Poetry Archive

Like a Child

Like a child I run to The With singing inner smile; I clap Thy mystery Like poet his dreamy thrill. Decked in simplicity, Clothed in dedication, I embrace Thy beauty With psychic intuition. I

Baba and I

Baba is the Moon, bright and beautiful; I am the star, twinkling and tearful. Baba is the Meru, sheer and beautiful; I am a dust under foot, weak and uneventful. Baba is the Kalpa

Set Me Free

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

Gita: The Song of Life – 11

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

Gita: The Song of Life – 10

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

Gita: The Song of Life – 9

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

Gita: The Song of Life – 8

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

When You Pass BY

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

I Know the Hold

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.

Gita: The Song of Life – 7

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

Gita: The Song of Life – 6

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

Gita: The Song of Life – 5

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