Question

In the world’s audience hall, the simple blade of grass
sits on the same carpet with
the sunbeam and the stars of midnight.

Thus my songs share their seats in the heart of
the world with the music of the clouds and
forests.

But, you man of riches, your wealth has no part
in the simple grandeur of the sun’s glad gold
and the mellow gleam of the musing moon.

The blessing of all-embracing sky is not shed
upon it.

And when death appears, it pales and withers
and crumbles into dust.

–“74,”
Rabindranath Tagore

How does the phrase "the mellow gleam of the musing moon” contribute to the poem’s meaning?

It uses personification to convey that nature imparts joy and wisdom.
It uses a metaphor to compare nature to a happy, thoughtful being.
It uses personification to show that gold is an important part of nature.

Answer 1

It uses personification to convey that nature imparts joy and wisdom.
"Musing" gives the moon a thoughtful, reflective quality and "mellow gleam" suggests gentle warmth, implying nature offers calm insight and delight that riches lack.