowy seems and dim,

Yet plod on through the dark, brave heart,

           With all thy might and main.

Not a work will be lost, no struggle vain,

Though hopes be blighted, powers gone;

Of thy loins shall come the heirs to all,

Then hold on yet a while, brave soul,

           No good is e'er undone.

Though the good and the wise in life are few,

Yet theirs are the reins to lead,

The masses know but late the worth;

           Heed none and gently guide.

With thee are those who see afar,

With thee is the Lord of might,

All blessings pour on thee, great soul,

           To thee may all come right!

(Written by Swami Vivekananda and first mentioned in a letter to Maharaja of Khetri )

No commentaries on his divine poetry!

Thank You,

Daksh Parekh.