My Lord Ganesha

My Dear friend,
There have been so many who have written a lot about all your virtues and form
There is little left to be described about your contribution when people face a storm
Those who believe in you unconditionally spend time waiting for your yearly birthday
They never forget your monthly birthdays and many a time routinely fast and pray

Let us talk about your annual birthday celebration that is a mega festival in our state
It gets people together to collectively pray and take positive steps beyond destiny’s fate
It is never too early or late for people to come and pay their respects during your annual visit
It gives them the peace of mind they seek especially when the feeling is their life has taken a hit

Every believer pays obeisance in no small measure and wishes to satisfy you in some measure
It may be milk or fruit or your favourite coconut cake or just spend time with you in leisure
Every believer worships and gives spirit to your form as per how he relates to you at that moment
They are also cognizant of the reality of impermanence and how you teach them to live in present

You are forever ready to satisfy the never ending desires of your devotees who multiply every year
You have your ways of creating employment and source of money distribution that eliminates fear
You ensure people come together and voluntarily donate funds that support a noble cause
They are like a parallel economy that operates and may otherwise never have seen light of the day

The creation of this Universe starts commanding a different value and premium during your sojourn
There are those who have literally counted days and nights for when you finally hit the home run
Your mere presence removes all pain, grief, guilt, hurt, or any negative emotions that they harbour
You help raise the collective awareness and the negative energies start flowing towards the shore

As you need to find your way back to your home with a promise that you will come back soon
Your well wishers find it difficult to let go and continue to hold on till the last lap of the moon
You have come and ensured that your creations of this Universe feel protected and in safe hands
You can’t deny that the frailties of mankind will always keep us from searching for the magic wand!

Awareness

I often introspect and question on how easy is it to live a life of awareness
There seems to be no ready answers in this internal quest for eternal success
I often wonder on the source for wisdom the possibilities that seem endless
The evolution of mankind over the ages has left behind a legacy that is timeless

I often question whose sense of judgment is right – mine or the world
There always comes only one response – Never ever only follow the herd
I often question on the advice given by the world as against my own views
There always comes only one response – The inner conviction will provide the clue

I often question on the reason why my tastes and preference vary from those in my network
There always comes a ready response – Every being is special and a unique piece of artwork
I often question on the reason why some people influence the world more than the other
There always comes a ready response – The passion determines success of advocacy neutral of weather

I often question on what truly matters – decisions made from the head or from the heart
There always comes a ready response – The right actions are never sown from feelings of hurt
I often question on what truly matters – to live a life on individual choices or those of society
There always comes a ready response – The still waters of the ocean never provide any surety

I often question on what are the parameters that helps one determine a life of right conduct
There always comes a ready response – Never get biased since every situation is a unique test
I often question on what is better – live a solitary life discovering self or stay a worldly life
There always comes a ready response – There can be enlightenment even amidst worldly strife


I often question on what are the principles that needs to be respected to live in the Universe
There always comes a ready response – Each composition is an exclusive mix of text and verse
I often question on the fine balance between body, mind and spirit that one seeks to achieve
There always comes a ready response – Live in the present completely and never have a reason to grieve

I often wonder on situations that seem to conflict in my eternal quest to achieve a fine balance
There always comes a ready response – Life is a work of gradual mastery and one needs to get off the fence
I often wonder on my relationships that seem to contradict my own life philosophy
There always comes a ready response – Nurture relationships as a work of art and not like a trophy

I often wonder on the senseless actions undertaken by mankind in its varied form
There always comes a ready response – Mother Nature provides a mix of both sunshine and storm
I often wonder on the purpose of life and the essence of Universal existence
There always comes a ready response – The waves of the ocean can never be captured in one lens

I often wonder on what is more important – To be outspoken or to maintain silence
There always comes a ready response – The Sun, Moon and stars each have their own lens
I often wonder on what is more important – To demonstrate tolerance or exhibit aggression
There always comes a ready response – The volcano remains silent till it triggers an eruption

I often wonder on what is more important – To be peaceful with self or create one’s own identity
There always comes a ready response – Everyone needs to live a life that engages their individuality
I often wonder on what is more important – To live a relaxed life or provide reason for every action
There always comes a ready response – Inner introspection enables one to engage in one’s creation!

To continue..

LET THERE BE LIGHT

It takes its form at its own specific pace
It derives its respect from the purpose and space
It earns its name as per the place where it is lit
It spreads its wings as per the fuel in its toolkit

It joins the dots through the cycle of life
It connects body and soul as does fruit and knife
The presence of it provides succour and relief
The absence of it causes mankind strife and grief

It gives a flavour of the ever shining & radiant Sun
It provides warmth and heat where there is none
It helps one convert a raw product into an evolved soul
It helps one introspect in getting guided to one’s natural pole

It is necessary to let go the ego of the burning cauldron
It may never reveal itself unless you step out of your own kingdom
It may never guarantee you the privileges of universal stardom
Being conscious of it every moment may guarantee you eternal wisdom!

Mother's Day Special

My Dear Mother, just your presence makes the day itself very special
It brings back all the memories that we enjoyed when you were fit and well
The efforts you have taken at every stage to instil in right values and conduct
The moments when our actions and behaviour may have led you to silently fret

The school picnics and follow-up with teachers on extra measures of caution
The annual vacations and travels to native place and beyond were absolute fun
The chanting of hymns and prayers together with stories sensitized us on our culture
The practice of eating and feeding us together helped us to learn to share and nurture

The annual practice of making pickles and rice papadum ensured we got out of our cage
The lessons provided on preparing food at home provided us experience at an early age
The extra discount that we got since vendors used to come home and say you were a lucky charm
The annual pickling of raw mangoes, lemon, tamarind and berries got us exposed to nature’s farm

It was not easy that you worked and had to come home to see me often sick and down with fever
You never lost time in getting me to our doctor and whose pills promptly brought down the shiver
There were times when I injured myself badly and required stitches all over and plenty of rest
You were always there and now I realize that your endurance may have been put to the highest test

You had to delicately balance work and home and I always looked forward to you coming from work
Every day you brought home some delicacy and I used to pounce on it like a hungry shark
I used to wait for the weekend when I could see you at home the entire day and not just after dark
I was ignorant of your challenges when I used to insist you stay back at home and not go to work


The visit to the temples and celebration of festivals at home was always joyful and memorable
The train travels with books and food thrown in was a package that was joyful and irresistible
The stories with co-passengers and exchange of books and purchase of souvenirs at every shop
The short visits at various destinations was interesting and I looked forward to the next stop

The bathing of the elephants was respectful and feeding the giraffe provided a sense of admiration,
The sight of crocodiles and reptiles from close quarters provided a sense of nature’s appreciation
The visits to parks and sanctuaries at an early age exposed us to nature’s beauty and abundance
The stories woven around nature made me respect and nurture it every bit without any pretence

The time has moved on and we have evolved over time in terms of our biological age & brain
I just desire that I could go back in time and reset the clock to be a child and see you young again
It hurts to see you getting older and sick and getting constrained due to a medical condition
I fervently hope that there can be a miracle and I can see you living a life without limitation

The Universe runs at its own pace and terms and we all learn with age, experience and time
I can now relate to what you may have sacrificed to bring me up when you were in your prime
I always remember and relate to what you had done at every stage of our life evolution
I try to recreate what I had seen you do and how you would have done if you were now in action

I can say with humility that I have been taught to respect all and not lead a life of pretension
I can say with surety that I owe my life to your selfless love, aspiration and nature’s role in creation
I can say with honesty that you inspired me to dream and think big with your pragmatic narration
I can say with pride that I owe my life to your own sense of determination and utmost dedication!


HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY AND LET EVERY DAY BE A CELEBRATION! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE VERY BEST IN LIFE AT ALL TIMES. LOTS OF LOVE AND KISSES TO MY DEAR MOM!

Passing Generation

It just seems the other day that we were young and were always in a mood of joy and cheer
The reality however comes to bite when we hear about a near and dear one passing away
The time is ticking away and it seems that the previous generation is on the last leg of the relay
The reality however comes to bite whether we are ready to shoulder the baton and enter the fray

We need to be conscious of every event of life that has to occur sooner or later
The reality however may present a different picture where mass may not equal to matter
We may not be conscious of the changing road-map in our utter oblivion to evolution
The reality however is that we are part of the relay chain that may end in dissolution

The presence of the actors in the play is a reality that may never continue to exist
The holding on to memories is a reality akin to a log in the ocean that continues to drift
It is important to live in the present and provide joy and cheer to all those who are current
It is equally important to be prescient and understand the universe as we stay in our tent

Many a time our emotions get affected by nature of memories that has left its unique mark
It is important to realize that we only decide whether the source destination is water or rock
It requires a deep discipline to be able to connect to the sublime energy of the large Universe
It requires an intent to commit to a life that has no road-map and every step is itself a verse!

Insight

It is difficult to realize whether the passing thoughts are a new insight
The experiences of life as it evolves are as varied and similar as day and night
It needs one to regularly step back, reflect and act to scale up the levels of maturity
It may need one to correct conditioned thoughts and behaviour centred on desirability

Every single moment is a unique occurrence that will never recur
Many a time we get stuck up in legacy or future and let ourselves suffer
Every time one may put up a defence that there is no hidden intent
Many a time lack of understanding causes pain and misalignment

Every experience as it occurs seems to convey a message every day
It seems that we are messengers of a relay and have our roles to play
It seems very unwise of us to not smell the ground after the rain
The soil is always ripe and fertile if you are willing to let go your reign

Each time we attempt to convince others of our path we move away from the purpose
Every flower blooms at its own pace and does not need the help of an external compass
Each time there is resistance and misunderstanding there needs to be a soul search
Each time it is an opportunity to observe the surroundings like the bird sitting on the perch!