An intricate network of filaments
fragile
Feels proud of his house built in
unique style
A vicious trap to catch victims seems
to him fair
He brooks no change to his outdated
schedule
Not straying even a bit, from his
rigid rules
He deems his structure solid and
secure
He thinks of his status, absolutely
safe and pure
With his tempting looks, he catches his prey
None can change his strict, inflexible ways.
2. With his tempting
offers he catches his prey
Stuck to his rigid rules and selfish ways;
He thinks himself above the
ultramodern days
He thinks all should follow whatever
he says
He never bothers about others’
inconvenience
He lacks concern for others and
common sense
From changing trends, he maintains
distance
He exults himself at others’ expense
Old customs and rules have frozen his
heart
Impervious to change, dwells with stagnant
thoughts.
3. Basic truths without change forever last
As eternal as swelling seas and divine
grace.
As
constant as they are like stars in space.
They continue in all ages present and
past.
Customs may change with time and place
To suit society’s needs, conditions
and ways.
Their purpose and aim is for men’s
wellbeing
Peace and harmony they are meant to
bring
But basic virtues they should not transgress
As they guide men to achieve peace and progress.
4
Conventions and customs are spiders’ net with flaws
They are constricting webs without
inner grit
Without strength, just a show though
it seems well-knit
Men blindly follow without knowing the
spirit of the laws
And bind themselves and others with
restrictions a lot
And make others suffer with their narrow
thoughts
Without devotion our customs are worthless
and vain
Just a mere outer show with unnecessary
strain
Live not like spiders within
constrained space
Broaden your vision with true faith to
get God’s grace.
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29th September 2025 Somaseshu Gutala
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