Sanathana Sarathi

Salutations and worship! O Sanathana Sarathi!
Abide in Thee, peace and tranquility!
Nobly from the pranava [primodial sound] didst Thou cast a Universe as of fun;
Ambitious, Thine enemies knew not, that Thou bestowed them their might!
Truth (alack for them), remained mightier, that was right
Harnessing Vedas, Your steeds, with valor uncommon!
Allaying the fears of Arjuna, Thou didst reveal, “all” in Thee are “One”
Neither the Sun can change the course ordained by Thee, nor the Moon.
Almighty! Infuse courage in us to Thy knowledge soon!
Saddle this vagrant horse—the wandering mischievous mind.
Alas! This chariot totters, under the brunt of time! Be kind!
Round the rugged path of samsara [world], the wheels of dharma and truth give way!
All the spokes of virtue trailing! The axel of faith, too, bent away!
Tired… hope of goal, receded… I pray to Thee, Sri Sathya Sai!
Herald of redemption! Thou hast come! My all… I give Thee!
In Thy grace, help me steer to my end… in Thee!

~B. V. Raman
Source: Sanathana Sarathi, May 1960