1) A feeling gushing out like a water spring
A feeling that moves our bosom to tears
A feeling that strengthens and removes
our fears
A feeling that inspires us to merrily
sing
A feeling that lightens our hearts to
swing
A feeling that soothes our souls and
comfort brings.
2) A feeling that makes us forget our self
A feeling that fills our hearts with joy
unknown
A feeling that makes us secure, and not
alone;
A feeling that makes us free from power
and pelf;
A feeling that makes us see a spark of Thine
A feeling that gives relief from stress
and strain.
3) A feeling that gives satisfaction sweet
A feeling that wipes off dividing lines
A feeling that removes our worries vain
A feeling that shows thee in every bird
and beast.
A feeling that strikes at our egoistic
pride
A feeling that broadens our vision clear and wide.
4) A
prayer is not a social bargain
A
prayer is not a business pact
A
prayer is not a mutual contract
A prayer is not a struggle, a craving for
gain.
A prayer is not just asking favours from God
A prayer is not just offering gifts and
praising Lord.
5) A prayer is not doing rituals with expense
great
A prayer is not chanting Thy name without
a break
A prayer is not sacrificing beasts for Thy
sake;
A prayer is not to show off one’s status
and state;
A prayer is not a competitive trade
A prayer is not a provocative tirade.
6) A prayer done with a sincere heart
A prayer done with no egoistic show;
A prayer done with spontaneous feelings’
flow
A
prayer done irrespective of creed and caste
A prayer done with noble and selfless
thoughts
A prayer true--with no diversions fraught.
6) Wide knowledge and learning cannot reveal
Adamant votive rites and sacrifices huge
Will not lead us to seek God’s grace and
refuge;
Neither philosophy nor artistic skills;
Neither visiting shrines or sacred spots
Only surrender with a sincere selfless
heart.
7) A prayer reveals Thy all-pervading powers
A prayer manifests Thy mysterious
grace;
A prayer transforms and checks our
wayward ways;
A prayer bestows peace and blessings
showers;
A prayer our sole support to reach Thy
lotus-feet
A prayer humbles our pride with
devotion sweet.
8) A
prayer is the rising rose of dawn within
A prayer is the star that shows our
goal
A prayer is the spiritual bread for our
soul
A prayer unfolds our hearts to repent
for our sins;
A prayer nourishes hope and strengthens
our trust
A prayer resurrects our soul from earthly dust.
***************************
Prayer should be the key of the day
and the lock of the night." George Herbert
25th January, 2022 Somaseshu Gutala
Excellent poem. Wish we all could understand the essence of a prayer and experience it.
ReplyDelete