Poetry Archive

Sai Baba! What sweetness there is in your name After having known you, it’s just not been the same My worldly pursuits, which once gave me pleasure, Mean far less to me, now, I

(  Intro  |  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10  |  11  ) Sri Krishna: “The asuric man claims he is a

In the sixteenth chapter of the Gita, Sri Krishna describes the good qualities and the temperament of a satwic person. He says that, through practice and prayer, man can transform himself into a loving and

(  Intro  |  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10  |  11  ) Arjuna: “I…I see these, Spanning space, A thousand suns,

Sri Krishna tells Arjuna to master the mind by dhyana (contemplation or intense concentration) and derive jnana (wisdom and understanding) and bhakti (devotion, adoration and emotional yearning). In chapter nine He tells us that

Beautiful buds dance, Fair flowers smile Green gardens bloom. Wild winds soften, Rapid streams pause Dull darkness departs Angry clouds brighten Showers of love do drop Thirsty hearts are quenched; Lamps are lit in

You know the hand— I know the hold. Until you get the gift, don’t leave the grasp. You prayed for something good I overheard it. Be praying, don’t stop until you get the boon.

Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of the word OM, called pranava, the symbol of Brahman. This sacred word is made up of A— creation, U— Preservation, and M— destruction which also represents Sat-Chit-Ananda

Sri Krishna tells Arjuna to master the mind by dhyana (contemplation or intense concentration) and derive jnana (wisdom and understanding) and bhakti (devotion, adoration and emotional yearning). In chapter nine He tells us that

Sri Krishna tells Arjuna that action [karma] cannot be avoided. Even the simple acts of maintaining our bodies are actions. We must discriminate and not follow our desires and fancies, but master them and

Sri Krishna explains to Arjuna that He comes down as an ‘avatar’—divine incarnation—to protect the good and the righteous and to destroy evil. He leads people on the path of peace and prosperity, perfection

Sri Krishna encourages us to actively perform our daily chores and follow His example to work for the welfare of humanity. He asks us to be sthithaprajna—a person who is firm in mind and