If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars.

Tagore’s image contrasts the “sun” (a dominant source of warmth, certainty, or a beloved presence) with the “stars” (smaller, subtler possibilities that become visible only after darkness falls). The line suggests that grief and fixation on loss can narrow perception: tears—both literal and metaphorical—blur vision and keep one from noticing new forms of beauty, guidance, or hope that emerge in changed circumstances. Rather than denying sorrow, the aphorism urges a shift from exclusive mourning to receptive attention, implying that endings can disclose other kinds of meaning. Its enduring appeal lies in its gentle counsel toward resilience and reorientation after disappointment.