What is the meaning behind the poem "When Two Sisters" by Rabindranath Tagore?

Question

WHEN THE TWO SISTERS GO TO FETCH WATER

by: Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)

When the two sisters go to fetch water, they come to this spot and they smile.
They must be aware of somebody who stands behind the trees whenever they go to fetch water.

The two sisters whisper to each other when they pass this spot.
They must have guessed the secret of that somebody who stands behind the trees whenever they go to fetch water.

Their pitchers lurch suddenly, and water spills when they reach this spot.
They must have found out that somebody's heart is beating who stands behind the trees whenever they go to fetch water.

The two sisters glance at each other when they come to this spot, and they smile.
There is a laughter in their swift-stepping feet, which makes confusion in somebody's mind who stands behind the trees whenever they go to fetch water.


....MAKES NO SENSE!

Answer 1

This is part of a poem, book (whatever) consisting of 80 or so parts. The two sisters is part #18 I think. Here it is http://www.online-literature.com/tagore-rabindranath/2955/............. My understanding is that he is the heart beating behind the tree and was taken from personal experience. I wouldn't read to much into it. From what I have read (in the last half hour, researching your question)- he was extremely shy around women, unable to even talk with them without blubbering. I think he watched 2 sisters fetching water and these were his observations/thoughts. I think you have to become more acquainted with him (the poet) to really get an understanding. Here's another link that tells a lot about him. Seems like he was a sweet man. http://www.parabaas.com/rabindranath/articles/pNarasingha.html

Another interpretation http://www.indiaclub.com/Shop/SearchResults.asp?ProdStock=9561

Thanks for turning me on to someone I had not heard of before. He was a complex man and so is his poetry.

Answer 2

I agree with you, it makes no sense to me either. Maybe something was lost in translation?!