Yoga Of Work

First aim of work is for survival.

Second is to satisfy our ego.

Third is to fulfill responsibility .

Fourth is to enjoy work itself.

In first stage is hidden the path of 

Artha or prosperity that is attained

By working towards survival and 

Fulfillment of life's basic needs.

The second fulfills the Kama or desire,

Achieved through excellence in work,

And having pride and glory of success.

A luminous summit for ego's satisfaction.

The third path leads to love and righteousness. 

Goal of Dharma- expressed through work.

Work that is selflessly performed for others

Out of love, devotion and duty.

Work in its final stage brings liberation, 

When work is enjoyed for its own sake.

That is Moksha - enjoying life simply through

Taking part in it and enjoying its movement.

The four noble aims of life are fulfilled

By staying on path of Karma or action.

This world is a place for action. 

 It is Geeta's Dharmkshetra and Kurukshetra.

This yoga of work is the Vedic Yagna, 

Performed every day by all of us in life.

Note: In its teachings Geeta places high value on performing actions. All our actions progressively bring joy and happiness in life through various ways.

Pillar Sound ( Sthambh Naad )

In sleep from deep with in 

Words resonate like a mantra

And disappear in a blink.

Like a sound coming from a pillar.

En echo coming from a mountain, 

Or a thunder breaking the clouds.

Awaken I repeat the words, 

In lingering bliss full silence. 

Soon it vanishes from mind

Like waves returning to sea.

Stirred and fascinated I remain at shore.

Mystified and in awe of you

' I see you from my hiding place '

(छुप छुप कर मैं देखती तुझको) 

Too weak to know you  

Yet you are there

Night and day with me.

You are the (Jyotir Linga- ज्योतिर्लिंग) 

Pillar of fire that none can see its end or beginning. 

You are the lion face Narsingh- नरसिंह. 

Coming out of pillar to kill Hirnakashyap (हिरणाकश्यप) 

Giving protection to Prahlaad (प्रह्लाद) .

You are there for us in time eternal.

4.19. 2016

Fun With Haikus And Senryus ( Free Form )

These Haikus and Senryus are by no means perfect but still depict Nature's beauty and human out look towards every day happenings.

Haiku Triple

3. 17. 2016

It snowed all day long

A snow covered St.Patrick's day

No green to parade. 

3. 20. 2016

Just days away from spring 

Winter’s last breath is heavy with snow 

Palladium earth greets the spring.

  

3. 30. 2016

Like an unkind master

Winter inflicts pain with ice and sleet

Life bears and blooms iridescent. 

Senryu

For a shrewd politico

Words do not make a promise

Just after election trash.

          *****

Story telling is a

Trait of salesman and politician

Not of a true leader.

          *****

Eternal heaven

Hope's last destination

Elusive mirage.

Colorado Snow ( March 2016 )

Few days into spring it snowed heavily,

Forecast of three inches turns into twenty!

Beneath the snowy peak of mountains,

Snow collects every where like white dust.

It covers the lawns and roof shingles,

Sticks to vacant bird nest on tree tops,

Drapes the bare brown bush stems,

Tall aspen and fallen pine cone shells.        

It rests on patio railing and furniture,

Fills the empty flower pot and dog house,

The street, the side walk and garbage bin,

And piles on front door to lock me in.

Soon sky, clouds and mountains,

All merge in a grey panoramic view.

Like the spirit of a bearded master it hovers

Upon the vast and gorgeous mountain valley.

In brooding, towering silence of cold night,

The earth wears a cloak of lustrous white.

A strange, mysterious and comforting thought of

Gray matter seems to reign the entire landscape.

Life can be harsh and foreboding under 

Its shadow, but resilient people have learned

To live and enjoy this treacherous habitat.

Here the cold misery hugs the warmth of beauty.

Young and adventurous love and seek 

The thrill of life in it's dangerous happenings.

From indoor I admire the whole tranquil view,

But a prisoner of comfort dare not venture out.