This Diwali

On this Diwali day why every thing feels just the same

Has the spirit of jubilation left my side?

Autumn winds have left accept that prevailing cold

Morning rain has littered the yard with fallen leaves

Wet brown and yellow leaves want to tell the story of bygone spring

Springing from dirt we reside back in dirt

Life seems to be in remission on this side of hemisphere

Serene autumn moon with its milky hallo recedes day by day

Tonight the cloudy moonless sky wonders about the twinkling lights upon earth

Is the celebration beneath is in harmony with darkness above

Cycle of nature points towards dissolution of life

Not its victory over inertia

Yet goodness may prevail in submission of soul

The supreme spirit that reins over all seasons

Submit to its celebration is the message being relayed here

Light a Diya to honor it

Let a pious ray of light shine upon heart

To sustain a dark mood

Wish for a divine blessing to fall upon all.

Wish all a happy Diwali.  

 

Like A Coin

Like a coin I roll down the path of mortal life

Wrapped around me my eternity

A silent Witness enjoying the ride in partnership

Yet in its grace letting me feel like

I am the one and only one enjoying the thrill

Unaware of my head or tail

Ignorant of mysterious beginning,

Final destination- a blinded corner

Still I claim the path’s ownership.

Note- A reading of Bhagvad Geeta chapter thirteen inspired this little poem.

Savita Tyagi

 

It's Not Easy But....

When mind is uneasy and arduous are life’s undertakings

Repose your mind at Lord’s feet

Lodge yourself at the great door

The door that opens for all.

If the direction of life is shrouded in ambiguity

Trust your heart’s calling to open a venue

Your own calm self, the tranquil Nature or the inspiration cast upon

All are His guide to walk you through rough trails.  

Dwell not in your worries and anxieties

Make your pain and pleasure an offering

Know them as twins born out of Mother Nature’s womb

As a serene indweller supreme self transcends it all

The luminous all pervading energy 

The eternal free spirit high above this mortal existence.

Enjoy your experiences

With out the great burden of doer ship

If you are able to do it peace shall follow.

If wandering and unsteady mind takes your determination away

Like the wind takes trembling leaves

Make yourself resolute in will with patience

Failing again and again yet doing what needs to be done

Perfection comes with practice and dedication

Put your thoughts to work and enjoy the process.

Like all pervading ether holds clouds and lightening

Embrace your triumphs and failures 

Peace shall follow if one can keep the likings and disliking at bay

And repose in joys of working.

 

Note- these expressions are based upon shlokas from Bhagvad Geeta. In trying to understand and comprehend what Geeta was saying through its ancient language I needed to write the thoughts that were pressing upon and influencing me with their intensity. The equanimity of mind that Bhagvad Geeta talks about is not easy to follow, however I do believe a step in right direction is still a good step. Even a little bit of understanding helps to develop positive attitude towards healthy living. As the great scripture says-“ on this path no effort is lost nor is there any harm; even a little of this  ‘dharma’[way of living] delivers from great fear.”