I searched for my beloved Through the fog and mists of time Ever seeking, ever knocking Ever asking as I climb Have you smelt my beloved? Caught his scent upon the air Sweet fragrance, divine worship Wafting of my voice in prayer Have you heard my beloved? Hear his voice my soul awakes From slumber […]
Stop and rest my beloved come and drink the nectar sweet quench the thirst of your flutter all the longings that compete Being mindful calm the flitting for an instant still your mind Seer resting in its own Self treasured amrita find Discover your true nature flower’s essence do draw near immortal thou hast ever
Dragonfly’s nature flits from stillness changing directions on each quest obscure blur, endless hurry never allowed to rest But see the brilliance thru the stillness sunlight now glinting off your wings effulgence of the Seer shining radiance brings There’s a perspective now to stillness a different outlook, point of view when all the darting ceases
Gift of the Stars Okagesamade Grateful to the stars at play Rhythm of the dancing spheres Joyful gift to them that hear Lord we thank you for this boon The planets and the sun and moon Fire, water, earth and air Elements to be aware Rajas, tamas, sattvic be Ever three modalities Cycles of the
Reverse the flow to stillness to abundant life divine turning inward reaching upward to essence unconfined Thru the din of world’s desires might I find that narrow way channel leading to the garden verdant Bliss undecayed By Swami Navagrahananda PHOTO CREDIT: MEADE/RAULIE PHOTOS
The spirit of the best of men is spotless, like the new lotus in the muddy water, which does not adhere to it. Lalitavistara- the Buddha Lotus blooms not in the mud But from the mud it grows Roots nourished in that dark Journey to bud from woes Stem of life that reaches forth To
