The Incredible Sai

Whether thou be far or near,
To His loving heart all are dear,
He is no stranger, why dost thou fear?
He knows all!

Whether it be prayers sincerely said,
Or it be tears, woefully shed,
Or show of envy or hatred,
He sees all!

Whether it be recitations of His glory
A display of bombastic oratory
Or whispered giggles at an obscene story,
He hears all!

He is within, without, behind, before
As in samsara you plunge more and more,
His is the only hand that will cast you ashore
He helps all!

If only you shed your ‘I’ and ‘mine’
And open the doors of your inner shrine,
You will awaken to this truth Divine
“He is Thou! Thou art He!”

Thy illusions will fade; thy senses dry
He is ever-willing to rush at thy slightest cry
Seek and thou shall find in thy heart
He does lie!
This Incredible Sai!!

~S. Udayavar
Source: Sanathana Sarathi, February 1968