On His Blindness by John Milton| Urdu, Hindi| Sonnet 19, when I consider| Explanation, summary & CA

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On His Blindness by John Milton in Urdu,Hindi| Sonnet 19, when I consider how my light is spent| Explanation, Summary, Themes
On his blindness is one of the most famous sonnets by English poet John Milton. I this video I have given line by line explanation and critical analysis of this autobiographical sonnet subtitled “On His Blindness.” There are three different titles of this sonnet by John Milton. Other titles are: Sonnet 19 or Sonnet 16 by John Milton and When I consider how my light is spent. When I consider how my light is spent is the first line of the sonnet. This sonnet was probably writer around 1950s by John Milton on his own blindness. John Milton became completely blind in by 1952s at the age of 44. The poem “When I Consider How My Light Is Spent” by John Milton is a powerful reflection on the poet’s struggle with his own disability and his perceived loss of purpose in life. However, it also presents a problematic view of disability and an overly simplistic understanding of serving God.
Further I have explained that poet questions whether God demands “day-labour” from him despite his inability to see and work actively. The poem then offers a somewhat comforting response that God does not require human efforts or talents, as He is all-powerful.
I have explained the poem in following manners. I have provided line by line explanation with meaning of difficult words in the poem.
When I consider how my light is spent,
Explanation: The speaker reflects on how his life has passed so far, and he likens his life (“light”) to a precious resource that he has been using up.
Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,
Explanation: The speaker feels that he is already past the halfway point of his life, living in a vast and challenging world.
And that one Talent which is death to hide
Explanation: The speaker refers to a unique gift or talent that he possesses, which he believes is a burden if he keeps it hidden and unused.
Lodged with me useless, though my Soul more bent
Explanation: Despite having the talent, the speaker feels it is useless to him since he is unable to fully utilize it due to his disability or circumstances.
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
Explanation: The speaker’s desire is to use this talent to serve and honor his Creator.
My true account, lest he returning chide;
Explanation: The speaker wants to give a truthful account of how he used his talent when he faces God again, fearing possible reprimand if he hasn’t made the best use of it.
“Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?”
Explanation: The speaker questions whether God expects him to work actively when he is deprived of the ability to see and work effectively.
I fondly ask. But patience, to prevent
Explanation: The speaker admits asking this question with a sense of affection or longing for an answer. However, before he can continue, patience intervenes to stop him.
That murmur, soon replies, “God doth not need
Explanation: Patience provides an answer to the speaker’s question, suggesting that God does not demand labor or work from humans to fulfill His own needs.
Either man’s work or his own gifts; who best
Explanation: Patience emphasizes that neither human efforts nor talents are essential to God, as He is self-sufficient.
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Explanation: Those who willingly and humbly accept God’s guidance and follow His commands are the ones who truly serve Him best.
Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed
Explanation: God’s state or nature is royal and majestic. There are countless beings who obey His commands with great speed and efficiency.
And post o’er Land and Ocean without rest:
Explanation: These beings, like angels or celestial spirits, travel tirelessly over land and sea to carry out God’s will.
They also serve who only stand and wait.
Explanation: The poem concludes with the idea that even those who, like the speaker, cannot actively work but patiently wait for God’s guidance, are still serving Him in their own way.
In the end I have provided summary of the poem. The poem explores the speaker’s internal conflict over his disability, his perceived loss of purpose, and his desire to serve God. The response of patience suggests that God doesn’t require human efforts or talents for His own sake, and that true service to God can be found in humble obedience and faithful waiting.
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