Ashoka Vatika

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(1) Accountability

2014-10-10

Life

Judiciary can only fail when the moral fabric of a Nation is totally corrupt and there is no fear of God. Let us hope there are still a few good people who can ward off and fight evil. The Judiciary should be accountable to the Executive and the Executive to the people. Education of the Mass is a must for any Nation to be able to vote for the Right People.

(2) Adwaita Baba Apostle of Baba

2017-7-30

Guru

I know Adwaita Baba since his childhood. Staying near Baba I got to mix with all of the Vaishnava children of Baba. Where they are I do not know but Adwaita Baba stood out even then.

Calm, peaceful, obedient doing the bidding of Baba silently he was most responsible even then. I remember he smiled a lot and was most of the time silent. Nama Samkirtana was when he was most alive playing Mridanga if my memory serves right.

He was friends with Tuna infact all the younger children growing up at our home Jhanjiri Mangala. I remember him bringing me a hot glass of horlicks after my bath at 4 A.M at Kendrapara during my stay. Chatterbox which I am Baba had strict instructions for me not to talk to anyone at the Ashram.

Humble as he was he perfectly carried forward the smooth running of all of Baba's Ashrams. Initiating Parsuram Sir Bhakti Baba Shyam Baba and many more, imitating Dasanu Dasa attitude of Baba he was the perfect instrument.

I was glad to be included in the fold of children for I woke the children in the middle of the night to attend Nature's call or run an errand to the Naama Mandapa to change the tune if anyone was feeling drowsy.

I remember Bou giving him the final charity before she departed. I do remember Laly trusting him with her pocket money. Laly and Chhabi are the spiritual children at our home. Leela with Chhabi I did not witness being away in Canada.

Adwaita Baba has helped me the utmost from the years 2008 until he left body. Conducting all the feasts for Dilip and even one Gopala Sahasra Naama Pooja. I was transported with the Vaishnavas, from all over Odisha and Pathbadi, feeling an unknown Joy in my heart, all singing Gopala Sahasra Nama around me on Dec 30 2013. On Dec 20 2014 he conducted a Bhandara for Dilip reminding us of our childhood Prasad when Baba visited our home.

We rarely know about meetings. That is the reason I am so happy meeting or greeting people. That day I showed Adwaita Baba more than my usual affection promising many things. Two months did not even pass. He must be serving my Baba that is my only consolation. Jaya Guru

(3) Amiya Leela

2015-8-4

Guru

Amiya Leela is a book compilation of hand written letters of Baba to a particular Ghosh family known to Baba even before he left for the Himalayas. With the permission of the existing family members I will reveal the family members. Some of the letters are written in the early 30's of the 20th century:

They are in Odiya Bengali and sometimes in English. The English paragraphs I have been posting. Here is another para:

"Blessed be Thou O My Lord Pagla Shachinandan, in all things that befall me. I am weak and unstable, quickly am I deceived and quite changed. But he who trusts in Thee and seeks Thee with a single heart does not so easily slip."

"Render My Compliments and Sincere Love to your Gopal and accept His Blessings to you all."

"Avoid curious enquiry into other men's lives."
"You should not be a curious searcher into the religious Sacrament but a humble follower of your Master submitting your sense to Divine Faith."
"Give up habits of reading various Shastras (religious books) until further order of your Master. Search not who spoke this or that but mark what is spoken to you. If you desire to reap profit , read listen with humility simplicity and faithfulness, nor ever desire the estimation of learning."

The instructions continue then in Odiya that Baba (son) do not mind for the causes of depriving you, the efforts made thereof and which continues.

"He ever thinks better than that you think for yourself only follow Him noiselessly with a firm believe in Him".

"Do not deceive anyone, he is deceived that trusts too much to himself." (another letter)

N.B The readers have to keep in mind that any instructions from Baba to a particular devotee or family cannot be Universal. But will always positively benefit all if accepted with a humble mind full of faith. You will always receive such instructions when in dire need.

(4) Anandare Raha Ma

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Today's pain brought all these memories back. The soft hands and the dazzling countenance with lotus red eyes and startlingly blue iris. Dishevelled hair when he woke up to lotus red soft palms and soles. My Baba where are you I do not know and I perhaps do not deserve you but what you gave for that I am ever grateful. " Jaha Dekhuchhi Sabu Maya whatever you see all is Maya, anandare raha ma anandare raha, remain in Bliss Mother remain in Bliss...

(5) Ascent

2015-4-5

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We are but a minute bleep but we desire the moon to dream about. Spirit is such that it wants to ascend never descend and that lone ascent can have some true friends and family but must be ventured alone. Intellectually most have understood but actual hard work few have attempted. The lessons are engraved on a clean slate not dwelling on past mistakes or even feeling guilty about it.

Influence from the outside is there from the first moment we open our eyes and even if parents are ignorant they look after us the best way they can. First grade teacher cannot teach you Post Graduate Studies so you must have a burning desire to know, slake off any influences which you feel will harm your progress but the Right Association is an absolute must for Man to ascend to heights that will give him Bliss eternally in body mind and spirit!

(6) Ashokashtami

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Invocation

This is the car-festival of Lord Shiva celebrated with great enthusiasm at Bhubaneswar and is considered to be the most important festival of Lord Lingaraj. On the eighth day of the month of Chaitra the representative deity of Lingaraj Sri Chandrasekhara is drawn on a car from near the temple to the temple of Rameswara. Thousands of people congregate on this occasion to watch the festival. There is a puranical account about the origin of the festival.It is said that Lord Ramachandra, inspite of all efforts couldn't kill Ravana as Goddess Kali was protecting him. Then he was advised by Bibhisana, the younger brother of Ravana to propitiate the Mother Goddess and win Her support. Then Ramachandra prayed the Goddess for long seven days with elaborate rituals and could please Her to withdraw support from Ravana.When Her favour was withdrawn it became easy for Ramachandra to kill Ravana through'Brahmastra', the unfailing weapon. To celebrate this victory he took out Shiva and Durga, in a chariot,out of pleasure and satisfaction. From that day the festival is being observed. As the 'shoka' or sorrow of Ramachandra was removed by the death of Ravana, this day is called Ashoka (devoid of shoka) Astami or Ashokastami. Some religious texts are of the opinion that Parvati could get Shiva as Her husband on this day and she became 'Ashoka' (removed off sorrowfulness) and therefore, the festival has been named as Ashokastami. But Ashokashtami was celebrated at Kashmir and unfortunately I cannot trace the reason. Ashoka is the name of Mahalaxmi, Durga and Saraswati and I feel so Kashmir being Sharada Desh must have celebrated this festival in Chaitra Shukla Ashatami for Devi. I am still looking for historical reasons for this festival and Rath Yatra which is not celebrated everywhere but just Kasmir and Eastern Regions...

(7) Baba As We Knew Him

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Guru

Anindo started this topic long time ago
One moderator and my son Anindo started this topic long time ago to introduce ourselves and talk about Baba. Baba never liked self preaching or individual name and fame so we have been very silent about how he led us towards light and how we looked towards HIM in our darkest hours. To tell you the truth after coming abroad and meeting the people from the different parts of India I have realised that in Orissa our parents or our teachers are mostly responsible for our spiritual training for eg. my mother used to ask me to read Oriya Bhagavata 1 chapter every day before her. We both benefitted as we both got satsang. Through practice of rituals through the generations without understanding the deep rooted meaning behind fasting or worship the women folk of Orissa passed on the tradition. If there is no backing of the learning of the Shastras at schools and home how can one proceed towards the light? This is where the role of the Guru comes. He has researched and experienced the search and has had self realisation and now He can pass on this light to us common folks and householders who are so busy looking after their material affairs that there is no time to look after our spiritual welfare.

Baba had not only the best Guru Parampara of the Gaudiya Vaishnavas from Shree Nityananda and Gouranga Mahaprabhu to Shree Radha Raman Dev and Shree Ram Das but he also met many masters and did deep and long sadhana to validate the proclamation that Harer Nama Harer Nama Harer Namaiva Kevalam Kalau Nastaiva Nastaiva Nastaiva Gatiranyatha. He lived his life in silence and taught by example of his life by listening to Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram 24 hours and established Akhanda Kirtan in many places. His Guru Parampara was from Bengal but he loved Lord Jagannatha he was proud to be an Oriya and was very much like the Pancha Sakhas of Orissa Balarama Jagannatha Yasovanta Ananta and Achyuta and signed Dasanudasa Baya. He was much above caste creed race religion ranks and loved all as the Divine.

Baba as we knew HIM cont:
Orissa did not even understand that a great Master of no less stature than Shree Ramakrishna in devotion and who taught by silence like Ramana Maharshi was born in its womb and left in silence. What He was or was not and how people flocked to HIM in their darkest hours and found a peace that passeth all understanding is buried in the memory of many who have long since departed. To preserve this wealth of Orissa I beseech each one of you reading this article to research and find out what impact he has had in the lives he has touched and how he has led them towards light. I only knew HIM when I was growing up in the city of cuttack and he ignited such a fire in the soul to know Reality or Truth for he did not hand it down saying THIS IS IT that nothing less than TRUTH satisfies the soul. When he asked me to read Imitation Of Christ he created a chain reaction by which many Christians in a foreign land would get to hear about that book and get a copy of it from me many many years later. Such is TRUTH no limitations of a bound religion which accepts nothing else as TRUTH. He was like Shirdi Sai Baba in that respect for he did not stay within the boundaries of any organised religion. Much later I would get to do the work of Sai Baba whom Baba called Sei (same) Baba and when I read his life story I thought how lucky I was to have know Baya Baba in this very life for NOTHING is more important than a LIVING MASTER.

Then one has to be ready to receive what Baba had to offer for if the Patra cannot contain the Grace it overflows. May we prepare ourselves to receive even after Baba is in Samadhi that which HE came to give us to be good human beings simple and pure and all else would be added if only we kept ourselves fit enough to receive the GRACE THAT IS BAYA. The lives of saints, Bhagavata Nama and Prema and our beloved Jagannatha who is the Lord of the world, if only these thoughts are ingrained into our souls Baba's work would be continued and we can say thus:

MadNatha ShreeJagannatha MadGuru Shree Jagadguru OM

(8) Baba Speaks

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Guru

"Simple Mind and a Pure Heart are the two wings to the Kingdom of Heaven." This has been said so many times before Baya Baba said it but somehow it takes on a special meaning when he said it. He lived what he said rather practiced what he preached. Nama Samkirtana all around him and doing his Guru's bidding of looking after Nrusingha Tikiri Matha. Many other Akhanda Nama Ashramas sprung after this. God was Kalpataru for him who fulfills all our innermost desires.

"Silence is Golden" He did not only say it. He was silent for many years.

"Virtue is Vice Itself when misplayed", he told me once. The context I forget but I understand what it means now.

(9) Baba and Children

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Guru

When Baba used to talk to the children he did not fill their heads with preconceived notions about religion god etc. He was silent even when he broke His silence. That's what was so great about Baba as you did not feel guilty about anything. He did not say God was this or that and one has to travel a certain path to reach God. Naam was all around HIM but he did not say one has to do Naam Jap and people were all around HIM but he bowed rather than receive their adulation. It was so festive and yet so serious. People Prasada Pranam Pranami Parikrama of the Nama Mandapa happened around HIM and Tambula and Charana Tulasi were given to all who visited HIM. That was his calling card. He did not describe God nor said read the Gita. I actually remember him asking me to read Imitation Of Christ. To read the Gita he would instruct much later.
He respected the child like mind and did not fill that with fear. He saw God everywhere so a child was respected as much as an adult.He named so many children in my family who were born after Baba came and all are attached to HIM still although not following any practice. His unconditional love "I love thee because I love thee" and "Love takes nothing for itself" drew great number of children to HIM. I was surprised to meet some of those children how they have turned out in their adult life. They believe him completely. I would spend 2 months of summer vacation every year during my childhood observing in the lazy hazy summer afternoons with Nama in the background how people came to him rich and poor alike with a simple flower garland and a box of prepared tambula and with what joy they stayed with him till it was time to have prasad and go home.There were questions but mostly quiet acceptance and sometimes sad pleas to which he would gaze heaven wards to plead to an unknown force about whom only he knew. One mom lost her son and he came up to sleep and explained to me the repurcussions of action and reaction.Dhritarashtra had killed 100 eggs by one arrow he said hence his later loss

(10) Baba is Ananda

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Guru

Baba always used to say:

"Patha Padhi Thile Gita Gou thibe Bouri Kandara Pua..Anubhuti thile kuha"

He always emphasised on Anubhuti i.e experience.All his true followers have recieved spiritual experiences by their association with HIM and his teachings which are really amazing.

(11) Baba's Birthday

2013-12-31

Guru

The beautiful birthday of Namacharya Baya Baba was celebrated on December 23rd 2013. Met so many Saints present and read about so many Saints of the past. The pages of the books I have read have been profusely wet with my tears as I thoroughly search through the pages thinking Krishna is hiding in there, all my answers will be found and I will breathe a sigh of relief. Whenever I am fortunate to meet a Living Saint again I cry to my heart's content which washes away all cobwebs, whether they are silent or speaking.

But the time that I have spent with Baya Baba in my childhood I have never ever cried and I ask myself the reason. The joy in His Presence was unbeatable and the sorrow in His Absence is intolerable. Still the few times I have cried or even faked tears the tenderness and care has been tremendous. If you have experienced you certainly know.

Guru and disciple are never separated just the physical form of the Guru is not in front of the disciple. The bond formed is for eternity and no matter how far the disciple might stray and commit offense to anger Krishna, Guru will never abandon the disciple. Rather birth after birth with patience and care will guide the disciple home.

Through the Grace of the Guru one might hear His words being spoken by Saints or even ordinary mortals. Nothing remains ordinary anymore for what appears as most ordinary to others viewing an event appears as miraculous to the disciple. The eyes have been changed with Guru Kripa Anjana for ever. Guru appears everywhere talks through every mouth and if one is careful and paying attention one will learn a great deal even after taking leave of the Master.

(12) Baya's Mamta

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Guru

A Mother's Love pales when seen that the Guru loves one with a love that reaches out to the Divine. There is no condition no desire no wish just a very solid faith that the divine child reaches destination safely. This can happen in one lifetime and it is well and good but sometimes the Guru comes back to make sure that the disciple has reached. Every other love has some expectation that affection be returned but never seen when the Love of one's Guru is examined. When the disciple strays from the desired path Guru comes in some form or another or even takes another birth to save the disciple. In rare cases the disciple came to warn Guru about the snares of the world like Gorakhnath and His Guru.

Baya Baba had said that he would come back with stick and umbrella as his presence is required. His affection was never worldly nor even perceived but felt deep inside the heart. His silence was as convincing as His affectionate stare which pierced the very veils of ignorance and touched the soul. If one becomes a baby before that huge personality then safety is felt for sure and a sense of security that nothing will trouble ever again. "Be a good person and all has been already done for you" he often said. So jumping in the lap of the Almighty let us securely hold His Hand and play with HIM....

(13) Beautiful Day

2013-12-30

Guru

I have had the most beautiful day at one of My Baba's Ashramas in front of Guru Namacharya Baya Baba and Gopala where Gopala Sahasra Nama Yagnya and Pooja were conducted with Vaishnavas chanting all around me and with me. The fire was rising higher and higher and me who is unaware of any rituals just reading all my life enjoyed it to the brim. One can feel it the Joy of Guru and Govinda and their Grace!

It was the 5th Anniversary of My Husband Dilip Harichandan's departure. I had the pleasure of serving Vaishnavas from Pathbadi Ashrama Bangali Sahi Samadhi Peeth and all over if I may say. Prasad was wonderful with Narahari Sircar Thakur Narottama Das Thakur and Nityananda Mahaprabhu's songs being sung along with songs from the Bhagavatam.

Govinda Govinda Govinda
Padu Galuchhi Makaranda
Se Makaranda Paana Kari
Hele Tarile Braja Nari
Se Braja Narinka Payare
Chitta Mo Rahu Nirantare
Chitta Mo Nirantare Rahu
Ha Krishna Boli Jiva Jau
Ha Krishna Boli Jau Jiva
Mate Uddhara He Madhava

(14) Bhagavata

2014-7-2

Guru

Without knowing studying or understanding anything I would say that the taste lies in the pudding. When you read again and again any Shastra specially the Bhagavatam new meanings and Rasa will drench your being. Truth will dawn from within and not from anyone else. Then you will ask how can I make another enjoy what I am enjoying. You cannot for many reasons. All the written explanations in the world about Ultimate Truth cannot make anyone happy what a moment of sudden insight from within can.

Jagannatha Dasa in the Odiya Bhagabata writes:

Mana Tohara Nija Guru
Uddhava Kete Tu Pacharu

Shree Krishna says, Your mind is your own Guru Uddhava why are you asking me so many things?

(15) Bhagavata Katha

2014-7-2

Invocation

There have to be Preceptors hearing from whom the desire to taste the sweetness of the Lord is implanted in the heart of a person. Shastras have to be studied and understood and it is a form of the Lord Himself. There are people who argue endlessly about the Superiority of Shastras and Sampradayas over another without understanding the basic thing that everything one sees hears knows is the Lord, One and Only. In Leela He is the sweetest. Therefore we have to study His Leela in CC and Bhagavata and other books written by DEVOTEES. It is because Suka is a devotee of the Lord Bhagavatam is as sweet and Rup Sanatan and other Goswamis love Mahaprabhu a lot so we have to heed what they write. Discussions are good for we learn, not arguments.

(16) Bhakti

2018-3-12

Unknown

Bhakti cannot be what it is not. So even if the current and future over enthusiastic people try to define it as this or that, amalgamating different practices from different cultures and civilizations they cannot fool any genuine aspirant.

There will be individual seekers who will go to any lengths to find out the Truth. Groups never work in Bhakti except Samkirtana. Love felt for a Personal belief or God and the service rendered in the form of action is so basic and strong that no one can say it is anything else. How faith is inculcated is a matter of Pure Grace. A.H.

(17) Birthplace of Nityananda

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Life

Ekchakra Garvabas is an obscure village of Bengal, tucked away in a remote corner between Rampurhat and Sainthia on Eastern Railway. The village is about ten minutes walk from the Birchandrapur bus stop.The ADVENT PLACE OF NITYANANDA is at the end of the village, aside unique natural beauty. Opinions are contradictory on the exact Birthplace of even Lord SRI CHAITANYA. It is indeed surprising that there is no doubt or suspicion regarding the Birthplace of NITYANANDA, as if the LORD himself kept it free from any skeptical question.
It is a matter of great pride for all of us. This association again glorifies Birbhum, the holy place that united the SHAKTA, SHAIVA, AND VAISHNAVAS.
NITYANANDA was born on Shukla Trayodashi, in the month of Magha, in the year 1473 A.D.12th Feb. (Shakabda - 1395). Like the Sun that enlightens the world from his chariot 'The Ekchakra', NITYANANDA filled the world with His fountain of love and benevolence from this Ekchakra. Ishan Nagar in his book 'Adwaita Prakasha', Narahari Chakrabarty in 'Bhakti Ratnakara', Nityananda Das in 'Prem Bilasa', Brindaban Das in 'Sree Chaitanya Bhagbata', Abhiram Das in 'Pat Paryatana' have glorified the place. In modern times, Subal Chandra's 'Saral Bangla Abhidhana',Sri Haridas Das's 'Gaudiya Baishnava Abhidhana', a research work like 'Birbhum Bibaran', Rasik Mohan Vidyabhusan's 'Nityananda Charit', magazines like GOURANGA MADHURI, GAUDIYA, BHAKTI, NITAI SUNDAR etc. eulogize the holy place and bring it to the notice of commons. The film NITYANANDA MAHAPRABHU presented by Sulata pictures has also brought the place in focus. The arrival of a number of great men, their ideas and opinions, culminated in a programme held on All India Radio on 25th December 1974 based on their conversation. The sanctity of the place has been well extablished.The significance of the place is not widely known.Most people believe they are both from navadweep which is not true.

(18) Brahmanand Anhad ki dhun pyari Sadho

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O Sage, the Inner Sound of the Infinite is loving.

Anhad ki dhun pyari Sadho, anhad ki dhun pyari re
O Sage, the Inner Sound of the Infinite is loving.

Aasan padam lagakar karse, mund kan ki bari re
Jhini dhun me surat lagavo, hot nad jhankari re. . . Anhad ki

Sitting in the lotus position, close the window of the ears with your hands
Concentrate on the thin sound, which later becomes a Sound resonance

Pehle pehle ral mil vaje, piche nyari nyari re
Ghanta shankh bansri bina, tal mardang nagari re. . . Anhad ki

In the beginning they all sound superimposed, later on they become unique,
As the bell, conch, flute, bina and drums beat.

Din din sunat nad jab bikse, kaya kampat sari re
Amrit bund jhare mukh mahi, jogi jan sukhkari re . . . Anhad ki

When the Sound grows by hearing it day after day the whole body starts trembling
The drop of nectar trickles in the mouth of the united who are happy.

Tan ki sudh sab bhul jat hai, ghat me hoe ujari re
Brahmanand lin man hove, dekhi bat hamari re. . . Anhad ki

Then we forget the consciousness of the body, and our within is illuminated
Brahmanand says, "In this way the mind gets humble and absorbed, this is my experience."

(19) Braja Rasa

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Krishna

Braja Rasa is Madhurya Rasa and Dwarkaa and Mathura Rasa is Aiswarya Rasa.The opulence of the Lord is simply absent at Braja. No one is bothered to know if Krishna is God or not.If he is powerful or not. They are busy loving him and not busy thinking what they will get out of their relationship with him. That is pure love and that is Madhurya Rasa.

Yasodhaa thinks that someone bewitched her son when she saw the universe in his mouth. Nanda and the Gopas and Gopis were afraid for Krishna's life and did not see that he danced on the Kaliya Naga. Radha and the Gopis had the power to bring HIM back to Gokul but they rather had his welfare in mind that he should study do well and live a more prosperous life. They cried all their lives just to keep Him happy. Their tears were for His happiness. They had no fears. They told Uddhava boldly that they cannot do Yoga or concentrate their mind as they have one mind and that was given to Krishna. This is the quality necessary to see His Divine Form. Forget Radha because she was Krishna himself but the other Gopis like Lalita and Vishakha learnt from Radha how to unselfishly love ShreeKrishna.

Once Narada wished to teach the Patta Ranis of Shree Krishna at Dwarka something. He said to them that Shree Krishna is sick please give him the dust of your feet so that he will get better. Rukmini declined and so did Satyabhama and the other 1600 consorts. They said it wll be a sin on their part to do that. They were obviously more worried about their sins than His welfare. So Narada went to Braja. There he approached the Gopas and Gopis. They not only gave all the dust of their feet they were so worried that Shreekrishna was sick they forgot all about their sin in presenting him with the dust of their feet.

Jaya Shree Radhe Radhe
Tu Mujhe Shyam Milade Radhe
Tu Mujhe Shyam Milade

The friends of Shree Krishna rode on His back by making Him a horse. You are not a great one they would say - sudama subala etc - imagine Brahma Shyam being a horse for the love of His devotees!!

The Gopis who went to pray to Katyaini Mother to get a good husband he would tease that offer the worship to me for I am all your husbands. He disrupted their worship till he had their full attention. There is no Rasa sweeter than the Braja Rasa. Yasodha and Nanda's love for Krishna along with Rohini and Balarama. He called his elder brother as Daau and always complained to Yasodha how come he is so fair and I am so dark.

Kirti mother of Radharani was combing little Bhanulali's hair one day when she heard the flute of Krishna. She ran to greet him not knowing why she was being pulled like that. So the flute started calling little Radha's name long before she realised what was happening. To be Cont..

(20) Celebration

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Love

Om Shree Guru Kalpataru Sachinandana Sharanam Mama:

To celebrate one's existance inspite of all odds is like thanking God for taking the trouble to dream of you when he could have dreamt of anyone else. To accept who you are and what you are and love what you see instead of self pity and guilt and seeing imperfections is like offering to God without any veil the very present that he gave you ie life. It is indeed an occasion for celebrationa and joy! That very moment all veils drop between you and your maker and a quiet joy assails your very being! You begin to wonder how could you have forgotten the stuff that glues the Universe in place ie Love. You vow to yourself never to deviate anymore from this path of Non-Duality and Love. Ananda - Ananda - Ananda you scream and the echo comes back as Ananda.

Jaya Guru

(21) Chaitanya

2018-3-12

Invocation

Had Chaitanya Mahaprabhu not consecrated His work in Sanskrit to the Ganges to please His friend Raghunath, the world would have been richer but not as rich as His Love for Krishna and His Sacrifice for Raghunath his friend demonstrated.

Each one of us is an instrument of God willingly or unwillingly. Each of us have our jobs and our roles to play on earth. We cannot find fault with anyone just concentrate on our job at hand. That is our service to God. A.H

(22) Chase

2015-3-2

Life

Every moment the chase is a hunt, like the movies I have seen kinda excitement. There is no pass/fail sin/no sin wrong/right just your wits around you as the Hunter is also the Hound chasing the individual as well as the one testing one till the end. We have free will or not do not know like the topic Thoughts that Bohm postulated. Maybe someone is living in us and we are the witness.

(23) Corruption

2014-1-xx

Invocation

There is ugliness in India as well as everywhere else. I have not read a newspaper since childhood and how I have survived do not ask me. I somehow get to hear all the news. The India that we all thought will give us hope is buried deep inside our hearts and the incidents one after the other is not helping the situation. We are in India because we wanted to be. Population explosion is magnifying everything for there are that many incidents to narrate. In India we say it is Kaliyuga. Elsewhere there is no belief in any Yuga why is it happening is the question even with law and order being in place? Ugliness, dominance, suppression, violence, gender bias and animal like instinct? Is it because we are animals inside with a human form? No Animal Kingdom is far superior to us.

Education is lacking, civility is lacking, glaring poverty, corrupt officials and politicians. I feel safe in the West because there is law and order and a person with an average income man or woman can survive. I feel safe in India because I was born here. I would have earned lot of retirement income in the west and I felt safe. Why did I choose to come back to India is a personal matter. Being born as a human being and that too in India was the ultimate as there was in place a system once that gave us hope. Real Seers who prayed for the Universe not only for India. Personally I never felt alienated in the west or felt that I was any less than any Canadian. In fact I feel homesick for Canada. Yet why do I love India? To cut it short there is ugliness everywhere and India is a good place as any but we have to be careful. We have to get rid of "us vs them", "east vs west", "man vs women", fulfill the work we came here to do that is be human first and then we can aspire to reach the Gods. Tremendous task and trying times in India as well as Globally. I am old yet why do I worry. I have no children yet why do I worry. I wish each one of us the very best wherever we "BE". Can we help the victims, I cannot. We can all PRAY.

(24) Criticism

2016-12-2

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The very quality we abhor and criticize in anyone enters our being and captures our soul. Be aware! Do not look at another person's situation. They behave the way they do and develop certain habits to deal with, because of the situation which they have to pass through in order to survive.

Instead look deep within by meditating and eradicate the root of all habits, desires that we think is harmful for our spiritual progress. When we think we are perfect in every way, then only we can afford to look at another's path. But only Guru, Parents, Spouse can correct the situation. By concentrating on the bad habits of others, it takes root in our soul while the person we are concentrating on might have moved far ahead.

(25) Crossway

2018-3-19

Unknown

No one person without long successful years of Sadhana has the answers ready for you. Maybe insights as to which direction not to travel. Love yourself completely and go ahead with what your heart tells you and one day you might be able to help someone at their crossway. A.H

(26) DEVA SNANA PURNIMA

2014-6-13

Unknown

LET US TAKE A DIP IN THE DIVINE WATERS

Having lived in both hemispheres have no difficulty in understanding the people who write about topics SPIRITUAL OR MUNDANE so much so that I end up not taking any one side but can see where the logic and emotion is coming from. Any Religious Organization all over the world has problems in smoothly functioning for the vision envisioned by the Leaders or Pioneers cannot match those of the followers who have their own eye glasses and hearing aids when listening to their Masters. I condone Loyalty to the Guru or Master but not to the point where an individual self is traumatized trying to deal with the followers. The relationship with our Creator we have to build ourselves being shown the path by our Guru. No Organization has any SAY on this. Let us all take a deep breath and take a dip in the Divine Waters.

(27) Darshan

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Life

What happens when the right disciple meets the right Guru. Darshan is when all scales drop from the eyes and without a doubt the One who is supposed to be your Sarathi guiding you through all life's battles, even unfairly defending your case brings you to Victory is before you and you are wonderstruck. Love happens instantly. No one is aware of what is going on. Darshan goes on ceaselessly and there is no more need for physical proximity. In all life altering events or in life's quiet moments The One speaks out and you hear HIM. You are no longer afraid as to what is happening and where are you at.

Darshan Do Dayalu Sarkaar
Kar Do Beda Paar
Dol Raha Majh Dhar
Mein Naiya Hamaar

(28) Darshana

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Guru

Om Shree Guru Kalpataru Sachinandana Sharanam Mama
He came to our house in 1959 for Astaprahari and stayed for Navaratra and for 2 whole months. Once he had come with Kirtana in 1958 but he did not remain long. Since 1959 to 1965 he used to come to Bansidhar Patras house then our house for the entire summer holidays and those days were the most funfilled days of my life. Akhanda Kirtana and Amruta Prasada and so many people 24/7.

He came with Kirtana to our house once in 1972 when I had chicken pox and could not go to meet HIM at Dr Kesav Sahoo's house. All day I was crying with pain both physical and mental reading the Kalyan (Gita Press) all the time where it said if the longing is intense God has to come. Then my aunt came with a garland and tulsi but my crying only increased at the sight of his gifts but no Baba. Suddenly I heard Kirtan in the evening and I ran to the terrace forgetting that I cannot leave the house. Thought if I could only get a glimpse of My Baba. BUT car TURNED and came towards our house and Baba came up and sat in HIS ROOM. Happily I sat at His Feet forgetting that I have chicken pox. He looks into my eyes and says in HINDI "AB DIL KHUSH HAI?"
My small brain can only comprehend that as I was reading Kalyan and talking to God all day Guru chose to talk to me in that language.

He was there for us in our darkest hours and infact He is always with us.

Please tell me when and how did you meet HIM.

Jaya Guru

(29) Death

2011-10-13

Invocation

The actual experience of being near dear ones when they died has taught me that there is a life after death. It continues. One need not grieve as the dying person will see hear feel your sorrow. Do take the Name of God that the departed soul liked. Actually I talk to them as if they are living. Not that I have proof of anything. Give them strength that I will be alright and that they need to move on. Hold Baba's hands walk towards HIM I tell them.

I have not cried since childhood when someone dies for the simple reason that Kalyan a Gorakhpur magazine said how the soul suffers when we cry. Rather I try to take the Name of God. Not that I am a stone or it does not hurt. ESP absolutely opens. They can hear and see far off people places events. Beautiful smile lighted her face when my mother was conversing with My Guru and that too in Bengali. Father saw both Krishna and Guru as he was doing Gopala Sahasra Nama 11 times a day for 20 years continuously.

If an ordinary mortal like myself who never followed God or Guru except her mind had such experience what of those who pray day and night? They have no fear of death I am sure. When Dilip (hubby) died even the ashes I kept near my bed side and slept peacefully. After 1 month of tirelessly looking after Mom when she died I held her hand and slept for I was tired. Same with my sister. niece and nephews. Young ones I am moved to compose and sing for them to get over my sorrow. Pain is there but somehow God is there too!

(30) Destiny

2017-10-24

Life

Destiny. Destined not to get, right time etc are cop outs. No Inventor waits for the right time to invent. No Lover for the right time to love. We cannot be frustrated either when we try to do our best and nothing happens. We try and try again. That is life. Surrender does not mean rolling over and waiting to die. Surrender means: Haras Man Laage Raho Re Bhai, Tua Banata Banata Ban Jayee and accepting whatever is the result good or bad. Right time you can get but do not wait. Love laugh live read write contemplate. I cannot say do Japa for I am lax in it. When I am afraid, yes I am also afraid, I scream His Names as if he is deaf. We are all Unique and he loves us for he created us.

(31) Devotion

2016-4-16

Love

The main objective is to increase our devotion day by day. Whatever makes you "love" and not "hate" anyone at all. When we are so full of devotion that stream of tears are constant by just hearing the Beloved's Name, horripulation and other signs of Bhakti are manifest, even then the thought should not arise that I love God enough.

There is no end to this love and the more one loves God, the more unworthy one feels of His Love so the question of reciprocation also vanishes. It is such a long process but one should never give up and just go on loving. Rewards do come but the devotee never stops but goes on taking the Name of the Beloved.

When O when such devotion will manifest? That was the objective of our Acharyas. Worldly love does bring joy but the nature of man is such that unless the ego is gone that perfect bliss of loving another selflessly does not manifest. That is where we have to question ourselves if I cannot love even one person selflessly how can I aspire to love God selflessly life after life without any hope for reward?

This is when we become aware of the fact that the giver of life also can grace us with perfect and eternal love and the soul is satisfied with nothing less than that. We surrender with Patience and Faith to the Unseen following the methods taught by our Guru.

(32) Dilip

2014-9-9

Love

Life is so good, the struggles, the hard work and the fight for survival as well the affinity for and the celebration with one's near and dear ones. Once one can perfectly love family be it from the start or even later on in life then one is ready to love the Universe. Love is what makes the world revolve and us evolve. To a most wonderful human being that I have met this life My Husband Dilip Harichandan all my gratitude today and forever whatever it means in eternity!

(33) Divine Heart Divine Mind

2017-3-5

Unknown

I may not be qualified to know the Divine Heart and Mind. In a limited way I can feel and know. After creating us and giving us Nature with all her bounty to serve us, seeing us humans being selfish and quarrel and for what? We are never grateful to one another, to Nature and even to our Creator if we do believe in one. ME, Mine and I are words we cannot let go. If we really loved ourselves we would be grateful. If we took the time to understand who we are and where we have come from and what we have come to do and where will we ultimately go then all scales would drop and we would become not only cooperative to one another but also grateful to Nature, nay our very source of existence. Divine Heart and Divine Mind feels and knows and yet has Infinite Compassion.

(34) Divine Love

2015-4-4

Love

Truth is simple, God is simple and Love is simple. True saints can lead you to this Love of God. When you begin to celebrate your own existence as the sum total of all existence people can either call you an egoist who is highly ignorant or a saint who has understood the very meaning of existence. Such people view things in a different light that cannot be fully comprehended.

Meera, Nanak, Kabir, Tulsi, Rumi, Shirdi Sai Baba, Tukka, Gyandev, Nivritti, Sopana, Muktabai, Jannabai, Namdev, Eknath, Janardan Pant, Ram Tirth, Ramalingar Swamigal are names that every child should be familiar with. Then Love Of God would not feel alien to their being rather a part all children will easily identify with, for we all are sparks of that Divine Love and just waiting for the fire within to be rekindled when we meet the right person who is our Guru.

The Mind Of God and the Heart of God are not the Rational and Emotional aspects of the Divine in conflict with one another rather they are in Harmony which is the reason why there is no conflict between Gyana and Bhakti. Why should we not think with our heart and love with our mind? Why Love of God and Love of Man be considered separate? Why must we put everything under a microscope and reject the virus we call emotion? That is what puts us in motion. Energy in Motion. Love of God is the Power that makes us move, makes us go beyond our limited selves to surrender in the Ocean of the Universal Mind.

We often say someone did something extraordinary. What makes an ordinary person perform an extraordinary feat is this Love of God. Not blind in Divine Love but kindled by the Fire of Divine Knowledge one can march on with confidence. One cannot own this nor have intellectual property rights over it. One can just Be this Divine Love and radiate this throbbing Love and Light Of God far and wide.

(35) Divine Will Vs Self Effort

2013-10-6

Invocation

This is an age old question. The Divine Plays and is the only Player. Creates myriad forms for enjoyment. Now someone whose child dies one cannot console saying that the Divine is enjoying. We as forms do not constitute Reality. In fact everything that is created will be destroyed. What is Real then? That which abides eternally for all forms dissolve. We being a minute part of the Divine qualitatively and not quantitatively have some free will to exercise self effort. Whatever we are doing viz a viz our efforts is in a way the Will of the Divine. Only it is very weak as we have not reached perfection. Therefore thinking that the Divine is somewhere exercising Will and all our self efforts will go to waste is a wrong assumption. The sum total of all our Will constitutes Divine Will. Everything is contained in the Divine and there is a Balance and when we can create that Balance within us then all the bad qualities like sloth laziness etc can be eradicated and we all can create something beautiful with our self effort.

Kriya Shakti Iccha Shakti Gnana Shakti let it be in Balance for all of us on this 2nd day of Navaratri 6th October 2013

(36) ELDERLY

2015-7-26

Love

There was a system of Vanaprastha built into our Sanatana Dharma System for a reason. However subtle elderly abuse continues till now. Elderly must not be considered a burden specially if they have money of their own. If the caretakers do not have enough time to spare and are themselves stressed, then at least they must be placed in the best of hands like Doctors, Nurses or Caretakers etc who can visit their homes and take care of them. They have become old but are rich with experience which they can share. Dignity of every human being must be respected. If they can make decisions they must be allowed to do so. Not all elderly people are senile nor have Alzheimer. Being old if they are not self realized one can push buttons and they can react. Therefore respect all elderly for one day all will grow old.

(37) Ego's Death

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Life

Ego does not die easily even after having knowledge, doing devotional service and appearing to others with the gentlest of nature, one moment will reveal that ego is alive and kicking. For even with a palpitating heart and a screeching voice it comes back to haunt me. Some say that ego dies with death but does ego really die with death? What about the five sheathes and the Kamana Karma vicious circle? Some say when emotions go ego dies. One must be a stone not to feel ? That means it is hard to reach the ego less state without Grace. I do not wish to die now but let my ego die right now with all of your blessings!

(38) Elderly

2014-11-16

Love

Elderly must not be considered a burden specially if they have money of their own. If the caretakers do not have time to spare and are themselves stressed, then at least they must be placed in the best of hands like Doctors, Nurses or Caretakers etc who can visit their homes and take care of them. They have become old but are rich with experience which they can share. Dignity of every human being must be respected.

(39) Equality

2015-4-4

Unknown

Most of the problems of Equality of many women and men could be addressed and solved if only we are rational in our thought process. Emotive aspect of any relationship apart, how are we all treated in any Society in general. I cannot even begin to think about the poor who are a class by themselves. Equality is a status everybody wants and demands but few wish to address or even respect when it is all about the 'other'.

(40) Evil

2014-1-xx

Unknown

No matter how cohesive any people or society endeavor to be in the eradication of evil, the limits are there in planning and eradicating all that is undesirable in Society. Revolutions around the Globe have been bloody and mostly because of Cake Vs Bread affair or apparent greed of a few people who are in control of the Global Finance. Any Religious leader has not run after name, fame, glory or money but the aftermath of any new Religion, the people who feign to be followers and cannot be remotely close to the actual proponents, has been devastating as it steers far away from the original goal. The Ultimate Power Play decides as to who is in and who is out. Therefore the Gaudiya Vaishnavas or even Vaishnavas in general, the real ones at least steer far away from name fame power glory and also amassing wealth and do Bhajana in solitude.

(41) Evolution

2015-3-17

Unknown

I in descending mode or Devolution creates this Universe. The small i has to Realize this, nothing else. Personal Experience is personal and cannot be used to prove or disprove anything. Small i cannot do anything except by own will power which is limited make an individual effort for doing good to mitigate all the miseries created by the differences in all the small i in this world. Science with Spirituality in all Men and Women have to work hand in hand if we are to survive as a species. This is Real Evolution and a Triumph for Mankind.

(42) Evolution and Creation

2014-11-2

Life

Having read everything and being an authority on nothing I cannot participate in any discussion about Evolution and Creation but I can faintly fathom after a life time there must be one Undivided Consciousness ( CHIT) and it is existing (SAT) flowing towards BLISS (ANAND). The forms it assumes are Nature and as Jivas we feel we are the crest jewel of Creation so far, so as Scientists and Religious Authority we come up with interesting postulations.

Krishna and Radha are the highest epitome of everything that is good in us i.e Love and Sacrifice. We are attracted by that. All major Religions, Myths and Legends apart have stressed on Love Humility Charity Sacrifice Characteristics which will Preserve (Vishnu) rather than Destroy (Shiva) and yet Shiva is also Love as New Creation starts. The Big Bang Theory also speaks about contraction. For now let us be happy within the framework of our Understanding if that indeed can bring us Peace and Joy.

Tripura Rahasya, Cloud Of Unknowing and Ashtavakra Gita are books that can answer some of our questions on existence, consciousness and bliss but for now Harer Namaiva Kevalam seems most sane for we are within the illusion of Time and cannot solve everything within our life span but we can certainly contribute to Mankind as a whole if we dedicate our entire lives to it. Pranam.

(43) For someone who loves the stories of My Baba

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Guru

What will I describe those years filled with joy that I spent with my Guru. The strangest thing is there was much sorrow also but somehow the sorrow was not felt for HIS PRESENCE made it alright somehow. This huge blanket of protection that came saw us through many painful incidents or life events. HIS unconditional love made us strong to face future events.

We did not know who or what is a Guru. He never explained in so many words. His silent action spoke volumes. Later on looking back at those years I am sure my siblings will agree with me when I say that one cannot have enough of LOVE and He came exactly to give us that more of LOVE. We were still in a joint family structure and there was no dearth of affection from the larger family. A Guru's Love extends beyond the physical mental and intellectual and eradicating all the vaasanas or desires can take one directly to SATCHITANANDA which is our Swaroopa.

He told once to my brother Muna you love Baba so much why can't you see the whole world as Baba. He told me always to read even when I am 80 years old for that way I will get to decide what is right or wrong instead of being confused by many who try to impose their thoughts. I asked him shall I ask someone to explain to me the Sankrit words in Gopala Sahasra Nama and he replied no the Shastras will be kind and have mercy and the meaning shall dawn on me.

He never preached just silently pointed the way like Ramana Maharshi by examples. One day someone was switching the lights on and he said if the correct switch is not pressed no matter how many switches you turn on the LIGHT will not be on. He was silent most of the time unless people asked him questions and that too the answers were always to awaken the person. I complained one day that I am going to the University in a rickshaw. That was so painful for me I thought it warranted to be reported to My Guru.I thought because I am used to cars all my life My Baba will sympathise with me and do the needful to correct the situation. He dismissed it.

He dismissed it but by telling me something so useful that it can help each and every on of us. BE SAD ONLY WHEN YOU FORGET GOD. THAT IS REAL SORROW. Material things will come and go whats the use of being sad about it ? When I used to visit him along with my younger brother Tuna to complain about my mother's poor health or my father's business he said many things but what stood out was this, ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL. He seemed so unconcerened about physical and material aspects, without ever hurting the sentiments of young hearts he tried to point towards the INFINITE. If you have EXPERIENCE speak he said. Anyone can read and speak but the words spoken from experience has a greater impact.

Specially when I would be so nervous that My Mom is sick at home he would not even glance at us and keep us all night and let us leave for home in the morning. When I race home my Mother's smiling face greets me..Guru and Mother a child can never have enough of either. Till the child is strong somehow both lend their strength. Many a times he has kept my Mom alive. In 1967 she would have died and instead he extended her life by 20 years so that we could all grow up finish our studies and get married.

People from all faiths visited HIM. Once a muslim devotee said I love everything about you except why do you pray to idols which are made of stone ?? Baba kept quiet. When Prasad came he offered the Muslim devotee and he said How can you give me Jutha ? Baba said say one thing in your mouth if the idol is not God how can prasad be jutha ??? The devotee understood.

Like Sesha a thousand mouths cannot describe the times spent with My Baba justifying it properly. I can appreciate All Gurus and Saints because of HIM. I love the world because of HIM. Rather no selfishness can remain in one who has associated with HIM.

Shree Guru Premanande Nitai Gaur Hari Hari Bol...

(44) GOD

2013-12-29

Invocation

I see GOD in you and me and in everything around us. Do I suffer yes! Do I experience Joy not to the extent that I would like to. All the time to stay in that consciousness specially when the body is suffering due to degeneration and the mind is slowing down has been difficult but I have not changed my stance. You will ask how can you see the Unlimited in the Limited and the One in the Many? The very fact that we search for something or someone more perfect than us to love worship and adore is a proof that we must retain in us something maybe quantitatively insignificant but it is in all of us and around us. Will suffering stop only to the extent that we can believe in ourselves to make ourselves strong to face whatever comes. The very thought of Beauty Joy Infinite Pure Consciousness and Love fills each one of us with Bliss. We have all personified that and what is wrong with that? I might add we are persons trying to rise above ourselves to feel better. We think there must be more to life than what we see. We must help one another reach that state of Being. Every Religion tries to teach that, discipline and yet Ultimate Freedom.

(45) GURU

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Guru

OM SHREEGURU KALPATARU SACHINANDANA SHARANAM MAMA

What sweetness this word invokes! Everything that is desirable, to be attained in life is contained in this word. Guru is greater than God even because we have not seen God and hence to we do not even know what that word means. But God is specially sweet in our hearts because we have seen our Guru who loves us unconditionally, takes on our karmas even and points out heart mind and soul in the direction of God.When we first learn to walk we trust and hold on to our parent's hand. Sometimes the parent lets go of our hand but do you ever think the parent is not behind us worried that we might fall down ? Same when we first learn how to walk on the spiritual path. The Guru holds on to our hand when we first learn to take the baby steps in spirituality and even when you think that you are alone and tottering He is right behind you to cushion that fall should it ever happen. Truly a GURU is greater than God! Should God get angry Guru can take care of you but if Guru gets angry then God cannot even take care of you. But He never gets angry.

He is the abode of LOVE PEACE FORGIVENESS and MERCY. Having become ONE with GOD even, out of compassion for fellow human beings He waits for them to catch up on their spiritual journey, in short he suffers along with them. Although nothing can touch HIM still he suffers our sufferings till we reach God. So today let us make a vow to do everything in our power to help him so that he can help us to complete this spiritual journey!

Jaya Shree RADHE RADHE
Tu Mujhe Shyam Milade
Radhe Tu Mujhe Shyam Milade

(46) GURU VARGA

2014-11-21

Guru

The Guru of Namacharya Baya Baba is Srila Ramdas Babaji Mahashaya whose Suchak Kirtans are soul stirring. His disappearance day is the day after Narahari Thakur's so it was on the 19th of November of this year. Actual day was Dec 4rth 1953. Babaji Mahashaya please have Mercy on all of us.

His Guru Sri Sri Radharaman Charan Das Dev was known as Bado Baba. His Leelas bear similarities to Mahaprabhu in the sense trance, ecstatic dance, same route from Bengal to Odisha, similar Leela at Puri recorded by Lalita Sakhi Ma in the book Charita Sudha and translated by OBL Kapoor in Life Of Love. His directives were simple, Nama Samkirtana of:

Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam
Hare Krishna Hare Ram

Sing the Names (Bhaja) of Nitai and Gaura if indeed you need to reach Radhe and Shyam . The method (Japa) is to chant Hare Krishna Hare Ram Mahamantra. Bado Baba please have Mercy on all of us.

Namacharya Baya Baba was ever silent with the Nama Samkirtana always around Him. The experience is one of Serene Silence surpassing all experiences of Peace and Joy! Jaya Guru Shree Guru

(47) Gender

2018-1-15

Unknown

Gender does not apply to God nor the enlightened sage. So an enlightened being is neither man nor woman. He or she will not declare to the world, I am enlightened for that would defeat the purpose of their being. How many lives they touch and transform is a tab kept by Almighty alone. For they are like little children on their way to God and if you happen to meet them they will surely shed light on the dark parts of your being.

(48) Gift

2017-10-24

Life

Really even the fact we can talk, be alive and die peacefully is also a Gift. Lord Krishna or God is Real. Individuals are alive by His Power. Scientists' Evolution Theory or call it by any other Name we can do nothing but Accept our lot and Surrender to that Power. Those who do not Surrender, live well one might argue. That they do not suffer like us. But we see them only briefly not their entire life times. Therefore O Man train your minds to be happy anyways on our brief sojourn on Earth. We know not where we come from and know not where we go. But we owe it to ourselves to be happy with the little mercies that we receive while alive. A.H

(49) God Is

2014-1-xx

Invocation

That someone pervading you me and all in whatever distorted or imperfect way we express ourselves in our need to have a Maker who will love and protect us. Fear of Mother Nature and our ways to combat that fear must have been the first stirrings in our souls.

Seers were there who formulated ways and means but where are they now when Mankind needs them the most ? Siddhi is achieved by a handful of Sadhakas who are doing constant Sadhana not for themselves but to try and save this world from destruction by our own hands.

(50) Govinda Damodara Madhaveti

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Invocation

yo mAM pasyati sarvatra sarvaM ca mayi pasyati,
tasyA 'haM na praNasyAmi sa ca me na praNasyati"

- Bhagavad Gita 6.30

He who SEES ME every where
and sees ALL in Me,
he (she) NEVER becomes LOST to ME,
NOR do I become lost to HIM (HER).

"vikretu kAmAkhila gopakanyA
murAri pAdArpita citta vRittiH
dadhyAdhikaM moha vazAda vocad
govinda dAmodara mAdhaveti" (3)

Once the Gopis of Vrindavan, were going with the pots of curds on their heads, to sell their products to public.
They were supposed to yell in the streets,

'Buy my curds, someone buy my curds!'

But the Gopis were engrossed in the thoughts of their Beloved Lord and completely surrendered their mental faculties to Krisna alone. Overpowered by the ecstasy of Divinelove, they were simply shouting,

"Someone please buy my Govinda!
Someone please buy my Damodara!
Someone please buy my Madhava!

Of course, they (the Pure Devotees of Lord) have the power to SELL their Product, Their Worshippable Lord, to all desiring customers.
ONLY through these Rasik Saints, souls receive Krishna-Prema (selfless Divinelove), which inturn attracts and captivates OUR Beloved Lord.

(51) Guru

2013-10-30

Guru

Guru never manipulates. He or She is willing to suffer Hell in trying to save the disciple who is supposed to be saved by Divine Ordinance whether the Disciple is surrendered or not, deserves or not. There is no condition in the Love of a Guru for the Disciple. Even if Shiva or Krishna get disappointed or angry the Guru can save but if Guru gets angry no one can save but then Guru never gets angry (Guru Gita). When you are talking about manipulation it is about people who have not attained Siddhi, are parading or masquerading as someone who has attained the highest and therefore ready to impart the Truth. Even then if the disciples of such Gurus really believe in Guru Tattwa or Principle then Divine Providence comes to their aid. Surrender is a word not to be dictated by any Guru but should be the lifeline of each and every disciple. Hope this helps. Whatever feels comfortable is indeed your Path. Finding Guru is just like finding best friend or own Self. Rumi and Shams. The intoxication is so divine that there is no question of doubt. Rational brain stops to function. This is NOT to be confused with followers of any Cult or even brainwashing for the feeling of Divine Love is Mutual where both stand on an equal platform although the Disciple has a long way to go and the Guru is willing to be at the side helping.

"Everything that happens is the Will of the Divine and everything that does not happen is our wish." You are doing fine and right in questioning everything and everyone on your path to the Highest. Only the doubters and skeptics will reach the Highest for they are willing to settle for Nothing Less. Guru, Ma, Mantra are One I am told. Initiation is alright. The Path is YOURS to traverse. When you feel discomfort you speak out and many might fear that Guru will get angry but Nothing of that kind for Guru is your Highest Benefactor whether Baba or Guruji. Imagine you are with Divine Mother who loves all Her Children. If earthly Mother loves so much that we cannot forget how can Our Highest Mother abandon us. Practice what you know to be alright and question Guruji what you do not understand. You have the Right as a disciple and a child.

(52) Guru Bhakti

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Guru

The joy I have seen in the one who is attached to the lotus feet of his or her Guru is beyond comparison. What faith and bliss occupies that mind who is always occupied in serving the Guru! Everything looks different. People seem happier and even bad times seem like fun times because the heart is always alight in the thought of meeting one's Guru. What exactly makes this happen I have no idea but Trust and Faith and Love have a lot to do with it.

If I were ever given a chance to be reborn I would wish to be born with my Guru and die with My Guru. Even if the disciple becomes the Guru because of his intense devotion and understanding still the exchange of love is so sweet between them that worldly love pales by comparison so why should I ever wish to exist in one body even if it is Gurumaya ?

All those who would argue that the physical distance and separation is no big deal as Guru/God is within I would say let them try to live with a living Guru and feel the separation pangs when they leave their company. This is where Gnana and Bhakti part ways. Sant Gnaneswar or else would not have expounded so beautifully on Guru Bhakti - rather he would have called it Guru Gnana. Not that they are different in any way but you see there is a certain sweetness in the exchange of love or else Brahmam would not have donned the garb of the innumerable forms. I know there is much misery and unhappiness all around us. What makes you so happy you would ask me but I would say that GO FIND YOUR GURU and you will also know and be happy!

(53) Guru Loves More Than A Mother

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Any one of you who has lived with a living Guru or Master like I have will invariably have experienced his or her love. A worldly mother loves you and for a child no one is more perfect than a mother when they are growing up. Just imagine a spiritually perfect Guru not only loves you like your worldly mother and is worried about your welfare in this world but he or she go beyond this plane and look after your well being in every plane and life after life. Like a mother tortoise on the other side of the river bank keeps an eye on its young one or an eagle who flies high but eyes are always on the nest - similarly life after life Guru keeps an eye on the disciple till spiritual maturity or perfection is reached. Lets make his work easier by helping him in his work and loving him back by taking care of ourselves better!!

The root of all Meditation is his loving form
The root of all Worship is his lotus feet
The root of all Mantras is his instructions
The root of all Salvation is his Grace!

Jaya Guru
Shree Guru

Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram

(54) Guru Purnima

2011-7-14

Guru

Guru is the love and compassion in every soul that is restless to mitigate the three fold miseries rampant in this world. When we feel we are grown-ups and we do not have to hearken any longer to our inner voice that has been guiding us since our childhood we fail to pay attention any longer to our Inner Guru. We are passive and too busy to take care of our own miserable state of affairs and feel it is the other's problem. We are connected not only with every life but also with nature and the destruction of any being or nature spells disaster for all of us sooner or later. To mitigate the miseries of this world is a tall order and it can be done only by world wide raise of consciousness. We can start on this Guru Purnima day by revering our elders, loving our neighbors by forgetting and forgiving our pitiful grievances. Guru is everyone and everything and yet we as individuals fail to grasp this. Till life is is in body there is still time to learn this lesson.

(55) Guru Worships Disciple

2015-7-31

Guru

This is a true story of Gurudev Ramdas Babaji Mahashaya worshiping a picture of his disciple Namacharya Baya Baba. Heard this story many times and the veracity I will confirm later. Suffice to say that very recently when I had visited Mala the place where Annual Yagna takes place a devotee of Baya Baba again recounted this tale to me.

Chakradhara Baba is Gurubhai of Bayababa. I grew up seeing his mirthful self and who cured me once with his medicine. It seems himself and My Baba Namacharya Baya Baba both were initiated by Sreepada Babaji Mahashaya. One day he asked My Baba to accompany him to peek into the room where Babaji Mahashaya worshiped daily. Baba politely declined for he revered His Guru and would not dream of any such activity.

Not daunted by his reluctant friend Chakradhara Babaji Mahashaya went ahead with his curiosity. He saw that Babaji Mahashaya was worshiping photos of our Guru Parampara but what greatly astounded him is that he saw a photo of none else but Namacharya Baya Baba placed in that row. He was shaking as he drew away from the window.

He remained a lifelong companion of My Baba and My Baba used to love him very much. Baba did not like to publish or pay attention to anything except Shree Naam so this story if it is published I am sure would be after September 1981. When Chakradhara Baba tried to tell Baya Baba this fact but I am assuming he must have been asked affectionately by My Baba to keep silent.

At the Lotus Feet Of My Baba on Guru Purnima

(56) Guru and Disciple

2014-7-4

Guru

The disciple has to be happy for the Guru to be happy. How can the disciple be happy if he is in touch with things that take him or her away from the TRUTH? He or she cannot change the TRUTH, nor modify it even to suit his or her purpose. Leading a life full of consciousness, stilling the mind and surrendering it to the TRUTH one will finally be happy and make his or her Guru happy.

(57) Guru and Disciple

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Guru

Those who have had the chance to be with their Guru will understand when I say that the relationship between Guru and Disciple is eternal. To recognize that one's Guru never really leaves when His physical form is no longer there for one to revere, the attitude has to be one of sincerity, humility and willingness to learn from every incident or event in life or from every person one meets and then only one can see and feel the Viswaroopa of one's Guru.

God comes down as Guru and therefore we repeat Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudeva Maheswara, Guru Sakhyat Parambrahma Tasmei Shree Gurave Namah! If this statement does not remove the nescience that Guru is human then what else will ? He pervades the cosmos and beyond so how can he ever leave ? Knowing this and seeing Jagatmaya Guru and Gurumaya Jagat let us once more sing joyously this shloka from the Guru Gita:

Dhyana Moolam Gurur Murti
Pooja Moolam Gurur Padam
Mantra Moolam Gurur Vakya
Moksha Moolam Gurur Kripa!

The root of all meditation is Guru's form, the root of all worship is Guru's Lotus feet, the root of all mantras is Guru's speech and the root of salvation is HIS GRACE! To be the right disciple is much more harder than to be a Guru. Guru Tattwa takes over even if someone pretends to be a Guru when the real sincere devotee comes along and guides the disciple through right instructions. So let us see Guru in all and try to be the TRUE DISCIPLE. My Baba used to say this in hindi that Guru Mile Lakh Lakh Sisya Na Mile Ek which means there may be many Guru's available but one true devotee is hard to find. Shall we strive to become that devotee ? Jaya Guru Shree Guru!

(58) Happy Diwali 2014

2014-10-23

Life

Do not have to speak the word Love for the one at the receiving end knows and feels your intentions. In earlier times when simplicity rained and people were much more uncomplicated then they did not need to express or demonstrate.

Expression and Demonstration is alright with the different times and in different places. Suppression of anything and anyone is equally not desirable.

As many people that many paths to God. Each one has a unique approach. Learning to appreciate each approach as the manifestations of the Divine Alone while enjoying our ride to Freedom, Happiness, Joy, Love in the midst of want and misery is the message of this Diwali. This is the Light that can and must be protected to preserve ourselves and the World!

(59) Happy New Year

2006-12-30

Radha

One day Baba called a friend of mine Gita Bhagvat Gita like that and I said Baba since childhood I have seen you call out to all children how come you never look for me nor call out my name ? My Baba so sweetly replied "But child you never leave me - how can i call out your name ?" Like that never leave God so that he has to call out your name. Stay with HIM for ever. Love and Light and All Joy on this New Years Day...

My New Year Song For You All

(60) Hara Bhai

2009-3-12

Life

Hara Bhai told me that once he had asked Baba questions and got the following answers.

1. Bhagabankara Asthitwara Pramana Kana Achi ?

Srusthira Bisheshatwa Hi Pramana.

Tanku Paibaa Kemiti ?

Tanka Paiin Bikala Hele. Bikala Rupare Jemiti Bhabiba Semiti Se Aasibe, eg. Bikala for money etc.

2. Thakura Achhanti Ta Janile, Papa Kana, Punya Kana ?

Gotiye Kshetrare Papa Anyare Punya

Naame Shraddha Jibe Daya
duty towards:
Nirjiba: Utilize for Sajiba
Sajiba: No pain to be given
Thakura: Gratitude
Jibe Daya Ru Dharmara Srushthi

3. Sadhu Santhanka Pachhare Kaahinki Godaiba?

For Right Direction not money/health etc...

4. Mala Pare PunarJanma Achhi Ki Nahi?

Ei Janmare Jaha Karuchha, Tahara Jadi Phala Nahi Ta Kariba Ki Nahi?

5. Ei Janmare Jeu Phalaphala Bhoguchha Se Kahinki ?

Prarabdha , Kriyamana, Jaha Karuchha Sanchita Karma Bujhaile.

(61) Harababu's Anubhava

2008-xx-xx

Life

1. bhgvAnra astitvara pramana kana achi
shrishtira bisheshatba hi pramaan

tanku paibo kemiti
Tanku bikala rupare jemiti bhabibo semiti se aasibe, eg. bikala for money

2. thakur achanti to janile, papa kana, punya kana, gotia kshetrare papa anyare punya
name shraddha jibe daya
duty towards
nirjiba: utilize for sajiba
sajiba: no pain to be given
thakura: gratitude
jibe daya ru dharmara srishti

3. sadhu santn pachhre kaahinki gudaibo
for right direction not money/health etc

4. mala pare punarjanma achi ki nahi?
ei janama je karuch, tahar je phala nahi to karibo ki nahi?

5. ei janamare je phalaphala bhoguch se kahinki ?
prarbdha , kriyamana, jaha karichh, sanchita karma

(62) Help

2016-4-16

Invocation

Who walks besides you as you traverse the Path Of Life? Only the Lord. The Multiplicity of Names and Forms should not and must not confuse you as each is walking the path they chose and they can only contribute to your spiritual growth and development if you are open and aware.

Who can indeed help you in the time of your need? Only the Lord. For if people could help spiritually or materially then how come they need help also. In a perfect Society there is MUTUAL HELP AND RESPECT. Prayer and Silence is one answer.

(63) Humility

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Life

Baba often said - Bear if anyone says something - Say only if anyone can bear it.
Means one has to be humble enough to withstand the words flung at you without retaliation or reaction of any kind. One has to speak words that someone can withstand to hear..

Trunadapi Suneechena Tarorapi Sahisnuna
Amanina Manadeya Kirtaneya Sada Hari

Sorry Jyoti in the midst of selling my house and its contents and experiencing the impermanence of our stay on earth I am replying back to you.

We have to be lower than a blade of grass and tolerant as a tree
Giving respect where none is due we have to sing the glory of Hari
There is no other way - no other way - no other way - to be free

Harer Nama Harer Nama Harer Namaiva Kevalam
Kalau Nastaiva Nastaiva Nastaiva Gatir Anyathaa

This does not mean that you do not speak out where you see injustice or standing up for your rights. Being spiritual does not mean we do not know how to live a worldy life rather being spiritual makes us better equipped to lead a worldly life with dignity.

Humility is the trade mark of a vaishnava but a true spiritual being just as a tree when overladen with fruits bends down to touch the earth, having experienced grace of the Lord bends down with humilty to every being. All knowledge is his and he is overcome with love and compassion for the entire creation as he sees Vasudeva Kutumba. Today someone came to buy my dining room set, book shelf and dvd player and instead of bargaining price with him I saw that he was struggling with asthma just like I cannot breathe now. I immediately made him hot water 2 cups and made him drink. He was wonderstruck. His asthma subsided and he said how come my indian doctor did not advise me this. I will always remember this he told me. I might spend the money he gave me and he might resell my stuff but this hot water incident he will never forget. We can try to love all in this manner. Credit goes to the Gurujanas who taught us how to care for every being.

My Baba used to bow down the same way to Swami Chidrupananda as to any ordinary being long before they approached him. He saw in them only Sat Chit Ananda. Thats what we have to strive for. It is not easy. I react more than I retaliate but i still react. I have to respond from the heart. So can we all..

(64) Ichha Shakti Kriya Shakti Gnana Shakti

2016-2-5

Life

All of those who have recited Lalita Sahasra Nama are familiar with these terms. We worship repository of these Great Powers as Mother. For as individuals we have not developed by doing Sadhana nor any one individual can hold such Great Power.

Ichha Shakti is not powerful in us ordinary folks hence most of us cannot be motivated to channelize our Kriya Shakti to perform great deeds. It is only in action or performance of great deeds that we can develop our Gnana Shakti or Wisdom.

(65) Ignorance

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Unknown

Ignorance of the Masses in any Country or Religion, which is taken advantage of by cunning devious Leaders either Political or Religious for personal power and profit must be exposed for what it is by educated and cultured people all over the world, watched over and regulated by a World Body of Governance.Physical body even Devas want to work out Karma. So you can understand enjoyment can be had anywhere but Karma here only. But Kara Kapala Kosthi is ignored by one who follows Krishna who is Jagannatha Mahaprabhu!

(66) Independence Day

2015-8-14

Unknown

Glorious Morning just before the day of our 68th year of completion and celebration of our so called Independence from the British Raj. We had Law and Order then. We have Chaos staring back at us now in the name of Self Governance. How are we Independent ? We have a different breed of Corrupt People ruling us.

Childhood we have so many dreams which we forget in our adulthood. We need to be FREE from suppression, oppression hence depression and corruption to feel proud of Our Mother India as a Nation. Let us wake up and walk towards that dream.

(67) India Trip and SAINTS I met in 2001

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Guru

OM SHREE GURU KALPATARU SACHINANDANA SHARANAM MAMA:

For some reason I was hesitating to go to India in the year 2001 partly due to the reason so many sad things had happened in 1987/88, 1994/95 and 1998 trips; partly because I had lost so many dear ones of whom three were my sibling's children. I was new to Yahoo and started visiting the clubs when I saw a club called DivineLove. The main reason I came to yahoo was because a teacher whom I had met at Montreal and who was very helpful to me in my most difficult times and who was later on declared by his Guru Ganapathy Sachidananda as Datta Yogi Raja was answering questions at yahoo of genuine spiritual aspirants. Then I started seeing yahoo clubs and joined Divine Love club as it was about Krishna. It is there that I first encountered Maharajaji Jagatguru Kripalu. A devotee of his had started and many many people were members. I started pouring out my heart in the form of poems for Krishna. It is after speaking with Maharajaji that I lost part of my fear and I decided to visit India to see him.

I started 1 year to the day (May 25th) that my niece Laly had departed leaving behind a darling child Uma who was few months old when I went in 1998. I wrote a song for Laly as to how Krishna took her away as we the world did not quite understand her spiritual beauty. In my mind was this excitement that I would see a great Saint whom many claimed to be Gauranga Mahaprabhu's incarnation as he was lost in ecstasy in his love for Krishna and who lisped into Radhe Radhe the minute one started speaking with him on the phone which I had done. Indeed when he declared "I am calling you to India come" that I went.

I landed at Calcutta and stayed with my eldest brother Ranjit Mohanty and his wife Dolly. Although Dolly is my soul mate from some life and we share the same interests in the spiritual field we did not encounter any saints at Calcutta this time around. Then I started for Orissa. My youngest brother Biswajit Mohanty received me and I stayed with him.

I met ChandraBhanu Satpathy Ji in the airport itself. What a coincidence for it is there in the same airport that I had bidden goodbye to him in 1998 and received my dying sister from Mumbai. That coupled with the loss of Laly was a bit too overpowering. I met him a couple of times in the hotel where he was staying and like usual he was drunk in the ecstasy of Shirdi Sai Baba. He knew the work for Baba had started in Montreal and he said to meet him in Delhi on my way to Canada. He was taken by my youngest brother who was feeding him Kasturi. Shirdi Baba loved to eat that.

With the grace of the two saints in my home town I met both the Miracle Boy known as Kuni Baba and Swami Arupananda who came a couple of times to my brother's house at Bhubneswar. Kuni Baba serves the people as he carries out the work of the Lord. He sits patiently as people pour in to be cured or be blessed by him. I had met him in 1974 when he was very small and he still carried out the work of God with a determination I have rarely seen. I always visit him in all my trips no matter if I am angry with him or very much pleased with him. He is always a great support and I am always pleased to see him.

I was sick as usual with asthma and fever and in bed most of the time but never forgot that I have to go to Mussourie to meet Maharaja ji and consequently will meet Chandrabhanu Ji at Delhi. Little did I expect more grace. My husband left for Canada earlier as he had other things to do. So with a great sense of adventure I left for Delhi from Calcutta with my sister-in-law Dolly. We were met there by my niece Sweta and her family. Stayed with her while making plans to meet Maharajaji. As luck would have it Maharajaji was coming to Delhi earlier than expected and his devotee Shreeradha took us to meet HIM. He said you go to Barsana and I am coming. Before he told me I did not know Barsana was the birthplace of Radharani. I found him to be truly in BLISS all the time. All the ecstasy of Radherani condensed in HIS EYES which he distributed

We met Chandrabhanu Satpathy Ji at his office. I always bring my family wherever I go; I am a very attached being. He blessed us all my nieces Sweta and Anasuya and my grand niece Sara and told us to meet him on Gurupurnima day. Events happened in a manner which left me in a daze, as I do not travel much whether in North America or India. The Himalayan Saint from Rishikesh was just returning from US and when we went to meet him he said he will take us to meet a saint Pramukhananda a renowned Jain Saint. When we went the next morning to our dismay we found out he does not meet women although we were well taken care of by his people. Because I love saints and would be disappointed Himalayan Baba with utmost mercy took me to VRINDAVAN the same day and I really thought I would get to see Bankebihari and also visit Barsana Dham the land of our holy lady Radherani. We did go to Vrindavan and had a lovely time meeting Saints and beloved Krishna which was all too brief. I was nearly crushed in the crowd but saved by Baba as I lovingly called him who pulled me away. Barsana still remains a longing in my heart to be fulfilled in some distant future with the grace of our lady Radherani.

We do not decide how Grace descends. Instead of meeting Chandrabhanu Ji for Guru Poornima I was whisked away by my youngest brother Biswajit to Rishikesh. Dolly stayed behind to meet Chandrabhanu Ji as we had promised. We went by car to Rishikesh and met many many loving devotees of Baba (Himalayan Saint) in a ceremony of Guru Puja done in a grand scale. As eclipse was happening the same day Ramayana was being read the whole day. Our lady Grace had not finished showering as she came in the form of another loving lady saint GuruMaa who sang a Kavir song; The happiness found in being poor is not there in being rich she sang away and I saw Divinity revealed in a pleasant feminine form. Due to ecplise all had to take a dip in the Ganges. His ashram has the backdrop of the Himalayas and the Ganges flows besides now serene now dancing.

India Trip 2001 Cont:
I never swim and was fearful but Baba did not let me escape so easily and at 10 PM IST I was dipping away in the bosom of Mother Ganges till I was dripping wet. Next day was hectic for foolishly I had made my tickets from Calcutta to come back to Canada. After a teary farewell back in the car to Delhi and off in a train to Calcutta and my flight was just hours away!!!!

Went at the behest of One Saint and met many many more. Guru Kripa Hi Kevalam. As my youngest brother says Guru Hi Kevalam. The same Rishikesh Baba his Guru had told me, "May Avadhoota surround you and be all around you for many lives to come". Jaya Guru Datta has come in the form of Shirdi Sai Baba and many many more.

Jaya Guru Shree Guru.

(68) Jaga Kalia and Baya Baba

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Guru

I have heard and read that Baba often attributed his well being to the seva of Lord Jagannatha. When he felt that there is something missing in the Seva Of Lord Jagannatha at Kakatpur he said thats the reason he suffered. Why did he do that? The Lord of the World is not only the pride of every Oriya who affectionately call him Kalia and the Panca Sakhas like Jagannatha Dasa Balarama Dasa Achyuta Ananta Yasobanta who were legendary in their affection for HIM. They were the proponents of Bhakti combined with Gyana and were associated with Jagannatha through many a famous tale. From Chaitanya to Radharaman and Ramdas had led the way for Baya Baba to love Jagannatha. Now we may not feel the same sentiments as them and what could be the possible reason behind this? We have not earned the right to love or know HIM as yet.We have not done Sadhana, Nama Japa nor practiced humility. We cannot possibly see what Shankara saw when he established Puri as one of the 4 major Dhamas nor what Nanak saw as he composed Gagan Thaal Mein. We not only have to live in a simple fashion but think simple like the Braja Maidens waiting for Krishna to come back from Mathura to be with us. Jayadeva could not have written Gita Govinda where the Lord is touching the feet of Radha without the help of the Lord who came in his guise. They say without DORI (HIM PULLING YOU WITH HIS ROPE) no one can ever visit HIM. When I was so sick and tears mingled with rain as I was staring at the Bada Deula He listened to my words that much I know and if He took me to His abode once He will bring me once again and this time with style. Jaya Jagannatha!

(69) Jagabandhu He Gosain

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Life

(1)
jagabandhu he gosAin
tumbha zrI caraNa binu Anya gati nAhin

O Friend of the World, there is no other destination but Your lotus feet.

(2)
sAtasa pacAza koza cAli na pArai
moha jivAjAen nandighoSe thiva rahi

It is very difficult to walk the 750 kosas to see You.
You please remain on Nandighosa until then.

(3)
ratha cAri pAze lambe mukutAra jharA
jhala mala dizuthAi prabhu cakADolA

O Lord Cakadola, You look brilliant within the chariot
which is decorated with streaming festoons on all four sides.?

(4)
bAizI pAhacha tALe bikAhue bhAta
darzana teNiki thAu kaivalye mukata

Below the twenty-two steps leading to Your abode I can achieve liberation by taking
the dry-rice prasadam available there. Having Your darsana can wait until later.

(5)
Age cAle balabhadra madhye cAnda mukhInre
Asuchi kAliA pache gahala lagAire

Balabhadra moves in the front with moon-shaped Subhadra
in the middle. At the rear comes Kalia, creating a big commotion.

(6)
kahe sAlabega hIna jAtIre yavana
ehImate AjnA heo 'siribRndAvana

Salabega, of low birth, begs permission to be
somehow allowed to reside in Sri Vrndavana.

(70) Jiva Nitya Krishna Dasa

2013-12-19

Krishna

Jiva is Nitya Krishna Dasa and has forgotten about it. That is the reason Jiva is entangled in Maya. Jiva is eternal just like God is eternal. A devotee will never desire the four kinds of Mukti ie Samipya (to be near) Sayuja (being one with) Salokya ( to be in the same plane) and Sarupya (the same form). Then the question arises what is the status of a Devotee? Why should Sadhana be done? Why God runs after a devotee like a Dog? Why the Devotee wishes to serve God with Prema and nothing else. To go and come and serve the Lotus Feet Of the Lord with Love. To attain Prema also any amount of Sadhana is not enough. If Grace of Radharani and Nityananda Mahaprabhu the Giver of Prema is the only way then Hari Nama Samkirtana in Kali Yuga atleast makes sense. Some Jivas like me are so out of whack that even that is beyond my capabilities. I cannot dream of an eternal relationship. Will it ever happen that I can serve Shree Radhe with Krishna. Right now Harer Nama Harer Nama Harer Namaeva Kevalam.

(71) Jiva Nitya Krishna Dasa

2017-3-21

Krishna

Jiva needs just a little ego to feel I am the eternal servant of Guru Krishna. The inconceivable sameness and difference between Jiva and Ishwara is that in quality they may be eternal and same but in quantity Jiva cannot be compared to THAT.

Therefore Chaitanya Mahaprabhu says Jiva Nitya Krishna Dasa Taha Bhule Gelo Sei Janne Maya Pisachi Galaye Bandhilo. Means Jiva is the eternal servant of Krishna forgetting which Jiva gets into all sorts of trouble like assuming doer-ship and getting entangled in illusion even within the limited life span. Jiva has limits and it is only with the incredible Grace of God and Guru does it feel love and feels like serving after being purified.

(72) Kalpataru a story heard from Bayababa

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A person wished for some breeze on a hot day. He thought if only there is a tree the branches will sway and keep me cool. Kalpataru immediately made a tree appear. After cooling down he thought I am hungry if only there were sweetmeats somewhere nearby and then the food magically appeared. He satisfied his hunger and thought I am feeling sleepy if only a woman would give me company. A beautiful woman appeared and he was enjoying with her when fear crept in what if a tiger would appear and kill us both for it was out in the open fields. A tiger appeared and killed them both. Desires controlled by controlling thoughts can be helped by Nama Japa and Roop Dhyan. Desires can be used in a good way also. Radha Krishna Guru will protect me no matter how hard it gets. Kalpataru will grant all our wishes so wish carefully!

(73) King And The Sage

2013-9-7

Guru

A story. Once a King was going on ship when he spotted a Sage in a boat with two disciples. The King made fun and said how can you carry so many disciples in a small boat like that. The Sage kept quiet. Thereafter there was a theft in the Palace and the Queen's Necklace got stolen. When there was a search it was found hanging on the Trishul where the Sage was quietly contemplating. The Sage was put behind bars and the disciples vanished one by one. The day was announced that the Sage will be hanged as he was not saying anything in his own defense. There was a huge commotion heard coming far from the place where the Sage was to be hung. Two men (the two men from the boat) were brought before the King as they were both owning to have done the robbery. One was saying I opened the door so you could enter the Palace so I should be hung and the other was saying but I was the one who stole it so I should be hung etc. The King found this to be astonishing and begged the Sage to reveal the Mystery behind this commotion as not one but two men were ready to die for the Sage. The Sage smiled and said you were asking how can I bring back so many disciples in my small boat - well the deserving candidates are these two men. The King begged forgiveness and the Sage was released. All is Not what it seems. Jaya Guru!

(74) Kingship or Kinship which do you prefer!

2013-9-4

Love

I thought this question is so simple that I voted for Kinship and love of Kith and Kin. But I love everyone and hence I did not ponder deep enough on this question. Reflecting back now I feel Kingship is preferable for the greater good of the greater number of people. A King can protect subjects and do good for them by giving them security. Without power man is limited to loving only kith and kin and cannot do good for a greater number of people. But when Power is given to a single individual we all know the dictatorial type of Governance. Power corrupts and absolute Power corrupts absolutely. How is a Society to be Governed then ? We ended up with Democracy but even that is failing us with no accountability and corruption at all levels. We need good Leaders with golden hearts to govern us and keep us safe. Kingship with accountability on the part of the King towards His subjects and awareness of their rights by all individuals in a society with equal distribution of wealth could make Kingship a better choice. Governance could be shared by the people and the burden then would not be too much on any one group or person. When people will feel they are working to benefit themselves as well as for the common good they will even work harder.

(75) Krishna Leela

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Love

Some more important verses from "Caitanya Caritamruta", in relation to Lord Krishna's descension and His Raganuga Bhakti (Vraja Prema Rasa), and the path of SPONTANEOUS, selfless Divine LOVE.

Adi-lila chapter4, texts 15-16

"The Lord's DESIRE to APPEAR was born from TWO reasons:

He wanted to ENJOY the SWEET ESSENCE of the mellows of Love of God, and He WANTED to PROPAGATE DEVOTIONAL service in the world on the PLATFORM of SPONTANEOUS ATTRACTION.

Thus HE is known as Supreme Relisher of Divine Love and as the MOST MERCIFUL to all.

17-

"All the universe is filled with CONCEPTION of My MAJESTY,
but LOVE WEAKENED by that SENSE of MAJESTY DOES NOT SATISFY ME!!"

(76) Krishna Movement East or West

2014-3-11

Krishna

"Everyone must feel comfortable, not disabled or feel ashamed of what faith and lifestyle they adopt or adapt to. Shastras are there but what is missing is Leadership to carry any mission forward. Prabhupada came and Saraswati Thakur and Bhakti Vinod Thakur came but there is the need for more Leadership (Realized Souls) based on sacrifice and strong faith, mind you I am not talking about Ascetic life style.

Truth is One and the road or method anyone wants to utilize to reach THAT must be crystal clear with no hidden personal agenda of any individual or any institution. Shree Krishna is so beautiful and Shree Guru must be the One to take you near Him. Where are the Gurus? Teaching is only half the job, the responsibility to take the disciple all the WAY is the JOB of GURU. Disciples must be also up to mark with humility and devotion. Forget east west, I do not even know what color I am nor do I dwell on differences only Unity of all faiths and all Mankind."

(77) Krishna Prema

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What is really essential for Krishna Prema ? What did Meera have that others do not possess or know about ? Some think perfect surrender is the way to His Heart. Some think service and some are even afraid that Krishna is the Lord so we have to love HIM and serve HIM. What if he is not the Lord and a simple cowherd boy ? How many would love HIM ? Only the Gopis right ? Did they know He was the Lord ? Maybe not. So now what do you think the qualifications they had that Krishna was indebted to them? They even had the right to scold HIM. So Krishna is NOT looking for respect nor fear nor surrender because He is the Lord. He is not even looking for LOVE because HE IS THE LORD. HE IS LOVE AND IS SATISFIED WITH NOTHING LESS THAN LOVE. Therefore with Guru's grace (Guru here could be Meera or the Gopis) if we can do sadhana and cultivate that perfect LOVE within ourselves for everyone even a cowherd boy then who knows we would have reached our destination without even realizing it...

(78) Krishna Relationships

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Braja Rasa is most mellow - called Madhurya as it is full of sweetness where Kanha is not treated as God. There the 5 relationships are Madhurya Shanta - Madhurya Dasya - Madhurya Sakhya - Madhurya Vatsalya - Madhurya Madhurya

Mathura and Dwarka Rasas are about His Opulence so replace Madhurya with Aisarya.

(79) LIFE OF ASHOKA

2013-6-20

Life

The movie Life of Pi has a lot of similarities with my real life. Since childhood like Pi I would be inquisitive to know everything and drive my Mom nuts in the process. Then also I was talking to this imaginary God who would come to my rescue one day. I loved Jesus and Krishna as a child and tried to understand even the Islamic religion. My town was small and there were many muslims so I did not feel they were different. Then the Bible and the Movies Ten Commandments and The Robe introduced Judaism. I really did not see a difference for as I was born a Hindu I was helping Mom with the Hindu Rituals too.

I felt this energy of love and wanted to see all happy. Thinking there is no evil I would embrace each person not physically but with my soul.Then Baba came into my life and forgetting everything I was busy with Him. Perhaps He saved me from many unpleasant situations but I would never learn being stubborn. I picked up a neighbor's child playing in the streets. Thinking the parents had their hands full with many children, took her to Baba's Ashram once after informing the parents. All night the child coughed and Baba could not sleep that night. Not that Baba ever slept. He warned me then perhaps peeping into my future that how much responsibility I had undertaken.

Always willing to help anyone and everyone I started my married life in a distant country like Canada. I would burden my hubby trying to help unknown people and being the gentleman he was he explained to me how to be careful. Still the 30 years or more I spent with him I would run to help all, friends family and people at work. We were modest when we spent on ourselves but very generous with all. So I ran here and there trying to help all but my hubby supported me and was every place I was. He was perhaps the Guardian Angel chosen by My Baba to protect me. We were like two little children and the best of friends.

When I lost My Baba I was lost. After leaving India I never saw Him again for He passed away 1 month before I was supposed to arrive. I was exactly apart 3 years 3 months 3 days. He had promised me that He would see me settled therefore as soon as I got my letter of appointment on Dilip's (hubby) birthday, Baba left earth 3 days later. Then I was praying a lot and thought I knew all the answers and that I could save everyone by my prayers. Wrote letters to Baba entreating always to make someone happy but never asking for spiritual progress. Then after 7 years of Grace when both parents were ailing, every year I would see death in the family starting with my Mother and a year later Father. I was completely lost. When I lost children of my siblings whom I knew since childhood and even helped raise for I was very fond of children I was heartbroken. Like in the Hound of Heaven i sought refuge in the children thinking surely the children are for me and I lost three.

I stayed in trance for more than one year and then started meeting Saints and had them at my own house in CANADA. I really did not travel in the Americas except to see family. I would read every moment sometimes whole nights about all religions and saints sometimes crying with Tuka Ram or deeply impressed with the Christian Saints. I read about Rabia and various women saints. Meera was my ideal always. Listened to Spiritual Music (bought Long Plays and CDs) or had my nose buried in a book. In the day worked at a University helping students and staff and in the night cooked a simple meal and started reading. My hubby supported even that and often got me Records or Books seeing I had no other interest.

Then came the children one by one. From IRC where I moderated a spiritual channel with Ben Pyrit a thirteen year old to the Depression channel where I would learn everything from Bi Polar to MP. I was equipped to help deal with children for they remained far always not too close to Home. Many were really helped and settled in life after many a sleepless night worrying about a particular child. It required my personal attention on the phone. I do remember each and every child and who is who. Adults came too but by then every one was a child in my eyes. The children were highly evolved beings who needed a nudge or a word of encouragement. Most were intellectuals too who are still in touch with me. I have lost two most precious ones, highly evolved who did not wish to stay any longer on earth. They helped me a lot each and every child to evolve spiritually. I would even counsel friends and family for there was no dearth of problems around me. I even remember praying to God let no one be sick or ever have any problems for then I do not have to help.

In all the community activities and helping friends hosting Saints my hubby was my only support. He did not like what he considered sometimes a waste of time and money without thinking about myself so he saved every penny for me. We never travelled nor enjoyed a vacation together and when I was leaving Canada on a sabbatical of 6 months to India he said we would get back and travel. God is not cruel but when we play God thinking we know everything we get ourselves into trouble. Like Pi I was not small but quite aged when suddenly I lost my Hubby in India on Christmas Eve. It has been a rough ride ever since with many a storms in the ocean of this short span of life. The whole world has become a Tiger and I have to face it's fangs every second in this small boat of a body and survive this ocean of life. We eventually die but would my belief in a God and my love of Mankind save me while I am alive or would I die in the process sans God or Man?

(80) Life Of Love

2016-11-4

Guru

Life Of Love
Dr. O.B.L Kapoor
Radharaman Dev my Great Grand Guru.

PREMA

Pyari: "How can one set one's mind firmly on the form of God one likes? Mind by its very nature is unfixed. It moves always from one object to another."

Babaji: "The only way of fixing the mind is through prema or love. If you love your Lord with all your heart and soul, your mind will automatically turn from the other things and remain always fixed on the Lord."

Pyari: "How to get prema?"

Babaji: "Prema is eternally realized (nitya siddha),it cannot be attained by any sadhana (spiritual discipline). It is a jewel that shines by its own light. Neither sravana nor kirtana nor any other means can 'generate' prema."

"All spiritual disciplines aim mainly at the purity of the heart. When the heart is purified, prema--which is already there manifests. This maybe explained by means of an example. Suppose a rich man keeps many jewels inside a box made of glass. Someone paints the box with black paint. Both the box and the jewels are lost to the view of the rich man. He begins to search the jewels here, there and everywhere, but not finding them anywhere he is struck with grief. The grief is so intense that it makes him lose his memory. He forgets that he ever had the jewels and asks everyone how to get jewels and get rich. He has only to remove the paint from the box to see that he already has the jewels. Similarly, one has only to remove the impurity of the heart by means of sadhana-bhakti to see and feel that prema is already there."

Dr. O.B.L Kapoor
Radharaman Dev my Great Grand Guru.

(81) Love

2018-3-19

Love

For me love is real and connected with happiness. Keeps one alive and well. Love means absence of envy, jealousy and judgment of another's action, enjoying each moment as it unfolds avec pain et al. Love is Real in this World but few are the people who actually enjoy life given by God along with love. Too distracted by meanings obstacles and norms we have very little time left to love and be loved. Love is all there IS and whosoever knows, feels and enjoys is happy. It is not Narcissism but loving self without judgment and striving to do one's best without getting depressed. Play with children and little puppies. Run with them even if you can hardly run.

(82) Love

2015-8-22

Love

When people are suffering physically we cannot talk to them about Love although I am sure of it, that this Universe emerged out of Love. When people are suffering mentally in the worst case scenario, we cannot even approach them. But Imagined Sufferings are all around. We have been equipped to help ourselves mentally and physically and because of laziness we won't and we whine.

What is Love? It is Not about another being or thing. It is only when we begin to love ourselves wholly, knowing that our physical and mental faculties are by them selves a miracle even though it exists for a short spell in eternity can we feel love and totally love helping self and others in the process.

(83) Love

2015-8-22

Love

When people are suffering physically we cannot talk to them about Love although I am sure that this Universe was created out of Love. When people are suffering mentally in the worst case scenario, we cannot even approach them. But Imagined Sufferings are all around. We have been equipped to help ourselves mentally and physically and because of laziness we will not and we whine.

What is Love? It is not about another being or thing. It is only when we begin to help ourselves wholly, knowing that our physical and mental faculties are by them selves a miracle even though it exists for a short spell in eternity can we feel love and totally love helping self and others in the process.

(84) Love

2017-8-30

Love

I am so old now, cannot even travel to US alone let alone look after myself. Had I not met my Baba in childhood and received unconditional love I would have had many mental and physical breakdowns by now. Association of Saints and Babies makes one equipped and strong enough to face all the problems life throws your way. I felt love and yet was so full of questions since childhood which I could only ask Mother being shy and meek.

I felt happy and cheerful before I could think for myself at two and wished to share this feeling with all. If this is not Love what is? Being a chatterbox even then I loved to be alone to contemplate and form my own opinion about Reality since childhood.

Science has not started to deal with the concept of Consciousness that is Pure Love, which I have felt in my bones and it is so huge and Unlimited that it is impossible for any single person to say this is it. That is why Meditation Groups in deep Silence help one in connecting with that Consciousness of Love and succeed. In order to help Mankind one has to be Silent and connect with that. Words will never do.

(85) Love For Divinity

2015-3-28

Love

Different schools of thought existed since Time started therefore best is to love the Divine in whatever form makes us feel good with heart mind and soul. It is not easy as it sounds but if one can indeed love then Science, Religion, different Schools of Thought will stop bothering us.

Imagine two lovers merged in each other, do they need the world. I do not think so. But we worry about social status, if we are indeed on the correct path or not, what is Real vs what is Unreal so the very charm of Love is lost.

For the Gopis Shree Krishna was a cowherd boy and the Gopis scolded him like he was an ordinary mortal but loved him much more than any human ever can love the Divine. If Shree Radha and the Gopis for one moment stopped to think that he is the Almighty they would think twice before scolding him.

Shree Radha who is none other than Shree Krishna and Shree Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu with Radha Bhava knew how to LOVE. To my knowledge it is indeed difficult to love like that for we are so limited. But we must never give up in our attempts and the path shown by our Guru.

Different people have tried since long and have succeeded so in that way the different Paths, I am God or God is an ordinary mortal like us, Paths Of Yoga Knowledge Devotion Karma evolved or else we are so minute that we will never aspire to Love Divinity.

The Gopis did not know that Shree Krishna is God but in their past lives did penance and acquired Knowledge and as Rishis when they saw Shree Ram passing by in the forest where they were meditating they wished to love him and were reborn as the Gopis. True with Knowledge and being on the correct path one will reach the desired destination but Great Love requires Great Sacrifice even that of Knowledge.

The sweet relationship with the Lord contains I and mine but is redefined stripped of all identity in connection with this world such as Kula Maan Vidya and established as in I belong to Govinda and Govinda is mine. Sakala Hrudaye Biraje Krushna, Bhakta Hrudaye Bihare Krushna. Pratistha is treated as Vistha. Humility is born out of Love of the Beloved and Knowledge dawns automatically.

(86) Love and Duty

2014-10-31

Love

We have to be so perfect in love and duty that we never have to say, I am sorry. Ego must never be fed in anyone including self. Since childhood I praised everyone naturally seeing a beauty and goodness in each soul, not knowing the art of deception but events gradually showed me otherwise.

Misunderstood by the world that I must be in need of something if I am acting nice. Workplace was no better. This reminds me of the two lines from the Odiya Bhagavata where it says praising is as bad as criticizing.

The Doer being One and the world a passing drama, Silence is the best answer. Ego of the giver and the receiver gets stronger otherwise.

(87) Ma Yashoda (d. 1944)

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Krishna

Ma Yashoda is known more through her relationship with her disciple, Krishna Prem, than for her own achievements. Sri Krishna Prem, or Ronald Nixon (b.1898), was a British pilot in the First World War who felt that he had been miraculously saved in the course of a mission in Germany. After the war, Nixon undertook a spiritual search that led him to India. A degree holder from Cambridge, he taught English at Lucknow University while staying in the home of the Vice-chancellor, Jnanendranath Chakravarty, a leader of the Theosophist movement. Manika Devi, the wife of the Vice-chancellor, was also a highly educated woman and had maternal feelings for Nixon, calling him Gopal, as many Bengali mothers call their sons. As Nixon recounted to the Bengali singer and bhakta Dilip Ray, Mrs. Chakravarty was heavily involved in her husband's rather busy Western-style social life. As he himself took an increasing interest in Buddhism and Hinduism, studying Sanskrit and Pali, Nixon observed that even within her superficially mundane life, she exuded a spiritual peace. He noticed that she disappeared from the scene during parties and returned rejuvenated. Curious, he followed her on one such occasion and saw her absorbed in a deep meditation. Upon being questioned, she explained to him that she and her husband had developed an interest in Vaishnavism and had been initiated by Balakrishna Goswami of the Radharaman family in Vrindavan.

Impressed, Nixon then asked to be initiated by her. Eventually he asked to take sannyas from her, and in order to be able to do so, she herself went to Vrindavan and there took sannyas so that she could give him this initiation too. The name Yasoda Ma was given to her on this occasion, while Krishna Prem was the sannyas name given to Nixon.

Abandoning academic life, the two of them went to Mirtola, near Almora in the Himalayan foothills, where they founded an ashram which they called "Uttara Vrindavan." They installed a Radha-Krishna murtis.

She taught local children to read and write and opened a dispensary, while Krishna Prem wrote several books and attracted a number of Englishmen as well as Indians to become his disciples.

In her childhood, while living at Ghazipur, Yasoda Ma had had several formative experiences with holy men. As a girl of twelve or thirteen, she was chosen as a representative of the goddess at a Kumari-puja in which Swami Vivekananda himself offered flowers to her feet On another occasion she had heard that a local yogi, Pawhari Baba was giving a free cloth and kamandalu to all monks who came to his cave. Curious about how he could fit the large amounts of cloth, etc., that would be required to make this gift, she disguised herself as a boy and stood in line as the goods were handed out. When it came her turn, she jumped into the small space of his grotto and saw that it was empty. Through this act, she showed a great deal of daring; her discovery produced in her a lifelong belief in miracles. Yashoda Ma had a deep emotional attachment to her deities in the parental mood and had a number of extraordinary experiences with her Gopal deity that she recounted to Dilip Ray.

Yogi Krishna Prem and Yasoda Ma Stories were recounted to me by Swamy Nityananda Giri and the letters of Dilip Kumar Roy reveals a lot about both of them.

Book Yogi Krishna Prem Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan publication by Dilip Roy
(READING IT NOW)

(88) Madhuram Madhuram.

2014-9-22

Love

Krishna only gives the strength and power to love Him else we cannot even look at Him. Pradyumna and Devaki His own blood and yet Devaki seeing the four armed Narayana worshiped Him. Nityananda Mahaprabhu distributed Prema so easily in this Kali Yuga and Gurudeva with infinite mercy is having compassion. To be able to love Gopala, ignorance of His Opulence has to be ingrained forever in our very souls and that can be done when we want Nothing From Him not even Love in return.

(89) Mangal Mandir Khol Dayamaya

2014-10-24

Invocation

Mangal Mandir Khol Dayamaya
Prem Angiras Dhaancho

I found the above two lines written on a coin claimed by the person owning it to be ancient.
The other side of the coin had the most beautiful etchings of Yugala that I have ever seen on a coin that too do not even remember if I have ever seen on a coin.

I added the following two lines accurate and appropriate or not.

Sakala Sharir Dol Dayamaya
Prem Neer Ras Seencho

I took it upon myself from an young age to spread God's unconditional and uncomplicated love. I just inspired each young heart that I touched to be another instrument which will in its turn spread God's love on Earth. Existential return to One God. Drama will always go on, self created and propagated.

If only we can get a glimpse inside of us we would know the truth about Son of Man and Son of God, I and My Father are One or Analhak or Aham Brahmasmi etc. Jesus was put on the cross, sustained by the love of God for our sakes. Mahaprabhu shed tears for our sakes. All prophets or saints suffer for the betterment of the world.

We knew this love when we were born and as small children. Now they wish to be in touch with the inner child. Psychology of the mind and physiology of the body. Inside there is a center that alone can heal man at all three levels - intellectual, physical and emotional and make him free to explore his own Divinity.

(90) Meditate Contemplate Reflect!

2018-4-3

Life

All over Odisha and Vrindavan Baya Baba's Ashramas like a mother gave food and shelter to so many over the past several decades specially when He was physically present. Both the rich and the poor were equally treated and the sick and the healthy found refuge in their times of need.

We easily forget in our good times what we suffered in the past and how we had been helped. We make fun of the very people who had helped us at our times of need. We do the same with God. Call Him at our times of need and as soon as He listens, then we say that I have accomplished all this and fall prey to the same talks that had harmed us earlier.

We stop believing and the magic from our lives vanish in a smoke of worldly ignorance! In the world manipulation happens at all levels and how to steer clear of all ill effects is by being totally meditative contemplative and reflective.

(91) Meditation

2014-9-3

Love

Everyday I sit alone and sometimes in total silence. Not a word comes to mind and then I know that my love is complete. Even this declaration is redundant. God's love for us is like this. Complete in its utter silence and flowing without being sought. My senses are outward and love is totally hidden in a place where I can only be in silent meditation. More and more I feel this and yet I know this feeling is mine alone and does not even belong to anyone. I own that space where in total silence Love is God is Truth is.

This is the reason men go to conquer space and mothers love their babies. What is this mysterious power propelling us towards a destination? Now I feel it and now I don't for it is that delicate and elusive. I have to do Sadhana or else how will I make this feeling stable? All the money in this world all the education and all the power is nothing compared to the feeling of sitting on top of the world lost in this strange Land of Love.

Ordinary person becomes extraordinary when loved and a Pauper becomes a Prince when loved and Man becomes God when loved. Love is the key to unlock the secrets of the Universe I always knew and it is now that I realize. To make this strong and continuous one has to keep the right company.

(92) Memories

2015-8-18

Unknown

Before I could throw away a lifetime collection of rare books from Montreal because it is termite infested I found a note from one child whose signature even I cannot place. Maybe from IRC and Yahoo days. I must have met for it is handwritten and a poem:

Dear Ashoka

Little greeting for you today
Because you are so special in every way
I hope you have a great day
is what I want to say!

Because every day you give your all
even when your goals are tall
I think you really deserve a break
You work so hard for goodness sake!

So close your eyes and relax your mind
And a little peace and quiet you will find
Till the day you are going to die
God will keep you in His Eye!

It really touched me and made my day which so far has been nerve wracking.

(93) Misery

2015-8-22

Life

In this world where everyone is concentrating on their own miserable state of existence and trying to forget it by either going on a shopping spree or lording over another by shouting at them, some cowering when being shouted at, rest be assured that everyone is miserable. But we can choose to be happy should we wish to. Just close your eyes and sit in perfect stillness and BE. Forget past and future and the present make it pleasant by forgiving self and others.

(94) Mother

2008-5-11

A mother is someone who gives birth but a father can also be a mother when the need arises. A sister can also be a mother when the task at hand is too much for a mother to handle she takes over the task of raising the child and for that matter a grand mother also gladly takes over that task. How many of us stop to pay our respects to our mother or who represents her? Divine Mother does not take a form but she sends HER LOVE through all the Mothers of this World. Guru is also Mother as his or her task is to discipline as well as love without condition.

Ma with deep reverence and love I offer you my heart which has your love only for NOTHING EXISTS WITHOUT YOU AND BEYOND. Ma if I call you won't you come? Guru Ma this heart is bursting thinking about your LOVE when will I WAKE UP and never go back to sleep of ignorance? Dearest Mother in so many names and forms you love me now please show me your resplendent form. If you think I do not deserve to know you and see you then please keep this request of mine and look after your children who need you very badly. I Love You Ma.

(95) Mother Saraswati

2011-2-8

Invocation

I wished to write about Ma Saraswati today as She is celebrated today all over Orissa and India. When one human being helps another fellow being there is a ripple effect in the entire Universe. No smile is ever unrewarded nor when the downtrodden are helped by the persistent efforts of certain individuals. I had the good fortune to meet such a person and had some time to spend with him and his family today. It is a good feeling and it will stay with me for some time.

Ma Saraswati the personification of wisdom has helped me throughout my life. Iccha Shakti (Power of Will), Kriya Shakti (Power of Action) and Gnana Shakti (Power of Wisdom) can be attributed to Mother Sharada. My Guru Baya Baba, parents, siblings, teachers and good friends who have imparted wisdom are none other than Her. The joy of this quest for Knowledge cannot be described in words.

Now is the time to give back to the world the little I could manage to know and comprehend. It is by truly helping one another are we helped ourselves this has always been my experience. Thank you Mr. Janardan Pati for reminding me of this today. I am not young anymore and maybe I cannot accomplish much in the area of helping another fellow human being, but today gave me new vigor and hope.

Consciousness has no name nor form. Although existence is eternal our own individual existence on this planet has a beginning and an end. This whole undivided consciousness seems like it is fragmented when it is reflected through our individual beings. That is the sole reason for conflict in this world. This feeling of segregation leads to greed for and accumulation of wealth, hunger for name and fame. This ego comes from a false sense of I am the body. Failing to live our lives with full consciousness, bliss which is our inherent nature eludes most of us.

Nature stands tall in silent majesty and plenitude. We as a species are unkind to nature and it is lashing back at us with full fury and might. We are destroying ourselves even with our advancement in science and technology. Understanding the outer universe has taken over our imagination so much that we fail to delve within to find out the true mystery that is life.

No man has the power to change or help entire mankind but we can always start with ourselves and near and dear ones. Sharing with and caring for another human being is the beginning of a love that will eventually reach out to the universe. Quality of life as we know it would vastly improve. The vicious circle of poverty, the rich getting richer at the cost of the poor would be broken. Wisdom is the birthright of every human being and surely Ma Saraswati would be worshipped everyday in our own being.

(96) Mother's Day

2014-5-11

A Mother loves and cares for her child and there is nothing astonishing in this for this caring is a Gift from and by the Divine. But what is really astonishing is that every child feels there cannot be another Mother like mine. This is the beauty and specialty of being a Mother!

Criticism from this world is for sure for caring too much (attachment) or caring too little (selfish) when one does not hold such a special position. The one truly seeing the Divine in all beings will not be phased by criticism rather carry on this loving and caring to the best of one's ability. May 11, 2014

(97) My Baba

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Guru

Jesus was born in a manger and my Baba was born in a similar place. His Mother Rupasi Devi was in the cow shed as it was not yet time for her term of pregnancy was only seven months. Baba could wait no longer to come to this world and save us all. Baby did not accept milk from Mother being premature nor was the baby crying. Many similar stories are written about the Great Souls visiting earth but I have no knowledge of such things nor am I going to embellish or enhance any of the facts as I was not there and any account will be something I was not a witness of. Another story was that a monkey took Baba up a tree when the baby was in the courtyard. After being bribed with many food articles the monkey brought the baby down safely. Maybe a wise monkey rendering a service to Mankind.

I am going to show you that nothing or no one is ordinary and God incarnates to tell us just that. God incarnates as man so that man can aspire to be God. No one is God and if anyone tells that he or she is God one should slap their face. Yet whatever you see hear feel live experience cannot be possible without God. So who is God is the question. Many say their Guru is God. This is a question that bothered me and so I asked Baba "How can everyone's Guru be God?" For I knew with my child like knowledge that God is One. Baba smiled and said "For everyone their Guru is God." That is the ultimate faith required by a disciple I did not understand then in order to spiritually advance. Not a blind faith leaving everything to the Guru but having the sincerity to follow His instructions.

(98) My Baba - 1

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Guru

To explain the relationship of the Guru and the disciple is one of personal experience. To attempt to describe the sampradaya Baba belonged to one must be familiar with Gaudiya Vaishnavas of Bengal. Nimai and Nitai need no introduction who tried to flood the earth with Divine Love of Prema Viksham Dehi. Nimai became a sannyasi at 24 and with mother Sachhi's instruction stayed at Jagannath, Puri so that she could get news of him. Orissa was blessed also many years later when the milita tanu or the combined energies of Nitai and Nimai came together in the body of Bada Babaji Mahashaya or Radharaman Dev. When he danced his way to Orissa with the Nagar Sankirtan following in the footsteps of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu the trees danced and swayed to his music. His disciple, Ram Das or Babaji Mahashaya of Pathbadi Ashram followed him also to Orissa. Prabhupada came to the west but India was not deprived of this great opportunity of Akhanda Hari Nama. My Baba born as Bansidhar only son of rich landlord parents in a princely state showed all the signs of Mahabhava even when he was born but kept it so skillfully hidden that now only after so many years I can understand. He was born on a heap of cowdung when he was in the womb only 7 months. He did not take water or drink milk until the grandmother in great worry got the priest of the Krishna Temple to get Tulsi water. A monkey took him away to a tree top and would only return after much cajolling with fruits etc. He was so sick as a child that his parents offered him to the Lord Jagannath.

I met him when I was 9 and the bond was instantaneous. He was this silent Yogi in his late fifties and yet Nama Sankirtana was his constant companion. He had already established Akhanda Nama Sankirtana at Vrindavan and all over Orissa. Silent with Bhagavata or Bharater Sadhak being read before him while the sweet sounds of the Holy Name Bhaja Nitai Gour Radhe Shyam Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram in the background. This is my childhood memory. There was peace that passeth all understanding.

(99) My Baba - 2

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Guru

My Baba was named Sachinandana Das by his Guru Ram Das upon his initiation. Later on he would be known as Baya Baba or the Mad Baba although he looked far from being mad. He graduated from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Orissa but even in his student days went to look after the sick and poor and them went to the temple. He got married at the age of 18 and left home and his vast property at the age of 20. He came back later to establish the Sada Bhuja Gouranga or the 6 handed Gouranga (Pagala) in a temple and presented the murti to his wife saying this son is immortal in every respect. The penance which he made at Calcutta was most severe during sculpting of Pagala. The sculptor mixed some metal in the statue that he was not asked to do and went blind. My Baba had to visit him at the hospital and after he owned he got his sight back. Orissa never saw after the Pancha Sakhas the renaissance of Bhakti like this whether it was Cuttack, Puri, Bhubneswar, Sambalpur, Jajpur Jagatsinghpur, Anandapur, Kendrapara, Balikuda or Maalanchala where akhanda naama sankirtana and akhanda deepam was lighted. It still goes on to this day. He did severe saadhana at Maalanchala in a small cave like room and it is said that snakes guarded that room or were nearby. He was given the first anna or food by an old woman like Buddha was given who called him Baya and the name stuck. He also started the Akhanda Naama Pratistha at Vrindaban - Ramana Reti.

I think he had Annapurna Siddhi as Mother had blessed him and wherever he went Prasada was plenty. As a child I thought my father is rich thats why so much hot prasada all day long. Years later when we were poor I would meet My Baba in remote villages and would be treated to the most sumptuous feast. Full of Ananda my childhood sped along with summer holidays with Baba and Nama Samkirtana.

Not knowing who or what is God I had an idea God must be like My parents and My Baba loving and kind and caring. I often spoke to him to thank HIM for giving me everything.

(100) My Baba - 3

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The first time my mother heard Hari Nama Sankirtana when she was worshipping at the Mangala Mandira sweet memories of her childhood filled her being. Her maternal uncle had left home to be a Vaishnava and he was the disciple of Radharaman Dev. When my mother was small and in her father's house Nanda Kaka as he was called came with Ram Das (My Guru's Guru) to visit his sister. Sweets and fruits were served in Thalis and Hari Nama Sankirtana would be in the background. My mother knew nothing of this divine connection which was attracting her soul to this sweet sound.She came home to ask my grandfathers whether they would enquire where that sankirtana is being held.It was found out that it was in the house of Sri Bansidhara Patra who was working for my father. So I went with my grandfather to find out more. My Baba was wearing all white and sleeping facing the wall of their house in a verandah. I waited impatiently for him to wake up and tell us the meaning of what was making my mother so nostalgic. He did not get up and I told my grandfather - "Lets Go" little knowing that I had not waited for My Baba to wake up who had come as my Guru to wake me up. He came on a beautiful afternoon with Nama Sankirtana. What a joy for us children. My father an industrialist who had very little time on his hands could not wait for this mystery guest any longer and was just leaving when Baba entered our gates. They came face to face. My father did a brief Namaskara and left in his car. Little did my father know that day that this person will soon be everything in his life. Every year Asta Prahari and NavaRatri celebrations went on since that year. All Summer Holidays was spent this way. Akhanda Nama celebration with Prasada. What made me so happy is the fact that many strangers came to our house to meet Baba. Not understanding who or what God was, just good food and relatives visiting - parents busy and joy pervading the air, thousands eating inside and outside the house was enough to make one's head spin. I stuck to Baba as glue.

With My Heart on My Palms and Tears in My Eyes
This story is probably Swamy Rama's story for I remember Light telling me about Bibiji. In the book Himalayan Masters or where I do not know but I am going to find out. Here goes the story:

In India Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis and Sufis have lived harmoniously for many centuries. India is a melting pot. Whatever visits India gets into this pot. This has been the history of Indian civilization. In the subcontinent of India people were peaceful, but the aliens who ruled India created hatred among the various religious groups because of their policy of divide and rule.
Sufis from all over the world go to India to pay homage to Indian Sufis. Even today India is the home of Sufism. Sufism is a religion of love and is not followed by Mohammedeans exclusively. Among several Sufi sages I have met, one of the greatest was a woman who lived in the city of Agra, 120 miles away from Delhi. This city is famous because of the Taj Mahal, a symbol of love and one of the wonders of the world.
Once I traveled from the Himalayas to visit this old woman sage, who lived completely naked in a small dargah [dwelling and worshipping place of a holy Moslem fakir]. She was ninety-three years of age and never slept at night. I used to call her Bibiji; this word is used for "mother". She would call me "my son" (Bete). During my stay at Agra I regularly visited this Sufi woman between twelve and one in the morning. My visiting Bibiji at nights was misunderstood-so much that people started thinking I had lost my equilibrium. Several high army officials and learned people also used to visit her. Colonel J.S. Khaira was her great devotee. Although she was adored by Hindus and Muslims and others equally, many people in the city did not understand the great Sufi mystic and her mysterious way of living. Her compassion towards her visitors was immense, but her attitude towards the mundane world was self-explanatory;

"The people of the world have learned to fill up earthen bowls of grains and coins, but no one knows how to fill the bowl of the heart."
One night Bibiji told me that it would be easy for me to meet God. I asked, "What is the way?" She said, "To be one with the Divine, one has simply to detach oneself from this mundane world and be linked with the Beloved. I is so simple. Offer your rooh [soul] to the Lord and then there is nothing to done or be realized anymore.
I said, "Bibiji, but how?" She started a dialogue. I am narrating it exactly as she related to me.
She said: "As I went to see my Beloved, He asked, 'Who is that standing at the entrance of my shrine?' I said, 'Thy lover, Lord.' The Lord said, 'What proof can you give?' I said, 'Here is my heart on my palms and tears in my eyes.'
"And the Lord said, 'I accept thy offering, for I also love thee. Thou art mine. Go and live in the dargah.' Since then, my son, I live here. I wait for Him day and night, and I will wait for Him till eternity."

I remembered the words of a great man, who said, "This poisonous tree of life has but two fruits: contemplation on immortality, and conversing with the sages."
Many times I would watch a very powerful light emanating from Bibiji's eyes. She impressed me deeply because of her superb divine ecstasy, her complete self-surrender, and her unfathomable love for God. She said, "The pearl of wisdom is already hidden within the shell in the ocean of the heart. Dive deep and one day you'll find it."

One day she smilingly cast off her body. A light like that of a star was witnessed by twelve of us who were sitting around her. The light came out of the heart and sped toward the sky like lightning. She remains in my heart always. I remember my Bibiji with great love and reverence.

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I was 9 years old but understood something important was happening around this man whom everyone reveres. I watched him - followed him - listened to him and thus started my spiritual training without my knowledge. For the next 7 years every year Astaprahari and Navaratra was performed at our house during summer holidays. That required preparations like whitewashing the house inside and outside and cleaning it so that Vaishnavas and devotees can come. Cooking was done on a large scale because the number of people who dropped by to see Baba cpuld never be predicted and as in India hot and fresh meals were provided those days by those who could afford festivities and activities went on which was more exciting than any wedding preparation.
Baba who was the person responsible for all this appeared to be so humble, silent and totally devoid of any sense of ego that the children understood his love rightaway. My brothers would be dressed as mini vaishnavas and made to go around the nama mandap. They were small like me. It came very natural to me that I should take care of every small detail that is remotely concerned with Baba so I was always hovering around him. It must have looked and sounded comical to the elders that I would phone the doctor if he so much as sneezed or had fever. Little did I know that the grace of God takes many forms to draw souls to it's lap.It was after the first year that I fell deathly ill. It was rheumatic fever and our family physician did not know this right away. I was crippled and in bed for 6 months because the doctor thought that my heart would be affected. I had met My Baba and I cannot tell you that my faith in him was complete for I did not know him but he came just in time for it was pure hell to be sick like that and the only thing that kept me going is his prasad of tulsi and bel leaves. When I went back to school in the new year after 6 months no friend of mine believed that I had been deathly sick. I would suffer this every 5 years and be crippled and in bed everytime.

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Academically never missed any year of education and I was trusting more and more on some power that was beyond myself by suffering a lot. Each time I would bounce back and do well. My love for Baba grew not as a Guru for I knew not what that meant but as a loving third parent who somehow was helping me but I did not know how as yet. He encouraged to enquire first hand the truth from the scriptures. I was going to missionary schools and had studied the bible but my eyes opened the day he asked me to read the book "Imitation Of Christ" by Thomas A Kempis. Thats when I decided that he was beyond the limitations of belonging to any faith that was not the whole truth. In simple words Baba expounded Great Truths. He took simple words out of a Varnabodha written by Bhaktakabi Madhusudan and said that anything written by a devotee was sweet and full of meaning. 1. Ghara Pachha Bara Gachha meant there was this huge tree behind a house. For Baba house meant this body and the tree was the tree of life or wish fufilling tree called the Kalpataru Vriksha which can grant to man anything he so desires so to be careful so as to what he desires.2. Arana Mahisi Rahichhi Anai - Mahisira Paase Na Jao Danei - meant a wild buffallo is looking or staring at us let us not go near the buffallo. The true meaning is that the 6 enemies of Man like desire anger pride jealousy greed and attachment is the wild buffallo and so man should not go near that.

3. Bhala Mana Dhana Jana - Meant that a pure and simple mind is the cause for wealth and progeny.He said repeatedly one does not become a good person by doing good deeds - a good person whatever he does the result will turn out good.His most popular english proverbs that I have heard are: 1. Silence is Golden. 2. A simple mind and a pure heart are the two wings to the kingdom of heaven. 3. Virtue is vice itself when misplayed.Then he said speak words that no one can call a lie.Sit in a place where no one will ask you to leave.Walk in a way so that you never will not stumble and fall.

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He did not speak at all when I met him in 1959 but rather wrote on the ground and people could follow him. His silence of thirty years or more left his mark on him so that later also he spoke measured words of love and that too only about God. He looked heavenward for any questions put forth as if he is praying to a power that He is aware of and he is just as ordinary like a servant of servants. Daser Das.
What Radha meant to Krishna the Bhagavataars sing - but how Radha must have hidden her affection for Krishna I know because I have seen first hand from My Baba how he hid his real love for God under the garb of a vaishnava silently listening to Bhagavat or the Akhanda Hari Nama Sankirtana in the background. He distributed Paan. Everyone thought it was ordinary paan or tambula till a rasika bhakta found out that only Shreemati or Radharani used to feed Krishna tambula or Paan. I was astonished because I could not fathom My Baba's love as Radharani he saw the entire creation as Shree Krishna. Jaya Shree Radhe Radhe! Like I have said before when he was born he did not open his mouth to drink anything till Tulasi water was brought from a temple and fed to him by his grandmother. Other devotees must correct me if they know a better version of this story. This reminds me of Radha's birth when she did not open her eyes till Krishna was brought over by Yasodha and then she opens her eyes to see Him for the first time. Jay Shree Krishna! Radharani the daughter of Vrishbhanu was called Bhanulali in affection. She by her pure selfless love taught us the right way to love God. We cannot approach the brilliance of Shree Krishna but through Gururupa sakhi ie Radharani one could aspire to know Him one day even love Him one day. Jiva or the individual soul is feminine by nature and the only Purussottam is ShreeKrishna. That was Meera's reply to Jiva Goswami.
Through hard Sadhana our saints of India have easily handed out to us the result of their penance ie love for God. This kind of selfless and pure LOVE is Radha's Love.

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Giving of prasaad to each and everyone. Giving of Tulsi and Tambula. Bowing to everyone before they could approach him. Hiding the Bhava or Mahabhava so deftly that no one even guessed. Keeping the holy name always all around him and passing away on Hari Das's remembrance day. So much love so well hidden that no one guessed who he was and what he had come to deliver. Akhanda Hari Nama Sankirtana meant Baba was somewhere in the vicinity. So you all can imagine the joy the name of God instilled in our hearts although we were unaware of that signifacance as yet. I am sure even now if we ever hear of Uddanda Kirtana the souls of my siblings will dance with joy. Hearts pounding we waited for Baba to arrive when the sound of Kirtan filled the air.I have mentioned the activities that preceded his arrival. Once he arrived and the Nama Mandapa set up etc. I sat straight in front of him. He took my Grandfather's Room which was very near the gate. My father's father NandaKishore having given his son Nabakishore to his younger brother Govinda lived like a guest in his own son's house.But it was for him that My Baba came as it was proved later on. So many people came that my love for people must have started at that point of my life. All my family members somewhere in that huge house hidden away and here I was enjoying every second in the presence of something or someone that my soul recognised although my physical eyes did not.

(Bhaja) Nitai Gour Radhe Shyam
(Japa ) Hare Krishna Hare Ram

That was the akhanda kirtan. Radharaman Dev in his moments of ecstasy started this which his disciple Ramdas continued and Baba being the right disciple continued. If one prays to Nitai Gour then by their grace one could hope to approach Radhe Shyam. The means was the Mahamantra Hare Krishna Hare Ram. We deserved it or not Grace came pouring down on us. We met many many vaishnavas. Although we did not know who or what is God - who is a Vaishnava - why so many people thronged to to meet My Baba some unknown joy seized our souls.

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I have not seen God. I see God in you me trees bird everywhere. This awareness should be constant so that the mind does not waver. Knowing that you are divine and that you contain all wisdom beauty love strength fearlessness etc love all and accept all and serve all. My Baba told me everything has been done for Man - he just needs to be Human which means rise above the animal instincts and then all knowledge discrimination dispassion will make HIM Divine. Manushya Dehe Divya Gyana - Dekhi Santosha Bhagavana means seeing this divine knowledge in the Human Beings God is most Joyous. Why is that ? Does God need to do anything feel anything as He is Aptakam. It is not that God needs anything but when Man is free of all illusions then JOY PREVAILS and ANANDA REIGNS.
On lazy and hazy afternoons sitting near Baba and listening to the story of saints like Narsi Mehta or Gorakhnath mind would soar above this earth and think all is possible in this human birth, infact the only REASON for human birth is to REALIZE. The grave face of My Baba only broke into a beautiful laughter when he had to look after someone who approached HIM. Before they reached HIM down goes his body in a Bow to the SUPREME. CHIDANANDA SARASWATY raced to see if he could bow before Baba could and although he was much more thinner and agile he could never beat him. How I wish I COULD make YOU SEE what I SAW. God teaching us how to be Guru how to be disciple and how to treat respect and love others.
At the end of all quest and all paths be it Gnana, Karma, Bhakti, Yoga, Tantra one will come to the conclusion that God is Here and Now and instead of looking at the past or worrying about the future one can do Seva of not only achalanti god (immovable) in the temple but also chalanti god (Humans). Superhuman Powers if one is still searching for then quest is not over. No siddhis will help one if overwhelming Bhakti will make one help another Being who is only the SELF in another form. My Baba saw that taught that and practiced that.

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What attracted us to God ? Good food as prasaad or people maybe but I think it was much above all of that. We were still children so we could have a glimpse of this eternal joy before all too soon we became adults. Baba was late fifties did not look like a traditional Vaishnava but we had no clue what a traditional Vaishnava is supposed to look like. He still had dark hair and a beard. Only later did he started looking like santa with his snow white beard.
My brother Ranjit Mohanty who tries anything from pottery to photography took his first picture at our house. He loved us and children feel instinctively love. Must have seen through our past karmas but that did not stop him from loving us unconditionally. My brothers became his mini vaishnavas. This impact still has not left all of them. Although all householders Baya Baba never left their hearts for he permanently resides there. One of my brothers Sujit oft told me "How can one love any one else after having loved once? " It seems Baba had told him this. So no philosophy books can give them what My Baba instilled in their hearts.

One evening Baba came with his Akhanda Harinama Sankirtan to our house. He came upstairs to my father's room and sat there holding my third brother's (Munna) hand. We were all surprised. I always prided myself as being the best behaved etc. and Munna constantly teased me so what was Baba doing holding his hands ? Now Munna constantly questioned everything and everyone but he never questioned Baba. Although later on when Baba asked him to finish his matriculation he told all of us, "Baba does not know english maybe that's why he asked me to appear for matriculation for he does not know about Senior Cambridge etc ". As events would unfold Munna did appear for Matriculation and he often remembers Baba's words. What Munna did not know that Baba had graduated from Ravenshaw College and knew english very well indeed. Baba also asked him to view the world as Baba then judgement for another will not enter the heart.

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Like this Baba did spend time with my four brothers and the effect is seen till today for they cannot forget those times nor someone who for them was the very personification of unconditional love. My two elder sisters were shy and did not come to see Baba when people were around. Baba later on would visit their individual homes and continue the leela which he started at out parent's home. As for me I cannot remember if I thought that life was anything else except wait for those summer holidays when I knew with a certainty that My Baba will come.

I would watch people fanning him because it was hot in summer and when Baba went to sleep in my grandfather's room they would still continue to fan him. I watched and imitated their action. When Baba asked me where did I learn how to do Seva I promptly replied by watching Benga Mausi and he seemed very pleased with my reply. I heard him tell others she did not say that I did it but said that she learnt by watching others.

My eldest brother being creative and child like never sat still for a second but he would always watch me being near Baba and would remark something to the effect that it was a great thing that I was doing. Never understood his quiet depth till recently when it came to me that he all along comprehended what was going on. When he went to study at Delhi Baba told him this which translated into english means "Babu there is colour everywhere just dont let it touch you". Before joining service he was told "Babu do your work in a way that thorns don't pierce your feet".

Baba often remarked to our father that this son will look after all family members.So not knowing what the future held for us which is always a blessing in disguise we happily spent our childhood years near a great saint of no less stature than the great Masters and the Rishis and Munis of India. He was silent pointing the way that the Holy Name was effective only in the dark age of Kali.

Harer Nama Harer Nama Harer Namaive Kevalam
Kalau Nastaive Nastaiva Nastaiva Gatiranyatha

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My Guru Parampara is Gaudiya Vaishnava coming from Chaitanya who adopted Madhwa Sampradaya. Bada Babaji Mahashaya was Radharaman Dev and although much has not been written about HIM he was believed to be the incarnation of both Nitai and Gaura together and thats why when he danced trees bent and shed dew in lieu of tears. His footprints on stone when he danced the UDANDA KIRTANA are there in Orissa. His biography has been written in Bengali and hope someone will translate so I can tell you more facts. I read the Bengali one long time ago and remember he was Bengali Landlord who was a householder but once initiated he followed Chaitanyas footsteps to Orissa dancing singing and performing miracles. While in trance the following came out if his mouth and has become our Mantra for the Kali Yuga. We do not loudly chant the Mahamantra like ISCKON.

(Bhaj) Nitai Gaur Radhe Shyam
(Jap ) Hare Krishn Hare Ram

This Holy name chanted 24/7 together with the lamp which keeps on burning in all the establishments of Baya Baba. The Miracle Boy (Kuni Baba) some say is his incarnation. Why this mercy on Orissa I do not know. His Disciple was Ram Das. He loved to sing and had a beautiful voice, extremely kind and once when thieves were stealing his house he gave them more stuff to steal. His Kirtanas touched the heart. He also followed his Guru to Orissa and he was known as Babaji Mahashaya. My Baba met Babaji Mahashaya His Guru by accident.
After Baba married at 18 while studying at Ravenshaw College he was visiting Puri and someone else was supposed to get the Diksha (initiation) and he didn't show up. So the person who had arranged the initiation pulled Baba and said please get initiated. Thats how we got Our Baba. He was already marked by the Divine like I have written before and now he got a Guru who was in every respect perfect. Baya Baba left home and travelled all over and went to the Himalayas and met many Masters some of whose names I know some I dont know. He never liked to preach or print.
Sivananda and Nigamananda were some of the Gurus I know he met. He only came down to Orissa when His Guru Ram Das commanded him to take over the Ashrama at Kendrapara. Baba rushed down to say he wants to be in the Himalayas but PROVIDENCE had him earmarked for US the people of ORISSA for he coudn't meet His Guru who had left body.

When I met him i didn't know who he was but as I love everyone so I naturally loved him right away being busy at 9 looking after his needs as if he had any :) You could say he started to teach me right away even through his silence. I got sick bed ridden for 6 months as a cripple right after meeting him and he saw me through that. He would point to the leg of a chair and his own leg and teach me as a child that both will be ashes. Many many times I would fall sick and become this cripple and he would make me healthy and he would fall sick with swollen knee or legs.

He has many many ashramas in Orissa and in Vrindavan. But one of his disciples who was very poor and met Baya Baba at our house has already more than 30 ashramas in Baya Baba's Name. That is the beauty of His Power. He gives power to the person who is humble. We met Baba so long and we did nothing. Someone came towards his last life and took over HIS WORK. I met him this time in my 2003 trip and he was every bit as humble as a Vaishnava fell flat on the street where I dropped him off in my car although he is a Principal of a University and his wife also is equally devoted. His name is Parsurama Panda. He converts back the orphans that have been converted to Christianity and gives them food and shelter by putting them to do Nama Samkirtana in Baya Baba's Name. Baba himself was beyond religion cast and race as He had instructed me to read The Imitation Of Christ book to be humble like Thomas A Kempis was towards Christ. I always used to talk to God but that is how I learnt how to converse to HIM knowing He is listening. My songs and poems are written as if MY LORD is listening and enjoying....

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Kings and Statesmen as well as common man all received uniform love from this great soul who had pierced the veil of ignorance, to let the shining Divine Light and Love to be perceived and felt by one and all. Sitting near him even small children were not fidgety as if aware that a benevolent source of energy was near them. He received people by bowing down his head. Then he distributed prepared betels and charan tulsi as prasaad. Charan Tulsi is Tulsi and Chandan offered to God and kept to distribute to people.

It was his only offering to all ailments. Like Brother Andre the miracle man of Montreal distributing oil in the name of St.Joseph and Uddi being distributed by Shirdi Sai Baba, Baba's disciples swore by this charan tulsi. Any one who was there during prasaad time at lunch or dinner got hot meals whether they came from near or far. This was remarkable for so many people to be fed like that. Some say that Mother Annapurna herself had blessed Baba. People came offering Baba prepared betels in boxes and usually garlanded him with flowers woven by their hands. Next moment some lucky person was garlanded by Baba. The care that he took of each and everyone to their satisfaction was extraordinary. Like the moon in the sky belonged to everyone, He was everybody's Baba, in fact I feel shy to call him My Baba. But that is the title of the book that I will write one day he said on a glorious morning at Kendrapara. So I easily slip into addressing him as that. Like asking Kalpataru every one came and demanded whatever they wanted and whether they got what they wanted or not the love of the people for Baba was growing day by day. First I thought my father is rich so thats why so many people are coming here to our house. How foolish I was for everywhere I went to be with Baba the people came from far and near to be with him. He managed to ask every one's welfare and although he was very careful to appear most ordinary sometimes words slipped which proved beyond a doubt he was Antaryami.

He once asked me about a picture Of Yasodha pulling Kahna's ears and how frightened Krishna looks in his bedroom at our house. I jumped because after hanging that picture Baba had not visited our house - how did he know ? Children are simple and still very close to God so that is the best time to sow the seeds of spirituality. I always conversed with someone called God by many without understanding who or what God was. I had asked God to please come down and tell both my sisters that I am right and that should stop their scolding me. Once in my absence he told both my sisters you both are nice but mandi is best. That proved to my childlike mind beyond doubt that God had indeed listened to me and come down in the form of Baba. If I am wrong in remembering this I will ask my eldest sister for I lost my other sister much more spiritually advanced than anyone I know. She taught me that spirituality is all within and never to be flaunted. Now I know that I am nothing compared to all my siblings and their love for my Baba.

Going to a Baptist school I started reading the Bible and really liked Jesus. The story of Jesus telling someone, "Go thy way woman thy sins are forgiven thee" touched my heart very much. I told myself I wish I lived during the time of Jesus and lo and behold one fine day Baba repeats the simple assurance that my sins were forgiven. I was convinced of the presence of Divinity.

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Some of the visitors who came to see Baba were always satisfied with their answers. I remember two young german girls came to see him with one saint called Mintu Maharaj. They posed him a question which was what is the best way to reach the Kingdon of Heaven. He answered simply by this age old saying "A simple mind and a pure heart are the two wings to the Kingdom of Heaven". Answer coming from his lips had the desired effect and they went away pretty happy with their answer.

Another person from ISKON probably looking for a genuine Krishna follower came to see him. He was american and he listened to Baba intensely for a few days and then asked his question as to how best to practice sadhana. Baba replied thus:

Harer Namaiva Harer Namaiva Harer Namiava Kevalam
Kalau Nastaiva Nastaiva Nastaiva Gatiranyathaa...

God knows what he derived from this answer he was in a trance and he ran out and hugged a tree in the ashram as if everything had Krishna Consciousness in it and left the ashram soon after.

The akhanda kirtan Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam Japa Hare Krishna hare Ram in the background went on 24 hours and not even for a second was Baba's attention anywhere else. If this is Samadhi of some sorts then Baba was constantly in Samadhi for even when the tune went off key or he sensed someone had dozed off he would send someone to the Naama Mandap to find out the cause even in the middle of the night. That gave me clue that he rarely slept if at all.

Bhagavat was read almost every evening and Bharater Sadhak a bengali book about the Saints Of India was read by his close associate Kunjabihari every afternoon at the Kendrapara Ashram. Apart from that Ashram he had to look after many other Ashrams all over Orissa like Cuttack, Puri, Bhubneswar, Balikuda, Maala, Phorada and the one at Vrindavan. Akhanda Kirtan continues in all these ashrams even to this day.

Seeing Baba all in white, with white hair and beard looking after the day to day affairs so meticulously one would be almost fooled into thinking what is so extraordinary going on here ? So many people are coming to meet him - what are they getting here that they don't get anywhere else ? For one they got unconditional love and they were taken care of by rest prasaad etc. and even spiritually.

But it was Baba's peaceful magnetic presence that was drawing crowds from near and far. All kinds too, some noble some not so noble but who is judging ? All got his pranaam and his loving care. To be Cont...

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When Radhanti Swamy asked me when I will finish Baba's book he named him as Sachinandana Das Babaji Maharaj. Strangely enough I had never heard anyone address him as such. People said Namacharya Siddha etc to which Baba smiled and said Potato Brinjal Siddha as he used siddha in the sense of being done or cooked. He called himself Dasanu Dasa Baya. Therefore when I replied to Radhanti Swamy this he smiled and sent me this reply which was so true that I wish to share this:

naham vipro na ca nara-patir napi vaisyo na sudro
naham varni na ca grha-patir no vanastho yatir va
kintu prodyan-nikhila-paramananda-purnamrtabdher
gopi-bhartuh pada-kamalayor dasa-dasanudasah

Jaya Radhe Radhe!!!

To really be the servant of the servants of the servants of the Gopis is the true aim of all Gaudiya Vaishnava Sadhakas. Such humility keeps one focussed and not give undue importance to one self thereby feeding the ego. This is not just by words as he acted upon that where Baba bowed to the entire world as if the world was Krishna and the Gopis and he was their true servant. Patience and faith apart humility is a must on the path of Prema...Then Radherani will herself be so pleased that she will help you in your sadhana of attaining Siddha Deha in Goloka. One can be humble and yet stand up for principles one believes to be true. Sadhana under the guidance of Guru, trusting inner self one can reach the desired goal this very life.

Bhaktas on the path of Prema do not wish for Mukti. As they wish to come back again and again and serve so that they qualify for Prema Bhakti, Gopi Dasa Dasanu Dasa.

Ami Mukti Chaina Hari
Jaibi Asibo Charana Sebibo
Haibo Preme Adhikari

I do not wish for liberation O Hari, rather I would go and come and serve at your Lotus Feet so that I qualify for Prema.

What utter humility totally dependent upon the Grace of Guru Krishna. Sakhi Sadhana is done by the qualified people only and that too by remembering Nitai Gaura and Guru. When the Goswamis have shown us the way we just follow the map.

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Abaar Je Leela Gaurahari Karen
Kono Kono Bhagyaban Dekhibara Paren

Gaura Hari still shows miracles and enacts His Leelas and with the grace of Gurudev some are revealed. My faith is lacking never the love of My Baba. He even thought how I will survive as I used to fall sick ever so often and sent me far away to a place although I never got to see HIM again. His love is always for the sake of devotee and although our visions are limited and we cannot see far into the future My Baba could know and did arrange events in everyone's life for their eternal joy.

Nitai Binu Nimai Nahin Radhe Bindu Shyam Nahin Bhakta Binu Bhagavan Nahin

Jaya Nitaiiiiiii
Jaya Radheee
Jaya Bhaktavrinda
Haribolo

Shree Guru Premanande Nitai Gaura Hari Bolo...

(113) My Baba -16

2014-7-5

Guru

Baya Baba said to me often only when you Experience Speak for then people will listen else one could read and speak volumes but without experience it will not have the same passion or effect. This is what I could make out from his words, spoken in Odiya in a verse. Anubhuti Thile Kaha, Pathha Padhuthile Gita Boluthaain Bauri Kandara Pua.

It was smooth sailing till Baba was there in front of me or even I heard about Him from a far away land but very difficult after. Because He had chosen for me certain life events I could somehow manage the difficult path. For things were dangerous even then for I would literally practice all the people whom I saw or met on the street to be Krishna.

Thank God I was at Montreal and worked surrounded by many friends. Library offered me some answers. Insanity was never far off for I was confused in between two worlds, spiritual and material but the blanket of Divine Protection that goes with child like Innocence was there. It all comes back to me for I would be visiting very soon and the memories rush at me with bliss and pain.

The reason that I am baring all is to say I have experienced what is Guru Protection when one is running towards the goal with belief and faith that come what may nothing can and will stop me from running towards Krishna. "Hrude Govinda Pada Dhyayi, Nayana Buji Jebe Dhaaeen, Patha Na Jani Jebe Hude Se Praani Kebahun Na Pade" Meditating on the Lotus Feet Of Krishna if you run towards goal with closed eyes, not knowing the Path if you will stumble you will not fall.

I have suffered for tests are still going on. Till one is 100 percent with Guru Krishna one cannot but suffer but keep on my dear fellow travelers in KC although all of you really practice and advancing in a nice way and I am just speaking and maybe losing the one percent chance to meet Krishna, still I am happy for Everyone for is the Player not Krishna?

(114) My Baba Mala Yagna 2014 May 14th

2014-5-14

Guru

Akhaya Trutiya to Buddha Purnima

Baba was always meditating in a underground cave room at Mala Jaitalanga. That photo I have shared of Baba. What is more interesting is that it is here that he told me it does not cost money to chant Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram. I am a soul who needs the mercy of not only Guru but all the Vaishnavas.

There is an annual Yagna performed since 1939 which starts from Akhaya Trutiya May 2nd this year and ends on Buddha Purnima which is today with Poornahuti going on till the wee hours of the morning ie Brahma Muhurta. Although Baba never told anyone the significance of this but I feel that this is the Sacred Place where Baba found all the answers.

(115) My Baba and Tuna

2017-1-30

Guru

One day my Bou slept quietly. We had almost lost her due to massive internal bleeding two years before in 1967. My brothers were small and Father and Sisters were not at home. Fear crept in that we might lose our Mother so I took the decision to bring Sujeet K. Mohanty along and travel to Kendrapada to tell my Baba.

When we arrived at the Ashram Baba did not glance at us even. I was impatient thinking how will I give him the news that my Mother is serious. At last Baba glanced towards me and remarked in Odia, Why are you making a face as if you have lost Zamindari? I spilled Bou is unwell.

Baba remarked then how dare you two children travel alone so far. You cannot travel back by night so you both have to stay back. Incrucible was the pain inside thinking about the condition of my Mother. I somehow managed to stay the night not really feeling spiritual at all. When we arrived in the morning we both were greeted by the smiling face of our Mother cooking breakfast for us children.

Another time our Father sent Tuna and myself to Kendrapada to ask my Baba something very important concerning our home. Baba explained about King Harischandra and Nala Damayanti. Then perhaps glancing at our faces Baba remarked in a smiling tone, "All's Well That Ends Well".

Because you are so good Tuna it was left to me to witness your peaceful end. When and what will be my end I have yet to see. My Baba thank you for looking after all of us.

(116) Naame Sraddha Jive Daya

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Babas fav sayings:

Tulsi Jag Mein Aakar Karna Dono Kam
Dena Hai To Mutthi Bhar Anna
Lena Hai To Hari Nam........

Naame Sraddha - love for the holy name of God Jive Daya - compassion and love for all jivas is the gist of what My Baba taught us. I was not going to post anything today when I thought such simple message should be simply put forth...

(117) Nama and Nami Abhinna

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Invocation

Baya Baba used to say Nama and Nami abhinna. What did that mean ? The Name of the Lord and The Lord are inseparable. When you think of your parents or your children friends or spouse first their name comes to your mind - Bapa Bou etc and then their beautiful forms appear in the minds eye isn't it ? Then love or devotion fills the heart if the heart is pure.

Same with God. Whatever Name you choose to call HIM that form appears in your mind's eye. Narasimha, Narayana, Krishna, Rama and then their attributes come to mind and love or devotion fills the heart. Voice becomes choked as one remembers their grace upon us. Without their Names what have we got ? With their Names what we have not got ? We HAVE HIM IN THE NAME. AHETUKI KRIPA. That is the reason 24 hours Baya Baba had the Holy Name around HIM.

Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram

Vrindavan Vihari Lalla Ki Jay
Vrishabhanunandini Laly Ki Jay

(118) Namacharya Baya Baba

2013-9-4

Guru

Om Shree Guru Kalpataru Sachinandana Sharanam Mama

A Remembrance by Ashoka Harichandan

To explain the relationship of the Guru and the disciple is one of personal experience. To attempt to describe the Sampradaya He belonged to one must be familiar with the Gaudiya Vaishnavas of Bengal. Nimai and Nitai need no introduction who flooded the earth with Divine Love and asked for Prema Viksham Dehi. Nimai became a Sannyasi at the age of 24 and with Mother Sachi's instruction stayed at Jagannatha Dham Puri so that she could get news of Him.

Odisha is blessed also later when the "Milita Tanu" or the combination of both Nitai and Nimai came as an incarnation in the form of Bada Babaji Mahashaya or Radharaman Charandas Dev. When He danced His way to Odisha with the Nagara Samkirtana the trees danced with dew drops falling. He followed in the footsteps of Nimai and visited all the places Mahaprabhu visited. Miracles are many and all recorded by Lalita Sakhi Ma and OBL Kapoor. Charita Sudha and Charita Madhuri are the Biographies of Radharaman Dev and Babaji Mahashaya.

His disciple, Ram Das or Babaji Mahashaya of Pathbadi Ashram followed Him and also came to Odisha. With His sweet melodious voice He sang soul stirring Kirtanas that left the great legacy for My Baba. Bado Baba danced to the tune of Nama Samkirtana, Babaji Mahashaya sang Nama Samkirtana and My Baba was ever silent with Nama Samkirtana resounding all the time near Him. Prabhupada came to the West but India was not deprived of this great opportunity of Hari Naama Samkirtana in Kali Yuga.

My Baba Sri Srimad 108 Namacharya Siddha Sachinandana Das Babaji ( Baya Baba as popularly known in the whole of Orissa, Bengal and Vrindavan) was born as Banshidhar only son of rich landlord parents, Lalu Mangaraj and Rupasi Devi, in a princely state of Raj Kanika. He showed all the signs of Mahabhava even as He was born but kept it so skillfully hidden that now only after so many years I can understand. He was born on a heap of cow dung when He was in the womb only 7 months. He did not take water or drink milk until His Grandmother in great worry got the priest of the Krishna Temple to get Tulasi water. When the baby was out in the open getting some sun in the early morning a monkey took him away to a tree top and would only return after much cajoling with fruits etc. He was so sick that His parents offered him to the Lord Jagannatha when He was only 10 months old.

I met Him when I was 9 and the bond was instantaneous. He was this silent Yogi in his late fifties and yet Hari Nama Sankirtana was His constant companion. He had already or was in the process of establishing Akhanda Nama Sankirtana at Vrindavan, and all over Odisha. Silent with Bhagavata or Bharater Sadhak ( Saints of India ) being read before him while the sweet sounds of the Holy Name resounded in the background.

"Bhaja Nitai Gour Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram"

This is my childhood memory. There was a peace which passed all understanding in His presence. There was Joy and there was prasad of four hot meals a day for the rich and poor alike as He also had Annapurna Siddhi. Many saints recognized him like Swamy Chidananda Saraswati of Shivananda Ashram but with His power of humility and love He conquered all so as not to reveal his presence so much.

My Baba was named Sachinandana Das by his Guru Ram Das Babaji Mahashaya upon His initiation. Later on He would be known as Baya Baba or the Mad Baba although he looked far from being mad. He graduated from the prestigious Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Orissa but even while a student looked after the sick and poor in times of crisis.

He got married to Ma Kamala at the age of 18 and left home and His vast properties at the age of 20. He came back later to establish the Sada Bhuja Gouranga or the 6 handed Golden Gouranga in a temple and presented the Murti to his wife as a son who is immortal in every respect. Some say that they had lost a child. The penance during the Murti Sthapana which he made at Calcutta was severe. He survived on ginger water. The sculptor mixed some metal in the statue that he was not asked to do and went blind. My Baba had to visit him at the hospital and after he owned he got his sight back.

Odisha never saw after the Pancha Sakhas, the renaissance of Bhakti like this whether it was Cuttack, Puri, Bhubneswar, Sambalpur, Jajpur Jagatsinghpur, Anandapur, Kendrapara, Balikuda or Maalanchala where Akhanda Naama Samkirtana and Akhanda Deepam was lighted. It still goes on to this day. He did severe saadhana at Maalanchala near Paradeep Port in a small cave like room and it is said that snakes guarded that room or were nearby. He was given the first anna or food by an old woman like Buddha was given who called him Baya and the name stuck.He also started the Akhanda Naama Pratistha at Vrindaban at Ramana Reti.

He came to our house in 1959 for Astaprahari and stayed for Navaratra for two whole months. Once he had come with Kirtana in 1958 but he did not remain long. Since 1959 to 1965 he used to come to Bansidhar Patras house and then our house for the entire summer holidays and those days were the most funfilled days of my life. Akhanda Kirtana and Amruta Prasada and so many people round the clock.

The first time my Mother heard Hari Nama Samkirtana when she was worshipping at the Mangala Mandir sweet memories of her childhood filled her being. Her maternal uncle had left home to be a Vaishnava and she did not know that he was the disciple of Radharaman Dev ( Bodo Baba ) . When my mother was small and in her father's house Nanda Kaka as he was called came with Ram Das Babaji Mahashaya (My Guru's Guru) to visit his sister. Now sweets and fruits were served in Thali and Hari Naama Sankirtana would be in the background. My mother knew nothing of this divine connection which was attracting her soul to this sweet sound. She came home to ask my grandfather whether they would enquire where that Samkirtana is being held. It was found out that it was in the house of Sri Bansidhara Patra who was working with my father. So I went with my grandfather to find out more. My Baba was wearing all white and sleeping facing the wall of their house in a verandah. I waited impatiently for Him to wake up and tell us the meaning of what was making my mother so nostalgic. He did not get up and I told my grandfather - "Lets Go" little knowing that I had not waited for Baba to wake up who would be my Guru one day.

He came on a beautiful afternoon with Nama Samkirtana. What a joy for us children. The whole afternoon the middle terrace of our huge mansion resounded with Hari Nama which filled all with Joy. Fruits were served in huge platters just like my Mother had seen in her Father's House. She still did not understand the Divine Plan or connection. My father an industrialist who had very little time on his hands could not wait for this mystery guest any longer and was just leaving when Baba entered. They came face to face. Little did my father know that day that this person will soon be everything in his life and that he would soon leave his huge industrial empire that he had built in Odisha for a white clad humble Saint.

Every year Asta Prahari and Nava Ratri celebrations went on since that year. All Summer Holidays were spent in this way. What made me so happy is the fact that many strangers came to our house to meet My Baba. Not understanding who or what God was, just good food, relatives visiting, parents busy in serving and Joy pervading the air, thousands eating inside and outside the house was enough to make one's head spin. I was 9 years old but understood something important was happening around this man whom everyone showed reverence. I watched and followed Him, listening to everything that was being said for My Baba was silent, and thus started my spiritual training without my knowledge.

For the next seven years every year Astaprahari and Navaratra was performed at our house during summer holidays. That required preparations like whitewashing the house inside and outside and cleaning it so that Vaishnavas and devotees can come. Cooking was done on a large scale because the number of people who dropped by to see Baba could never be predicted and as in India hot and fresh meals were provided those days by those who could afford it and festivities and activities went on which was more exciting than any wedding preparation. Baba who was the person responsible for all this appeared to be so humble, silent and totally devoid of any sense of ego that the children understood His love right away. My brothers would be dressed as mini Vaishnavas and made to go around the Nama Mandap. They were small like me.

It came very natural to me that I should take care of every small detail that is remotely concerned with My Baba so I was always hovering around Him. It must have looked and sounded comical to the elders that I would phone the doctor if He so much as sneezed or had fever. Little did I know that the grace of God takes many forms to draw souls to it's lap. It was after the first year that I fell deathly ill. It was Rheumatic Fever and our family Physician did not know this right away. I was crippled and in bed for 6 months because the doctor thought that my heart would be affected. I had met My Baba and I cannot tell you that my faith in him was complete for I did not know Him but He came just in time for it was pure hell to be sick like that and the only thing that kept me going was His prasad of Tulasi and Bel leaves.

When I went back to school in the new year after 6 months no friend of mine believed that I had been deathly sick. I would suffer like this every 5 years and be crippled and in bed every time but academically never missed a year or suffered. I was trusting more and more on some power that was beyond myself by suffering a lot. Each time I would bounce back and do well. My love for My Baba grew not as a Guru for I knew not what that meant but as a loving third Parent who somehow was helping me but I did not know how as yet. He encouraged to inquire first hand the truth from the scriptures. I was going to missionary schools and had studied the Bible but my eyes opened the day He asked me to read the book "Imitation Of Christ" by Thomas A Kempis. That is when I decided that He was beyond the limitations of belonging to any faith that was not the whole truth.

In simple words Baba expounded Great Truths. He took simple words out of a Varnabodha written by Bhakta Kabi Madhusudan Rao and said that anything written by a devotee was sweet and full of meaning. "Ghara Pachha Bara Gachha meant there was this huge tree behind a house. For My Baba house meant this body and the tree was the tree of life or wish fulfilling tree called the Kalpataru Vriksh which can grant to man anything he so desires so to be careful so as to what he desires. "Aranaa Mahisi Rahichhi Anai - Mahisira Paase Na Jao Danei" meant a wild buffalo is looking or staring at us let us not go near the buffalo. The true meaning is that the six enemies of Man like desire, anger, pride, attachment, envy lust and greed is the wild buffalo and so man should not go near that. "Bhala Mana Dhana Jana" This meant that a pure and simple mind generates wealth and progeny. He said repeatedly one does not become a good person by doing good deeds - a good person whatever he does the result will turn out good.

His most popular english proverbs that I have heard are: 1. Silence is Golden. 2. A simple mind and a pure heart are the two wings to the kingdom of heaven. 3. Virtue is Vice itself when misplayed. He said the following sayings in Oriya. "Emiti bhabare katha kahuthiba kehi na kahibe jhut boli. Emiti bhavare basi rahi thiba kehi na kahibe uth boli. Emiti bhavare chali jauthiba kehi na kahibe jhunt boli". It meant speak Words that no one can call a Lie. Sit in a place where no one will ask you to leave. Walk so that you never will stumble and fall.

He did not speak at all when I met Him in 1959 but rather wrote on the ground and people could follow Him. His silence of twenty four years or more had this effect so that later when He spoke they were measured words of Love and that too only about God praying for all creation around Him. He looked heavenward for any questions put forth as if He is praying to a power that He is aware of and He is just as ordinary like any of us, a servant of servants. Dasanu Dasa.

What Radha meant to Krishna the Bhagavatars sing but how Radha must have hidden her affection for Krishna I know because I have seen it first hand in My Baba. He hid his real Love for God under the garb of a Vaishnava silently listening to Shreemad Bhagavata and Akhanda Hari Naama Samkirtana in the background. He distributed Paan. Everyone thought it was ordinary paan or tambula till a Rasika Bhakta compared this with and wrote that only Shreemati or Radharani used to feed Krishna with Tambula or Paan. I was astonished for I could not fathom My Baba's love as Radharani He saw the entire creation as Shree Krishna. Jaya Shree Radhe Radhe!!!

Like I have said before when He was born the baby did not open mouth to drink anything till Tulasi water was brought from a temple and fed to him by his Grandmother. Other devotees must correct me if they know a better version of this story. This reminds me of Radha's birth when She did not open her eyes till Krishna was brought over by Yasoda Ma and then she opens her eyes to see Him for the first time. Jaya Shree Krishna!!!

Radharani the daughter of Vrishbhanu was called Bhanu Lali in affection. She by Her Pure Selfless Love taught us the right way to love God. We cannot approach the Brilliance of Shree Krishna but through Guru Rupaa Sakhi ie Radharani one could aspire to know Him one day even love Him one day. Jiva or the individual soul is feminine by nature and the only Purussottam is ShreeKrishna. That was Meera's reply to Jiva Goswami. Through hard Sadhana our Saints of India have easily handed out to us the result of their penance i.e. Love for God. What kind of Selfless Love is this? Is this any less than Radharani's Love for Shree Krishna ? I Love Thee because I Love Thee - Love takes Nothing for itself. Baba often told me this.

Therefore on this RadhAshtami day I choose to remember all the episodes of my childhood which reviewed now reminds me of Radharani's love. Giving of Prasada Tulsi and Tambula to each and everyone. Bowing to everyone before they could approach My Baba. Hiding the Bhava or Mahabhava so deftly that no one even guessed for Baba with His knee length Vaishnava garb looked very simple. Keeping the Holy Name of Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam always all around Him and passing away on Ananta Chaturdashi, Hari Das Thakur's Remembrance Day that too at Brahma Muhurta. So much love so well hidden that no one guessed who He was and what He had come to deliver.

Every summer vacation like I have mentioned above Baba came to our house. Asthaprahari Navaratra etc was duly performed. Akhanda Hari Nama Sankirtana meant Baba was somewhere in the vicinity. So you all can imagine the Joy of the Name of God instilled in our hearts although we were unaware of that significance as yet. I am sure even now if we ever hear Uddanda Kirtana the souls of my siblings will dance with joy. Hearts pounding we waited for Baba to arrive when the sound of Samkirtana filled the air. I have mentioned the activities that preceded His arrival. Once he arrived and the Nama Mandapa set up etc. I sat straight in front of him. He took my Grandfather's Room which was very near the gate. My Father's Father NandaKishore having given his son Nabakishore to his younger brother Govinda lived like a guest in his own son's house. But it was for him that My Baba came as it was proved later on. So many people came that my love for people must have started at that point of my life. All my family members somewhere in that huge house hidden away and here I was enjoying every second in the presence of something or someone that my soul recognized although my physical eyes did not.

(Bhaja) Nitai Gour Radhe Shyam
(Japa ) Hare Krishna Hare Ram

Radharaman Dev ( Bodo Babaji ) in his moments of ecstasy started this Samkirtana which His disciple Ramdas Babaji Mahashaya and My Baba being the right disciple continued. If one prays to Nitai Gour then by their Grace one could hope to approach Radhe Shyam. The means was the Maha Mantra Hare Krishna Hare Ram to be silently recited. We deserved it or not God's Grace came pouring down on us. We met many many Vaishnavas. Although we did not know who or what is God or who is a Vaishnava and why so many people crowded to meet My Baba some unknown joy seized our souls. Good food and so many people maybe but I think it was much above all of that. We were still children so we could have a glimpse of this Eternal Love and Joy before all too soon we became adults.

Baba was in His late fifties with dark long hair and beard and did not look like a traditional Vaishnava but we had no clue what a traditional Vaishnava is supposed to look like. He still had dark hair and a beard. My brother Ranjit Mohanty who tries anything from pottery to photography took his first picture at our house. Hope someone will preserve and post that picture. My brother being creative never sat still for a second but he would always watch me being near Baba and would remark something to the effect that it was a great thing that I was doing. Never understood his quiet depth till recently when I understand that he all along understood Baba very well. When he went to study at Delhi Baba told him this which translated into english means "Babu there is color everywhere just don't let it touch you". Before joining service he was told "Babu do your work in a way that thorns don't pierce your feet". Baba often remarked to our father that this son will look after all family members.

He loved all and specially children. Must have seen through our past Karma but that did not stop Him from loving us so without reservation and unconditionally. My brothers became like mini Vaishnavas. This impact still has not left all of them. Although householders Baya Baba never left their hearts for He permanently resides there. One of my brothers Sujeet Mohanty told me the other day "How can one love any one else after having loved once ? " It seems Baba had told him this. He sang songs of Lord Jagannatha, Radha and Krishna for My Baba in Brahma Muhurta which made Baba very happy at the Cuttack Samadhi Ashrama.

One evening Baba came with his Akhanda Harinaama Samkirtana to our house. He came upstairs to my father's room and sat there holding my third brother Asit Mohanty Munna's hand. We were all surprised. I always prided myself as being the best behaved etc. and Munna constantly teased me so what was Baba doing holding his hands ? Now Munna constantly questioned everything and everyone but he never questioned Baba. Although later on when Baba asked him to finish his matriculation he told all of us, "Baba does not know English maybe that's why he asked me to appear for matriculation for he does not know about Senior Cambridge etc ". As events would unfold Munna did appear for Matriculation and he often remembers Baba's words. Baba also asked him to view the world as Baba then Judgement for another will not enter one's heart.

My youngest brother Biswajit Mohanty was born as an adult. From childhood he would have private consultations with Baba and Baba would honor that request. The rest is a secret for Biswajit tells me how Baba sent all of us away to talk to him. He called all four brothers as Babu. Kunbabu Tunababu Munababu and Ninababu as they were called by their nick names although children got something from Baba which stayed with them forever. Like this Baba did spend time with my four brothers and the effect is seen till today for they cannot forget those times nor someone who for them was the very Personification of Unconditional Love.

My two Elder Sisters were shy and did not come to see Baba when people were around. Baba later on would visit their individual homes and continue the Leela which He started at out Parent's home. As for me I cannot remember if I thought that life was anything else except wait for those summer holidays when I knew with a certainty that My Baba will come. I would watch people fanning him because it was hot in summer and when Baba went to sleep in my Grandfather's room they would still continue to fan him. I watched and imitated their action. When Baba asked me where did I learn how to do Seva I promptly replied by watching Benga Mausi and he seemed very pleased with my reply. I heard him tell others she did not say that I did it but said that she learnt from watching others. So not knowing what the future held for us which is always a blessing in disguise we happily spent our childhood years near a Great Saint of no less a stature than the great Masters and the Rishis and Munis of India. He was silent pointing the way that the Holy Name was effective only in the dark age of Kali where nothing else neither Penance nor Yoga will help one much as the body is highly dependant on food. Annamaya Sarira or Pinda.

My Mother once asked me to get blessings for my four brothers so that they surrender at His lotus feet. I was the emissary of my parents as they saw me always running to Baba when He came to town. It was 4 am in the morning at Murlidhar Patra's house. I asked Baba for this blessing. He laughed and remarked, "So your mother feels that her daughters have fully surrendered and now she wants her sons to surrender." But I think a mother's heart and a Guru's blessing worked fine at the Brahma Muhurta for my brothers became very close to My baba and their faith is something to be admired.

Since early childhood my training started whether I was qualified or not. Grace descends without condition. In various ways My Baba pointed to the Self as being all in all. He would point to the chair's leg and His own leg and say that, that will burn and so will this. He would say things like no one loves Baba and when feeling very important I would remark that they love themselves He would look at me and say but do they really love themselves? If they really love themselves then they would love Baba. Impermanence and the transient nature of relationships was pointed out to me in more ways than one. That the effulgent SELF was all in all was being conveyed. I cannot tell you if he was a Sufi or a Muslim, Hindu or a Christian as sometimes I felt He was much above caste, creed or religion although dutifully the Akhanda SamKirtana was all around Him.

I could look back now and ascertain that His Religion was about LOVE. The first time I ever met My Baba I had my first niece on my lap. Since then every year there would be a child in my arms as both my sisters were married and their children became all in all to me. Baba used to say finish all your desires Now. I never understood what He meant by that till many years later when I was childless and it did not bother me because the words of My Guru would often ring in my ears. If I so much as looked at a calender of Baby Krishna in Yosoda's arms, He would give me His special look and say it will happen and smile. My husband would present me with a Balgopal on our anniversary many years later.

I was always with My Baba and I would follow Him like a shadow when He was in our house He would often look at his disciple Binod Baba and say "Binoda she is like Suki" Binod Baba being His personal attendant, he started looking after me too like giving me his adharamrit and lovely prasad. My Baba asked me to tie a Raakhi on his hand one day. I feel very sad now when I meet Binod Baba as if his life has departed along with Baba or so it seems to me. For Binod Baba always heralded the advent of Baba into our home. His smiling face would declare that Baba is not far behind and that he has come to make arrangements for his arrival.

Some of the visitors who came to see Baba were always satisfied with their answers. I remember two young German girls came to see him with one saint called Mintu Maharaj. They posed him a question which was what is the best way to reach the Kingdon of Heaven. He answered simply by this age old saying "A simple mind and a pure heart are the two wings to the Kingdom of Heaven". Answer coming from His lips had the desired effect and they went away pretty happy with their answer. Another person from ISKON probably looking for a genuine Krishna follower came to meet My Baba. He was American and he listened to Baba intensely for a few days and then asked his question as to how best to practice Sadhana. My Baba looked at him and simply said,

"Harer Namaiva Harer Namaiva Harer Namiava Kevalam
Kalau Nastaiva Nastaiva Nastaiva Gatiranyathaa".
God knows what he derived from this answer for he was in a trance. He ran out and hugged a tree in the Bhubaneshwar Ashram as if everything had Krishna Consciousness in it and left the Ashram soon after.

The Akhanda Nama SamKirtana was sung twenty four hours and not even for a second was Baba's attention anywhere else. If this is Samadhi of some sorts then Baba was constantly in Samadhi for even when the tune went off key or He sensed someone had dozed off He would send someone to the Naama Mandap to find out the cause even in the middle of the night. That gave me clue that He rarely slept if at all. Bhagavat was read almost every evening and Bharater Sadhak a bengali book about the Saints Of India was read by his close associate Kunjabihari every afternoon at the Kendrapara Ashram. Apart from that Ashram He had to look after many other Ashrams all over Orissa like Cuttack, Puri, Bhubaneshwar, Balikuda, Maala, Phorada and the one at Vrindavan. Akhanda Kirtana continues in all these Ashrams even to this day. Many more have been established by his disciple Parsuram Panda. The Ashramas established by Baba are under Kalpataru Trust and Sangha.

Seeing Baba all in white, with white hair and beard looking after the day to day affairs so meticulously one would be almost fooled into thinking what is so extraordinary going on here ? So many people are coming to meet Him, what are they getting here that they don't get anywhere else ? For one they got Unconditional Love and they were taken care of immediately by Prasada and rest etc. Their day to day problems vanished as soon as they entered the premises of the Ashrama and they did not even have to vocalize their problems. I feel it was Baba's peaceful magnetic presence that was drawing crowds from near and far. All kinds too, some noble some not so noble but who is judging ? All got his Pranaam and His Loving Care.

Kings and Statesmen as well as common man all received uniform love from this great soul who had pierced the veil of ignorance, to let the shining Divine Light and Love to be perceived and felt by one and all. Sitting near Him even small children were not fidgety as if aware that a benevolent source of energy was near them. He received people by bowing down His head. Then He distributed prepared betels and Charan Tulasi as Prasad. Charana Tulasi is Tulasi and Chandan offered to God and kept to distribute to people. It was His only offering for all ailments. Like Brother Andre the Miracle man of Montreal distributing oil in the name of St. Joseph and Uddi being distributed by Shirdi Sai Baba, Baba's disciples swore by this Charana Tulasi. Any one who was there during Prasad time at lunch or dinner got hot meals whether they came from near or far. This was remarkable for so many people to be fed like that. Some say that Mother Annapurna herself had blessed Baba.

People came offering Baba prepared betels in boxes and usually garlanded Him with flowers woven by their hands. Next moment some lucky person was garlanded by Baba. The care that He took of each and everyone to their satisfaction was extraordinary. Like the moon in the sky belonged to everyone, He was everybody's Baba, in fact I feel shy to call him My Baba. But that is the title of the book that I will have to write one day He said this to me on a glorious morning at Kendrapara. So I easily slip into addressing him as that. Like asking Kalpataru the Tree every one that came demanded whatever they wanted and whether they got what they wanted or not the love of the people for Baba was growing day by day.

First I thought my father is rich so that is why so many people are coming here to our house. How foolish I was for everywhere I went to be with Baba, the people came from far and near to be with Him. He managed to ask every one's welfare and although He was very careful to appear most ordinary sometimes words slipped which proved beyond a doubt He was Antaryami. He once asked me about a picture Of Yasoda pulling Kahna's ears and how frightened Krishna looks in His bedroom at our house. I jumped because after hanging that picture Baba had not visited our house. How did He know ?

Children are simple and still very close to God so that is the best time to sow the seeds of spirituality. I always conversed with someone called God by many without understanding who or what God was. I had asked God to please come down and tell both my sisters that I am right and that they should stop scolding me. Once in my absence He told both my sisters you both are nice but Mandi (me) is best. That proved to my childlike mind beyond doubt that God had indeed listened to me and come down in the form of Baba. If I am wrong in remembering this I will ask my eldest sister for I lost my other sister much more spiritually advanced than anyone I know. She taught me that Spirituality is all within and never to be flaunted. Now I know that I am nothing compared to all my Siblings and their love for my Baba.

Going to a Baptist school I started reading the Bible and I really started loving and admiring Jesus. The story of Jesus telling someone, "Go thy way woman thy sins are forgiven thee" touched my heart very much. I told myself I wish I lived during the time of Jesus and lo and behold one fine day Baba repeats the simple assurance that my sins were forgiven. I was convinced of the presence of Divinity. Later on I went to a Catholic school and the similarities that existed between the Unconditional Love of Jesus and Baba struck me. Cloud of Unknowing another Christian Mystical book with unknown authors taught me that by Knowledge we would not have been able to come close to this Personification of Love, that too we got glimpses for clouds of Unknowing covered HIM.

What will I describe those years filled with joy that I spent with my Guru. The strangest thing is there was much sorrow also but somehow the sorrow was not felt for HIS PRESENCE made it alright somehow. This huge blanket of Protection that enveloped us, saw us through many painful incidents or life events. HIS Unconditional Love made us strong to face future events. We did not know who or what is a Guru. He never explained in so many words. His silent action spoke volumes. Later on looking back at those years I am sure my siblings will agree with me when I say that one cannot have enough of LOVE and He came exactly to give us that more of LOVE. We were still in a joint family structure and there was no dearth of affection from the larger family. A Guru's Love extends beyond the physical mental and intellectual and eradicating all the vaasanas or desires can take one directly to SATCHITANANDA which is our Swarupa. He told me always to read even when 80 years old for that way I will get to decide what is right or wrong instead of being confused by many who might try to impose their thoughts. Once I asked him shall I ask someone to explain to me the Sanskrit words in Gopala Sahasra Nama and He replied no the Shastras will be kind and have mercy and the meaning shall dawn in your heart. He never preached just silently pointed the way like Ramana Maharshi by examples. One day someone was switching the lights on and He said if the correct switch is not pressed no matter how many switches you turn on the LIGHT will not be on.

He was silent most of the time unless people asked him questions and that too the answers were always to awaken the person. I complained one day that I am going to the University in a rickshaw. A rickshaw is a carriage pulled or cycled by a person. That was so painful for me that I thought it warranted to be reported to My Guru. I thought because I am used to cars all my life My Baba will sympathise with me and do the needful to correct the situation. He dismissed it but by telling me something so useful that it can help each and every one of us. BE SAD ONLY WHEN YOU FORGET GOD. THAT IS REAL SORROW. Material things will come and go whats the use of being sad about it ? When I used to visit along with my younger brother Tuna to complain about my mother's poor health or my father's business He said many things but what stood out was this saying ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL. He seemed so unconcerned about physical and material aspects, without ever hurting the sentiments of young hearts and tried to point towards the INFINITE. If you have EXPERIENCE then speak He said. Anyone can read and speak but the words spoken from Experience has a greater impact.

He came with Kirtana to our house once in 1972 when I had chicken pox and could not go to meet HIM at Dr. Kesav Sahoo's house. All day I was crying with pain both physical and mental reading the Kalyan (Gita Press) all the time where it said if the longing is intense God has to come. Then my aunt came with a garland and tulasi but my crying only increased at the sight of those gifts but no Baba. Suddenly I heard Kirtan in the evening and I ran to the terrace forgetting that I cannot leave the room. Thought if I could only get a glimpse of My Baba. BUT the car TURNED and came towards our house and Baba came up and sat in HIS ROOM. Happily I sat at His Feet forgetting that I have chicken pox. He looks into my eyes and spoke in HINDI thus: "AB DIL KHUSH HAI?" My small brain can only comprehend that as I was reading Kalyan from Gita Press and talking to God all day Guru chose to talk to me in that language. He was there for us in our darkest hours and infact He is always with us.

Baba never liked self preaching or individual name and fame so we have been very silent about how he led us towards light and how we looked towards HIM in our darkest hours. To tell you the truth after coming abroad and meeting the people from the different parts of India I have realised that in Odisha our parents or our teachers are mostly responsible for our spiritual training for eg. my mother used to ask me to read Oriya Bhagabata one chapter every day before her. We both benefitted as we both got Satsang. Through practice of rituals through the generations without understanding the deep rooted meaning behind fasting or worship the women folk of Orissa passed on the tradition. If there is no backing of the learning of the Shastras at schools and home how can one proceed towards the light? This is where the role of the Guru comes. He has Researched and experienced the Search and has had Self Realization and now He can pass on this light to us common folks and householders who are so busy looking after their material affairs that there is no time to look after our spiritual welfare.

Baba not only had the best Guru Parampara of the Gaudiya Vaishnavas from Shree Nityananda and Gouranga Mahaprabhu to Shree Radha Raman Dev and Shree Ram Das but He also met many many Masters and did deep and long Sadhana to validate the Proclamation that Harer Nama Harer Nama Harer Namaiva Kevalam Kalau Nastaiva Nastaiva Nastaiva Gatiranyatha. He lived his life in silence and taught by example of his life by listening to Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram 24 hours and established Akhanda Nama SamKirtana in many places. His Guru Parampara was from Bengal but He loved Lord Jagannatha and was proud to be an Oriya very much like the Pancha Sakhas of Odisha, Balarama Jagannatha, Yasovanta Ananta and Achyuta. He was much above caste, creed, race religion, ranks and loved all as the Divine and thought of Himself as Dasanu Dasa Baya. Mahaprabhu chose Puri for His Leela and saw Krishna in Lord Jagannatha. It is no coincidence that many Gaudiya Stalwarts like Raya Ramananda, Sridhar Maharaj and Baladev Vidyabhushan all are from Odisha. Even Gaura Govinda Swamy and Saraswati Thakur were at Puri, Odisha.

On September 13th, 1981 early morning repeating the name of Madhusudan, My Baba while sitting left quietly His body. Not one for pomp glory or fun fare He left this world quietly. Once I remember asking Him lets go to America and He said why are you so eager to distribute the wealth you have. Guess He knew my nature that I cannot enjoy anything alone. Because I never left His side when He was ill He used to tell me when the real time comes you will be far away. The Cuttack Ashram where he had predicted this to me, on that very spot is His Samadhi Peeth. He chose to leave His body there although there were many other Ashramas including Puri. That was an honor for the people of Cuttack although few realize who they had in their midst, for Baba never advertised. Nama Sankirtan was His only solace and advertisement as if He was saying by practicing it and if you wish to follow that it is your freedom to do so. That was His only silent indication to the world of how to exist in this Kali Yuga.

Anandare Raha Ma Anandare Raha
Stay in Bliss Mother Stay in Bliss

Once in 1972 I was staying at the Kendrapara Ashrama preparing for civil exams. Some astrologer from Berhampur Odisha had predicted some difficulty concerning the life of my Mother. Not having left home even once I was very attached to Parents. Dad had left home in his search for the Divine and living in Guest Houses at Puri and Bhubaneswar. We were alone and worried about Mother who was not keeping well since long when she collapsed after vomiting blood. Things were very difficult at home but a new maid Bhanu had been hired a few days earlier.

News reached the Ashrama that Bhanu was dead when my Uncle and Brother in Law came to bring us to my sisters house at Proffesorpara, Cuttack. After hearing the news I was hysterical thinking what if it would have been My Mother Laxmi Priya Devi. Started to cry and laugh at the same time and barely could contain myself in the car coming back home.

Once I reached my sister's home I started to cry (tears had not stopped) but to appear normal before the other people I would try to laugh it off. It did not seem right to me to stay near Baba like that so I went home. There I saw both Parents safe but that did not give me any satisfaction. I was restless and came back to my sister's house. After three days of continuous crying in a room away from Baba, I begged Binod Baba to let me meet Baba.

It was evening time and My Baba was meditating on the bed. Room was dark and after entering the room I fell down near His Khadam (wooden footwear) crying still. When Baba finished Prayers He heard my cries and bent down to pick me up from the floor which was not an easy task for Him. He asked me "Why are you crying Mother? Whatever you see is Maya (Illusion). Remain in Bliss Mother, Remain in Bliss" In Oriya "Anandare Raha Ma Anandare Raha".

Pure Magic and my tears stopped just like that as if by His command. Cannot explain the Power behind His Words. I got married eventually and went away to Canada, never cried. Baba left body September 13th 1981. It was three years three months three days since I had left Him in India. I cried exactly non stop for three days then stopped suddenly. Pure Joy was felt. Later Children from my family whom I had played with, My Parents, my Sister, Brothers-in- Law and even my Saintly Hubby died but I have never cried. What is Ananda maybe I have no clue but many many obstacles are faced and Joy is indeed felt when I remember Him.

Having no idea that I will not be seeing Him anymore and looking forward to my first visit to India in the month of October 1981, I was sleeping peacefully that night of September 13th when My Baba gave me the last chance to do Seva in my dream. I dreamt that lots of perspiration was pouring out of His body and the faster I wipe it with a towel the faster He was perspiring. However I was not daunted by my task and my energy was concentrated in wiping His body so that He would be comfortable. What causeless mercy for a depraved soul like me. It was 3 years 3 months and 3 days to be exact that I had been away from him and restlessly awaiting in Canada to go back to see Him. I went back but the physical form was gone. Neena and Munna will write about their experience as it was very powerful for them. They say all those who touched Him till the evening that His body was pliant and soft still. Rest of it is History and if Baba so desires then His command of writing His story will be fulfilled.

Jaya Guru Shree Guru Premanande Hari Bolo!

(119) Navaratri

2013-10-6

The Nine days celebrated for Devi as Shakti is to awaken all human beings to the fact that all genders should be treated the same and not treat women as being weak or vulnerable. People do worship Devi for Power and yet the same Devi is mistreated at home or even outside home. The Divine Power is equally present in both Man and Woman and no amount of Worship can atone for this ignorance of Mankind which must be uprooted as soon as possible from the face of this earth. Mahisasura is present in each one of us and needs to be killed so Devi reigns Supreme. Same goes for treating man woman and child, people of different races, cultures, religions and ethnicity. By watching how our mind thinks or is prejudiced we will be aware. Mother Durga with All Auspiciousness please grant this.

(120) Nitai Gaura

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Invocation

Gouranga Mahaprabhu left home for Puri when he was 24. His mother Sachhi said please stay where I can get news about you. Mothers are mothers after all. Puri Jagannath is close to Bengal and pilgrims used to travel there quite often. So they came back to tell Mother Sachhi her son's welfare.

Nityananda Mahaprabhu continued Naam Sankirtana in Bengal for he was a householder and could not just easily take off. That was the sad part that they both had to part.

Chaitanya or Gouranga Mahaprabhu had two associates Rai Ramananda and Sworoop Damodara who listened to him daily in the Gambhira. He poured out his heart to them. Imagine God teaching us how to love HIM. He had to assume to be a devotee in order to do that. The Viraha (Separation Pains) he went through was indeed strange because it was for Himself only. Lord Krishna was born assuming Radha Anga Kanti (Golden Hue Complexion) with Radha's devotion and love for him, as Krishna Chaitanya only to pine for Krishna who was Himself. All the Sattwik signs were visible on his body.
He even jumped into the ocean once thinking that is Yamuna.

It is said that after 24 years with Lord Jagganath who was Shree Krishna worshipped at Puri Temple he one day merged with HIM.

(121) Nrusingha

2015-9-26

Guru

Paresh said something which reminded me that Baba is everyone's. Pravash Dash asked me just yesterday, "Is it possible to love everyone without judgment or attachment." It is. Saints such as My Baba Namacharya Baya Baba who are able to do it.

One afternoon when all had gone to partake Prasad and I was fanning Baba he suddenly got up. Hair and beard disheveled with a piercing stare he looked at me with a benevolent smile on His face. I always loved Bhakta Prahlad and often wondered about Lord Nrusingha as to how he could be terrible and loving at the same time. Suffice to say I got my Darshan.

(122) Nrusingha Chaturdashi

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Unknown

I always wished to be like Prahalada in relation to Nature and others since childhood. His complete trust and innocence baffled and inspired my childlike mind. I could never articulate this thought clearly to anyone. Antaryami Baba who knows everything about me, my loves and fears in the guise of averting bad dreams gave me the Narasimha Mantra to write on my pillow. The bad dreams went away but not this wish to completely trust Nature and the Other. I have not fully developed the consciousness or awareness so when troubling elements disturb, disrupt and destroy, lacking the complete trust of a child I suffer with the thinking mind. Then with all my mind heart and soul I remember OM NAMO BHAGAVATE VASUDEVAYA.

(123) Of Taxes and Termites

2015-8-18

Life

It should be that Death and Taxes are the only two events that a person goes through in life unwillingly. Death comes uninvited as well as the Tax Authorities. But I understood Taxes by reading the laws and studying the recent budget, but what really vexed me this time was not Death but Termites.

They need food and come uninvited also if one does not pay attention specially in Termite infested areas like Bhubaneshwar. They do not understand that your collection of books is precious for you, it is food for them. If we all need food so do they. If it wasn't for them I might never have glanced at the books again to relive my happy times when I left no stone unturned to search for a specific book as if all answers to life lay in the printed word.

Now I know Reality or the Search for Truth and facts maybe found in the pages of a book but it can never be yours 100 percent. One has to experiment, realize and actualize. Now the tears and urgency with which I poured over a book all night or walked miles to get it felt like the Call of Shree Krishna's Flute. Now I have to feel it deep within my heart sans books termites and the nuisance of filing taxes. May His Flute Call you and me.

(124) Path Of Prema

2014-10-12

Love

As one traverses the Path of Prema one gradually learns how to be alone with no distractions and expectations for to expect reciprocation of any kind becomes impossible. There are glimpses of what it is all about but one can never demand that except one does experience Innate Joy of Being and Loving. Then one is grateful to the Maker for life itself and that one is conscious and able to love which can only grow with utter humility and patience.

(125) Paths

2018-3-19

Guru

As many people that many Paths to God or Reality. Each Path is unique and individualized as each person is unique. God made you as the only "you". You have to see your inclination, do you like to lovingly serve or study to know about God or Self.

Then having equipped yourself with knowledge, choose a Path or Guru to learn from. One life time is usually not enough to know and learn everything, so God in His infinite mercy sometimes comes as your Guru. Sometimes we are not even equipped to know what or who is a Guru. We have doubts so when we meet in childhood, our faith is strong and firm just like we love our Parents and Teachers.

After having chosen a Path according to your inclination and choosing a Guru one should not deviate, because of our short span of life. Maybe Guru is not the one for you but if one is truly sincere, Providence plays a role in bringing you to the right Path and Guru. Please do not get frustrated, try and be sincere and if Bhakti is your Path and you are loving and humble by nature, then believe the Path of Bhakti and pray to God that he sends the right Guru to guide you.

We have also an inner Guru who will get to know your own Guru when you meet in person. Not all Paths are the same but yes all do lead us to the same Reality. Reality cannot be described but when we try, our descriptions will be different, colored by our own perceptions. That is why Religions often propagate by means repugnant to the spirit of Religion or Reality. Realized Souls can guide one safely to the shore.

There are so many Paths that your head might spin but do what seems and feels right for you. Do a little research. Read about all Religions and you will find a common thread. God, Guru and Self is One and it is indeed only Infinite and Eternal Love. Choose and be constant on your Path. Help comes from unknown quarters when you least expect it.

(126) Personal Faith

2017-3-5

Life

Not all people in all parts of the world get the opportunity to think for themselves. Call it circumstance etc. That is why stressing on basic education everywhere without any influence from any group is a must. Invariably some people will get duped even after getting education. The trick to think for one self is often overshadowed in the modern world by other distractions. I get indignant.

I think personal faith is a matter of personal query and if after all the information we can get our hands on is digested we mature to embrace Jesus Krishna Buddha Chaitanya but the need to divide and rule the mass, to get name fame power glory prestige and money is part of human nature and how to change all that globally is the classic question.

(127) Pithas

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Invocation

Shrihatta
Devi's nape of the neck fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahalakchmi (the goddess of prosperity and wife of Mahavishnu) and Shiva as Sarvananda (the one who makes everyone happy). Devi's temple is Near Shrihatta town and Shiva's temple is near Jainpur. Shivaratri and Ashokashtami are celebrated with a Mela (carnival). Take train from Calcutta to Goalanda and steamer to Kechuaganj. Then either take a boat or walk about five miles (6 koshas).

(128) Prema Bhakti

2014-1-xx

Guru

Prema Bhakti is the means and the goal both. Those who understand this, I mean really understand this with Guru Kripaa will find no fault with themselves, others, institutions or their leaders. Compassion is the KEY. Then only Universal GM will be a reality. What is defection? Who defects and whereto? Krishna is our inner Guru in all of us guiding our path and our souls. Loyalty to Guru means doing what the Guru ultimately wanted you to do. Chanting and progressing towards Krishna, not sticking to the side of your Guru or Institution, misquoting i.e out of context quotations to prove or disprove loyalty and confusing the less evolved on the path. When all insults, mistakes, oppositions, faults appear as the PLAY OF GURU KRISHNA, know and bear in mind maybe just maybe you are on the PATH. Faith can be redefined as faithfully doing Sadhana as defined by Guru and patience can be redefined as patiently continuing even if the path is not clear as yet. Happiness and inner energy are the signs that you are ok.

(129) Psycho Analysis

2017-8-21

Unknown

No one likes any analysis to be forced on him or her unless it is voluntary. I understand the mind can be complex and elusive to the individual specially for those "who think therefore they are" type.

This is where eastern school of thought can assist. Meditation Reading Silence Art helps. Many bury an unpleasant incident in childhood and some other incident in their adult life triggers it.

Every Great Personality have their critics. Carl Jung and Freud included. That is the main reason I delved into William James also. That does not make their contribution any less significant for Mankind.

(130) Quest

2015-1-18

Life

When I was very young Baba had asked me to read The Imitation of Christ. My respect went sky high. I was attending first a Baptist School and next a Convent and knew as much as one can know about Christianity from the Bible and The Acts of the Apostles. But a Gaudiya Vaishnava looking like a Sufi Saint or an Avadhoota at times asking me to read a book about Jesus piqued my interest and I started reading. One can learn all about Pride and Humility from this book by Thomas A Kempis. I might have distributed several copies of this book along with The Cloud of Unknowing another book on Christian Mysticism to many people in Canada who had not even heard about the books in the 80's.

Quest has no beginning and no end indeed and Spiritual Life has to be private and must be guarded. Being too open for my own good I have shared my experience and my energy with each and everyone. Maybe Baba stressed on this book so I do learn about humility from Thomas A Kempis. Humility cannot be stressed enough along with preservation of the energies which is best left for things unknown. But feeling always happy and good about the world and everything I thought to myself everyone must enjoy what I am feeling. The intricacies of adulthood complex brain were unknown and I failed to grasp why childhood prattle was appreciated and encouraged by adults and when I grew up it was seen as being naive.

(131) Question maybe answered:

2015-9-26

Life

We need to be just good human beings. Maya Moha will not go without Grace. Maya is a part and parcel of God which he uses to create and sustain the Universe. First we must look at our own actions. Is it Good? For whatever a good man does the result will be good. Doing good works is not the sign of being a good person.

I am not a sir but Mandi Apa of Paresh. He remembers me. I am not understanding your question as to Love Maya Moha and Institutional Heads. Any Institution without being led by a Self Realized Preceptor will go haywire in this Kali Yuga. Preaching lucidly is not even a sign that someone is Self Realized.

After 84 crore births we get a human birth. According to Adi Shankara three things are most valuable. Manushyatwam Mumukshatwam MahapurushAshraya. Getting a human birth in a country like India I came back giving up a job in Canada. We are our best friend and our worst enemy. Without looking left or right, speaking for or against we must first do what is right.

These are troubled times with many a false prophet. It is a cowards job to remain silent. But what can a lone voice do? Be a good human being and help family friends neighborhood country if we can. Love and attachment is alright. From that seed of love for family the Giant Kalpataru Vriksh will sprout of Prema Bhakti. Universal Love and Compassion.

(132) Quotes

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When you think that you know everything then you have limited your capacity to learn any more. Knowledge like Love is endless and limitless and like the Universe is growing and dynamic.

Ignorance of the Masses regarding Politics or Religion, which is taken advantage of by cunning devious Leaders either Political or Religious for personal power and profit must be exposed for what it is by educated and cultured people all over the world, watched over and regulated by a World Body of Governance.

With our own good deeds, it is we who prove the Word of God to be true. It is us who set the example of righteousness before the world. All good and bad qualities in the Universe are our own attributes and thus originate in us. Our ancestors, through scriptures, have described in details the consequences of our own good and bad actions. In my view, there has never been and there will never be any one greater than us, the Human Beings. Therefore I humbly salute all Human Beings and the Goodness in them

When Man can perfectly love, he is veritably God.

The whole world is running after Happiness and Love. The way to find Happiness is Giving Happiness and the way to find Love is Giving Love. When Individual Seeking will turn into Universal Giving, Happiness and Love will stay put and not just short glimpses that one will run after. January 12, 2013

God created this Universe out of Love and if by chance one has come across or had a glimpse of this Love then one has found Guru whether external or internal does not matter for Guru is the personification of His Love. June 8, 2013

When devotees of Krishna dance like Mira or melt like Chaitanya there are no institutions needed. Differences arise for a few take it upon themselves to represent Krishna whereas they cannot even truly represent their Guru. Humility along with tolerance and respect needed while chanting the Names of Hari to remain ever free. July 15, 2013

Everything written and researched on Bhava and Bhakti does not lead to Bhava Bhakti and that is why Bhakti is both the means and the end which is only Bhakti. Even after attaining Bhakti one goes on with that Bhava till one is no more only Radha Krishna and Love remain. Dec 21 2013

Love everyone but do not imprison the person you love with your ideas beliefs faith and religion for that is what turns love into hate. Dec 21 2013

The Beauty of God wished to feel Separation like any other human emotion. Only in His case it is most unique, perfect and painful. He was two as Radha Krishna then again wished to feel that perfect Separation as Krishna Chaitanya, Meera. In every soul He feels it again and again. His Separation was for a great cause for His Prema was distributed as Hari Nama Samkirtana in this world to save one and all. Jai Radhe! Sep 9th 2014

As a child I thought why Ma does not listen to our earnest prayers. We love Her and ask for things but She never listened and why is that? Now I understand if a human mother will not give glass or thorn to her child to play with why will Heavenly Mother do that. She loves us and does what is best for us. Jai Maa Sep 24rth 2014

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The Doer is One and maybe our Service is to suffer whatever good bad ugly we suffer but we can know from our utter cheerfulness how much we are in LOVE WITH GURU NITAI GAUR RADHE SHYAM.

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Krishna is All Pervasive. This knowledge when deep rooted in the mind hate and fear flee. When mind is stable with this secure knowledge love and compassion flow outwards automatically. Such a state cannot be faked nor feigned!
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When we are sometimes given the opportunity to demonstrate our love and affection to the people around us it is wise to avail that. We have a free will and the choice is ours so that later on we have no regrets.
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The ABSOLUTE does not become, has no limitations, not a He, not a She, not a IT, having said that, nothing is IMPOSSIBLE or UNLIMITED for the Absolute. Can have any form, have any attribute. Love that too Unconditional appeals to Man so it seems that the source must be Divine. For the DEVOTEE Absolute can take any form. The DEVOTEE is YOU and source of LOVE is KRISHNA so everyone's TRUTH is defined by themselves, backed up by Guru and the Shastras.
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Even with the purest of intentions and a heart clean of all dross if one is misunderstood then there is still room left for improvement within self.
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Everything is rooted in Love and unless we feel Love nothing flows. This creation came out of Her womb with Love. She withdraws it into Herself with Love. The fear that we feel for our little self's extinction is born out of the veil of Ignorance that She dons so that She can play and enjoy. We can either be infants sleeping peacefully on Her Lap or we can be great Gnanis knowing with certainty Aham Brahmasmi Tat Twam Asi. The Path also I think is Her choice for each and everyone. I never understood even as a child why people fight and have a difference of opinion when I could comprehend both sides of any idea or argument. The innate joy that I felt as a child was "IT". Paradise is truly lost when we grow up.

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At dawn Sun and the Roses splash you with their colors and make you blush like them. At dusk the stars one by one light your path to your Beloved while the Moon smiles sometimes crooked and sometimes FULLY happy with your JOY. The night you do not meet it is the dark night of the soul!

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The mechanisms are in-built for Man to Be in the Image of God. What we do with the Gift will be the deciding factor in our Evolution or Dissolution.
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Adversities reveal the true chart of our Spiritual Progress!
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Humility

Humility is taught by life when one figures out no amount of brain power, wealth and good looks can make one happy what a simple faith and a pure heart can achieve. Truth is not visible at all to anyone but to go about it in a way earnest and honest is the right approach. Then when end of life approaches and still one is far from the Truth then humility sets in and true surrender happens.
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Superstition

Superstition, fear and the miraculous are terms of the past where people were not equipped to know. Faith love and the miracle of life must awaken the slumbering mass into action. Education is for the purpose of eradicating age old ignorance and then it's task is almost complete. Man then can compose Vedic hymns by delving into the inner core of his Being.
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Without prejudice I have loved every soul I have interacted with and hope the very best for them in this very life and forever!
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Humility is not an ACT anyone can put up for very long. Humility and Love go hand in hand for it is so gentle it calms the spirit of everyone around.
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Those who remember you will always search for you and those who forget easily will search now and then, but for those who simply cannot be bothered to keep contact, for them no worries at all.
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Our ultimate responsibility is to love our selves. Self is way beyond our limited body and mind but starts from the little self. When we can completely love then Universal Love is the result. We cannot absolve our responsibilities by blaming others for not loving us. We do not love ourselves enough to realize that we are a part and parcel of all there is. No one is a stranger or outsider.
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If people say you talk too much you listen, but if they ever say you love too much walk away, then they will know what lack of love means.
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Nothing matters in the end except how happy you were doing what you did living your life.
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The Power of Words should never be misused!
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Any one embarking on a Spiritual Journey needs to be innocent as well as intelligent. Innocent to believe like a child the impossible and intelligent to pursue it till the end facing all kinds of obstacles.
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This is my thought for today. God is happy when we are.
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People feeling insecure and unsure about the path they follow get shaken up when someone takes an alternate route.
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The beauty is amazing. Waves of Bliss in the right company. Imagine you are running at a break neck speed towards Krishna and all the faces that you pass by push you further including your own.
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This has been my experience that no one can really help another soul unless it is deemed so by God so it is useless to blame anyone or praise anyone.When people praise, raise your eyes upwards to surrender to His Lotus Feet knowing that all good belongs to Him and all faults are yours! Imitate the Saints to learn humility. If they considered themselves as a nobody being 24/7 in communion who am I Lord we have to think like that. Still shun who praise for Lord knows what it might do to the Bhakti.I am a nobody and glad to be so.
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Women and Men

Women are beautiful intelligent beings and so are Men who have valor, intelligence and kindness. I have heard that unless we all men and women adapt feminine qualities of softness, nurturing and kindness it is difficult to lead a spiritual life. Tears for God how can people shed if they have a hard heart? Mahaprabhu showed us by example how to pine for God. When one truly loves God one is soft, kind and loves the whole world. Men and Women are just that Men and Women. No combat is the answer!
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One can go on loving people but unless love has taken root in the hearts of the people you meet they will not feel it at all. Your action might be misunderstood or even your words. Silently bow to the Divine inside everyone.
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Those who accept everything and everyone are eternally in love. Love is not finding mistakes or faults rather it is seeing and feeling the beauty in the most ordinary mundane things and beings.
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We do not need anyone to tell us right from wrong. We stopped listening to our Inner Voice long time ago. Social contract, Moral Obligation, Evolution Theory, Atheism none of these can wipe out the innocent smile of a child even when it sees a snake. Our fears we instill in our child and end result is confusion in Society as a whole when these children grow up.
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March 17 2016

Inner Voice is what I listen to. When I broke something expensive and hid the fact it did not let me rest till I had to blurt it out when very small. Then I met my Guru at the age of 9. He is the most Catholic (Universal) Vaishnava I can imagine with a beard. He asked me to read Imitation Of Christ not to learn about sin but devotion and humility. I think a child like faith in something unseen after meeting someone like Baba whom I immediately took a liking to plus a cloistered life worked for me. I do not even know or seen Krishna. But seeing Baba I could meet whatever troubles came my way without worrying about sin or virtue. My vision of Vrindavan is one of Love and no fear or guilt where all serve and are served.

(133) Radha

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Love

All those of you who are familiar with the bridal myticism aspect of Christianity will understand this aspect of Vaishnavism where the individual soul is feminine by nature and dons the garb of a bride and prays to the supreme soul surrendering and being at-one-ment.

Thomas A Kempis in the book Imitation Of Christ teaches us humility surrender and how to converse with God. Those of you who have read Clouds Of Unknowing understand that love can peck away at this cloud of unknowing ie God whereas knowledge can only take one to the living room of God like Ramakrishna said. Being limited how can we aspire to know the uunlimited ? Even the mind seeking Him comes from him and the very eyes wishing to see Him are His ?

Shreemati Radharani is representative of the individual soul but only difference she has perfected her love and God is mighty pleased for He can never ever repay her debt of love. Yes even God can be bound by love! Just picture Mother Yasoda tired of trying to tie up Damodara for each time the rope falls short and when Nanhe Munne Kanhu realises her love he surrenders to her. Yes God even surrenders to true love.

My Baba said often simple mind and pure heart are the two wings to the Kingdom of Heaven. Our lady of Barsana daughter of Vrishbhanu and Kirti was so simple and yet she managed to please God much more than all the learned Pundits of the world - why ? As Kavir says:

Pothi Padh Padh Yug Vitaa Pandit Hua Na Koi

Dhai Akhshar Prem Ki Padhi So Pandit Hoi

Pure unalloyed love for God devoid of any ego or colouring of selfish motive that I will benefit in any way wins the heart of the Lord. " I Love Thee because I love Thee - Love takes nothing for itself" Jay Shree Radhe Radhe - Tu Mujhe Shyam Milade Jay Shree
Krishna!!!!

(134) Radha

2001-9-4

Love

I love Thee because I love Thee - Radha had no other motive pure and simple. That is why she could weather the separation of many many years. It was not the selfish love that people are used to. They cannot imagine how an eight year old could steal the hearts of all the women folk in Vraja and that too till the end of their lives without ever seeing him ever again. Their love for Krishna therefore became the role model for Love Divine.

The Divine created us out of causeless mercy and love and to get back to a certain measure that kind of love without demanding because He gave us free will to love him or not to love him, is also appealing to him. He forever remains in the debt of the pure and simple cowherd girls but Radharani remains the crest jewel as she was totally selfless with no regard for what she wanted but what Krishna wanted.

Baya Baba to a certain extent kept hidden his love for the Divine although Divine Name was all around him. He did not like to advertise as to who he was rather there was a surrender in Him so deep as to whatever the Divine wants is alright. His prayer to the Divine was to give him all the sins and the ugliness of the entire creation. The most selfless love perceived in this world is that of a Guru because he not only undertakes the burden and sins of his disciples, he sees them through many lifetimes till they are as perfect as Him and offer to Krishna, Radharani's love.

To be born as a human being, to have a strong desire for liberation and to have the support of a great spiritual Master are the three most rare things Shankara says in Vivekachudamani. Everything has a time and a place. What I find is that great love like Radha's was not appreciated at that time nor understood - rather it took Jayadeva Chaitanya and Rasika Saints to come and show us that rare love.

(135) Radha Kripa Kataksha

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Radha

SHRI RADHA KRIPA KATAKSHA- The PRAYER FOR THE MERCIFUL SIDELONG GLANCE OF SHRI RADHA
(by Lord Shiva from the Urdhvamnaya-tantra)

Listen- Radha-krpa-kataksa-stava-raja
Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja.

1. munindra vrnda vandite tri loka soka harini
prasanna vaktra pankaje nikunja bhu vilasini
vrajendra bhanu nandini vrajendra sunu sangate
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

Adored by the host of great sages, She drives away the grief of the three spheres. Her face like a lotus blooms with joy. Delighting in love's games in secret groves, She is the daughter of King Vrsabhanu and lives in the heart of the son of the King of Vraja. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over-flowing grace?

2. asoka vrksa vallari vitana mandapa sthite
pravala bala pallava prabharunanghri komale
varabhaya sphurat kare prabhuta sampad alaye
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

She rests upon a flower throne beneath a canopy of creepers and boughs of Ashoka. Her lotus feet are lustrous red like coral, yet as soft as new-sprouted leaves. Her hand is eager to give the blessing of fearlessness. She is the abode of abundant opulences. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over-flowing grace?

3. ananga ranga mangala prasanga bhangura bhruvam
sa vibhramam sa sambhrama drg anta bana patanaih
nirantaram vasi krta pratita nanda nandane
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

By charming movements Her arched eyebrows are the colourful stage of the play of love. By casting the arrow noose of Her rolling and love laden sidelong glance, She perpetually holds captive the unswerving allegiance of Sri Nandanandana. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over flowing grace?

4. tadit suvarna campaka pradipta gaura vigrahe
mukha prabha parasta koti saradendu mandale
vicitra citra sancarac cakora sava locane
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

As lightning's radiant illumination, or gold, or the blossoms of the champa is the fairness of Her limbs. The shining brilliance of Her face defeats the glory of a million moons of Sharad. Like young Chakoras, Her restless eyes skip to and fro, as if bewildered by strange and dazzling scenes at each new moment. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over flowing grace?

5. madonmadati yauvane pramoda mana mandite
priyanuraga ranjite kala vilasa pandite
ananya dhanya kunja rajye kama keli kovide
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

In exceedingly intoxicating youth, Her delightful sulking mood is Her bejeweled ornament. Dyed in Her darling's dedication, She is fully skilled in all the arts of making love. In sanctified groves, incomparable, She is learned in the study of all love's novelties. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over flowing grace?

6. asesa hava bhava dhira hira hara bhusite
prabhuta satakumbha kumbha kumbhi kumbha sustani
prasasta manda hasya curna purna saukhya sagare
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

The infinite and calm ocean of the sentiments of loving gestures adorns Her neck in the shape of a diamond necklace. Her well-developed breasts are like golden water pots or the cranial globes of an elephant. Her slow, enchanting smile glows with a silent bliss like a sea full of mirth. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over-flowing grace?

7. mrnala bala vallari taranga ranga dorlate
latagra lasya lola nila locanavalokane
lalal lulan milan manojna mugdha mohanasraye
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

Her slender arms, creeper slim, rhythmically wave and flow like lotus fibres in a current of water. Like the dancing top of the swaying vine, Her blue lotus eyes flash with enthralling glances.
Her playful and alluring movements entice lovely meetings and fascinate Mohan Himself to take refuge in Her charms. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over-flowing grace?

8. suvarna malikancita tri rekha kambu kanthage
tri sutra mangali guna tri ratna dipta didhiti
sa lola nila kuntala prasuna guccha gumphite
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

On Her neck, graceful as a lovely conch, its beauty enhanced by three lines, She wears a golden necklace. Three lustrous jewels sparkle and swing from three cords, decreeing all fortune and auspiciousness. Her luxuriant black tresses, artfully woven with clusters of flowers, flow in waves towards Her heels. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over-flowing grace?

9. nitamba bimba lambamana puspa mekhala gune
prasasta ratna kinkini kalapa madhya manjule
karindra sunda dandika varoha saubhagoruke
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

The fullness of He rounded hips is girdled with a wreath of flowers of excellence. A splendid waistband of costly gems emits a soft melodious sound like the tinkling of bells, applauding Her beauty. Her graceful thighs are sloping like the tapering trunk of the tusker king. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over flowing grace?

10. aneka mantra nada manju nupuraravas khalat
samaja raja hamsa vamsa nikvanati gaurave
vilola hema vallari vidambi caru cankrame
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

Her jingling anklets sweetly resound as the divine and timeless chanting of many mantras, and in their melody is heard all the enchantment of the warbling of a flock of noble swans. The elegant movement of Her limbs is like the bewitching dance of golden creepers. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over-flowing grace?

11. ananta koti visnu loka namra padma jarcite
himadri ja puloma ja virinca ja vara prade
apara siddhi vrddhi digdha sat padanguli nakhe
kada karisyasiha mam krpa kataksa bhajanam

Before whom Laksmi, the goddess of millions of unlimited Vaikunthas, stoops to bow with all humility; from whom Sati, Saci and Sarasvati receive favours; endless riches, supernatural powers, perfection and liberation are attained within the light of Her small toenail. O when will She shower upon me Her sidelong glance of over flowing grace?

12. makhesvari kriyesvari svadhesvari suresvari
tri veda bharatisvari pramana sasanesvari
ramesvari ksamesvari pramoda kananesvari
vrajesvari vrajadhipe sri radhike namo stu te

O Goddess Supreme, who presides over all sacrifices, rites and oblations and over the hosts of demigods and saintly persons. O Goddess Supreme, who provides the force to the Vedic utterances and to all arguments of law and logic; O Supreme Mistress of Laksmi and Bhu; O Queen of the celestial gardens of delight; Queen of Vraja, O Sovereign Mistress of Vrndavana, Srimati Radhika, I prostrate before Thee!

13. itidam adbhutam stavam nisamya bhanu nandini
karotu santatam janam krpa kataksa bhajanam
bhavet tadaiva sancita tri rupa karma nasanam
bhavet tada vrajendra sunu mandala pravesanam

May the Daughter of King Vrsabhanu, thus, on hearing this wonderful hymn of Her glories, be pleased to always shower on Me Her sidelong glance of over-flowing grace. Then may the threefold forms of karma, accumulated over many births, be immediately annihilated and may I be granted entrance into the eternal realm of King Nanda's divine son.

PHULA SRUTI

The aspirant who recites this hymn on the full moon day, on the eighth day of the waxing moon, and on the tenth, eleventh and thirteenth days of the waxing and waning moons, achieves the fruition of his desires and, by the grace of Sri Radhika's compassionate sidelong glance, bhakti characterized by prema sprouts in his heart.
The aspirant who recites this hymn one hundred times, while immersed in the waters of Sri Radha kunda, either up to his waist, up to his navel, up to his chest, or up to his neck, achieves the perfection of his desired ends.

(136) Radha will show the Way

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Love

I love Thee because I love Thee - she had no other motive pure and simple. Thats why she could weather the separation of many many years. It was not the selfish love that people are used to. They cannot imagine how a 8 year old could steal the hearts of all the women folk in Vraja and that too till the end of their lives without ever seeing him ever again. Their love for Krishna therefore became the role model for Love Divine. The Divine created us out of causeless mercy and love and to get back to certain measure that kind of love without demanding because He gave us free will to love him or not to love him, is also appealing to him. He forever remains in the debt of the pure and simpe, cowherd girls but Radharani remains the crest jewel as she was totally selfless with no regard for what she wanted but what Krishna wanted. Baya Baba to a certain extent kept hidden his love for the Divine although Divine Name was all around him. He did not like to advertise as to who he was rather there was a surrender in Him so deep as to whatever the Divine wants is alright. His prayer to the Divine was to give him all the sins and the ugliness of the entire creation. The most selfless love perceived in this world is that of a Guru because he not only undertakes the burden and sins of his disciples, he sees them through many lifetimes till they are as perfect as Him and offer to Krishna, Radharani's love. A Guru's love is selfless like Radharani. To be born as a human being, to have a strong desire for liberation and to have the support of a great spiritual Master are the three most rare things Shankara says in Vivekachudamani.

Everything has a time and a place. What I find is that great love like Radha's was not appreciated at that time nor understood - rather it took Jayadeva Chaitanya and Rasika Saints to come and show us that rare love.

(137) Radharani is none other than Guru:

2015-3-22

Radha

Guru who is none other than Radha who makes Krishna known to one. I lived my entire life to come to this conclusion that only Radharani can bring one to Krishna.

Radha word is two syllables Ra Dha and when reversed it is Dha Ra or stream. Stream of Tears or Devotion constantly flowing to Krishna. Let it inundate the Universe.

Guru attains everything, keeps everything ready for the disciple to walk on the Path to Krishna. Guru is right behind keeping an eye so you will not stumble.

Guru who dispels ignorance of the soul forever and gives all for the disciple, loves unconditionally like Radharani. Mother in every aspect I bow down at His Lotus Feet.

(138) Radhe Radhe

2014-9-25

Radha

The Beauty of God wished to feel Separation like any other human emotion. Only in His case it is most unique, perfect and painful. He was two as Radha Krishna then again wished to feel that perfect Separation as Krishna Chaitanya, Meera. In every soul He feels it again and again. His Separation was for a great cause for His Prema was distributed as Hari Nama Samkirtana in this world to save one and all. Jai Radhe!

(139) Random Ramblings

2016-11-19

If my tears were stopped at a very young age due to daily reading of the scriptures with Mother and Grandfathers, My Guru Baba coming into my life along with the valuable association of Vaishnavas, contemplation as a child, understanding the root cause of all earthly attachments of the body mind and soul then why people feel that I cannot let go yet once again? How many times do I have to prove myself to others?

Our fear and worry is in our gene pool, a survival instinct for self and others who are in our care. That does not mean at all possessiveness or even attachment, nor expecting something in return for taking care of responsibility. Worry and anxiety goes away as soon as the responsibility is taken away. It does not mean what the world makes of it. How can one judge another's progress at all? All thoughts arise from within and one can easily take long strides if one examines them carefully!

(140) Random Thoughts

2014-10-24

Life

Sometimes I thought why so many obstacles from the beginning of my life that I cannot do what I wish to do in my life and now realizing the peace when I am alone.

I love people and do not stop talking writing caring phoning gushing rushing running to help wishing to be loved and to love the whole world and now realizing it was not so.

Now I realize my energy might have been just too much not properly channeled towards Divinity to calm help soothe people in the proper manner.

I would have been depleted had I been allowed to mingle with people in this world, somehow there was a restraint and now I think rightfully so.

LIFE is but a School to learn lessons in every sphere, pass with flying colors even though it might seem like Hell, you are better off after the fight to win for you have become the Warrior. Addressing Lord seems like your birthright as if He is your very own and you request nay demand to see Him face to face.

Not many people wish to be left alone for they know not what to do with themselves and yet the greatest creations of arts and inventions of science happened in isolation!

When will I sing Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam? When will I think of nothing else but how to serve and please Guru and the Divine Couple? When will Nitaichand give Prem even to the least deserving amongst us? I have cheated myself thinking I am a devotee but the mind is tricky and ever finds ways how to distract me. What I feel is service is just cheating myself. No one can ever cheat God. How will I fill my eyes with tears and heart with Joy? Jai Nitai your heart melts for the people in Kali Yuga. In Chaitanya Bhagavata it is there that Mahaprabhu holds you dearer and higher than Him. Please have mercy, please grant me some love for Guru Gauranga!

The word Guru is a Tattwa and synonymous with Truth and God. The people who initiate as Shiksha and Diksha Gurus might have reached the Truth or might not have. No individual should pose as a Guru knowing this simple Truth. Self Realized Ones will never pose. Your reverence for a Shiksha Guru or Diksha Guru is yours and nothing to do with the person concerned. As a human being we MUST all search for the Truth and Share but not in a confrontational way rather a pleasant way. The Grace handed down by the Diksha Guru or the path shown by the Shiska Guru if that brings turmoil in the mind of the disciple he or she will embark upon his or her own search and understand what Guru and Responsibility is.

To spread Harinam liberally is what everyone in their own way is trying to do. Sankirtana there is no problem as even the desire to dance pervades the atmosphere. Difficulty is with the Individual Interpretations of the Shastras. If we understood and improved ourselves again there is no problem but when we super impose our understanding and say "I am right the way to Krishna and Prema is this way" we get lost and also confuse another. Discussions are healthy. Sankirtana or Shastra Readings in groups replaces "i" with "we" and focus being Krishna, Ananda is felt.

Looking back at my life I can safely say that what we took for granted always, met people and dismissed them thinking we will meet again or recreate any pleasant event is not true.
Do not take people or any pleasant event for granted as each person and event is precious. Even if you feel you are in control and can meet anyone should you wish to do so or recreate any event because it is within your power, will find it is not always possible. Leave a piece of your heart with everything and everyone. People will say Focus for you are getting distracted but I say I have not seen God but I feel Him all around me and it is His World and He will play and run it as He wishes.

If someone even reaches the Lotus Feet of Shree Radha Govinda having the perfect knowledge and devotion, to worship and love a separate identity is assumed, hence extreme caution must be taken so that we do not become the one who enjoys except what is given to us by the Grace of Shree Radhe. This is where everyone is faltering hence the fall. Shree Radhe Krishna MUST be our only focus. Now Love as much as you can there is no danger or obstacle.

(141) Raving

2014-11-12

Life

I can rave and rant, shout and scream, but it is not about ripping a mask but provocation. Only very few have the uncanny knack of provoking me. Maybe they are more my friends than enemy as they make me realize my nature. I must not react but respond but have not mastered the art. The part about being good, doing good and feeling good is not a mask but people might call it that. So long as we understand our nature and do not hurt another human being must we worry?

(142) Reflections*

2015-8-5

Life

I am awake at this hour of Night in deep thought. I was immersed in the thought of Guru and God since childhood having personal experience and reading the lives of Saints and Shastras. Never stepped out into the real world no matter in which part of the world I resided. In short never had to deal with anything unpleasant.

Caring for each and everyone and their welfare it certainly disturbs me now and then when I read news exposing the human weakness of some of Religious Men and Women in India or even outside India, having thousands of followers who look up to them as being Perfect.

First of all whosoever declares that they are God Incarnate on earth must be avoided. Even others posing as being humble could be also cheating millions. How to raise children with sound morals and judgement is the duty of Parents and Teachers. Higher Education will equip the children to truly discern.

Politicians and other Govt. Officials must not back any such people for their own popularity and gain. True Saints are hard to reach let alone conduct Propaganda of any sorts. Dispassion for all things worldly, humility, compassion for all not only for some, are some of the signs. Let Religion and Spirituality be an individual affair. Propagation if any must not involve money.

Human beings having a short life span easily forgive and forget after a sensational news as they become embroiled in their own miserable life situations. The same Media used for personal Propaganda also delivers now and then the Fall of a certain character. Why not reform the system where Media will never earn a bad name for being manipulated?

(143) Religion

2016-5-30

Invocation

Religions do propagate themselves repugnant to the spirit of Religion. The spirit of Religion is union of the individual soul with the Supreme. When Religions propagate far into the future carrying with it the culture and ideas of the people practicing it the interpretation of the original Word gets distorted. Love or the Holy Name cannot have different meanings and is common to most Religions and yet people have differences of opinion even about that.

What Chaitanya Mahaprabhu said is to go on chanting the Holy Name the easy and fast way to reach the Lord in Kali Yuga. If I do not practice I do not get the results period. Name and the Lord are Non-different and how to chant in an inoffensive way we all know, Now if one can follow the above I am sure Love will blossom. Religion will no longer be the jail that cripples your soul rather Knowledge will blossom from within sweeping away the cobwebs of myriad interpretations.

(144) Religion & Culture

2013-12-14

Life

When I was growing up half a century ago the people who were not eating any meat fish or eggs were Gujuratis, Marwaris, Rajputs, UP people, South Indians and Brahmins of most communities. The coastal people ate fish. Meat was never a big item nor chicken for that matter. Rich could afford. We had a saying Lady Paddy Hen Pen. To marry a girl, have a piece of land, to eat chicken and to get a good job under British Rule people converted to Christianity. Conversion is still going on calling the Bible Veda Pustaka and the Nuns wear saree and bindi. Hinduism with caste system forced many people from the untouchable castes to convert to Moslem and Christianity to survive.

Rituals ensured that many days were fasting days without meat or fish or eggs. Modernism, Industrialization Consumerism Information Age made current diminished in number Hindus to wish for a western life style as that entailed a certain freedom. Corruption after Independence, rise of the middle class economically, breakdown of the joint family system and rise of nuclear family units ensured Hindus migrated to the West or adopt a more western style of living. Meat eating was a big part of it. They did not adopt hard work cleanliness and orderliness like the far south east which was amazingly clean and neat when I traveled.

(145) Religions Propagate themselves by means repugnant to the true spirit of religion.

2011-10-12

Life

In my opinion all religions propagate themselves by means repugnant to the true spirit of religion. The souls have to somehow feel comfortable on earth before returning to their original state. Many prophets and sons of God have come taught us ordinary folks how to accept whatever happens to us on our sojourn on earth but keep our faith with patience on a Higher Power. Many in spreading the message have distorted their TRUTH AND WAY. We can choose one path after studying all other paths, trust our inner voice that helped us always to lead the best life we can. It is not possible to know everything there is to know about God and afterlife during our short span on earth. The trick is not to be narrow minded and dogmatic but at the same time not to get lost in the Jungle of Information being thrown at us and maintain a balance having a clear mind and do the best we can. We can choose the path that makes us comfortable like Devotion or Knowledge. One book Cloud Of Unknowing helped me a lot. It spoke about how with Knowledge we can never disperse the Cloud between us and our Maker. With Love we can peep through the clouds sometimes. Please help this soul realize this birth which you all are doing.

(146) Resurrection

2018-4-16

Invocation

Whom you call God and Resurrection
April 16th, 2018

In your bad and sad days I was with you all along. When you thought the boat will overturn in rough seas it was my Grace Wind that gently brought you ashore. When you anxiously waited for a loved one to return it was I as Love prayed within you. There is no need to be afraid or even pray to me. I AM. My Love is Unconditional does not wish for anything in return. You pray for you want things. You pray for luxurious living when there are still hungry children. You suffer because of your desires. Still I will love you always and see that you are taken care of.

The spark from the Whole can only know little. They that know remain silent for it is almost impossible to communicate with or comprehend the Divine Mind and tougher still to describe. The little children can often communicate. Unless you be like little innocent children it is difficult to enter the Kingdom Of God. Resurrection of Godhead is for bringing us into the Kingdom of God.

(147) Rules to live and die

2016-3-17

Unknown

Live gracefully loving all of whom you meet, greeting with a smile. Sing dance and be joyous even when going through troubles. Shriek if someone stops you and then smile. Live in all homes be it a Palace or outside as if you own it. Never ever compare gossip be envious of another as you might not like it, just smile. Exit gracefully leaving all with a smile!

(148) SAT CHIT ANAND

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There are limitations to our existence therefore we look for our source whence we came from where we will go to what have we come to do are we doing it etc...we look for that perfection ie not possible to find just by existing. Hence the philosophies of Adwaita Dwaita Vishista Adwaita etc. We try to find THAT which is perennial Anantam Brahmam Anandam...THAT can only give us joy or Anandam as we have to exit this mortal frame sooner or later. That SAT CHIT ANAND or existence consciousness bliss which is without beginning or end and Adwaitins might call THAT as BRAHMAM and Dwaitins might call as KRISHNA SHIVA MA and Vishista people call as Narayana as Ramanujar did. The Brahmam with attributes or Gunas.

(149) SATCHITANAND

2015-5-22

Unknown

In the poems Endymion and Ode on a Grecian Urn, English Poet Keats long ago, said enough on the subject Beauty to satisfy my metaphysical inquiries. 'Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty' and a 'A thing of Beauty is a Joy forever.

Beauty then is not only TRUTH but also JOY. SAT (Truth) + ANANDA (Joy). CHIT i.e (Consciousness) I am sure some English Poet must have discovered. In the Odiya Bhagabata of Jagannatha Dasa, Krishna says:

Mora Sundara Rupa Dekhi
Sakala Sundara Upekhi

"Seeing my Form of Beauty, Shun all other Beauty" I am sure this covers Divine Consciousness wholly.

(150) Saints

2008-8-30

Love

I have always loved the writings of Shivananda as I was growing up with My Baba. Simple yet deeply profound. Then came Swamy Chidananda whom you knew so well and whose Mahasamadhi yesterday has rekindled the fire within as My Baba was very close to Swamiji. Truth is simple God is simple and Love is simple.

True saints can lead you to this Love of God. When you begin to celebrate your own existence as the sum total of all existence people can either call you an egoist who is ignorant or a saint who has understood the very meaning of existence and views things in a different light that can be seen by and understood even less by a handful of Gyanis.
Mira Nanak Kavir Tulsi Rumi Shirdi Sai Tukka Gyandev Nivritti Sopana Muktabai Namdev Ramalingar Swamigal are names that every child should be familiar with. Then Love Of God would not feel alien to our being rather a part we easily identify with for we are sparks of that Divine Love and just waiting for the fire within to be rekindled when we meet the right person who is our Guru.

The Mind Of God and the Heart of God are not the Rational and Emotional aspects of the Divine in conflict with one another rather they are in Harmony which is why there is no conflict between Gyana and Bhakti. Why should we not think with our heart and
love with our mind? Why Love of God and Love of Man is separate? Why we must put everything under a microscope and reject the virus we call emotion? That is what puts us in motion. Energy in Motion.

Love of God is the Shakti that makes us move makes us go beyond our limited selves to surrender in the Ocean of the Universal Mind. We say someone did something extraordinary. Well what makes an ordinary person perform an extraordinary feat is this Love of God. One cannot own this nor have intellectual property rights over it. One can just Be This Love and radiate this throbbing Love and Light Of God. Such is my Guru Namacharya Baya Baba and Swamy Chidananda Saraswaty and all the past present future Lovers Of God.

For all who love God

(151) Saints I met after My Baba

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Guru

I had finished my Masters and not doing anything. Mom told me to get into competetives so I was preparing for that. A devotee of Baba very gentle, kind, loving and maternal visited us one evening and started talking about Gopala. I thought she was talking about Bala Gopala so I was listening with rapt attention when she started describing how he snatches butter when butter is being offered to the diety. My ears perked up to be more attentive and thats how I learnt about this miracle boy in my hometown. I asked will I be able to see him and she replied ofcourse you will. Just pray to him with your heart and soul and you will see HIM. I was still quite childlike even at that age and I prayed with my eyes closed for I don't pray often to really see him soon. The same night I heard Kirtan ( people dancing uttering holy name of God with cymbals and drums ) and i ran to the window overlooking the street and I beheld a very beautiful sight of what seemed to be the dancing figures of Nitai and Gouranga. I believed in God at that very moment. It marked for me a change so total that God is not only there but he also listens to our prayers.I knew it in my heart instantly that the figure dressed in white and dancing with his hands raised was none other than the miracle boy described to me by Basanta Mausi the eveing before. Then began the most beautiful part of my life where everything was coloured by the colours of God. I would not even touch an icecream which was a treat those days thinking that this will come to eat it in our house.I found ways and means to see Gopal almost everyday and never ever spoke to him for I saw him from far. Seeing him was a must for that was my main goal at that point of my life. When I travelled by a Rickshaw I would see him waving at me from another Rickshaw. His eyes were exactly like the Pied Piper's and he played a divine melody bent on taking all souls to the Divine Sea. My father heard about this miraculous boy and invited him to our house. We were in rough sea.

Then one day just before my younger brother's wedding, I had gone to visit My Baba and all puffed up with pride of having a Guru and returning from him when I saw my parents consulting with Kuni Baba (thats what wee called him to distinguish him from Baba and Himalayan Baba.) I went into the large room and my mom asked him how can I perform the wedding of my younger son when I have a daughter older than him. He looked at me from head to toe as if I was just a small child and not an adult. He murmured and I heard him distinctly although the others did not that when the Guru orders everything is possible. What amazed me was 6 months later my younger brother got married because My Baba asked my parents to conduct the wedding.

People spoke about his miracles all the time. He is healing thousands of poor people they told us. He lived in a thatched hut then and how when he had locked himself all day people would sight him at Puri or Vrindavan. He took Kirtan all over town, he still came to visit that lady who first introduced him to us. When ever Baba came to our city I would find him peering from a distance intently at Baba. In fact the same relationship that I had with Baba and Himalayan Baba also continued with Kuni Baba. They were all connected somehow in the greater scheme of things. They said he was an incarnation of Radharaman Dev who was My Baba's Guru's Guru.
When for the first time I was physically distanced from My Baba and sent away to Calcutta as a practice perhaps for my departure for Canada, the little miracle boy somehow arrived at my brother's residence at Calcutta. He stayed there for 3 days and demonstrated his miraculous powers. I still visit him when I go to my home town from Canada. How did he travel with another Vaishnava all the way from Cuttack beats me. For three whole days he stayed at Calcutta and when my brother arranged his trip to Tarakeshwar I was amazed and I wanted to go with him. When he got back in the evening and said that he had poured milk over Shiva I was amazed.

Gopala
My Father was going through some tough times keeping his industries afloat and I wanted to pour milk on Tarakeswar so that all troubles would melt away. How did he know what was in my mind when I had wished to go with him. Remember that i never spoke with him. My brother who was in the services is child like also and he would see if we were looking and then he would bend and touch the little 12 year old's feet before going to his office.

Many miracles happened like my sister in law had once made batter to feed an army and the little boy ate up all the Dosas and when two were left my sister in law stopped him so that my mother can have two. What he was upto we dont know but that trip he assured my mother that she being mother of vaishnavas need not fear death. She had just lost her favourite niece to suicide and she was feeling a bit insecure. He said that suicide victims roam around and that he had gone and released her. He knew everything and we hardly spoke but I knew I was in great presence. Once I stole his Gopala Idol and in the middle of the night I woke up as if I had an electric shock to find that the light in his room was on and that he was searching frantically his own Gopala Murti.

When I go back to my home town I do visit him and yes he came when my mother was dying and he has always received us but his curing of the poor sitting in the heat of the afternoon never stops and he sees us in between and sometimes I feel who am i really to disturb him. I am a part of his own family - his mother brother sister and they all love me really and I never knew why. He is now no longer 12 but 40 but I call him Kuni Baba which means little Baba. Once upon a time he had run as my train had sped to Calcutta many years ago as if God runs after the devotee who believes.

The childhood is replaced by adulthood and faith is replaced with conviction that God exists and if one calls out with a yearning for HIM to appear He will come. There is no more desire. N0T I BUT THOU echoes the heart. What you wish O Lord

(152) Sakhi

2016-9-3

Guru

Sakhicharan Das or Sakhi is someone I never met in real life but why does it feel like I lost a real good friend, although he addressed me as Ma with a lot of respect. He was sincere in Guru Bhakti as well as knew what respect is.

I often lapsed into calling him Sakhi, remembering the Vrindavan Leelas although we never ever discussed any. I always remembered that song by Dilip Kumar Roy for he was a great fan and asked me for his songs, Sakhi Mor Pran Dhan Madana Mohana Vrindavana Vanachari.

I came to know about him after Subrata made his website when I was anxious to know everything about everything specially if it was related to my Baba. I knew and followed Jagadananda Das's website. Then I found Sakhi and Vishakha through their contributions writing about Baba and the Parampara we all three belonged to on several websites.

Long afterwards I came to know both and feel really close to both. Sakhi knew and wrote about most Saints I adore thus revealing a heart that had opened and I am going to miss all that. He knowledge base both mundane and spiritual expanded and touched almost all topics that I love to explore although he never showed any sort of affectation. The common topics we touched base on was Yogi Krishna Prem, Dilip Kumar Roy, Omkarnath, Music of Dilip Kumar Roy, Bijoy Krushna Goswami, Kuladananda, his own Radharaman Gon, Guru Parampara, books and music.

A miracle boy worshiping in my home town Radharaman Dev or Bado Baba caught his interest also. He would ask Ma can you tell me about him or when is Dadu's Babaji Mahashaya's real date for Tirodham. Sakhi adored his Gurudev who is Gurubhai of my Baba Namacharya Baya Baba thus showing his sincerity and devotion. I knew the Gurudev of Sakhi since childhood as he used to come from Patbadi to meet Baba at our house. My Baba's respect for one and all even a child and people of all faiths I think Sakhi imbibed somehow.

His search for Truth led him to my hometown in 2009 and he has written in his blog about Ma Cuttack Chandi after whom my town is named. He has visited almost all Baba's Ashramas in Odisha and Vrindavan. His real place is with his Gurudev, The picture he created of Bandhu Sundar, Radharamandev, Ramdas and his own Guru says it all. People asked him why there is no Bijoy Krishna Goswami etc. but I feel his love for His Guru led him on to the secret that Bandhu Sundar was the childhood friend of Ramdas who sent him to Radharaman Dev for he was accepting no disciples.

I am glad that I came across such a soul as Sakhicharan Das whose life and work reminds me of my Baba. Humility, Grace of Guru, goes a long way in our ultimate search for Truth and where Sakhi reached I do not pretend to know or even qualified to know, but everyone needs a Sakhi like Sakhicharan Das.

This Poem I am sharing which I had written in 2014.

O Great Vaishnavas!

(153) Salbeg muslim devotee of Lord Jagannatha

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Invocation

Salabega [SAlabega] occupies a permanent position among the devotional poets of Orissa. He was born of a Muslim king and a Hindu mother in the first decade of the 17th Century. His father Lalbeg, on one of his military excursions came across a young widowed brahmana girl taking bath. Fascinated by her youthful beauty, Lalbeg forcibly took her away and made her his wife. Salabega was their only son.

As soon as he was old enough, Salabega took up fighting in his father's campaigns. Once he was severely wounded in battle. Accepting the advice of his mother, he chanted the holy name of Lord Jagannatha and was gradually cured. Feeling greatly indebted to Lord Jagannath he went to Puri, but was refused entrance into the temple of Jagannath due to his Muslim birth.

Thereafter he went on foot to Vrndavana wherein he lived the life of an ascetic in the association of sadhus reciting bhajans in honor of Lord Sri Krsna. After one year in Vraja he returned to Puri desiring to see the ratha-yAtrA festival of Lord Jagannatha, but on the way he suddenly fell ill. Feeling helpless and realising that he would not reach Puri in time to witness the ratha-yAtrA festival, he offered prayers to Lord Jagannatha petitioning Him to wait until he arrived.

On the day of the return Cart festival, Nandighosa, the cart of Lord Jagannatha, did not move until Salabega's arrival. The place where the cart remained stationary to give darzana to Salabega was later used by Salabega for composing his many bhajans in honour of Lord Jagannatha. His body was cremated there after his death. The samadhi of this great devotee is still standing on the Grand road in Puri and his bhajans will be forever sang, and remembered by the devotees of Lord Jagannatha.

(154) Sambandha Abhidheya Prayojana

2013-12-27

Krishna

The eternal relationship Sambandha of the Jiva with Shree Krishna starts from Dasatwa. This servant Lord relationship can transform later on to Sakhya Vatsalya and Madhura. The simple meaning of Abhidheya is Sadhan or Practice the means of which can take one beyond the Brahmi state to that of a Devotee who can attain the entrancing state of Prema. Mahaprabhu has advised and stressed on Bhakti as a means and an end in Abhidheya. Bhakti Sadhan Bhakti Sadhya. Practicing the sixty four parts of Bhakti Sadhana the Devotee experiences Sneha Mana Pranaya Raga Anuraga Bhava and Mahabhava. Mahaprabhu explains Prayojana as Shree Krishna Prema. At the end of many many births attaining Shree Krishna Prema, Lobha to attain Shree Krishna seizes the very being of a Devotee exclusively and is the sign of PremaBhakti. After sneha mana pranaya bhava if mahabhava results the Devotee experiences in his body mind and soul in every pore of his being the thrill of Shree Krishna Prema. At this stage Rasraj Rasika Shekhara Shree Krishna Himself comes to the Devotee. Shree Radharani Vrishabhanu Nandini ShreeKrishna Virahini ShreeKrishna Anuraagini ShreeKrishna Alhadini represents the Highest Form for the Devotee's PremaBhaktiRasa. To attain RadhaPrema is the sole duty or Prayojana of the Jiva, the union of Hladini Sandhini Sambit Shakti and the Highest Attainment of a Vaishnava Sadhaka and the crest jewel of Sadhana. The Sada Goswamis reflected this in their lives and later on documented in Scriptures which they wrote.

Explained By Mahaprabhu to Sanatana Goswami

(155) Sanatana Dharma and Karma

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Invocation

Sanatana Dharma is eternal and it explains about (seed of desire, result further desire) and Karma is what all souls male and female go through for past actions. Everything is directed by the Supreme Lord and our individual will or free will is like that of a cow tethered to a pole. With that will we can choose to do good or bad. Result we can never control. Why good people suffer etc. is beyond anyone so it is explained in the Karma theory.

So ultimately it is Krishna with His Supreme mercy who does help as somebody or the other everyone. There is no your God or my God but One God and some love Him as Krishna the Supreme Personality. Religions often propagate in a way that is repugnant to Spirituality. There are no two Gods that people should fight and say convert to this Religion as it is the only way to God. That freedom to choose should be given to all even a child.

(156) Sannyasi or Babaji

2014-1-xx

Guru

The definitions confuse people. There can be householders like Prabhu Nityananda who can flood this world with Prema. There can be householders who can preach. Sannyasa is given to a chosen few carefully. They choose not to marry. There are
thousands of Saints and Sages whom we in India call Baba or Babaji who have never married. A ROSE would smell just sweet by any other name.

Householders, Babajis or Sannyasis with Prema is the goal. Without Prema no model is acceptable. In search of Prema one undertakes all pain even the redicule of our so called worldly society and spiritual institutions. Shankara Model of 10 orders is the tradition for conferring Sannyasa. Does it really matter if the person is Realized and is called Babaji or Sannyasi or even Householder?

(157) Sayings Of Baya Baba

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Guru

1. Do not hurt or grieve another soul. If any soul is grieved due to your actions then God does not accept your worship.

2. The behaviour you do not wish to receive from another, do not behave with them that way.

3. God resides in every form, always remember that and do not misbehave with anyone.

4. Tolerate words from another and if anyone can tolerate your words then speak.

5. Always meditate on the word of God. Energy spent on any other topic is not only useless it also decreases one's lifespan.

6. Think about God, do work for God and speak about God always.

7. Guru and God are one and the same so look at the world as being pervaded by the Guru or Gurumaya. By doing this the intention to disregard another being slowly fades.

8. The company of Saints and Sadhus is the only way to have realization. Always keep this company.

9. Always look at your own faults. All faults are mine and all virtues belong to God and Guru, have this way of looking at things. In this way your own faults will slowly disappear.

10. Always serve the world thinking it is Godly.

11. Be humble always.

12. The tongue has to be controlled for eating.

13. If one is always singing the names of the Lord then the sensory organs become automatically weak and the mind becomes firm at the Lord's feet.

14. Be firmly established in TRUTH.

15. Without discriminating and with body, mind and soul carry out the orders of your Guru.

16. Do not be violent towards any lifeform.

17. Shed unnecessary PRIDE.

18. Gain, Worship and Establishment results in EGO and PRIDE. Try and shun these three.

19. Consider yourself as the youngest and lowliest and consider all else as being higher than you. In this way PRIDE is easily overcome.

20. Except one's own son or dsciple do not give unsolicitated advise to another.

21. Do not desire anything or anyone except GOD. If you desire any other object that is temporary you will be disappointed and will feel cheated.

22. Whatever happens in this world cannot HAPPEN without the MANDATE of GOD.

23. In this world no one is your friend or your enemy knowing this control your own behaviour.

24. Too much talking and unnecessary chatting is harmful as lot of energy is lost.

25. Every morning and evening remain quiet for one hour and try to remember God's Name or Meditate.

26. Have firm faith in your GURU. All siddhis or success will be yours that way.

27. The nature of water is coolness, the nature of fire is heat, the nature of animal is violence, the duty of every human being is LOVE. Behave with all in an affectionate manner.

28. No Yoga, No Penance, No Knowledge, No Sadhana is greater than PREMA or LOVE. Always try to cultivate LOVE in your heart.

29. DO NOT CONDEMN ANY RELIGION. RESPECT EVERY RELIGION.

30. In thought, word or deed do not harm another being.

Jaya Guru Shree Guru!

Om Shree Guru Kalpataru Sachinandana Sharana Mama

Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyama
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Rama

PREM SE BOLO SHREE RADHE

(158) Search

2018-3-12

Love

They say that you are everywhere. When do you hide and when do you appear? It is beyond our scope to seek you within when we know that you are also without. Any Realization we least care for, as you and only you occupy our thought.

This is the highest state when one forgets Liberation or Realization and occupies oneself in His thoughts alone. The Gopis at Vrindavan and Mirabai were able to do so as well as other Saints.

Even when reflected in various objects, the Moon is never divided, nor does it merge into its own reflection. Like wise the Love of God remains Eternal and Shines forever in Newer Beauty. The Leela of Love, the Leela of Sri Krishna. The Leela of GauraHari.

Jai Sri Radhe Krishna

(159) Search 2

2007-4-8

Love

They say that you are everywhere.
When do you hide and when do you appear?
It is beyond our scope to seek you within
when we know that you are also without.
Any realization we least care for,
as you and only you occupy our thought.

This is the highest state when one forgets Liberation or Realisation and occupies oneself in His thoughts alone. The gopis at Vrindavan and Mira were able to do so...

Even when reflected in various objects, the moon is never divided, nor does it merge into its own reflection. Like wise the Love remains eternal and shines forever in newer beauty. The leela of Love, the Leela of Sri Krishna.

Jai Sri Radhe Krishna

(160) Service and Gratitude vs Attitude

2016-2-5

Life

We should be grateful for all the service provided by family, friends or even strangers for our comfortable living. Thinking all is provided by Providence we cannot slight the helping hand or even critisize the persons concerned after the service is over.

All is Providence indeed but the forms provided to serve our needs is not our choice but His alone. Whatever happens is Divine Will and whatever does not happen is our will which is so weak that it fails to serve us sometimes. I am indeed indebted to All.

(161) Shyamsundar

2001-9-2

Krishna

How much you play dear Shyamsundar! You always want to be the only one. But you are!! You create the many yourself so that you yourself will be adulated. Entire creation worships you silently, sun, moon and stars pay you homage. Still you are not satisfied. You wish to be born as a human and assume to be a cowherd when actually you are God and King, play with the simple folks of Braja who are so simple that they think you are God which you actually are but because of their simplicity they are not frightened of you rather they treat you as one of them.

You Rasikanaagara wish to enjoy that Rasa too. You are also full of grace because how dare we scold you and address you if you did not wish to be loved by us ? In the guise of wanting to be adulated and loved you have replaced our fear with love. Instead of facing life with fear we have new courage, new faith to face life with love. You did not end it there, lest we forget because that was in the distant past you yourself came again as Gauranga Mahaprabhu and relived all those pastimes as great spiritual experiences thereby showing mankind how to love pray and be devoted to you. Most of all you freely distributed the gift of love which is not accessible even to Yogis.

All that was needed was a simple mind and a pure heart. Even if one lacked in that you just gave and gave and gave because you can afford to give no one else. So in this Kali Yuga (Iron Age) you have shown us that Naama Sankeertana (Holy Name Singing) is the easiest way to reach you, because there is no difference between the Name and its Owner. As soon as you take a Name the Form comes to our eyes. Like that there is no difference between the Name Of God and God. Taking the Name constantly remembering your pastimes till they become ingrained in our souls we will finally attain Thee. Shyam you are our only ONE!!!

(162) Silence

2015-8-18

Guru

Verbal Communication is the biggest barrier to good feelings that one has for the Universe. Alphabets are called Matrikas in Sanskrit and yet the strong force of Maya changes the meaning entirely. I know now why my Baba Namacharya Baya Baba kept silent for so many years. To control the urge for speaking has to be mastered, then the desire of the tongue to taste food. Words can heal if one has earned enough penance and the same words can harm spoken out of context. Moral is Silence, it preserves energy.

(163) Silence is Golden

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Guru

Baba often taught that silence is golden by action. When I met HIM as a silent yogi I was but a child so I did not feel anything was missing. Afternoons at Kendrapara were often marked by a serene silence which was only broken by a devotee who garlanded Baba and handed him a box full of paan then took a place to sit and be with HIM. I never thought of disturbing HIM with my incessant chatter which drove others crazy rather sat patiently waiting to listen whatever he chose to convey. Sometimes I would feel so free that I would tell Baba everything that was bothering me without waiting for an answer for I thought Baba is God and would take care of everything. His face told me when I can approach HIM and when I cannot for I would not speak a word if I even imagined His disapproval. I approached HIM one day at an opportune moment and said "Baba can you stop me from chattering all the time?" He replied as solemnly that it was my curse. Maybe in some life I must have bothered someone by my silent behaviour. So maybe if in this lifetime I have bothered people by my constant babbling then maybe I will be lucky next birth and remain silent. Yes silence is indeed golden for most important messages are conveyed by silence. Baba like Dakhinamurti taught by silence...Shree Guru Premanande Nitai Gaur Hari Bol

(164) Small noteworthy incident about My Baba NaAmacharya Baya Baba.

2015-9-26

Guru

In the year 1963 one afternoon I was fanning Baya Baba during the School Summer Vacation month of July. I was not exposed to the outside world and must have gathered knowledge about Saints from reading as my interest in Saints must have started from Baba.

I had heard about the greatness of Swami Shivananda probably from a relative who used to follow his discipline for householders. I distinctly remember Baba turning sides and murmuring that Swami Shivananda is no more. That created a curiosity in my mind that if this is fresh news how did my Baba get to know while sleeping.

That Baya Baba had mastered eating and sleeping minute observation many years later would confirm the fact. I had no way of knowing about the departure of Swami Shivananda and too scared to ask Baba. Later the News and the relative indeed confirmed that as it was happening it slipped out of my Baba's mouth.

Maybe to have Grace on this tired soul that all things unseen, unheard are possible. This sensory world is not all there is but there is something beyond.
The disciple of Swami Shivananda, Swami Chidananda must have also heard about My Baba and later on both met several times to swim in the Divine Waters. In fact there would be competition as to who would bow to the other first but Baba won each time bowing much before Swami Chidananda ever reached him.

Jaya Guru!

(165) Some Bengali Sayings Baba used to tell us

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Apanaa Haita Kare Apanaar
Jaar Keo Nahin Ami Achhe Taar

The one who has nobody I make him dearer than dearest...

Sola Anna Prem Na Dile Taite Amaar Man Bhujhena
Sansaara Ucchista Prem Na Deo Amaare

If you cannot give 100 percent of your Love to me I am not satisfied. Please do not offer to me the left overs after you love everyone else in this world...

Ami Mukti Chaina Hari Jaibo Asibo Charana Sebibo Haibo Preme Adhikari

I do not wish for Salvation Hari. I wish to go and come and serve at your lotus feet and be qualified to have your love.

(166) Stories about Namacharya Baya Baba

2015-9-26

Guru

It was during my Masters first semester exams that I had rheumatic fever yet again. Doctor was summoned and he prescribed cortisone and antibiotics that too some 14 tablets at a time. There were not many people to look after me and my young nephew Jisu who was hardly 9 was asked to look after me. I hated that as I hold children dearer than the dearest. The fact that Baya Baba was at Dr Kesav Ch. Sahu's house made it worse that I could not visit him. I calmly threw all medications and walked which exercise felt like walking on the blade of a sword to the place where Baba was. I walked saw Baba and could appear for my exams.

I had Rheumatic Fever once more after my wedding in 1978. I could muster courage to go see Baba at the Pareswar Sahi Ashram as I was deathly sick. Baba looked at me on the veranda and said, God loves you so much that in the guise of illness he pulls you close. That was my 2nd last time that I would get to see My Baba. Last visit at Bhubaneswar Ashram on June 7th 1978 he knew that would be our last physical contact. He asked me to come to Puri for it was near Lord Jagannatha he wanted to see me for the last time. Hathabhaga Bujhi Parilini. I was to go to Canada on June 9th and being pumped with energy from Baba, thinking how I will meet him many times in the future when I came back I declined as Puri is my in-laws place and I had a traumatic period of illness.
Never saw with my mortal eyes My Baba again but I distinctly remember how I hugged him for the first and last time.

(167) Suffering

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Love

Not a single person has escaped suffering those who truly love Krishna. Why is the question I have often asked. Why Shree Radha and the Gopis whom He loved more than anyone even Himself suffered His Separation? Was it to highlight Separation and Love they all came down to earth? I have often scolded Krishna in ignorance in all my poems thinking I have a right over Him. When I lost my husband I thought Krishna got tired of my scoldings and He wished to show me His Pain. I am not going to be hard on myself but really I am nothing. Lost the innocence I was born with without acquiring the Wisdom of Real Love. Those who have Real Love suffer even more for they feel every pain and everyone's pain seeing the World as Shree Krishna.

Finally one is judged not by how much one suffers but by how easily one overcomes sufferings, enjoying life with eternal hope for love.

(168) TRUTH

2016-4-16

Unknown

It is not about agreeing or disagreeing with anyone let alone God. It is about Truth and how many have realized that. More than anyone have I as an individual realized that ? I am still struggling with the notion since age 2, when nothing remains what remains? If there is no more you nor i and only Truth, Joy, Beauty and Love abide eternally, is it not there already? What more can we contribute to or take away from that Perfection?

(169) Tears

2015-9-21

Life

If cry of the heart is not shown people decry anyways saying that you did not care. If it is shown also, one cries alone for all like good times and good news becaause they are themselves stressed. Strength is within and tears too. Strength gives others fearlessness and strength. Tears are Nature's in-built mechanism to release stress. I personally would let another person cry. To have that strength lot of discipline is needed not to get unaffected and still lending a shoulder to cry on.

(170) Tears For The Alone

2015-5-5

Unknown

The tears flow ceaselessly from the shadow of the eyes
The declining flow then to merge with the Alone tries!

Flight of the Alone to the Alone!

I feel the wish to be alone with the Alone is inbuilt in all Human beings for they have similarity with THAT qualitatively if not quantitatively and seek Bliss or Ananda. Ceaseless Tears Flow and we know not why in the beginning and as they begin to diminish or decline in our old age and because we have exhausted all other options like money name fame family etc the urge becomes stronger to be Al One or alone.

(171) Thakur Haridas and Baba

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Guru

Like Thakur Haridas Namacharya Baya Baba (although I never got used to addressing him as such) not only did 24 hours naama japa the holy name was all around him. The revelation Mantra to Bada Babaji Mahashaya Radharaman Dev of West Bengal who swept Orissa with Chaitanya Consciousness was: Bhajo Nitai Gour Radhe Shyam Japo Hare Krishna Hare Ram was the Akhanda Nama going on always around Bansidhar aka Baya Baba. He was a Namacharya that is what people called HIM but why I did not know. For no body guessed how closely connected he was to Haridas Thakur while Baba was there. He revealed that he won't be around that September 13th 1981 for Haridas Thakur's Disappearance day and no one understood the significance. Baba chose to disappear on Haridas Thakur's disappearance day saying Madhusudana...

(172) The Bewildering Scriptures

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Life

When thy mind leaves behind its dark forest of delusion, Thou shalt go beyond the scriptures of times past and still to come.
When thy mind, that may be wavering in the contradictions of many scriptures, Shall rest unshaken in divine contemplation,
Then the goal of Yoga is thine.

Juan Mascaro, The Bhagavad Gita 2:52-53
(Juan Mascaro, The Bhagavad Gita, Penguin, 1962.)

My Baba often spoke about contradictions of many scriptures that could delude a seeker and stop him in his tracks contemplating the contradictions rather than the Divine. We cannot fathom the contradictions in scriptures past, present and future and we can spend lifetimes just discussing them. In my morning walks I meet a Christian Father from India who did his Phd on Ramanujar's Bhakti as the means to Moksha. I asked him to teach us the so called adults and the rediculous questions he was subjected to made me realise the truth about the Gita stanza quoted above. We neither understand Shankara nor can we hope to understand Ramanuja's approach to Jivan Mukti. Adwaita, Visishta Adwaita are terms we use and appear so learned. The Thesis I have and reading and it seems even the two schools that came after Ramanuja do not understand his Gnana Bhakti approach to Narayana. His Guru who plotted to kill him one day became his disciple as Grace and Understanding must have dawned on him.

Why Baba had asked me to learn Sanskrit and Linguistics only now I am understanding as reading the scriptures on one's own the shastras have compassion and the meaning comes from within. I find no conflict nor contradiction in all the Shastras that I have read so far and that MUST be due to the Grace of the GURU. I am grateful to a child for bringing this to my attention. The more I read I find that there is complete harmony and no way and no path is any more or any less as they all lead the Beloved. Rather they complement one another and should not be rediculed as not being the right way. How many human beings he created that many paths he created Our Lord.

(173) The Lord is bound by His Devotees

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Invocation

The Lord with all His Oplulences could have enjoyed alone His Glory for eternity but he chose to enjoy all of that by becoming his own devotee. He is the Lord and he is the devotee. As when a parent knows what he/she has and how good he/she is and then his or her own child says, dear father/mother there is no one more loving than you or better than you or kinder than you and then the parent's heart expands as if it will burst. Imagine God playing as His own devotee and crying for Himself and praising Himself or scolding Himself. What joy that Natkhat Gopal gets out of all this he only knows. Then he promises his devotee like he told the Gopis I can never repay your debt. Now who owes whom to what I am all lost...

(174) The ONE Called "Baya"

2013-8-31

Guru

The deeper I dig into the lives of Saints the more I am puzzled about My Baba. Who was He and what had He come to accomplish? Baya literally means MAD. He was sanity personified. Ever silent without talking about the 42 Gurus he had come across on His own personal journey towards TRUTH and LIGHT, He was always surrounded by Hari Nama Samkirtana unbroken 24 hours handed down by Radharaman Dev and His Guru Ramdas Babaji Mahashaya. Called Himself Baya and His Lord Pagla (also means Mad) the six handed Mahaprabhu which He established in His hometown Keradagada. His own writings show His conversations with Pagla. He resembled Christ who had the power to forgive sins and distribute unconditional love to the world and Buddha for He could meditate in silence for hours. His penance took a toll on His body, so like St Teresa D'Avila He has declared that it was not of the utmost importance. His miracles are unrecorded for He wanted no preaching at least at a personal level. Hari Nama Samkirtana, LORD JAGANNATHA AND BHAGAVATA was His ALL IN ALL and that is why I would feel comfortable to describe Him as being closest to Mahaprabhu in Mahabhava and Stillness of Prema with Hari Nama Samkirtana all around HIM. Jaya Utkala Jaya Baya!

(175) The Philosophy of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

2014-4-18

Invocation

Achintya Bheda Abheda simultaneous sameness and difference is in regards to Brahman and Jiva. Shankara Ramanujar Madhwa Vallabha Nimbakacharya had explained in their times and had their own schools of thought and then came Our Mahaprabhu Shree Krishna Chaitanya who explained Brahman is eternal and so is Jiva. What was unthinkable Achintya was the simultaneous sameness one of quality and yet vast difference one of quantity. Jiva is the same Reality and yet it is NOT. For us Krishna is all in all with Name Form Attributes Power Beauty far above the Brahman with no Attributes and even with Attributes. Saguna Nirguna Brahman. His Pleasure Potency or Hladini Shakti Radharani far above all other Opulences and Powers. What does that covey? Love is Divine and should be our goal and to reach THAT LOVE Jiva has been given an easy way in this Age of Kali by Mahaprabhu and that is Nama Samkirtana. So please bless all of you, one another to reach that Shree Krishna Prema Bhakti.

(176) Thief

2007-3-13

Unknown

He steals not only butter but our wealth and when I was so lost with him although he was reminding me through Vinod a walker at the mall to get him a book which I did not heed to I forgot to return 18 books to the Library and got fined 180 @ (10 days 1 dollar a day per book)...He steals not only our hearts in stealth but forgets promptly that he did so and you might end up rest of your life looking for this blue boy who is playing at Vrindavan happily in your forgetfulness...He steals all your attachment to this world and you appear as a mad person to everyone whereas all along there is none more sane than you...

He is the thief that enters your heart and robs it of all peace...He is the thief that makes you dance and yet you do not have strength to dance, makes you sing and you cannot utter a sound and makes you breathe when you are whistling like the breeze..Yes He is a Thief...

(177) Thoughts

2014-12-14

Unknown

Feel good about everything you do. In the beginning one feels good about everything and everyone. Then slowly the obstacles raise their ugly heads and the more one rushes towards light the more one is developed in darkness. When obstacles beset your path know that you are on the right road and Naam is the only way to remain sane. It is not the same story for everyone for some people can easily ride the waves of tribulation. Unknown Joy amidst troubles indicate that you are not attached to whatever that is happening.

(178) Thoughts

2013-10-30

Life

People do not like to deal with emotions as they feel vulnerable. It is their vulnerability that gives them the much needed human qualities to make this world survive. Be a human being first to feel that life is beautiful even if painful.

The dictates of our times makes us all compulsive buyers in a consumer driven society where all our pains are drowned by shopping. Real Power lies not in accumulating things but beings around you.

Try to SMILE at a CHILD in a shopping mall and watch your own INNER BEAUTY UNFOLD making you forget the million things that you MUST HAVE or your LIFE is just NOT WORTH LIVING. Try to smell the roses that bloom today and spread their fragrance. Do they question why they exist?

(179) Thoughts

2017-8-16

Life

To have an uninterrupted connection to the Divine, Sages have always chosen the most difficult and inaccessible places for that. There are Jivan Muktas and Avadhootas and many in disguise to help mankind. The work is cut out for each and every soul. Even those seeming to be worldly. We can never find God but He will have to find us. Even if we do not deserve Him, His Grace and Love will reach us. You are asking me who thinks everyone is not only superior to her but will eventually help her reach Baba. If everyone is Krishna then the play is going on eternally. But man cannot afford to be lazy. That is the message of Gita.

(180) To Jason Blanchard

2014-7-10

Life

I used to address Jason Blanchard as Babaji. Each year since 1996 when I used to visit NJ to see my younger brother I used to search for you and call you. Two years ago, same time of the year when I was mourning Dattu another child at Montreal you said, I am not going to stay here for too long Maa. Last two years on my visits, I have checked your profile at fb and heaved a sigh of relief that you are there. This year before I started for NY you posted on your status Iccha Mrityu. Did you time it so that I get to see ? The same day got the news via Jamie Theriot that you have passed on. I am not searching or mourning for such a great soul knowing for certain now that yours is indeed a Iccha Mrityu. But what about the times spent with one another fellow hermit? Did enough light shine on your path as you were scaling the mount of spirituality? Will I be able to complete my task?

(181) To My Baba

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Guru

Om Shree Guru Kalpataru Sachinandana Sharanam Mama:

Baba even if I am not worthy look after the children who believe you and are looking for guidance. I had you Baba but the children who did not see you please show them your grace and love. As a child of yours I am asking for those children (yours only for nothing is mine) whom I met on my way to you to find answers peace love and purpose of life. Let them have everything Bhakti Shakti Bhukti. Mukti if someone wants. If I have to beg why not also beg for the highest ie Love for God and Ishwara Darshana...for all..

Bhaja Nitai Gaur Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram

Take care of Gudul Gadul Gumpa

(182) Trip To India

1998-4-3

Guru

With pleasure I will narrate my trips to India in 1998 when I went to
meet one saint but met actually many many saints all of whom I knew
before.

I first came to know about Kripalu Maharaj in the yahoo group of
Divine Love in 2001. But I remembered a miracle that happened to me
which was connected with him. In 1998 visit my sister was dying of
Cancer; and I was involved with Shirdi Sai Baba so I went to Shirdi
to plead for my sister and was feeling all grand that I am coming
from a Saint and will cure her but somehow God loved her more and
took her away. But little did I know my husband Dilip would be having
a heart operation soon and I would need her blessings as well as all
the other saints to bless me which I received.

I saw in my home town Raseswari Devi will speak; Maharajaji has many
many such talented young people who are trained in Shastras and very
eloquently give speech. I did not know this. When I went to meet her
she asked me to attend her lecture in the evening warning me though
weather is her enemy and when she begins to start talking about
Krishna it would pour. Now luckily for me her speech was near a field
near MY BABA'S ashram and not having gone to his Samadhi even once I
agreed to go with my third brother Asit that evening.

We went in the evening and first went to Baya Baba's Ashram and
nostalgia enveloped me as I went to his room where I had spent
countless hours and then I wept on his Samadhi for I had just lost a
precious spiritual sibling, my second sister. I had lost 2 nephews
and parents and grandfathers in reverse order so sorrow was not new
to me although Ashoka was my name. Then out of the blue one young man
came and told me "Don't you remember me ? I was so small and we used
to serve Baba together" I just had to take his word for that as many
years had passed precisely 20 years since my wedding. He gave me a
small plastic photo of My Guru Baya Baba. I was thrilled as I did not
have one and gladly gave him some money. Later that photo would come
to my aid in my hour of great need.

I could not listen to the lecture of Raswswari Devi as down came the
rain at the mention of the name Krishna. Asit and myself had to leave
the place. In that trip while my sister was alive I met the saint
Chandrabhanu Satpathy IPS at the Bhubaneshwar Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
where he unofficially gave me the indication to carry out Baba's work
at Montreal. Same trip I also met the Miracle Boy Kuni Baba of whom I
have mentioned before and Swami Arupananda who called me to give me
blessings. The Miracle boy is the incarnation of Radharamana Deva
Guru of Ram Das who is My Baba's Guru. Swami Arupananda is from the
Pancha Sakha Sunya Gadi Lineage Yasovanta ? or Sisu Ananta ? and is
connected with Kalki Avatara. I could not meet the Himalayan Sage Ram
Kripalu of Rishikesh Ashram but would get his blessings on the phone
too.

When I had arrived at Calcutta where my brother Ranjit Mohanty IPS is
working I had met a saint the same day I arrived who spoke in strange
languages. I thought I am meeting Maha Muni Babaji and he sort of
indicated as it is so hard to know who is Babaji for all purposes he
might be Babaji. He is a worshipper of Mother and blessed me that I
would come to India every Navaratri like that April of 1998. He also
indicated Santa Santana - saints are my real children and that my end
I should not worry about being childless as God takes care of HIS
OWN.

The day I was leaving I was very tired and trying to climb the 4
flight of stairs to my brother's apartment. A saint of the Anjaneya
Order was following me saying stop if you are tired. He came up and
strangeky came into the same apartment to collect some donation. I
was lucky to give some and he tells my sister in law Hanuman is going
to Canada today with your sister in law. Later that night Himalayan
Sage phones me and says do not worry Dilip is going in for major
surgery of the heart. You can imagine the state of my mind on my
flight home. That photo of My Guru came to my rescue the day of the
operation as the heart did not start and I asked the chief surgeon
with all the boldness I could muster; "This is My Guru" opening my
palms where I was clutching my Baba's photo as if my life depended on
it, "please go in and do your best I told him". When he came out
hours later he had his thumbs up not triumphantly but as if he did
not know what happended just then. I would meet Maharaja Ram Kripalu
in 2001 and Swami Ram Kripalu of Rishikesh in 2001 trip which will be
my next post.

Saints are Gods walking on earth. In gratitude for making me remember.

(183) Trouble

2014-1-xx

Life

Trouble starts with preaching and printing specially about Self Glory when the person concerned is still alive and allows such a thing to take place. I hope people will learn from every incident around the Globe.

Individual Freedom does not mean in the name of Radha Krishna anything is allowed including amassing wealth at the expense of poor people and devotees and passing it on as Trust to Family or otherwise. People are good they believe and having devotion give their all but can you imagine anyone taking advantage of our basic goodness?

Time to be alert rethink your options, do Sadhana alone in the remotest corner of earth if you sincerely wish to get out. I have not done that yet i.e. give away everything that I have earned and be a recluse but sometimes I feel like that. In a sense I have led a recluse like life not by choice but by circumstances for I love people. What I thought was not being granted to me i.e. company of people, reflecting back now I think is a blessing.

Genders must be equally respected and given equal rights and this must be a law at any moment of time everywhere. Money must not be allowed to be owned in the name of charity, just given if one has excess. Love and Knowledge of Radha Krishna is the Highest and has inspired many simple devotees who have experienced but look how Kanha plays now in Kali Yuga.

(184) True Love

2015-9-29

Love

The person who truly loves, feels joy on being alive every moment cannot, simply cannot hate anyone and I mean anyone. Truly celebrating life one can spread happiness wherever one goes.

In a family if we truly love our parents how can we hate any brother and sister no matter if they stand up to our scrutiny or not. Love never judges and is unconditional.

Feeling alive and love for family one can move forward to friends, acquaintances and neighborhood. Limited human beings only have limited people cross their path so lets spread that JOY.

(185) Utkala

2013-9-14

Invocation

Utkala is a Mystical and Powerful Place with Our Lord Jagannatha being the Supreme Lord attracting, Shakta, Baisnaba, Saiva, Boudha, Jaina, along with Gaudiya Daita Adwaita Alekha Mahima complementing each other and enhancing the mood of the Real Bhakta or Gyani.

Panca Sakhas Sarala Das Arikhita Das, Bhima Bhoi, Abhiram Paramahamsa, Namacharya Baya Baba all have reached the peak of their Sadhana hail from our land. Jayadev, Baladev Bidyabhusana, Sridhara Maharaj infact any one that inspired me had a deep connection to this place.

Shankara made Puri one of His Chatur Dhams and I have heard that Dakhina Kali Bhubaneswari and Ugra Tara's Yantras were placed underneath the Deities. Nanak wrote his famous Gagan Thaal Mein after witnessing the arati of Jagannatha. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Aradhya of my Guru Parampara born with Radha's Anga Kanti and having Her Mahabhava of course showed the way Lord Jagannatha must be loved.

Tantra Mantra Bhakti Gyana Yoga all were known and practiced in Our Land. The temple architecture and the number of temples is a vestige of Our Rich Heritage. I cannot neglect to mention our great authors Gnan Pith award winners Gopinath Mohanty and Sitakant Mahapatra and many many more. Wake up Utkaliyas. Utha Kankala Chhidu Shrunkhala!!!

(186) Utkala Janani

2015-4-1

Life

Freedom this word means different things to different people. Man always seeks freedom. From people places situations we find ourselves in. Lord if only I were free I would act differently. But do we actually know what we shall do with it after we attain it? We just wish to be free. From our daily labor we seek freedom, we start counting money and dream of how we shall spend it one day.

We are free folks and the day that we dream about when it actually comes we will not know what to do with it. Take us the people of Odisha for example. Beautiful country side with a lot of natural resources when the poem was written by poet Laxmikanta. How many young people know about this poet who wrote our Freedom Anthem? How badly due to greed etc we have plundered our Mother Land. How we speak in Hindi and English for we are often ashamed to declare that we are Odiyas whether in Odisha or outside? Stop and reflect and be proud of being an Odiya.

(187) Vairagya

2017-12-12

Krishna

Vairagya or Virakti comes naturally when one goes deeper and deeper into Bhakti or when Anurakti for Krishna increases day by day. It is never forced, nor does it mean callousness as all is Krishnamaya. As love for Krishna increases love for another human being increases also. The heart throbs and the mouth sobs the Beloved's Name. There is no forcefully being cold or callous that marks a Vairagi. One cannot pretend this State Of Being. This is just the beginning when due to Guru Krupa the heart is attracted towards Krishna and little by little the outer world is lost. Discrimination and Dispassion grows as the long March towards Prema begins. This is Pure Grace. All one can 'will' is pure discipline to be a disciple. The question of being cruel or callous to another human being does not arise. Strong heart and determination is needed.

(188) Vrindavan Essay

2014-11-1

Unknown

Lord is everywhere. Yes His earthly Leela was certainly at Vrindavan but in Ghor Kali Yuga specially the Holy places like Puri, Vrindavan, Haridwar or Rishikesh etc meat and liquor seems to have taken over.

I have led a sheltered life since childhood whether Cuttack Odisha, Montreal Quebec or Bhubaneswar Odisha. This is my 2 cents worth.
Compassion, togetherness, helping one another specially in a strange place where one is not accustomed to is a must for Devotees.

Everywhere it is Hell now if one is alone and specially if one is poor. The only place safe is in being together as in a group to do research, bhajan, Nam Prachar or even for Charity work. Humility is a must and awareness of the place, politics will certainly help. Big Institutions survive and are safe for adults but are they safe for little children?

Having not accomplished like you all have and every moment facing new challenges still there is a peace within and I can write poems. I would gladly stay at Montreal and still dream about Vrindavan or Lord Jagannatha. Happy Amla Navami from Odisha, Land of Jagannatha Dham. When I could not see Radharani's Lotus Feet today, I went to meet my ailing elder sister and took a photograph of her feet.

(189) We took him to be one of our own

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Guru

Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Gurudevo Maheshwara
Guru Sakhyat Param Brahma Tasmei Shree Guroveh Namah
:

Not understanding who is Guru we took Baba as one of our own. Telling him our daily troubles loading him with all our sorrows. When he asked us how are you, not understanding the purport of the question we started chattering away how life was troublesome as if that was the only Reality. For one who is realised and knows Reality how inane and ignorant all that must have seemed and yet not a day did he judge us or turn a deaf ear. Receiving all with affection he enquired after their welfare and gently taught if he sensed danger or else silently looked after them.

Yes God does come as Guru and becomes as one of our own. The Unlimited imposes limitations upon HIMSELF out of love and compassion so that we can identify with HIM and hence make our progress however slow it might seem in His eyes. Then again we are impatient with ourselves. He knowing the outcome before anything starts is ever patient and loving. I have seen this great Master for 20 years. Rich and the poor, Kings and Statesmen, men women and children all received such an intense uniform quality of love that all thought Baba belongs to them alone like the moon.

My Baba did not look like a Vaishnava with shaven head but none was more humbler than HIM. Trunadapi Suneechena Tarorapi Sahisnuna Amanina Manadeya Kirtaneya Sada Hari was lived by Baba to almost perfection. He suffered ailments for his devotees which was painful. He took my rheumatic pains and when swelling in my knee decreased his knee would be swollen and painful. He suffered asthma and piles and yet there was this joy in Him that attracted thousands from near and far. Baba came down to earth to be one of our own so that many would be saved.

(190) When Baba Spoke

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Guru

Baba started speaking in 1959 if my memory serves me right. Even if he spoke before that I would have no way of knowing. It was summer holidays for good 2 months when Baba decided to come to our house for Astaprahari. He would come for Astaprahari and end up with Navaratra. Then also my grandfather would request HIM to spend all 2 months at our house. He complied. My grandfather carried the yogurt pot and broke it at the end of the festivals. Our home was complete with extended families and friends and they all had the Darshan of Baba as well as His Grace. Even though we might feel Baba belongs to us like the moon everyone felt special thinking Baba belonged to them. Such feeling only can come with mutual feelings of love. He made everyone feel special. I cannot speak about miracles but I can declare with certainty LOVE FLOWED so much so that all were drenched all around. Imagine the evenings with Uddanda Kirtana and us children exposed to ecstasy of the Vaishnavas their faces shining as they rose higher and higher in dance steps before the Nama Mandapa the Kartala and the Mridanga in perfect beat. Hari Haat and Hari Loot everything I saw and took it in the first year from the cutting of the paper Nitai Gaura to the Shamiyana to the painting of all the 3 buildings.

WHEN BABA SPOKE all were still as these were words coming out of his Adhara like Amrit. After years of penance and seva and roaming all over India specially the Himalayas when he came down to the heat of the plains of Orissa Baba was well aware of the TRITAAPA JWAALA bothering mankind. He took it on with His head bowed as He did everything else with a deep surrender.

"EVERYTHING HAS BEEN DONE FOR YOU ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO BE GOOD HUMAN BEINGS" "WHATEVER A GOODMAN DOES IS ALWAYS GOOD" "DOING GOOD DOES NOT MAKE ONE A GOOD MAN" "IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE SPEAK" "VIRTUE IS VICE WHEN MISPLAYED" "SILENCE IS GOLDEN" A SIMPLE HEART AND A PURE MIND ARE THE TWO WINGS TO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN" "LOVE TAKES NOTHING FOR ITSELF" "I LOVE YOU BECAUSE I LOVE YOU"

(191) When we think God is not in our favor?

2017-10-24

Invocation

Why would he single you out? Think. Ego thinks we are good or bad, God does not. If earthly parents forgive their children, God can infinite times more. Karma good or bad is all in His hands. The conclusion I have reached after a life time of living is that we do not see how what is best for us and hanker after things that might harm us. The end result of all His actions are good. Immediately we try to be devotee and blame Him.
Can we ever cheat God by imitation of the Great Ones. Can we lovingly chide like Sur Das or Salabega?
Look at the life of Radha and Meera. Do you suppose they suffered for nothing? But can we ever get to know their Bliss?

(192) Who Am I

2013-12-25

Krishna

Jaya Rupa Sanatana Bhatta Raghunatha
ShriJiva GopalaBhatta Dasa Raghunatha

When Sanatana Goswami wanted to know "Who Am I?" Mahaprabhu replied that the Swarupa Tattwa of Jiva is Nitya Dasa of Shree Krishna. The Ocean creates waves but the waves cannot create an ocean. Jiva cannot be Brahman rather there is an eternal relationship of the Jiva as the servant of Shree Krishna.

Sanatana Goswami asked then why am I suffering from the Three Fold Misery? Mahaprabhu replies that how the spark loses it's individual existence when far from the Fire and a water drop dries up when separated from the Ocean, Jiva far from Shree Krishna forgets it's Blissful Nature and suffers the three fold misery. The material existence sometimes lifts Jiva up to heaven and then plunges the same existence to hell - "Kabhu Swarge Uthaye Kabhu Narke Dubaye". "Jiva Nitya Krishna Dasa Taha Bhulegelo - Sei Janne Maya Pisachi Galaye Bandhilo".

To get rid of this Mahaprabhu has proposed "Swa-SwarupAnubhuti". Like the tiger cub strays into the pack of Jackals and thinks like a Jackal but seeing own image in the clear water gets back the knowledge of being a tiger cub, Jiva getting the knowledge of it's own eternal relationship with Shree Krishna, enjoys an unending and unbroken bliss. ShreeKrishnaPremAnanda.

(193) Worry

2017-3-17

Invocation

Whenever I am worried about anyone this thought comes to my mind. I can only worry about how to reach God. I can reach out to God with pure love in my heart. I can claim God to be my own with the help of Guru and Grace. No one else can I claim nor worry about for all belong to God and have their own personal relationship with Him. He is mine and all belong to Him only. So when I concentrate on God others are taken care of. This is my life time lesson after a life lived worrying always about others. AH

(1) 2:12 12/22/2012

2012-12-22

Life

With seven 2's I could not resist to write
There are three 1's and one zero now;
We never comprehend wrong from right
But end of this world predict somehow!

All I know is the life I have lived this far
With it's share of sorrow and happiness;
Not long enough to say anything so far
About Reality or Truth with competence!

The care that we show a human being
Is the only pride that we carry with us;
Neither riches name fame nor feeling
Only the Love that resides within us!

End of the world occurs when we die
We cannot smell hear taste or see
Entire household would rather try
Than let all our souls to fly free!

(2) 31st Mahasamadhi of Baba

2012-9-13

Guru

Thirty one years today
You left me to stay;
Waiting for me pray
At Heavens Gateway;
Hold on dear heart
We never did part;
This wait is a play
Of the mind I say!

I think you are there
All pains could bear;
We cannot be two
Play as me and you;
I realize this fact
We are One at last!

Baba's Thirty First Anniversary

(3) 38th Anniversary

2016-1-2

Love

38th Anniversary
Jan 2nd 2016

Things are never how they appear to be
Mysteries beyond our imagination are free
To be revealed if only we with patience hear
To our own hearts and with loyalty adhere!

True precepts taught by Parents and GURU
Walk the straight and the narrow path TRUE
Obstacles beset to divert you away fast
Be firm and kind to all who helped in past!

Dilip you are a role model to follow in life
I was so different and outward as your wife
I know that you have reached your goal
After giving to our life perfectly your soul!

To Dilip Harichandan.

(4) 39th Anniversary

2017-1-2

Life

Today we could have been together thirty nine years
You always knew here on earth how to allay my fears;
Alone bereft of the Angel, who came to help me here
Sing a brave song in the world to live my life dear!

How we spoke of the days when all cares would be gone
We would celebrate to travel the world now am forlorn;
There were no lies nor untruths between our souls
Helping, remembering God in Heaven both our goals!

Today when I remember you this thing comes to mind
None was so special here on earth or to me so kind;
Parents n Guru both gave me love, perhaps made sure
That I receive their special love in your form here!

My days were smooth, did not have a care in the world
Now I struggle each moment and gradually I am so bold
To celebrate this day, so special for me in many ways
That I shall be able to complete my task passing days!

To My Husband Dilip Harichandan

(5) A Bhajan I Heard

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Krishna

Govinda Mere Yaha Prathana Hai
Govinda Mere Yaha Prathana Hai
Bhulun Na Mein Nam Kabhi Tumhara
Tanmaya Hokar Gata Rahoon Mein
Govinda Damodara Madhaveti
He Krishna He Yadava He Saketi
He Rama He Raghava Raghaveti

Jo Koyee Aawe Man Ko Bhulane
Woh Bhi Gayenge Geet Tumhara
Unke Saath Gata Rahoon Mein
Govinda Damodara Madhaveti
He Krishna He Yadava He Saketi
He Rama He Raghava Raghaveti

Dehanta Kaale Tum Samne Ho
Bansi Bajaate Manko Loobhate
Gaata Yahi Mein Tan Pran Tyagu
Govinda Damodara Madhaveti
He Krishna He Yadava He Saketi
He Rama He Raghava Raghaveti

(6) A Friend is Divine

2016-8-7

Unknown

Will You be my Friend?
I asked Kanha one day;
So many You Befriend
But I cannot even pray!

He gave a Beautiful Smile
I have always been Friend
Of everyone, so you smile
Make all you meet a friend!

Since Kanha told me this
I accept all, as my friend;
On Friendship day, I miss
Beautiful smile my friend!

(7) AMMA

2003-11-16

She opens her eyes and sees Bhavani
She closes them and becomes Shivani;
Her smile, enchants the whole world
O Supreme Enchantress of the world!

For one and all her love is the same
As JagadAmba, She plays the game;
Heart knows it all, yet feels the pain
Far from Her there is nothing to gain!

Tears were all I have to offer to Amma
Smile She said for that smile is Amma;
Then why the tears being far from Her?
When a smile will bring me close to Her?

The pain of being apart from my Mother
As the gain of being a part of my Mother;
Everything I had buried very deep inside
Now I cannot dwell in it, nor put it aside!

So my loving Amma, do come back to me
Or please bring me wherever you may be;
You have many chennas but Amma is One
You may not miss me but you are the One!

Dedicated at the Lotus Feet Of Amma November 16th 2003

(8) ANAND KRISHNAN - KRISHNA YASODA AND DEVKI

2007-9-3

Krishna

A million kids indeed but tell Me, am I not they
Who lovingly come to you just to remind you of Me;
So when you are in need or even want to keep away
I am there for you through them to be ever with Thee!

Every birthday you remind Me of My Maiyya Yashoda
To return to her, to satisfy her, to love her
Do you not know that I love her most? Ah! Momma
Else how could I have arranged for being with her?

Immediately after I descend do I unfailingly reach her
To hide in her bosom, away from uncle's frightful glances
To get scolded by her, tied by her, and to bewilder her
Yet why is it that few remember my very own Ma, Devaki?

Who having seen seven go before me, neither had the joy
Of cuddling me, nor seeing my tiny feet, nor my antics,
Nor behold my cosmos-contained reddish muddy mouth in awe,
Nor could hear complaints against me, nor pray for my safety!

Having missed all my acts that you and kids enjoy most
She waits to feast on Me, to shower and receive my Love
She misses Me always yet alas! I will soon grow old
Only to be reborn next year and return to Yashomati Maiyya!

(9) Aham BrahmAsmi

2014-7-31

Life

Aham BrahmAsmi and I am He
Am not there yet nor wish to be;
My path is hard of Bhakti Fame
I cannot even chant Holy Name!

Truth is best known when reached
Hard to grasp, when it is preached;
Knowing, Knower, Known are True
I will love to see Kanha who is Blue!

He plays with all this Divine Game
Now One Two Now Many a Name;
Best is when He loves one as two
The Joy and Bliss for me and you!

I will tarry on friend and wait it out
His Name now and then will shout;
If He grants me, so that I can serve
That's more than I will ever deserve!

Whiling away my Time neither in this world or with Shyam

(10) Akaitava Prema Vitarana

2014-6-10

Love

Three words each means something
Together it has a profound meaning;
Akaitava Prema uncomplicated Love
Unconditional given from God above!

Sincere honest without any motive
Love that can give and also forgive;
Ahaituki Akinchana mean the same
Who is the vessel it is Divine Game!

Prema is the highest means and end
Never deserved, Grace does descend;
Sadhana is just to keep us from harm
Till we are secure, safe in Divine arm!

Vitarana needs a vessel that's so pure
That can contain that Love and is sure;
To distribute this Love so all are saved
AkaitavaPrema Vitarana the path is paved!

At the Lotus Feet Of Namacharya Baya Baba

Part 2

These three words came to me
In a dream that chanced to see
1976 was the year, month June
Knew not meaning, not in tune!

Happened to read a book of Lord
In the pages just found this word
Guileless love that what's desired
Spread the love Divine transpired!

(11) All - Love - Life - Gain!

2001-5-xx

Life

You reside in my body, mind and soul
O my mind only Shyam pervades them all
My eyes waited for a vision of you
Your eternal handmaiden pined for you!
Tears like showers rained for many ages
For I had forgotten till I met the sages
That you Shyam had never left me at all
That you are my heart, my life, my soul!

In joy and pain and walking life's lane
Shyam was the only friend who kept me sane
Without Shyam all else is empty air
Without Shyam no one really is there
Every moment my heart was pining for Shyam
Forgetting that in my heart resides Shyam
O my mind have patience and faith again
That Shyam is All - Love - Life - Gain!

Lotus Feet Of Baba May 2001

(12) Alone and Helpless

2015-2-16

Love

When you feel helpless all alone
Breathe deep and do not despair;
Close your eyes to know the One
Who loves you child to take care;
Till you reach home feel the Love
Of your being, know who you are;
Do not search for me to be above
I am within you child and do care!

(13) Ambrosia

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Unknown

By the Nectar Rain Of Rama's Ambrosia all are drenched
Then why "Chataka" Mind's thirst is not being quenched
Why are you standing Mind to one side fearing this love ?
Each drop contains the Mercy of Hari from heaven's above!

Desire, Anger, Pride, Attachment, Lust and Greed remove
Inside and Out please be drenched with the Tears Of Love
This Nectar Rain Of Heart's Ambrosia will quench your soul
You do not have to travel far and wide to reach your goal!

Why search in every forest and every home looking for HIM
In the Temple Of Your Heart is seated RAM please worship HIM
Then why not touch HIS Lotus Feet so this thirst is quenched?
By the Nectar Rain Of Rama's Ambrosia indeed all are drenched!

Dedicated at the Lotus Feet Of Rama

(14) Amla Navami Shree Radha Pada Darshana

2013-11-11

Radha

Jaya Shree Radhe My Radhe please come
Take My Hands and please lead Me home;
Your Kanha is waiting since long to behold
Your Lotus Face and two Lotus Palms hold!

Shree Radhe came running the path rough
Pebbles hidden in grass and walking tough;
Her Heart was pounding and Feet bleeding
She wanted to run fast trouble not heeding!

When She reached Kanha only She stopped
Hair was disheveled perspiring She dropped;
Moon like Visage shining Lighted Lotus Eyes
Smile on Her Face though Heart full of sighs!

Shree Krishna gently made Radhe to sit down
Wiped Her Brows gently of worries and frown;
Her Bleeding Lotus Feet softly held in His Palm
The Vision for you and me today to fears calm!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe and Krishna Amla Navami

(15) Amrit

2013-6-5

Invocation

Amrit your name is the key
To your immortality,
Nectar of life that you share
With others, to relieve care!

Partake the Joy you give away
So easily to others say,
Be the immortal one
Joyously all alone!

What is in a name you say
Brings energy that you may
Transform the world around
Make it joyous not so bound!

You are all that n much more
Your Name has much in store,
Live your dreams be in bliss
Your joy n love do not miss!

For Amrit

(16) Amrita

2014-6-28

Unknown

Ageless love and faultless ideas a romance so deep that you could drown;
In the still waters of your soul find Him and you will never frown!

Time is Now Place is Here Person is You who will reap;
All the benediction of the Sages through the Ages for you are deep!

Go further yet brace gale, storms will only blow over above;
God wishes you to live, dive deep and find the pearl of Love!

(17) Amrita

2015-7-23

Life

A child most lovely with dimples and smile
Eyes dancing yet a pain borne knowledge
Lurks sometimes flashing for a short while
Love waiting for the world to acknowledge!

Be Blessed on this day and in every way
Your childhood prattle makes me wonder
Were you born wise, I remember the day
Was with Baya Baba something I ponder!

Now being a Mother I am sure you know
How to do for Lola, nothing is impossible
That's how as a species we survive show
With Love the Universal Survival possible!

Love you my dear child now and forever
AshokAnasuyAmrita daughters from soil
Of the Immortal Land, of our own Father
Same souls have we three to protect All!

Happy Birthday Nicky July 23rd 2015

(18) Amritam

2016-7-23

Life

Pure Nectar when you took birth
Angelic to behold so full of mirth
Always emotive dare to question
With kind heart still care to listen!

You are loving giving and so kind
Even to all life forms you do bind
Having so much love you do give
Laughing your life and do forgive!

May the Good Lord look after you
Love and give you all what is true
Could not be there always for you
Wipe all the frowns, see smile too!

Now there is Lola, a bundle of Joy
Her questions to you won't annoy
Rather to remind you, of one who
Answered questions patiently too!

(19) Anadi Ananta

2007-7-10

Invocation

Where do you begin My Lord she asked?
As in His tender care she lovingly basked
When do I come in and where do you end?
How do we keep on meeting at every bend?

Lord smiled and said I have no beginning
Time and Space free therefore no ending
When I don't end how can you ever start
There is no meeting for we never did part!

If we never parted Lord and we never met
Why do I feel for you not seeing you as yet
Whose are the eyes that yearn to see you?
Whose are the ears that learn to hear you?

Your call in my heart I can hear Lord clearly
But path is unknown and I hold on dearly
To your Name so that I can never be apart
O Lord always stay in my soul and my heart!

At the Lotus Feet Of Lord July 10th 2007

(20) Anand

2016-12-6

Love

Kaise Bataoon Woh Kaun Hai?
Kuchh To Adhikaar Nahin Hai;
Naa Janam Diya Naa Paala Usko
Kaise Rakhoon, Paas Mein Usko?

Maa Se Jyaada, Pyaar Na Karo
Duniya Ki Baatein Sunaa Karo;
Bahen Aur Bibi Ki Baari Pehli
Mamata Meri Jaise Jahareeli!

Parvadigaar Se, Araj Hai Meri
Jaan Mein Uske, Bharde Saari
Rehmat, Phir Bhi Araj Sun Lo
Uski Zindagi, AnandMaya Ho!

(21) Anandamayee

2003-1-24

Deenabandhu Karunasindhu Raakho Sharan
Ham Sab Tere Bachhe Hein Na Bhulao Man
Anandandamayee Chaitanyamayee Parameswari
Na Bhatkayo Beech Raha Mein Na Karo Deri !

Man Mein Viswas Dil Ke Pukaar Sunte Ho Tum
Nahi Rahoge Chhod Ke Hamein Aaa Jayoge Tum
Snehamayee Karunamayee Maa Rakhyaa Karo Tum
Na Bhulenge Kabhi Ham Bachhen Daya Karo Tum!

Guru Govinda Dono Ke Bardaan Na Taal Sakoge
Premamayee Parameswari Hamaare Rakhval Karoge
Yeh Janam Byartha Mein Jaise Na Khoyenge Ham
Asirvaad Do Ma Tumhare Paas Jaroor Aayenge Ham!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Mother - Jan 24rth 2003

(22) Ananta Chaturdashi Day

2016-9-15

Unknown

This day gone Baba, what can I write
Your special, silent, timely declaration
Nama can only make now things right
Please carry on with your benediction!

Thousands were fed, heard just like before
I was far away from action but not sad at all
To carry out your order strength much more
I am wherever you send me so, I cannot fall!

We are on your lap, cuddled specially so
Any action on our part to leave will harm
Let us be confident and go with the flow
Keep all your children safely in your arm!

(23) Ancient Meera

2016-6-10

Krishna

Fight, escape, rest and die,
rise again and fight.
The strings of the sitar are mangled,
yet the sound is hidden sublime
like the virtue in noble hearts.

Prowess of devotion,
that will rest for this one night,
But tomorrow, shall raise its arms,
to fight again
with the truth itself.

The water is still
in silent meditation,
Delighting in resentment
felt by all pious men
as ripples felt by still water.

Those fragments of old bangles
that once clinked like the ripples
in the ears of those
who desired to reach that end.
Just that no trace could be found of them.

(24) And Then You Walk In

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

And Then You Walk In
My heart skips a beat
I feel strange within
My eyes on my feet!

You say not a word
But volumes are said
That you are My Lord
To you I have prayed!

The colors all change
From dull to a rainbow
No looks do exchange
We connect somehow!

Years have gone by
You came back again
I wait with a sigh
You take all my pain!

Love is all around
Time stands still
There is no sound
But tears do spill!

And then you walk in
I feel alright again
Earth stops it's spin
I have no more pain!

(25) Angel

2007-9-8

Invocation

Asked you for an Angel Lord
To help me spread your word
Didn't know that you sent me
Your very own to set me free!

There are many who are dear,
Close to you who cast out fear
This one I feel loves you most
Will save the world at any cost!

Piercing through the veils around
To bring the souls who are bound
The silent actions and courage true
Marks the one who came from you!

Knowing fully well that I am no one
Still feel I have to look after this one
Special Angel sent from you O Lord
Who is living example of your word!

At the Lotus Feet Of Our Lord September 8th 2007

(26) Angel From Heaven

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Angel from heaven has come to be with me
Constant and loving and giving as he can be!
When all have left my side and I am all alone
Standing midst life's stream with no direction!

An Angel came down and said Maa I am here
Just ask what you wish, to serve I am here!
God is so busy looking after creation and all
He sent me his special angel who gave me a call!

Maa Maa Maa I am here angel called me and said
Dont cry my dear Maa I am here as you prayed!
Angel is in your heart my dear child Maa said
God sent me as your Maa as you sincerely prayed!

(27) Angel Wings

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Unknown

Angel Wings please take me away
To a wonderful place that is far away
Where love abides and fear has fled
Where sky is my roof and earth my bed.

Let my spirit roam as it wills
From the river deep to the shaded hills
Let eternity like a moment seem
Where infinity rides on the moon beam.

Where spring flowers bloom all year around
Where trickling brook is the only sound
The sky is blue and the meadows green
And peacocks proudly their feathers preen.

Let me walk with my maker there
Holding hands with lots to share
Angel Wings please take me away
To my heart where I can always pray!

(28) Angel and Devil

2015-11-25

Life

I am the Angel, that protects me
Am also the Devil who harms me;
So that I survive roam about free
Have to be Child laughing in glee!

All good and bad is inside do look
Blame none, this task I undertook;
Difficult task Faith never I forsook
With Patience my anger I unhook!

Laugh with the innocent ones alone
Dance free in Nature to be The One;
Life is Love, Love is Lord, ONLY ONE
Play sing dance enjoy Life only One!

When the Lord closes all doors Lord
Keeps one window open at every ford
Search and you shall find your Lord
Knock to enter ask to be given Lord!

(29) Anindo Name Befits You

2018-5-12

Invocation

Wed to Anasuya n also Father
To Ananya and Aditri, Anindo;
Your Name means I do gather
To be Perfect my dear Anindo!

Beyond Criticism Praiseworthy
Innocent an Handsome as well; Irreproachable, you are worthy
With a lovely Family, you dwell!

Words do flatter you know this
Silence filters Ego, to only love;
Being talkative I only know this
With words show guileless love!

Eternally let all people on Earth
Be Happy and Love one another;
Heaven would be this our Earth
If all People worship one another!

(30) Anjaneya's Shree Ram

2008-4-13

Invocation

Today your Lord is with you
Anjaneya dear devotee true
Both of you remove sorrows
And promise the tomorrows!

Mother and Lord support you
You reside in their hearts too
Your love is unique also rare
ShreeRam seen everywhere!

This year will be always known
Your immortal presence shown
God and Devotee are together
So many saints also do gather!

Bless all as you are Lord Shiva
Son of Vayu to love Shreerama
The mystery of the Lord is you
The lover and the beloved too!

Rama holds you near his heart
The Lord never wishes to part
What Bliss in this love of yours
For eternity your love endures!

At the Lotus Feet Of Hanuman Anjaneya Pavan Suta Rama Bhakta 11th Rudra
on Maha Visuva Pana Samkramti Ashoka Ashtami Ramanavami April 13th 2008

(31) Anniversary 36th

2014-1-2

Life

Thirty six years ago, you came
You did not wish for any name
Came to take great care of me
So I live my life, you let me be!

Now when I reflect back learn
The time spent with you alone
Was a precious gift from above
The Lord sent with a lot of love!

Form has dissolved love is there
To guide my life with much care
So that I do not stray from Path
Spend the days Good Lord Hath!

Any other birth paths cross again
Memory of times together remain
Will shower you with love so rare
You in this life with me did share!

Mandi

(32) Anokhaa Jeevan Teraa Re

2006-11-27

Unknown

Anokhaa Jeevan Teraa Re
So Madhav Tujhe Pukara Re
Man Mandir Mein Mohan Jaage
Andhee Duniya Na Samjhe Bhaage
Tujhe Lene Aaaye Vanvaari Re
Reh Gaye Ham Sab Bhikaari Re

Tu Santhon Se Bhee Nirali Re
Tu Ham Sabke Pyaari Laly Re
Bhag Hamare Tu Ghar Aayee
Shyam Se Sandesha Layee
Ab Kunjan Van Mein Tu Chali Re
Kar Gayee Kokh Tu Khaali Re

Vrishabhanu Nandini Laly Re
Ro Ro Mein Banee Matwali Re
Pyaar Tera Mein Bhool Na Paaoon
Man Ko Mein Kaise Samjhaaoon
Woh De Gayee Praan Ki Bali Re
Jo Sabse Thee Bholi Bhali Re...

(33) Appointment

2001-11-9

Invocation

I know that you are very busy looking after all
When you did not come Lord I was not mad at all
I made plans to meet one day for I felt so alone
Then I knew no need really as we have become One!

How can I meditate Oh Lord I really don't knowhow
They say that you come when we meditate some how
I never knew Lord, life can exist without you
Our whole life really is your Meditation true!

If people need you and seek your presence there
I will wait for you Lord, I know where you are
In the meantime Lord when someone comes along
If they cross my path I will sing them a song!

Your love is so strong for them it will show
The path clearly, and all of them will know
Our Lord has passed by this way and if we wait
He will surely come again even if it is late!

Ashoka at the Lotus Feet Of Baba November 9th 2001

(34) April Thoughts

2015-4-20

Unknown

O Thoughtful Mind, can't you see?
All around Krishna, as you or me!

O Emotional Heart can't you feel?
Love all around illusion you peel!

O Eternal Soul why do you roam?
Guru is waiting to bring you home!

(35) Aradhika

2008-1-31

Radha

SriRadhe please don't leave me today
Soon to Mathura I will be called away
Our meeting will never again be same
My work has started for which I came!

ShriRadhe come here sit with me now
Moments are few time flew somehow
Your Lotus Feet I wil place in my heart
Then SriRadhe with you I shall depart!

World will see you remain here all alone
That Vrindavan is empty Krishna is gone
No one knows that this did not happen
That we cannot part for a moment even!

Mathura was closeby my news you had
Uddhava I sent to make your heart glad
But instead you gave him your blessing
To realise Love that needs no Knowing!

Dwarka was further and I was far away
Yet Sriradhe I never ever forgot to pray
The family I had or the battles I fought
SriRadhe your dear Name never forgot!

The world prays to me and I pray to you
For you have given me Love that is true
Golok or Vrindavan, Mathura or Dwarka
No place is for me without you Aradhika!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhika Jan 31st 2008

(36) Art Of Living

2017-5-16

Life

Nature asks not who am I
Worries not to live nor die;
Past or Future bothers not
Am I Beautiful worries not!

Why O Man you have to learn
Who am I, worry then unlearn;
Just be and enjoy work n play
Who has had last chance say?

Learn to love and care for all
Gather knowledge as we fall;
We evolve things will change
Just be energy will exchange!

Like water flows into ocean
Carries all debris into open;
Like wind blows, leaf or dust
Fire burns everything a must!

Brahmam Jiva you even me
Must be happy, be ever free;
Live well and help others Be
Knowledge Love will be Free!

(37) Arul Perum Jyothi

2011-10-17

Invocation

If bearing burden makes you a saint
Loaded donkeys then would not faint;

If holding breath, one can reach God
Then why breathe, enjoy life of Lord;

If silence makes one avert the fall
People in silence can hear His Call;

If lecturing others you are someone
Then all who advise will be the One;

If running away from duty is needed
The lazy one would realize unheeded;

If reading the books you reach Lord
Then those who study surely see God;

Faith Patience Hope Charity and Love
Guru's Grace Light shines from above!

(38) Ashamanjari Mohanty

2015-1-12

Love

Manju Apa childhood was spent with you
So close to my Mother we met very often
While visiting Puri without fail visited you
After Lord Jagannatha to meet did hasten!

With childlike simplicity love you received
Having many responsibilities, of your own
We played with your children so perceived
You innocent though adult dress was worn!

Persevered with faith and played your role
Perfect wife and mother with so much pain
When God will embrace my sister your soul
Who will get all the glory whose is the gain?

My Mother's love shined through you I feel
Family values and love made you so strong
Your love many lives prepared and did heal
By writing that for which your soul did long!

For Manju Apa Love Mandi

(39) Asher Lee

2015-11-30

Unknown

A Baby Boy, so charming and innocent
S mile that is captivating n magnificent
H e gives and receives love beautifully
E njoying the attention around dutifully
R adiating Personality grave thoughtful
L ove enough in his kind heart plentiful
E motive reflective peaceful so serene
E mblem of all, that is Pure and Divine!

(40) Asher Lee

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Asher the wonder in your eyes
As your gaze around you tries
To unlock the mystery you behold
Not known by anyone in the World!

Cute Baby all do call you
You discover what is true
Child is the Father of Man
Will lead if you heed Man !

(41) Ashes At Your Lotus Feet

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

I breathe and eat and live not just to die
But awaiting your call for me to come nigh
No matter how close I am to you my love
I feel you are from me perhaps far above!

This is not your fault but mine and mine alone
Who distanced you away till like a star you shone
I could see your light and adore you with my heart
But I had to part from you inorder to do just that!

When in my breath I do remember you are very near
For as my breath you enter me to dispel every fear
We become One for just a moment yet I do not know
I search for you everywhere not seeing my own glow!

The souls who have reached you do see you in me
They speak about your fire of love which they see
Raging within me, but I am engrossed in your play
Let me feel your love atleast if to you I cannot pray!

Ashes at your Lotus Feet will keep you warm they say!

(42) Ashoka's Parody of Ghalib's Reply

2015-9-13

Unknown

Some one asked me
You are so full of glee;
Is it because you have no sorrow
Ashoka is your nmae can I borrow?
Life is full of sorrow my friend
Sorrow is painful beginning or end;
I am alive it reminds, nature of pain
In the midst of pain I blissfully remain!

(43) At the end of the day, there is no one

2017-5-12

Love

I should have learned from my Father
At the end of the day, there is no one;
To have a great time people do gather
Aren't interested about you or anyone!

Friends and Relatives care about you
Even if I am not with you end of today;
It is not anyone's fault if I care for you
You do not have to look or for me pray!

Realizing this truth about human foible
I understand our cross is heavy to bear;
If I care about anyone it is not so noble
God gave me less burden so I can care!

Human Beings, are limited
Cannot take care of anyone
Lord Eternal and Unlimited
Can take care of everyone!

(44) Atheists

2015-3-15

Life

Atheists claim God cannot exist
How in the world they can exist?
The question is not, Is there God?
They wish to prove truth of Word!

For those beings knowing Science
They possess a strong conscience
Wish to set right, the erring world
Know they cannot, tackle the bold!

Faith never weak nor blind you see
Faith can move mountains sets free
All beings who tread life try to learn
Everything yet they know to discern!

Best to love self, all whom we meet
Atheist theist with warm heart greet
In the shortest life span speak Truth
What we know best, all beings sooth!

(45) Awake

2011-6-25

Life

Am awake at night waiting for the flute to play
Make me restless once more yet again today
The memory of those sleepless nights waiting
For whom I knew not but for a glimpse hoping
To see your form described so oft in scriptures
Lifetime was spent in seeing only your pictures
Drawn by artists who imagined but never saw you
Then will my life be in vain for not having seen you?
Play the flute once more for the heart understood
That kept me aloof apart from the madding crowd
Let me silently adore Him who alone exists
But then to know and love you who persists?

(46) Awake Krishna

2008-9-7

Krishna

Awake awake O Kanhu awake
Your greatest Love is born now
She's come down for your sake
Awake to look at her face now!

The beautiful baby looks so pure
As she rests in the arms of Mom
Of love and her path she is sure
She waits to see you with Mom!

As you looked at her she smiled
The silent baby awaiting for you
This understanding ever so mild
This pact made between the two!

Radhe Radhe please enjoy today
As Shyam will love now and ever
The bells all ring as all sit to pray
Thank HIM for greatest gift ever!!

Radhashtami Sep 7th 2008

(47) BOU LAXMIPRIYA

2015-5-10

Love

TO PARI SUNDARA ANTARE BAHARE
DEKHI NAHIN MUN JE HETUKALE
TO SNEHA SARADHA BIRALA SAMSAARE
JHURU ACHHI MUHIN SADAA BELE!

BHALA PAEETHILU SABHINKU SAMSAARE
SIKHYA DEIGALU UDDHARANE
UPAKARA KARI NIJA SARALA PRANARE
MOHILU JAGATA SWA ACHARANE!

MANE PADE AJI TO SNEHA MAMATA
SIKHYA DIKHYA ABA SUSASHANA
PRABHU DEITHILE TATE JE KHYAMATA
DEITHILE LAXMI SIMHASANA!

(48) Baba

2018-7-28

Guru

Baba Daake Muhin Baya Dakibara Adhikara Mora Je Nahin
Guru Agyaan Shirodharya Sadabele, Adhika Lodibi Kahin?
Shree Radha Naama SreemadBhagabate Likhita Sina Nahin
Kanhai Kiese Swachakhyure Muhin Dekhili Dine Je Nahin?
Bhaba Thile Mora Baba Se Kuhanti Abhaba Heba Je Nahin
Lekhi Jae Mun BhabaBinodia Katha Kanhai Mora Se Kahin?

(49) Baba - 1

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

There was a time when you did not go
You listened to me and I did not know
That time was best when I was with you
Now I wish to be Baba forever with you!

You said just call and I will be here
Please have no doubt and have no fear
I tried to call you many times before
You please come to me I need you more!

All else pales before your Love for me
I am not worthy Baba you cared for me
This grace you gave this love you share
Please grant me Baba so that I can share!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Baba

(50) Baba - 2

2013-1-9

Guru

Baba you are so grand and I am so small,
When do I get to reach you when do I grow tall.
You are the King of Kings and I am a beggar maid,
When do I get a chance to fulfill all that you said.
They say God and Guru are all made up by man,
When do I get to show the world all that I can.
You are the only reality and the only love,
What did I do to deserve Grace from above.

(51) Baba - 3

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

Unknown n unheard of Baba spent His days
No one knew Baya Baba's mysterious ways;
He realized Self proclaiming not to this world
Filled with the Glory and Beauty of His LORD!

Neither scorned the rich nor ignored the proud
His sweet Lord's Name rang out clear and loud;
All those who came near blessed without asking
They left with everything and in His love basking!

Content with just His own Beloved's Name
Baya Baba desired not profit, glory or fame;
Asking Sachinandana for all of world's sins
Being the servant of servants still Baba wins!

Jaya Guru Shree Guru

(52) Baba I will always love you

2007-5-7

Guru

Baba I will always love you
I may not be a disciple true
I may not chant the Holy Name
Not even how to play the game!

This world is so different now
With you here felt good somehow
Now I have to watch what I say
Where I go and with whom I pray!

Now I know things I did not know
When I was with you love did flow
Now even if I cry no one will see
Baba I recall how you cared for me!

Sinners need you most in every age
I seem to be free but am in a cage
You took all my sins to set me free
Baba what face will I bring to thee?

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba May 7th 2007

(53) Baba Thy Grace Knows No Bound

2007-4-17

Guru

I never know when whom you call
For you Baba they give their all
I gave you nothing Baba but pain
Loving me Baba what did you gain?

You gave me knowledge to know you
Filled my heart with love for you
I left you Baba and came far away
Then forgot Baba even how to pray?

This day I remember you most of all
Always I have run to where you call
Today I am bereft of sight and sound
Heart does not pull me, I feel bound!

Baba your grace flows, knows no bound
In many forms come and turn me around
Today I thank you and send you my love
Baba please bless me from heaven above!

Love You Baba For Ever and Ever! Even though I do not know about God I know that you came in my life and gave it such meaning that it was enough to last me many life times...April 17th 2007

(54) Baba You Know What You Want

2007-6-2

Guru

Baba you know what you want done
For me it is difficult and there is none
Who can instruct your wishes for me
You please show what is best for me!

I run every direction seeking only you
Whomever I meet only ask about you
Serve them and love them seeing you
Baba please come and let me see you!

Baba you are silent as you were in life
Then could be near you and live my life
Now also there is none to ask or to talk
Please guide so in your footsteps I walk!

Word and your presence was so strong
To hear them again in my soul I do long
Love and your wisdom keeps me aware
Baba your life and teachings were rare!

JUNE 2nd 2007 at His Lotus Feet

(55) Baba it is at your lotus feet

2011-5-25

Guru

Baba it is at your lotus feet
I surrender all so as to meet
You for there is no other way
You will take care of all I pray!

I tried too hard twas in vain
To remove the world's pain
I am no one nothing is mine
I belong to you all are thine!

You alone can guide me here
Take away my pain and fear
Be my light when all is dark
Fulfilling whatsoever I lack!

Let my step be towards you
My breath remind me of you
Let me serve you once again
You are my life love and gain!

You are the brightest light Dattu!

(56) Baba with my whole being I love

2007-10-30

Love

Baba with my whole being I love
Good or bad don't wish to prove
Just give your love to one and all
Until the curtain of my life will fall!

Such love can only belong to thee
Much love that sets all beings free
Carrying them towards their goal
Healing the bodies and their soul!

It is not my place to judge but love
It is not my face they feel they love
Just as I see you in their very being
They see you in my very own being!

The gift you gave so that I will learn
The swift lesson of love and discern
The true from false yet always love
For you created us out of your love!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba October 30th 2007

(57) Babaji

2015-7-7

Guru

**************************
One year already dear soul
Remember your quiet goal
To meditate and meditate more
A Soft voice from another shore
Echoes, Maa am I really gone?
Followed by sweet laughter
Do not miss me Maa be forlorn
For story continues hereafter!

(58) Bachhuri Chhua

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Kanhu Nija Kare
Go Palana Kare
Nama Dhari Dake
Asanti Taa Pakhe
Basanti Madhavi
Prasanti Janhavi
Shree Radha Nama
Mane Mane Smare
Hathe Kare Dharma
Nayanu Asru Jhare

(59) Bala Mukundam

2008-3-11

Life

Float on Bata leaf with no care
My big toe in mouth foot in air
When no one exists I do exist
Divine Child you cannot resist!

My beauty is not of this world
If you love me to you Iam sold
Live laugh love to become free
Follow your heart come to me!

The causal souls float near by
In the causal ocean when I lie
Be still and see my Bala form
Mukunda will bring you home!

At the lotus feet of balamukundam march 11 2008

(60) Bansidhara

2009-11-25

Unknown

Bansidhara Sachinandana Rupasi Tanaya
Kamalapati SarvaBhakta Janara Hrudaya
Ramdas Priya Sishya Radharaman Dhana
Mora Parama Gurudev Mora Jibana Prana
Banchha Kalpataru Helu Daasanu Daasa
Dharanire Abatari Kalu Sarva Papa Naasa
Nama Premi Atu Tuhi Sankirtan Rasaraja
Annapurna Siddha Jive Karuna Kalu Aaja
Premara Pratimurti Preme Baya Tu Helu
Odissara Garva Tuhi Pitru Kulaku Rakhilu

(61) Bansidhara - 1

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

Bansidhara Sachinandana Rupasi Tanaya
Kamalapati SarvaBhakta Janara Hrudaya;
Ramdasa Priya Sishya Radharaman Dhana
Mora Parama Gurudev Mora Jibana Prana;
Banchha Kalpataru Helu Daasanu Daasa
Dharanire Abatari Kalu Mo Papa Naasa;
Nama Premi Atu Tuhi Sankirtan Rasaraja
Annapurna Siddhi Jive Karuna Kalu Aaja;
Premara Pratimurti Prema Baya Tu Helu
Samastanka Baba Tu Pitru Kula Rakhilu!

(62) Bansidhara - 2

2007-10-14

Guru

Bansi Na Baja Aau He Bansidhara
Bansi Nada Taba Karae Je Asthira
Na Mananti Gopabodhu Je Ghara
Ramanti Kunje Mane Huae Adhira!

Kanhai Janu Tu Mathura Ku Jibu
Akarane Kahin Tu Moha Lagaibu
Daya Kari Tu Dhairya Bala Debu
Bhabu Thibe Tu Kebe Bahudibu!

Janena Kahani Aba Satya Tuhi
Manena Mana Ghuri Bule Muhi
Satya Jebe Tuhi Asibu Pheri Tu
Dekhibi Bare RupaMadhuri Mu!

At the Holy Feet Of Baya Baba October 14th 2007

(63) Bapa

2016-10-19

Life

27 years Ago, you left your heart behind
Please look after me Bapa again be kind;
You trusted me enough gave me wisdom
This life promise shall attain my freedom!

Siddhis I will never abuse once attained
Will use for good work that Baba gained;
This is my solemn promise to you Father
No self interest in this world will gather!

You and Bou were the best parents ever
Will be rightful heir also of Baba forever;
Thy will be done on Earth also in heaven
Sins will not incur though others forgiven!

Love you Bapa here and now, even today
For you trusted my intelligence every day;
When I trusted you to ask Baba for wealth
Your wise words, were imparted in stealth!

"ONLY SPIRITUAL"

(64) Bapa

2017-6-30

Life

You were a true servant of the LORD
Facing all trials, Lord sent your WAY: Misunderstood not at all, His WORD
You never forgot Him, also to PRAY!

Come what may you took good care
Of all your children, times were bad:
You had more time with us to spare
Day with you was enjoyable so glad!

Relationships are changing so fast
Hold on to yours with pride an love;
It will for me, many a life times last
Please be joyous with Baba above!

(65) Bapa

2015-6-30

Love

Do not know, if I have loved you
Done my best indeed served you;
This I know that you are the best
Father, that Good Lord hath sent!

This day is special as I remember
The Lord for sending me a Father
Who loved me with a love special
Reminding me that God is special!

Best friend ever that one can hope
Taught me skills so in life can cope;
Good Lord sent you trials too many
To handle, you excelled in so many!

Your life an inspiration for me to live
Care for others welfare, give forgive;
Do remember what you always share
Simple assurance, Lord will take care!

He did take care of me Bapa love you.

(66) Baya Baba

2014-12-24

Guru

Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram

Do not know anything do not wish to know
If anything else then My Baba would show
Peace, penance, pilgrimage found in Name
Tryst with Divinity is made once utter Name!

Daily Bliss will be ours as the Names Bless
All those people near and far no one is less
I beg from you mercy and grace for Mankind
All running after something none really kind!

Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam says Radharaman
Hare Krishna Hare Ram shall channels open
Dance joyously for Name is Lord Hari, for all
Who can save us from Kali and prevent a fall!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba

(67) Baya Baba Birthday 2014 12th Dec 2014

2014-12-12

Guru

Baba your birthday came once again

I am having much tribulation and pain

I could not see you there was restrain

So I could find you in Nama with gain!

You have always helped me throughout

My entire life there being never a doubt

Your Name Baba is the only one I shout

In danger all problems are over and out!

I cannot reach Baba but try to see only you

In everyone, sometimes receive love anew

All is an illusion only your blessings are true

Of Bliss unending it is a matter nothing new!

I wish to serve only you every time I am born

Sincerely but power and prestige I will scorn

Then as My Baba Love will take form reborn

Teach me once again about the One Unborn!

At The Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba on His Birthday

(68) Baya Baba's Birthday

2011-12-16

Love

We celebrate the Birthday of that Special One
Who is not of this world being the Unborn One;
Divine descends as Guru to save us from self
Teach Truth and Love and establish us in Self!!

This is indeed a celebration of victory and gain
If we understood the teaching so simple n plain;
Love others like yourself and be a good human
World a passing show not a permanent domain!!

Baba you were silent but God's Name was sung
All around you resounded on everyone's tongue;
The saint and the sinner were loved equally, plus
You knew all our failings but did not fail to love us!!

Felt your love Baba for you hid your power so well
Even your love was hidden so heads do not swell;
Like a Mother you love and a Father you take care
None could guess Divinity although all could share!!

We were wrapped in our personal problems so much
Ran to you for shelter, get peace and the divine touch;
Later we realised who you are how you showed grace
There is no one like you for we have seen Lord's Face!!

Happy Birthday Dear Baba I love Thee For I Love Thee
There is no cause you are the One who has set me free;
I see you everywhere, you know the art so well of hiding
Your Love is resounding in Hari Samkirtana ever abiding!!!

Namacharya they called you and yet you are called Baya
Mad for God Truth or Love looked sane and sincere kinda;
Where will I look for that familiar face outside or inside me?
The Face That Rained Love and Freedom to ah so many!!!

At The Lotus Feet Of My Guru Namacharya Shreemad Baya Baba Dec 16th 2011

(69) Baya Baba's Birthday

2013-12-23

Guru

Baba your Birthday once again came
Was engrossed playing earthly game;
Need to complete the tasks assigned
Only then can I have a peaceful mind!

One task is to love all beings on earth
No selfish motive just know the worth;
All things created by you, so very dear
When will I know to have no more fear!

There is no separation of the mundane
Everything spiritual truly nothing inane;
Fearless mind with a healthy body shall
Reach far to complete your tasks withal!

Your Love is so special no lack of Grace
Karma so strong that laughs in my face;
You are very strong Baba and I only ask
In this birth itself to complete your task!

Word Guru is One both the inner outer
Not comprehending confusion greater;
Just close the eyes, not mind and heart
Baba from this world shall never depart!

(70) Baya Re E Ki Tora Maya

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

Anyone coming face to face
With the Dark One
Sees nothing else
The world dissolves
Duties shrink
No one else is seen
The eyes see
The Dark One
everywhere...

Having seen the Dark One
Life is lived but in a daze
Nothing to do
Not even take His Name
It is all dissolved
In His Darkness
That is Pure Light...

(71) Be true to your Lord

2015-4-10

Invocation

Be true to your Lord
Your only friend here
Who can with a Word
Remove all your fear!

You do not have to bow
Nor have to visit Temple
The world is just a show
Just be a living example!

Delve deep within to find
Hidden secrets, unknown
Undiscovered by mankind
There all treasures shown!

Mind will steer you always
Distract you with rewards
Make mind friend anyways
To help you travel inwards!

If you love yourself and all
This is the best you can do
You will succeed in the call
Of heart where Lord is true!

At the Lotus Feet Of the Lord

(72) Beauty

2015-3-17

Love

The Beauty in Her Matchless Eyes
In Her Sidelong Glance secret lies;
One glance from Her and He is lost
To seek only, Her Love at any cost!

We can pray to Radha for Her Grace
And Krishna will then show His Face;
Be lost in both their Loves and serve
Then only one surely hope to deserve!

The Grace is Her's if we wish to know
Her Love, then She will for sure show;
Even in this short life span, strive now
Faith in Guru who imparted know-how!

(73) Beauty

2012-9-17

Unknown

Lost in Beloved's Beauty
In performing my duty
Tears which seem real
From heaven's fall
Washes me again
Then no more pain
Laughter Joy Bliss
Is Beloved's Kiss!

(74) Beauty and Love

2014-12-2

Love

The Beauty and the Love are Yours Lord
Dedication and submission grant O Lord;
Day by day, every way make me strong
Each moment, for You Lord, let me long!

I will always look for Lord in every being
In every life know His Presence enjoying;
My Lord the best part is when You share
By hint let all know that you indeed care!

Love has no beginning and no end O Lord
You created with so much Love all O Lord;
We are dust particles, yet you grant Love
The greatest gift yet Man knows not Love!

I do not have to beg for Mercy, O Merciful
You know our pain gave us Love Bountiful;
To praise I do not wish but be able to love
One and Only Love as my own special love

(75) BeggarMaid - 1

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

I am like a beggarmaid
Who begs for love from door to door
As soon as I receive my alms
I give it out and beg for more!

Shorn of looks, dressed in rags
With nothing that I call my own
Bereft of all, save my voice
I call for love till grace is shown!

Some slam the door, some scream aloud
Some are gentle, kind and smile
I take it all the good the bad
Smile back at them or stay awhile!

One day will come when I'll reach your door
To welcome me it will open wide
Till that day I will tarry on
Till that day I shall abide!

(76) Beggarmaid - 2

2007-1-18

Unknown

Wherever I see He is there
This question of Who
Disappears when he comes as All Forms
To steal my heart yet once again
Just when I think I have seen it all
I know it All I am reduced to ashes
You know nothing about me He says
When you are me you will know
But I never wish to be Him
I just wish to be me
and love HIM..
Is that too much to ask
When he is Emperor of All
King Of Kings
can't he grant this wish of mine
wish of this beggarmaid!!!

(77) Beloved - 1

2014-6-30

Love

Love that changes with time is emotion
A moment in the eternal scheme of Self;
Everything in this Universe is in motion
Abiding love will be found within the self!

When a man lays down his life for brother
His love has reached out to touch another;
He does not need to prove his love anymore
The burden of proof lies now with the other!

Divine Love so precious for it's not requited
One need not love so much as being loved;
How can the limited Man love the unlimited
We are happiest when we meet our Beloved!

(78) Beloved - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

There are so many rooms and yet I chose to enter one
Not finding Thee I visited room after room till I was
Completely exhausted and sat down to comtemplate my loss
Then voila out of the blue a little bird sang a morning song
I was no longer alone but found you Beloved to be in every room..

We try and yet the secret is not in our trying but when we least
Expect Joy rushes forth and fills our cups to the brim and we lift Up our eyes heavenwards to offer our thankfulness and yet Beloved is
Not in heaven at all but right besides us and enjoying with us..

(79) Beloved - 3

2007-3-3

Love

What Shams had and Rumi found
That made his heart somersault
Gave up all doubt and drowned
In the Ocean of delight!

Will we ever get to know
That which ends all fears
No more shall be to and fro
Just explode in blissful tears!

Beloved shall be all around
That Love one cannot measure
In you and me shall he abound
No price can buy that treasure!

(80) Beloved - 4

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

Does not matter if my beloved calls or not
I shall call my beloved ever anon!
Does not matter if my beloved comes or not
I shall go to my beloved bedecked alone!
Does not matter if my beloved greets me or not
I shall greet my beloved and become One!

(81) Beloved Giridhar

2007-6-11

Love

I will go to the house of My Beloved
He lifted the Govardhan Mountain
His little finger keeps me sheltered
To be away from Him is real pain!

All relatives think of me as insane
Friends go their way avoiding me
She is full of emotions they explain
HIS NAME Guru gave to set me free!

I ask one and all have you seen HIM
Meditate on the self they retort back
NAME and FORM of God is just a whim
The SELF in me asks where did I slack?

How could I have come so far away?
How can I ever go back to the Lord?
He is My True Beloved to whom I pray
For me His Name alone is the WORD!

At the Lotus Feet Of My Beloved June 11th 2007

(82) Best

2012-8-14

Guru

Do not settle for second best but reach out for the best
One who captures your heart, mind soul forget the rest;
The one whose name you take every second every day
The one who makes you wish to live for whom you pray!

The sun and the moon remind you that they shine too
On the one you love who cannot be far away from you;
Every person you meet pass by as you wait for the one
Don't waste your time on people rather dwell on the one!

Such love is indeed rare but sometimes the worthy gain
Much love when they give their all to really take the pain;
When bereft of all solace that this world has to offer them
The one comes smiling with all the love which they claim!

Don't settle for second best rather claim the one you love
Live long and may blessings pour from the heavens above;
Peace comes when you are happy and content to be alive
Deeply be in love with the one which will make you survive!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba August 14th 2012

(83) Bewitching Eyes

2012-11-29

Love

Radha said to Krishna when I look into your eyes
Get lost in beauty for therein Universal charm lies;
The depth of your one look can the whole world fill
How can a poor milkmaid compete to love you still?

Krishna said soul of my soul I am looking only at you
The source of all my Power, Love and my Beauty too;
You're the Queen of Queens who rules this our world
But pretend as a simple milkmaid with a heart of gold!

Your bewitching eyes follow me always every where
I am restless, feel helpless but find you are no where;
You are the heart of my heart and the soul of my soul
Dearest One, please know this only you are my goal!

RadheKrishna your eyes bewitches the whole world
You both look at one another and all beings are sold;
The scriptures declare you as One when story is told
Impossible to emulate LOVE that can creation enfold!

At the Lotus Feet Of Yugal Kishore Sircar!
Please cast your bewitching eyes always.....

(84) Bewitching Flute

2007-2-1

Radha

Shree Radhe please give my flute back to me
Take away my cows and calves and set me free
Take the peacock feather and my golden band
Whatever ransom you need but flute you hand

To me, for when I play it puts me in trance
The Gopas, the Gopis entire Vraja does dance
If you take my flute, how will you come to me?
The sound of my flute is what brings you to me!

Radhe just smiled and said Mohan please glance
The flute is dearer to you for it does romance
Stays near your lips and is much closer at hand
I will never give it back to you for golden band

If you promise never to play the flute for me
I will never leave you Shyam forever I shall be
Near you then maybe together the flute we can play
No need to give you back the flute nor take it away!!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radha Mohan February 1st 2007

(85) Bhadrava Chaturthi

2008-8-19

Unknown

Kanha four more days and nights
Devaki Ma had to carry you inside
Her womb and yet without lights
Within a prison she did not mind!
Was it raining all the time or dry?
Devaki waiting for you survived
Night dark as you started to cry
All fell asleep before you arrived!
What trials did they go through?
Decide to save you in the storm
In a basket covered placed you
Bring you to Gokul in the storm!
Vasuki's hood protected on top
Rains could not even touch you
Elements raged but didn't stop
Yamuna managed to touch you!

When Vasudev reached with you
Mahamaya was waiting there so
He exchanged her place with you
No one was wiser came to know!
All this will happen soon my love
Kanh in four days all will see you
Rohini Sravana join hands above
With Vrisha make an unique you!
Dau was born of Rohini is waiting
Impatiently so that Chhotu comes
The whole world is indeed waiting
To see that the divine child comes!!

(86) Bhadrava Krishna Janmashtami

2008-8-23

Krishna

The divine baby has come to save all
Devki and Vasudev prayed first of all!

When four armed Narayan form he took
They fell at His feet and all else forsook!

Krishna came on a dark and stormy night
All were fast asleep in the prison at night!

He told his parents to take Him to Braja
Mahamaya was born to Yasoda n Nanda!

In a basket they wrapped him with love
Devas wept seeing the Lord from above!

Vasuki saw that the rains were pouring
Save the Lord His Hoods were covering!

Yamuna swelled to touch the lotus feet
His baby foot was out for that so neat!

Vasudev exchanged Devi with Krishna
She became the Sodari of baby Krishna!

No one knew anything all were asleep still
When morning came Nanda's heart did fill!

What joy is there when Lord is your child
Let us enjoy with Nanda n Yasoda's child!!

Welcome Dearest Kanha to the earth again with lots of love August 23rd 2008

(87) Bhadrava Pancami

2008-8-20

Krishna

Kanha earth is ready for your arrival here
She is waiting for you to come rescue her
From the demonic forces that came here
They afflict, spread suffering, torment her!

Both sets of parents waiting to see you
Devotees pray everyday for you to come
To save the world Devas prayed to you
With abated breath wait for you to come!

Kanha love has all but abandoned earth
All doubt one another abuse spread fear
Kanha I do not possess home or hearth
But always remember for you I am here!

I do not mind waiting every life I do come
I do not mind that we are separated here
Untimate Reality is, will abide not become
The dance of love will frighten away fear!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha August 20th 2008

(88) Bhadrava Saptami

2008-8-22

Life

The world is waiting with silence and awe
That you will come and save all Vaasudeva
The demons roam free and earth overladen
Mukunda come down free her of this burden!
Saints pray to you knowing you will heed so
Sinners think you are not effective anymore
Your birthday people observe and yet forget
That you are here now every second to get!!
Let there be celebration of your birth always
Not one day in year but each moment always
With hope of a lifetime and love in my heart
I know you will come Govinda never to part!

(89) Bhadrava Sasthi

2008-8-21

Krishna

Two more days for My Kanhu to arrive
No more delay to receive and survive
The earth is parched and all is so dry
But the thought of rain makes me cry!

Kanhu is coming dear children just see
Sends message through clouds for me
When I come the heaven will pour rain
Think the basket will save me from rain?

The play as a baby was cutest not meek
The demons died gave innosence a peek
This month of August is too long to bear
When will Kanhu come earth can't bear!!

Gopis and Gopas are ready to see HIM
They don't know Lord wait only for HIM
You will not be disappointed I dare say
To see this divine baby all start to pray!!

(90) Bhajare Mana Shree Radha Govinda Charana

xxxx-xx-xx

Radha

Bhajare Mana Shree Radha Govinda Charana
Bhajile Pasibu Tanka Jugala Pade Sharana
Bhajare Mana Shree Radhe Govinda Charana

Shree Ranga Charana Sabu Jeevanka Jeevana
Bhaji Paibu Tuhi Anavila Prema Ratna Dhana
Bhajare Dhana Shree Radha Govinda Charana

O Mind sing about Radha Govinda's lotus feet
Then you can find shelter at their lotus feet
Those Rosy Feet, the lifegiver of all BEINGS
If you sing you will get Pure Love, not things
Dearest One please sing about their Lotus Feet

(91) Bhakti Yoga

2001-5-2

Krishna

Bhakti Yoga is nothing but just another name
Remembering or crying for Krishna is just same
Crying for Krishna will bring you His Sweet Name
Repeating constantly you will attain the same !

Love is the means and love is the end
For Krishna, for love all the rules bend
Then sing and dance and in ShreeKrishna blend
Or separate and to Krishna all your love send!

Offered at the Holy Feet of Shree Krishna May 2nd 2001

(92) Bhasani

2015-10-24

I can never say goodbye to Ma
Thats why I chose immortal Ma
Who will love and cherish forever
Guide my steps to Freedom ever!

She is inside and makes us alive
Guides, inspires always to thrive
Outside make a form to worship
We immerse form, after worship!

If we listen inside we will be true
Respect all, not make them blue
If you love Mother love them so
Mother is inside all of them also!

If you wish to immerse, do let go
What is selfish and let tears flow
For Mother with love worship her
Inside outside celebrate only her!

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu
Shakti Rupena Sanstitha
Namastatsei Namastasei
Namastasei Namo Namah!

(93) Bill's Best Friend

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

The market place of this world is open
But you Mickey, I cannot find anywhere!
All do greet me from afar
I smile at them now and then
But I look for that familiar face
That sets my heart's pace
And makes me race
That extra mile to love and share!
You have joined the heavenly caravan
And wait for me patiently there!

(94) Birth

2015-3-30

Life

The stars and constellations aligned so
That birth on earth was a possible flow;
The work assigned is an impossible task
Loving all unconditionally without mask!

World is a place to work out your deed
That was done before, help all in need;
Some days filled with joy and laughter
Not knowing the days that follow after!

Laugh at all the troubles that do come
Be strong to face, they pass to become
Your pillar of strength makes you wise
Succeed in life, love all with no ties!

One day when you wake up from your dream
Think back on life and easy it will seem
So for now celebrate life laugh and love
Life is indeed blessed by God from above!

(95) Biyog

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Love

If yog means rest and biyog unrest
When Shyam is missed it is for best;
The meeting brings Him near vision
Parting grants uninterrupted vision!

A single sight is seen with the mind
Along with heart His form does bind;
The pain is so beautiful tears a boon
Puts Shyam in debt brings Him soon!

The reason for living is for Him alone
The season for giving Him love alone;
The greatest gift ever Shyam will give
Crying for Shyam as long as I will live!

The heart does cry and the mouth dry
The soul lost in His Beauty doesn't try;
To reach His abode or bring Him close
To Love without reason Shyam chose!

(96) Blessings For Bibhu

2018-1-24

Life

Never told you ever how much you mean to me
Remember spending my time each visit with you
Now you have wings and can fly away to be free
Still cling to memories of your childhood true!

There is something that will forever bind us
Cannot put my finger on it nor spell it out for you
So much depth in all that you do for others plus
Your good heart and soul will always be with you!

Bibhu we refer to the Lord in our language
But I have loved you like a child from the start
Maybe I could not give you time to assuage
But what I write is to Bless you with all my heart!

(97) Blessings For Tita

2014-11-22

Life

What will I wish a little sister except Joy and Love
May the Heavens today shower Blessings from above;
I have always missed a younger sister around to play
If we have missed those days sister blessed be pray;
Joy I feel at every step of life and very well know
The same joy you must feel the life led you show;
There is nothing more to give and take except Love
That is Divine flows through each of us from above!

(98) Bliss - 1

2009-11-20

Life

Look deep into your soul
There lies the inner goal
That all seek in their life
In their children and wife
Some in vocation or fame
Some seriously play game
Just close your eyes to see
Yourself shining ah so free
Brighter than a distant star
So close yet we search far
Sit for a while to replenish
Ask for all that you do wish
You are the answer to Bliss
You may already know this!!

(99) Bliss - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

When you are in bliss let it be
Try not to clasp let all flow free;
The trick is to flow with the OM
Primordial sound called home!

The Dynamic and the Static
The play eternally automatic;
Vimarsha and the Prakasha
Both play in the Chidakasha!

Not perfect reflection or flow
So regret seeing a river flow;
Easily towards the ocean blue
Why can't I be like Nature true?

Mind is the problem and snare
I am superior than Nature bare;
I can do things move and think
Brought Man to Madness brink!

What you envision is only Bliss
From Eternal Love play like this
Till mind is stilled you disappear
Play hide and seek then appear!

(100) Bliss - 3

2003-11-10

Unknown

You surround me
All around me
You found me
You bound me!

Your sacred sound
Is all around
It has me bound
Stabling me aground!

Wherever I look
Whomsoever I see
I know that look
It is you I see!

Nitya Ananda you are
Mukta Ananda you are
Siva Ananda you are
Jivana Mukta you are!

Bliss is all around
Bliss does abound
Bliss is all you feel
When all layers peel!

Be true to self
Be kind to self
You are the SELF
The self revels in SELF

Offered at the lotus feet of Baya Baba Nov 10th 2003

(101) Bliss - 4

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

There is no you
There is no me
There is no pleasure or pain
There is no loss or gain
There is no happiness or sorrow
There is no today or tomorrow
There is only "He"
Who is really "me"
Playing on the shores of life
Eternally and for evermore!

(102) Blues - 1

2008-5-23

Invocation

The feelings are so alien I feel so very blue
Insecure and fearful Oh Lord I come to you
Faith in your Power I've lost 'em on my way
Love for fellow beings gone can't even pray!

Fear of death grips me, doubts fill my mind
Love that you gave was of a different kind
I used to sing and I felt your presence near
Taking your Names Lord I banished all fear!

Show me the path for I cannot find my way
I am left with nothing at the end of this day
Pick me up dear God and bring me near you
This is the farthest I have strayed from you!

I will dance again singing your Names loud
The sun of love will shine through the cloud
Will charge every heart with your love alone
Eradicate all the fears deep within my bone!

Once again rejoice here where you sent me
Will not forget you Lord who will set me free
There is no good or evil forgot you for a while
I will wipe all my tears and for you Lord smile!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord May 23rd 2008

(103) Blues - 2

2010-2-18

Guru

Strength you give to face life O Lord
Remember again your precious word
Loss and gain comes only from thee
Love and pain comes to set me free!

You are the Only One who is playing
Your very own dream you are seeing
We feel the pain when we forget thee
Your love unconditional makes us free!

You created so many forms just to play
Then assume ignorance forget the play
It is you only who sits to judge at court
As defendant you ask for justice at court!

You are the mother and her children too
Then as a lover your beloved you do woo
You are an enemy and a good friend true
Knowing all this O Lord why am I so blue?

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba February 18th 2010

(104) Boundless & Soundless

2013-12-14

Life

Some People Talk Some Hear
Love Is Boundless, So Is Fear
Truth Is Soundless Now Here
No Need To Go Far Nor Near!
False Humility I Shall Not Show
Except Love Wish Not To Know;
Like Not Game Of Power, Fame
Am No One And Have No Name!

December 14, 2013 9:32 am

(105) Brahman

2014-10-27

Guru

They say you are Brahman
I have to meditate on that;
That no form is indeed true
You create us then for what?

Come out of your statue now
Stay with me so that I know;
My heart is so full of Love
I am sure you are not above!

You play with me as a child
We will sing and dance wild;
Pick flowers, catch firefly
Run in the fields jump high!

There is more fun like this
Than closing eyes will miss;
Why should I see you inside
When I can see you outside?

At Lotus Feet Of Baba

(106) Braja

2008-2-9

Life

The joy you had Kanha in breaking hearts as such
Of all the inmates of Braja who loved you so much
Their life and their joy was making you happy only
Your purpose was to make them suffer and lonely!

Truly I have not seen where is your eternal abode
But from your life history know your earthly abode
Where you grew up Kanha you broke all their pots
Eating the butter or yogurt was not enough sports!

You are my life and soul do not know why I scold
Why do you make me question why am I so bold?
The inmates of Braja were dearer than all I know
Yet towards them Kanh such behaviour you show!

They love you because without you they are lost
You are their life Kanha so they love at any cost
But please look at Yasoda so worried about you
NandBaba Gopa Gopis all inmates loyal and true!

When will you repay the debt that you owe them?
Make then all happy so when will you go to them?
You may fool all others who are frightened of you
Not the inmates of Braja who know all about you!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Braja Vasis February 9th 2008

(107) Braja

2014-2-19

Krishna

Grace and Surrender will lead us to this magical land
If indeed one wishes to enter n dance hand in hand
With Krishna then forget all but how to love simply pure
Then your dream will come true of this be perfectly sure!

Krishna Lila had this in view He was a puppet in their hands
To scold as they pleased or to be loved in the Yamuna sands
Father Mother Lover Playmates were all the roles played
To enhance His Bliss even the cows and the trees swayed!

God is forgotten along with the fear all this is wrong
Human Perfection of Love He taught so we long
To be born in Braja to love and serve if He Wills
This is how Krishna desire of a Devotee fulfills!

So forget all the things learned how to love Krishna
Like Nanda Yasoda Radha Gopas Gopis love Krishna
How many years or births it might take to perfect Love
Does not matter really Grace will show the way to Love!

At the Lotus Feet of Krishna Feb 19th 2014

(108) Breath

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Krishna

You took my breath away
You held my life at bay
Kanha when all is yours
Who can count the hours?

I have tried to survive
For your Love do strive
To behold you Iam alive
In your sweet Name dive!

To whom do I complain
Who will know my pain
Love is never in vain
To millions I explain!

None will pray to you
Look at her pain true
Kanha you please come
Show the path to some!

(109) Breath n Grace

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Man does not live by breath but by grace alone
Baba then you call us home when our deed is done
Living by grace every moment which is your's alone
We forget you and suffer deeds that can't be undone!

Please be with us Baba every moment that's all we ask
When we err and stray from path bring us to our task
Let us do your work at hand with nothing more to ask
Sing your song, dance with joy and in your glory bask!

(110) Brother

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Life

As we get old, forget the lines written dear Brother
I will be glad if you walk beside me near the water
The path less tedious when we shall walk together
Remembering childhood or reminding one another!

Poetry happens only when one is happy soul is free
None the poet words flow like water towards the sea
After walking, when we are tired we'll drink some tea
Assess what we have accomplished just you and me!

Life is beautiful more joyous when we walk together
We started life and learnt so much from one another
You are an inspiration for me to live n help the other
So walk beside me, near the water My Dear Brother!

(111) Brothers Dear!

2014-11-12

Life

What might have seemed annoying, at times
You couldn't play cricket with me sometimes;
Why wasn't she a boy just like any one of us?
We would have had fun together as Brothers!

Remember when you all went far away to play
Sisters got married, Family got larger in a way
The only one left behind was me with Parents;
Illness, studies n responsibilities, my presents!

Ever cheerful marched on trying to spread Joy
Listened to all carefully did not play with a toy
Watchful of Mother's need to play I was alone;
Grew up fast with child like mind still all alone!

Been with you my entire life, when ever could
Your pain joy are my own redress them would;
What might seem so trivial, is my love lifelong
What you think as moments His Love all along!

(112) Brundaban

2017-10-19

Life

Mind, shampoo with Baba's hand
Intellect always take Baba's stand;
Serve with Virtue in platter
All Vaishnavas who gather;
Throw ugly head of EGO
Forever hate do LET GO;
See the world anew as a child
Do not let imagination run wild;
Elders Blessings always there
Cry and beg from God to share
With you all a Joy different shade
Forgive forget the mistakes made;
Brundaban a Land lost in Time
Message written that's Sublime;
Truth will prevail always, in Time
Do not suffer no reason no rhyme;
I have understood your play
There is no more word pray!

(113) Burning

2008-6-25

Invocation

The mantra of burning you gave me O Lord
Who will listen to me now follow your word?
I make no sense in this drunken state now
When I am feeling this pain I will learn how?

Peace eludes the one who is ignorant of you
How come I am restless when I do know you?
There are so many beings who love you Lord
Try to love you but cannot succeed dear Lord?

You did create this world like the spider's web
Entangled I am cannot get out of spider's web
But you are My Lord and I'm calling your Name
Please Lord let me love you if it is all the same!

The people ask me that you are smiling always
Little do they know the heart is burning always
They say bless you for they feel you around me
My dearest Lord your face please just show me!

At The Lotus Feet Of Our Dear Lord June 25th 2008

(114) Butter Thief

2008-7-24

Radha

Radhe met the son of Nanda one fine day
Giving butter to friends innocently at play
Where did you get so much butter do tell?
I got so much because the butter pot fell!

One Gopi heard this and shook her head
I saw you stealing from a house she said
Shyam asked Subal who said it's not true
Shyam did not steal for He was with you!

Radhe Shyam earlier did swing in the tree
Where did you go Shyam after you left me?
Dear Radhe my mother wanted to feed me
I was sleeping at home can you accuse me?

Radhe was simple and Her Kanha will not lie
To all her friends she asked never again pry
My Mohan was tired He grazed cows all day
Believe what He says so that we can all play!

At The Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam July 24rth 2008

(115) Came to write an epistle son

2008-3-16

Unknown

Came to write an epistle son
In the middle of the night
so many windows opened son
i closed em all in fright
is this what u mean son
to close all but one
which will bring me to the one
my one and only son

1 36 am

(116) Care Dare Share

2016-5-26

Love

When no one cares why should I care?
When no one dares why should I dare?
I dare to care and share Father's WILL
LOVE AS IF ALL ARE HIM, BEARING NO ILL!

Each day on earth a lesson how to love
Forgive forget and keep our head above
Water, so that we are not lost nor drown
Father awaits with Love to place a crown!

Father on earth a form of His Love for us
Who did his best an took care of all of us;
If you felt special it is Father's Love for you
You can't shame Him ever or His Love true!

(117) Causeless Grace and Bliss

2007-10-7

Unknown

When nothing remains of who I am
No shadow even of all that is sham
Then maybe Bliss unknown is known
Grace causeless for the soul is shown!

How do I get there from where I am?
When heart pulls to all that is sham
Unknown Bliss by me is not known
Grace causeless is yet to be shown!

Have I not roamed the earth enough?
Many births and deaths is not enough?
When past doesn't measure the steps
Then future will not treasure the steps!

Yet one sweep of destiny by thee will show
Causeless Grace from Thine Hands will flow
Then I will be shorn of all that is truly sham
All that will remain is BLISS who I really am!!

(118) Chaitanya

2017-3-21

Invocation

Shree Krishna Chaitanya Prabhu Nityananda
Hare Krishna Hare Ram Shree Radhe Gobinda

Radha is not mentioned in the Bhagavata. Suka Deva did not mention Her Name. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born with the complexion of Radha and Her Mahabhava but He was Krishna Himself. One day He saw Himself and thought I am so good looking, this is why Radhika loves me so much but what pain She must have undergone when She did not see me, even I am unaware of Her State, let me find out for myself. To experience Her longing Krishna came down as Krishna Chaitanya. Kali Yuga was approaching and Nama Samkirtana was needed by the World so this is the external reason for the advent of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Radha is the soul of Krishna and His Hladini Shakti (Pleasure Potency ie Ananda or Bliss) so why should She mind? The Gopis were the Sages who saw Rama Chandra as He passed through the forest where they were meditating and thought how handsome is Ram. Their desires were known to Ram and those Sages were born as Gopis. It all boils down to not my will, not my pleasure but Thine O Lord a far cry from Aham Brahmasmi.

The Vaishnava Philosophy advocated by Chaitanya and propagated by the writings of the Sada or 6 Goswamis was:

Trunadapi Suneechena Tarorapi Sahisnuna
Amanina Manadeya Kirtaneya Sada Hari

Being lower than a blade of grass and tolerant as a tree - Giving respect where none is due Singing the Glory of Shree Hari - There is no other way, no other way no other way to be free!

(119) Change

2011-5-14

Love

When everything changes why should we not follow
This world is so beautiful in love otherwise so hollow
The seasons are constant only humans want change
The reasons are many for life on earth is a challenge!

Every second we wish new things to keep us engaged
At the end of our lives no one is normal quite deranged
All think what they find will bring happiness everlasting
When nothing is permanent how can love be so lasting?

Yet hoping to find love we go on till the end of our days
When it's so simple to find if we only changed our ways
Love is within us, not out there, if only all come to know
They would be constantly loving without pomp or show!

They would not hanker to receive rather give and forgive
They get and forget anyways so it is better not to receive
Love is sacrifice not selfish does not boast just overflows
Drown in that love, live your life with patience that knows!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba May 14th 2011 3 33 AM

(120) Chhap tilak sab cheeni ray mosay naina milaikay

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Chhap tilak sab cheeni ray mosay naina milaikay
Prem bhatee ka madhva pilaikay
Matvali kar leeni ray mosay naina milaikay
Gori gori bayyan, hari hari churiyan
Bayyan pakar dhar leeni ray mosay naina milaikay
Bal bal jaaon mein toray rang rajwa
Apni see kar leeni ray mosay naina milaikay
Khusrau Nijaam kay bal bal jayyiye
Mohay Suhaagan keeni ray mosay naina milaikay
Chhap tilak sab cheeni ray mosay naina milaikay

You've taken away my looks, my identity, by just a glance.
By making me drink the wine of love-potion,
You've intoxicated me by just a glance;
My fair, delicate wrists with green bangles in them,
Have been held tightly by you with just a glance.
I give my life to you, Oh my cloth-dyer,
You've dyed me in yourself, by just a glance.
I give my whole life to you Oh, Nijam,
You've made me your bride, by just a glance.

(121) Chidananda Roopam Shivoham Shivoham

2004-2-18

Invocation

Consort of Parvati,Shiva lord of this world
Father to Ganesha and Kartika and to us all
With your divine family you save this world
Please grant the boon on this day to us all!

To grow in your image and love your creation
Help us to know thee Hara, as Hari knows you
Feeilng your infinite love for your creation
Help us to lead our life so we come near you!

You sit at Kailash, always deep in meditation
Lord of this world do tell us whom do you pray
Hari adores you and perhaps sits in meditation
Parameshwar please tell us to whom does he pray?

Lokanatha you are and Jagannatha he is called
Both are revered and yet one reveres the other
No matter in whatever name you two are called
You both are ONE and yet fulfilled by the other!

Dedicated at the Lotus Feet Of Baba MahaShivaratri

(122) Child

2007-10-10

Life

There are a million children waiting to be loved
I have loved so many before and even after you
There was nothing special for me to have loved
There is no reason do not know why I love you!

The reasons seem comic now but serious then
Now that you are centered I breathe easy again
Where you were going seemed like death then
How will I ever believe that you were not in pain!

The rules were hard for you and so easy for me
You had to travel far in search for your self true
Destination not known certainty gone to be free
All I did was pick up phone speak a word or two!

Now that you are free no more rules apply for you
I have to be strict with myself so that I will be free
Many looked after me I can afford to look after you
Please do not exclude me for how long I shall be!

(123) Child Meera

2008-2-12

Life

Giridhar Giridhar Meera sang as she danced
All the time at her Beloved Lord she glanced
You make me so happy Lord when you come
Together we dance step by step in my home!

He smiled at her innocent love as she grew
To be a princess fair with a heart that knew
That Giridhar was her Beloved true for ever
The world just a place where home is never!

She married yet she didn't leave Him behind
Suffered all consequences but she was blind
She did not give up worship although forced
She did not pray to Shakti although coerced!

The wars and deaths did little to change her
Grew more strong every day to love Giridhar
When the palace became impossible to live
She left the place went to Vrindavan to live!

She met with saints so as to hear His Name
Sang her song to meet her statesmen came
When she left for Dwarka she did not know
She would merge in Him so world will know!

At the Lotus Feet Of Meera February 12th 2008

(124) Child is the Father Of Man

2015-11-24

Life

Since Child is the Father of Man
Innocence proves does not ban
Discriminates and dislikes none
Child like mind O humans adorn!

Friend today, tomorrow we call foe
We change sides so easily to know
This World that we created is show
Learn how to live like children Now!

Wise children whom adults confuse
Don't rebel but wait for it to diffuse
Do something constructive and use
Same knowledge to Lead not abuse!

For All Children

(125) Childhood

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

How sweet and carefree were my days
O how I roamed without a thought
Of what the future held for me
Or what my destiny had wrought!

The sunbeam's pattern on the wall
Afforded me a strange delight
The moon playing with the clouds
Or the birds returning home at night!

Standing at the terrace gazing at the sky
Thinking what the world would be
If all the things that I have known
Would ever cease to be!

Back to the present I would go
Enjoying every moment still
Thinking God will somehow
All my desires fulfill!

(126) Children

2015-6-19

Life

Since she opened her eyes
barely a child herself,
must have had them in her mind;
For one by one she met them
even as she was growing up.

Joy is what she felt all the time.
Each passing cloud, sun shining bright,
the star lit sky, birds singing in the night,
every being she met pampered profusely;
All were her children, the adults included.

Now past her golden years
She is still the same with joy in vein
love in every pore. All have moved on
Shining bright in a world of neon light
Satisfied her work is done she smiles.

None look back as all are very busy
She never fit in their world,
as they grew up she was forgotten;
Did not deter her as she met on her way
Souls whom she called her children.

Dedicated to a very special child who was born today
June 19th.

(127) Chitthi Lekhili Tate

2008-3-xx

Unknown

Chitthi Lekhili Tate Akhi Luha Kali Re
Tithi Dekhili Nahin Lekhili Mu Bali Re
Udi Gala Bali Sabu Akhire Mo Pasila
Kemiti Padhibi Chitthi Mate Na Disila

(128) Christ is Born

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Since you are so far away
No chance to visit you now
Since this is Merry Christmas
Let it snow let it snow let it snow...

Take care of yourself dear one
Dunno how far I have to go
Since I have reached the Eve
Of my life so let it snow.....

I miss you the most today
For all are cheering now
Inviting Christ to their home
For me atleast let it snow...

Let me see a white Christmas
Since I cannot call you now
Let the snow carry my greeting
To a far away child right now..

(129) Clue

2014-7-29

Guru

A clue, a sign, the slightest scent
Is to be found when mind is bent;
Ruminating on your first meeting
Guru, who got Beloved's greeting!

In this Age Nama is the only way
Which will make the people sway;
Which you perform and also pray
You make real the little Blue Boy!

The rewards, I know and also seen
Cannot be counted discussed even;
If Ananda you feel amidst your pain
You are on the right path, all is gain!

Hold on dearly to HariNam with life
You will steer clear of worldly strife;
I cannot pray nor perform His Nam
Happy for you that you love Shyam!

At the Lotus Feet of Baya Baba

(130) Colors

2008-7-24

Love

Krishna my clear blue sky where passing clouds
Appear to take on your hue of dark blue clouds
Nothing changes you nor touches you externally
Except those who love you purely and eternally!

You show your beautiful form but clouds cover
So the mind's ruffled and takes time to recover
Then it stares at the endless expanse of space
The soul is enraptured by your unlimited grace!

Lord where are you hidden how am I to find you?
Look at me dear soul clear blue sky am I for you
I am the world screen all do appear to you as me
The sun moon and the stars there to worship me!

The changeless and the abiding is your true love
So gave creation to the matter breathing true love
The world looks lovely with many changing colors
But to find me and love me you go beyond colors!

To My Changeless One July 24rth 2008

(131) Constant Gardener

2007-2-8

For a second a someone called my name
Mummy Mummy where are you ?
I stopped playing my earthly game
Came running back to you!

Awhile you played this earthly game
Being very true and constant
Now when I call out your name
An echo comes from the distant!

You gave me to the Gardener Mom
Now why do you look for me?
I'll meet you when you come home
Then MY HEART CEASED TO BE!

The Constant Gardener plants His Flowers
On Mother earth one by one
She nourishes and loves all His Flowers
Not knowing who is the Special One!

She briefly feels The Gardener's touch
As He plants them in the soil
Who is it that plants knows not much
She goes about her toil!

She specially loves the Rose Bower
As it sprouts true and strong
But mostly for the forest flower
Her Mother's heart does long!

She will never know the Gardener Alas
In the soil she will be
All Mothers belong to this class
As they raise their child to be free!

She can only admire them in His Hand
Then maybe she will look at HIM
From her soil state then she will land
Where her children are with HIM!

To All Mothers Who Love Their Children Feb 8th 2007

(132) Cosmic Beloved

2001-8-19

Love

You know then when there is none else
Nothing else matters no false pretense
When all that you see is your Beloved
Run blindly anywhere lo there's Beloved!

Entire cosmos reflects His name and form
You can be anywhere but that is your home
No axe to grind no one to bind just Beloved
You meet everyone but see no one 'cept Beloved!

When the very name and form attracts you
You become one another in a moment or two
Still in lonely moments there's only Beloved
Knowing even THOU ART THAT 'tis only Beloved!

When tears are endless streams of your flow
Towards Beloved whom you do not as yet know
Then know that you strive only for Beloved
Come what may nothing matters 'cept Beloved!

Offered at the feet of Baba August 19th 2001
In memory of my sister Chhabi who passed away in 1998
and all she did was go inside to be with Beloved
although she has handsome husband and six lovely children.

(133) Cosmic Flute

2008-3-25

Love

Meera was called by cosmic flute call
The sounds were heard by inner ear
She composed her song to share all
The secrets revealed for her to hear!

Single pointed devotion for Beloved
Sacrificing herself till all traces gone
She pours out her heart to her God
Shows path to many who had none!

Guru taught Meera to reach Giridhar
She listened as no other could listen
Her songs and love pleased Natavar
To meet her Beloved she did hasten!

You are the only absolute Truth Love
Who else will row me across the sea
Of existence if not you My Only Love?
Bound by Love I shall forever be free!

At the Lotus feet of Meera March 25th 2008

(134) Coversation with Lalon

2014-12-23

Unknown

Dear Lalon must we ask who does what
So long as we ourselves understand that
Above sin and virtue there is Beauty n Truth
In each one struggling to come out forsooth?

The One is playing as the Beggar or the Rich
He is sometimes a Sinner or a Saint to enrich
Each soul is He and yet we blame one another
When all is He indeed tell pray who is the other?

Sinning stirs the Universe into Being with Forms
Virtues will lead us back to Rest in Heaven Norms
Who is doing what is not our concern but we must
Love purely and surely without reason treason lust!

(135) Cruel

2008-11-28

Krishna

How cruelly you play this game of love?
Is this why we came from heavens above?
To listen to you even if it means pain
When you suffer so what have I to gain?

For your happiness only I took this birth
That I will serve you here, my only worth;
Kanha this does not please you any more
But it pains you then how to serve more?

You make the rules only to break the same
You wish to love just to start a new game;
A simple maiden cannot fathom your heart
Kanha for you all is play from the start!

My heart is broken now I cannot even cry
No relief anymore my heart is always dry;
I cannot make you happy I have this fear
In such state do you wish me to be here?

At the Lotus Feet Of Master Nov 28th 2008

(136) Cry not in pain as Giridhar Gopal is Joy

2007-5-7

Unknown

Giridhar Gopal is love not fears
Gives joy in abundance not tears
When ever you remember this name
Sing out loud and play this game!

You are my only beloved Gopal dear
Why do you not show your face near
Then one day he will show up there
Say he never left to go any where!

The peacock feather adorns his head
The flute plays on his lips instead
His glance will be so loving and kind
One glance on you will blow your mind!

The sages wait for ages seeking Grace
Still they do not get to see His Face
Taking His Name if tears come your way
Know that Gopal will come soon to stay!

At the Lotus Feet Of Mira's Giridhar Gopal May 7th 2007

(137) DANCE

2018-4-27

Krishna

Dear KANHA, if you wish to talk
With me let us both take a walk;
Through the glades of Vrindavan
Through the shades of, Nidhivan!

We will dance both you and I
Where Ma Yamuna flows nigh;
Moon showers silver cool beams
We have done this before seems!

The stars glitter in a clear blue sky
The forest creatures watch close by;
We are lost in the dance, and glide
Effortlessly swing from side to side!

Forget how I reached there
Pure magic is felt in the air;
Time is forgotten, with the mind
Shyamsundar you are very kind!

Suddenly I get glimpse of Radhe there
She must be the one who led me there;
Then quickly merged in you to share
This lovely dance, with a maiden fair!

(138) DEVI

2004-6-22

Life

The whole world is HER playground
SHE is everywhere you know;
If you wait for HER to be found
You do not have far to go!

When you look at Beloved's eyes
SHE is looking right back at you;
When your baby laughs or cries
It is only DEVI coming through!

When the whole world is against you
When your Guru lovingly scolds;
Just know she has not forsaken you
It is you SHE lovingly holds!

The potter holds the pot inside
Gently so the pot doesn't shake;
While same time beating outside
For pot to be strong not break!

SHE is everyone you have ever met
SHE always comes running to you;
Wake up now for there is time yet
FOR DEVI to be worshiped by you!

Offered at the Beloved Feet Of Ma June 22nd 2004

(139) DILIP

2013-9-9

Guru

Dear heart please do not leave
Do not give chance to bereave;
Your absence on earth forever,
For love and I remain together!

This day a servant of God came
Looked after one who was lame;
In every way possible to cherish,
So a child of God will not perish!

She never understood one thing
God and servant were one being;
Went about her own way singing
Love Songs of longing belonging!

She never dwelt about their future
Everything that he did was for her;
The day came too soon to shatter
Her world nothing else did matter!

His birthday was something special
Reminded her of the happiness real
That both had but she was unaware
Now she looks on earth everywhere!

Grace of God takes on a form to love
This is prearranged in heavens above;
Each one a special child of Good Lord
That He loves n serves without a word!

At the Lotus Feet of Our Lord rest dear
OM SAI RAM

(140) Dance

2015-7-4

Love

She loved to dance as she moved
Twist n twirl she always improved
Talking to butterflies flitting away
She watched trees in windy sway!

Hop skip and jump made her meet
So many new people she did greet
Gliding and hiding with her friends
Dancing and singing off she wends!

Looked after all who needed her aid
That was dance of a different shade
Oft her ears listened to tales of woe
Then she realized this world is show!

She now loves to dance weary n grey
People think her birth a century away
She looks haggard and tired, yet still
She loves to dance by the window sill!

(141) Dance

2008-6-10

Radha

Dear Shyam, if you wish to talk
With me let us both take a walk
Through the glades of vrindavan
Through the shades of nidhivan!

Let us dance both you and I
Where the yamuna flows nigh
Moon showers silver cool beams
We have done this before it seems!

The stars glitter in a clear dark sky
The forest creatures stay close by
We are lost in dance and glide
Effortlessly swing side to side!

Forget how I reached there
There is a magic in the air
Time is forgotten with the mind
Shyam will you please be kind!

Then I glimpsed ShriRadhe there
She is the one who led me there
Then quickly merged in you to share
This lovely dance with a maiden fair!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam June 10th 2008

(142) Dance

2015-2-9

Radha

Faster and faster Her Heart did beat
Swift Her steps in tune with His Feet;
She drowned, looking at Him in Bliss
She frowned if single step was amiss!

Perfect and Endless is Her Devotion
Her Motion inspired by Her Emotion;
Dear Radha, it is for this I was born
To taste the Bliss fully I have sworn!

Endless is Your Devotion and Love
Faith an Patience qualities to prove;
Will soon go away to all it will seem
Our Dance Mankind forever redeem!

They dance nowhere but in your heart
Radha Krishna together never did part;
Dance still goes on at Nidhivan do know
Contemplate their Love, need not show!

At The Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam

(143) Dark Lord

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

O dark Lord O Kanha
Though I am here
The eyes cannot see
The ears cannot hear
Thine divine form
Thine divine flute
All I see: all I hear
Only Thee!

The mind stops: sense drops
You remain the dearest One!
Vision is for those beings
Who do not see HIM in ants
They cannot see HIM in fish
They go to temple
They do good deeds
Fearing Thee!

Your devotee
Sees all as your form
Remains firm
Anchored in your LOVE
Serves All
For him you grant no vision
For him you pour bliss into
Every pore of his BEING!

(144) Dark One

2013-8-28

Unknown

Where are you hidden O dark one ?
I am blinded by the thousand suns
If you come as a baby then maybe
The Joy of holding you in my arms
Might clear my dim vision enough
To perceive your ever smiling face
That attracts all the living species
While your innocence fools me!

(145) Dattu's reply to My Poem Blues

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

Dattu's reply

Feelings ere alien as they rise from ego,
Go to the Lord secure and with let-go
Faith febrile but not true is lost,
Prayers ere work and love nay 'ere cost

Gripping life causes the fear,
My love is true and cloy n'er,
Sing your heart out and find thyself,
The last line so true as immanent self

There is no path nor a goal,
Why then the count and the dole?
You are in Lord's arms forever Mother,
You can stray but can doesn't smother.

Dance as long as marrow exists in bones,
Love as long as every cloud crumbles a-la' scones,
Charge as long as every heart pumps blood,
Fear not as these tears of love flood!

Rejoice always without a break the joy of life,
The Lord, in-dweller, cannot forget even in strife,
Forget not God, yet remember Good and evil,
Ask Kanha to quell all pain with his flute-skill!

(146) Daughter's Dilemma On Leaving Home

2017-4-3

Invocation

I could not cry for I was so full of fear
For I was neither fully there nor here;
But this I know a daughter is the best
Who till her dying breath will not rest;
That Blessings shower on All, will Pray
Will move The Good Lord to show Way!

What is Love, Truth and Beauty
What is indeed designated duty;
Is known from birth, crystal clear
Goes about her way with no fear;
One thing is for sure loyal is her love
She can shake The Good Lord above!

(147) Day After Day

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

Day after day all our lives
Sons and daughters
Husbands and wives
Tears and Laughter
Pass us by
No time to laugh
No time to cry!
No time to feel the wind pass by
No time to hear another's sigh
No time to smell the roses red
No time to pray as we go to bed!
No time to see the rainbow's hue
No time to stop when we feel blue
STOP right NOW take charge of your life
END all MISERY and end all strife
LIVE YOUR LIFE till you reach the bend
FOR GOD IS WITH YOU TILL THE END!

(148) Dear Arvind!

2014-8-31

Life

Might not be present there
With your happiness share;
Blessings of Mother on you
Both live a Loving Life true!

You are truly a great child
Full of laughter never wild;
Having met, to never part
You will always be in heart!

Loving son of loving parents
Greatness your life warrants;
Your choices will be the best
Live long happily, full of rest!

With blessings and love

(149) Dear Baba,

2009-10-12

Guru

This letter I write after so many days
You know me so well Baba n all my ways;
Promised to come Baba if I call always
Please come now to correct all my ways!

I am lost in the world cannot find you
Once could see every where, simply you;
Life was easy love was simple and true
Please come Baba for I feel ah so blue!

I crave for those moments at your feet
When I could learn to stand on my feet;
Because every opportunity I could meet
You Baba, who made my life so complete!

Your form vanished many many years ago
Left you before but didn't miss you so;
Every where Baba felt your presence so
Please keep your promise made long ago!

Do not wish to bind you for my own need
Bless me Baba to perform that very deed;
For which one comes to the world indeed
If it pleases you Baba bless me in deed!

Manu
At the Lotus Feet Of My Baba October 12th 2009

(150) Dear Kanha,

2009-9-18

Krishna

Dear Kanha you created me just as I am
But people feel that I can be improved;
Feel that I belong to you the way I am
So tell them in your mold I am grooved!

They say that I am not perfect n still
I have miles to go with ego and faults;
O Kanha please tell me how to be still
Not please anyone by doing somersaults!

Have conversed with you so often dear
Without a doubt have faced challenges;
Faith and patience drove out all fear
Now face new and difficult challenges!

Please let me know, so that I am sure
I am doing what you will for me to do;
For what power on earth can ever lure
The people who are so faithful to you!

Kanhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sep 18th 2009

(151) Dei

2015-4-26

Love

Never told you how much I love you
Never told you why you are so rare;
A Mother who in all ways is love true
Caring sharing to discipline you dare!

Just remember your taking care of me
I did not mind anything how you scold;
Heeding your instructions, was so free
To think and dream, I became so bold!

Your passion for life and understanding
Was never diminished as years passed;
Had your share of joy or pain unending
I run to you still, as my pain surpassed!

Happy Birthday My Dearest Dei With Love From Mandy:

With lots and lots of Joy Unending to a Beautiful Dignified Human Being first and Sister who taught me what is life although I never heed. Love you Dei!

(152) Dervishes by Ashoka Harichandan

2007-11-5

Unknown

There is a madness here so charming
What reason cannot explain is alarming
But not so dear friends, for having this
Reasoning power gently yields to Bliss!

The rules regulations seem ah so pale
For in a whirling dance you can't inhale
You can't reason that soon you will drop
You turn and you turn till at last you stop!

The moment reveals to you the ONLY ONE
The Dancer Dancing and the Dance as one
Yet there is joy inherent in this mad dance
You whirl and whirl till you are in a trance!!

Then Lover, Loving and Love become One
The Seer the Seeing and the Sight are One
There's madness and joy in this moment
A madness so charming and joy inherent!

At the Lotus Feet Of All the Dervishes

Give the magic of your whirling toes as benediction to all mankind

(153) Desire

2018-10-26

Life

I have no desire
Nor even ire
To know how why when where who did what to whom;
But this I know
Try not to show
I have enough love to inundate all the beings to bloom

(154) Destiny

2014-10-27

Love

Love is our destiny, throw far your hate
Fill mind with good thoughts change fate;
No one is an enemy, no battles to fight
Love is our heritage and our birthright!

What if after all those years we meet
Without knowing like strangers greet
Familiar tugs at the heart shall repeat
This is one to make me feel complete!

(155) Devi Poem dedicated to Sridevi

2018-2-27

Ma you created her enchanting form, consciousness
Sridevi means Devi, who is all time auspiciousness
She became a Beauty with honor name and fame
Ma you took her too early away from your Game!

I understand how you create all beings and things
You animate entire Universe so Mother Nature sings
You leave so suddenly that same form becomes corpse
Come back Dear Devi cheating Death for once!

Those who know this still come under your charming spell
For they forget who they are and you Mother do play so well
Mother Dear give courage to the people who mourn for her
Give Blessing of Love and Grace to all people Dear Mother!

(156) Devotee

2008-6-15

Love

The devotee sees you with eyes of love
The wise realise that you are not above
They see you everywhere without sense
The foolish limit and deny your presence!

Meera could see you in the idol and dance
No one near her knew this divine romance
In all ages Lord you have shown your play
With Love you are there not when we say!

There's faith hope and love in a simple mind
That trusts and their love is of different kind
The pure heart opens the divine eyes to see
What is impossible to behold for you and me!

The legacy left by such souls saves everyone
Whether it is Radha Meera or even Hanuman
We never accept them when they are with us
Worship them much later when they leave us!

At theLotus Feet Of Devotees June 15th 2008

(157) Dhara

2008-9-4

Radha

Radha Dhara Binu Shyama Prema Birala
Radha Prema Ate Sabu Tharu Ati Sarala
Kanhu Kanhu Mana Jhure Nayana Jhare
Kanhu Laagi Radha Dina Rati Jhuri Mare
Puja Kali Ki Nahin Bhave Nija Mana Puja
Nija Para Ke Nahin Bhave Samaste Nija
Kanhu Dekhi Nahin Radha Mathura Pare
Jahaku Dekhe Se Kana Kanhu Hoi Pare?
Radha Dharanire Pade Dele Kanhu Lagi
Rupa Rasa Sradha SnehaJe Kanhu Lagi
Samarpita Seva Radha Jibanara Sikhya
Kanhu Prema Lagi Radha Seva Mukhya!

(158) Dilip 2012

2012-9-9

Love

For years miss your birthday
Seems not so long ago dear
That we celebrated your day
Of appearance on earth here..

I cannot cry nor show my heart
Even question why did you part
Just remember you all day long
Pray to our Maker so we belong
To one another once more again
Go through the troubles and pain
Of earthly life so my heart knows
I have loved you enough it shows!

To Dilip September 9th 2012

(159) Dilip 2015

2015-9-9

Love

Dilip 2015
Sep 9th

I cannot wish you dear in your absence
Bought unique cards every year for you;
What is more unique, your calm silence
As if it is just any other day for you!

The Lord's Grace, assumed a form as you
To shower protection an affection on me;
On this day I thank The Lord having you
Your birth, presence, love made me free!

Remember your kind gentle gestures for me
As together we struggled so far from home;
Little did I know precious moments had we
Very soon you will head for heavenly home!

You deserve all the love you gave an more
The Good Lord will surely shower upon you;
We will meet for sure, on a distant shore
Happiness I find in your remembrance true!

Au Revoir Dilip

(160) Dilip Harichandan

2016-12-24

Love

Dilip all props gone one by one
At this stage of life stand alone;
Where are you, gave me hope
To live life in my own way cope !

You are my Knight in shining armor
Our views on life; are like a mirror;
Your form is gone you are beside
Me always, to inspire also guide!

Step by step, I shall reach you
Finishing tasks, given and true;
You are not gone but always there
To give me strength burden share!

Eight years passed and I am still here
Your memory is intact, there is no fear;
Celebrate your love and being on Earth
Your Silent Presence, also Joyful Mirth!

On completion of Eight Years Of Adoration
Without me how can there be Celebration?
Son of Man, God, Child or Active Jubilation
Of Existence, Conscious of Love Aspiration!

(161) Dilip Harichandan

2014-12-19

Guru

Do I wish to let you BE ?
Fly with wings ah so free
Roam the Universe Three
Yes, because I Love Thee!

Love does not wish to possess
All the discomfort ever redress
I did not in this our life address
From deep inside wish to bless!

Few on earth like you have met
Who would rather give than get
You gave me your Being to set
Life after you so have no regret!

Remembrance is just a gratitude
Shown to God or Man an attitude
On Earth which is just an interlude
God is Love we have this Beatitude!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba Dec 19th 2014

(162) Divine Couple

2008-9-5

Guru

Tears dry up after awhile
Forced is a frozen smile
Words fail as heart stops
Without Lord body drops!
What is the use anymore
Of any talk of other shore
When this shore also lost
Life without Love the cost!
Nothing makes any sense
Why the Form m so dense?
Rose would smell as sweet
Why this name is so sweet?
Why the pain in every birth?
There is never joy nor mirth!
If Love is the Raison D'etre?
Why Love does not matter?
Many questions no answer
Many listeners no speaker
You are the One only One
Became Many to be known!

At the Lotus Feet Of The One September 5th Guru Deewas

(163) Divine Dance - 1

2008-3-13

Krishna

Colours splashed against the sky
Red and orange, yellow and gold
The sun is setting evening is nigh
Hearing the flute Gopis turn bold!

One by one they leave their home
Dressed in a frenzy no time is lost
There is no escape even for some
The soul departed so dear a cost!

The Only Lover of this Divine Dance
Multiplies to fulfill a Divine Romance
One Krishna for one Gopi appeared
The Rasa Divine Dance circle formed!

Radhe and Krishna are in the center
They dance alone as none can enter
Moon in the sky as bright as her face
This Mystic Night witnessed by grace!

At the Lotus Feet of Krishna March 13th 2008

(164) Divine Dance - 2

2008-3-14

Invocation

The flute sounds resounded
The forest beings grounded
The night breeze so calming
The moon cool and charming!

Yamuna waters were swelling
Witness the dance so thrilling
The steps were perfectly kept
Devas seeing this scene wept!

What a gift to have God dance
With you in a night of romance
They showered all the flowers
The petals mingling in bowers!

Pride entered their heart space
Dance with Krishna face to face
They forgot Radha whose grace
Gave them chance to be in race!

They told God please do not tarry
Will you please pick us as to carry
We danced twirling and spinning
Should Radha be always winning?

He vanished hearing their lament
The Gopis' hearts He did torment
They fell to the ground crying loud
Searched the entire forest around!

Krishna knew their hearts and soul
To lovingly teach them was his goal
He appeared to tell they were dear
I am in your debts now and forever!

You left those whom you hold dear
From your heart you banished fear
You gave up everything only for me
We will dance always together free!

Govinda Pada Padmare March 14th 2008

(165) Divine Ecstasy

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Divine Ecstasy and the fire of love
Opened his eyes windows to his soul
Eternity beckoned his heart from above
He forgot his destination and his goal!

Have you seen Krsna he asked one and all
He is beautiful and wears a peacock feather
He plays the flute and he is not very tall
He captures the souls, brings them together!

Who are you he asked all and who am I ?
Why have we come to this earth hither ?
They turned away from him with a sigh!
Comprehending not his deep spiritual fervour!

One day he met a cowherd playing the flute
Have you seen he asked Nanda's darling son ?
The cowherd responded with a melodious note
Which enraptured his soul and he became One!

(166) Divine Love

2006-6-28

Love

Yes many talk and few know what is meant by this
Maybe thats why silence prevails so that we miss
Vedas have chosen to remain silent we are no one
To say that it is "this" is wrong for it's unknown

Saivites claim Shiva is God and Vaishnavites Ram
Shaktas claim Divine Mother and I think it's Shyam
Christians say "Jesus is the only true son of God"
Muslims say all are prophets no one is son of God

But love of dear ones all have felt more or less
That love when infinity is Divine Love no less
When no reason at all is there for God to love us
Unconditionally He loves and freedom He gives us

All we can do is see "Him" in everyone we know
Due respects and love even to strangers show
Not say who is right or wrong nor prove anything
For Divine Love my friends will many rewards bring

Knowledge will dawn with every selfless act shown
Love will be the means to act for Love to be known
Hatred will flee if only you can love one another
Tolerance kindness charity begins with the "other"

(167) Divine Mother

2012-8-17

My Ma how can you be any other
Than the one I love, dear Mother?
Again and again you come to me
Now and then so soul will be free!

You are never far from me Mother
For you are my Kanha not another
One who will take me so far away
That I cannot see my Kanhai pray!

I cannot pray to you like so many
I know I am your child like many
Still my heart calls out to you Ma
Know you will never abandon Ma!

Let the distance not be one Mantra
I do not know technique of Tantra
If I ever call for you Mother Divine
Promise me that you be ever mine!

At the Lotus Feet of Mother 17th August 2012

(168) Divine Wind

2009-1-21

Guru

Strange is the current that takes me downstream
Where it may lead me I cannot fathom nor dream;
This much I know that helmsman is known to me
Have no fear in heart for I feel He will set me free!

Blow O Divine Wind and lead me to unknown land
Where Krishna n Shree Radha reside holding hand;
Where there is no sorrow and no fear of tomorrow
That one may leave as there be no time to borrow!

Time is timeless with the eternal flute playing now
I will be granted Love that is hard to get somehow;
The Present is the only Truth I will not fail to grasp
Where the Lotus Feet of ShreeGuru I will truly clasp!

The unchartered waters made me weary before this
Here and Now is my only chance don't wish to miss;
Therefore blow O Wind and take me where you wish
Where Guru Govinda reside to serve them I do wish!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru Govinda Jan 21st 2009

(169) Diwali Greetings

2008-10-27

Unknown

Lights are there everywhere
Festivities and lots of fun
Mother Laxmi Bless you

I could not be near my son
The Light that he carries
Has lit my way so far
Darkness flees peace reigns
He is my life but so far
The fun that families share
Let him enjoy and much more
His inner Light may it guide
Many souls to the other shore

Happy Diwali

(170) Do not forget you created me!!!

2008-7-2

Radha

Do not forget you created me
In all ways you can defeat me
Therefore why do you confuse
Play with me Kanh then refuse?

I know that you wish to play
So to Shree Radhe I will pray
To give me the strength love
To do your bidding with love!

I have no guile to outwit you
At your game to outbeat you
Shree Radhe's Feet will hold
In eternity your form behold!

I wish to love and also serve
I do not know that I deserve
Still if Shree Radhe will agree
I'll serve you both being free!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Krishna July 2nd 2008

(171) Don't Know Where You Send Me Next

2007-6-26

Guru

I know not where you send me next
Can linger no more with this pretext
With you there Baba all houses fine
Without you Baba no home is mine!

I live like a guest in a hut or a palace
Enjoying myself as if I own that place
Knowing fully well one day I will leave
There is plenty to rejoice not to grieve!

I came with nothing not even name
I was not aware of your divine game
There was causeless grace and love
You answered my prayers from above!

I was very alone but Baba you came
To teach me to love not name or fame
For His sake live and love my dear soul
Come what may do not forget your goal!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba June 26th 2007

(172) Earthquake

2014-5-22

Life

How fragile is Man or beast in the face of Nature's fury
Man often boasts about his vain achievement and glory
Ground shakes when earth quakes making all so afraid
They run here and there leaving the comfort of the bed!

Life is given to Man to enjoy the moment to give praise
To Creator who created all beings things so as to raise
The Consciousness of Man, reflects perfectly The Lord
Till that moment Man struggles to kill ego forgets Word!

Shake your very Being so that you achieve before death
Your goal of Perfection with unshaken patience and faith
Let Nature play the role it was assigned to play on Earth
Stand firm where you be with conviction celebrating Birth!

(173) Ego

2017-3-21

Life

Ego
March 21st

One needs little ego to serve,
Humility is needed to serve,
When we assume doer-ship,
Then we forget to worship,
For we have both might, glory
We forget God and His story
We suffer, unable to follow Word
Ego is the curtain between us n God!

(174) Eid Mubarak

2011-8-31

Guru

I will not stop for anyone but Thou
Whose face I have never seen or
Even will recognize who it is now
But the Name Guru gave I adore!

I will never love anyone but Thee
But in my search love every soul
With abandonment being so free
But the Name Krishna is my goal!

Maybe I may have to face Kaaba
When I pray or even perform Hajj
Be a Hafiz or even become Abba
Name Guru gave became Manhaj!

Eid Mubarak To All My Friends

(175) Eka Myaham Bahu Syami (The One Became Many)

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

The one became many for reasons unknown
The many then try their best to be one
What play is this when the player is one,
Who creates the many just to be known ?

O creator you made me in your mould
Then gave me speech and made me bold
To question your creation manifold
When all along my strings you hold!

Through knowledge you can't be known
Not even when righteous acts are sown
If love is the only way to be one
O Lord even that is your very own!

Silent I will be from this very day
Play the eternal awaiting if I may
Dear Lord if you ever come my way
If I ask you to then will you stay ?

(176) Emmanuel (God is with Us)

2014-11-15

Invocation

Emmanuel they call You please show
That You are with us so people know
We are never alone You walk with us
Tackle our problems You talk with us!

People call one mad who talks to God
Must one hide if they talk to the Lord?
Power we cannot crave, ask for Grace
Able to love and serve without a trace!

I adore The One who is seated in heart
Of Beings on Earth right from the start;
How do I serve My Lord what must I do?
Show me the Right Way how to be true!

You are my heart beat, my life and love
I'm at cross roads few tests from above;
Emmanuel guide me to be the very best
To love and serve all beings without rest!

(177) Energy

2016-8-11

Unknown

Where from the energy comes?
Where to the energy goes?
How who what becomes?
How the energy flows?

From one point energy comes
To accomplish task then goes;
To same point energy returns
To replenish all energy flows!

Without energy one cannot act
Without energy one cannot live;
Exchange of energy is a fact
That is how we all survive!

If we stand on the same ground
And we do breathe the same air
To another why are we not bound
When the same energy we share?

(178) Epistle For My Baba

2008-5-28

Guru

Baba my heart bursts thinking about you
Brother Sister or Stranger represent you
Where is this pain and why does it come
When truth's known what bothers some?

Everyone go about their way duty bound
Why am I so miserable and totally bound?
Know your earthly form is no longer here
Why I feel like running to you when I fear?

You made me free soaring heights of bliss
Do you wish me to experience life like this?
Feel you come and teach me in every form
Eyes crave for a sight of your familiar form!

Baba you looked after when we were small
We love you very much Baba you are our all
Please give the strength to make you proud
Let me hear your voice again clear and loud!

Letter to My Baba May 28th 2008

(179) Esho Esho Swaroop Damodar, Raya Ramananda! Gambhira Leela. April 26th 2016

2016-4-26

Unknown

Nothing can be fake as you enter
You die thousand times surrender
To understand an iota of His Love
Comes down to teach from above!

(180) Eternal Beloved

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

Beloved Dearest Dear
Atlast Thou art here!
Let my heart be a throne
For Thee to sit on!

Let my eyes tears shower
And my soul be a flower
Offered to Thee
For the whole world to see!

What took you so long?
Ah Love Thou art strong!
Broke open my heart,
Now please do not part!

(181) Eternal Friend

2007-12-30

Life

I looked for you in every nook and alley outside
When I stopped to rest awhile I saw you inside
What are you doing here making me search so?
You smiled and said Iam searching for you also!

There can never be any action that is one sided
When we search for anyone we are too blinded
For we do not know that they are searching too
We will surely be face to face with patience true!

The meeting point where all search ends is inside
How can you find the love you search for outside?
Be still and know whom you search with prayers
The one who was with you in laughter and tears!

You enjoy fruits of your action thinking I want this
The one witnesses all silently being always in bliss
You can choose to be the one that's always lacking
Or you can choose to rule the moment not desiring!

The pure potential of your being meditate and be
The law of abundance practice well by giving free
Bear all judge none and act that all harm prevents
Do not impose rather accept people places events!

Release your pure desire and intents in silence true
Do not be consumed by obstacles that comes to you
The infinite possibilities are open for one who is open
Be detached to any desired solution just let it happen!

Experience the timeless consciousness in your being
Although timebound it holds within the eternal Being
Ask what are the gifts you bear that are uniquely true
To love and serve your fellow beings there is only you!

Inspired by Deepak Chopras Seven Spiritual Laws.......

(182) Eternal Traveler!

2014-7-3

Life

Although I have been stuck in a home
Through countries I superficially roam
Free to meet and love all of God's own
Yet with Him I will rest to call Him own!

I feel like a traveler all my life roaming
Looked forward to many Home coming
Yet strange I've always felt in my bone
That even in crowds I'm alone all alone!

With suitcase passport and some money
I feel free to roam in the world of honey
Sunshine raining or even when it snows
I will be in which place Lord only knows!

Feel comfortable with friend or stranger
As if I have known since ages, I chatter
Part ways as if I am leaving God behind
No one more dearer Lord is indeed kind!

(183) Eternal Waiting

2008-1-3

Krishna

Kanha you make all devotees wait
Never knew why for they love you
Meera Radha and the Gopis spent
Their lifetimes for a glimpse of you!

This is your wish as all is your play
Yet why the pain always with gain
Forsaking all they found their way
To you Kanha who gave them pain!

There were so many people with you
Who loved and served you every day
Your closest ones were denied by you
To get what the least got in everyway!

Then is eternal waiting the key to love
Helplessly wait till you turn your glance
Towards them then what does it prove
That you are God so you make all dance?

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha Jan 3rd 2008

(184) Eternity

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

I know that you and I are one
That we reside in everyone
Then why this wish to see you smile
Be near your form and talk awhile?

Why the tears then when we meet
Instead of a delightful greet?
Why this need to serve and stay
Near you, when I as well could pray?

Why when I hear others tell me
How close they are to you than me
I wish that I was close to you
When I know all along that I am you?

Why this wish to be apart
Then this wish not to part?
My heart says that all is well
That we are one, time will tell.

(185) Ever In Your Honor

2001-11-11

Invocation

The Highest One is within you dear
Celebrate this with love not fear
Here and Now is the place and time
No where to go no stairs to climb!

Just Be and see how miracles grow
Action through inaction will flow
Love's silent language is in prayer
The mute's speech the deaf shall hear!

No Siddhis needed to be misused
The greatest siddhi is oft abused
But this My Sweet Lord please grant
Thy sweet Names I shall always chant!

This way I shall never ever forget
My Sweet Lord and nothing more to get
With all living in perfect Harmony
Ever in Your Honor Lord I shall be!

My Sweet Lord - 2001 November 11th In Remembrance

(186) Everytime

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

Everytime I met you the story is the same
I forget who I am although I know the game
Why did you create me Lord only to merge with you
There's much more fun like this when I'm not you!

The pain and anguish in life is no more there
When I know that My Lord is close by to share
Each time you took my hand and you have led me home
Each time I felt your love Lord, and willingly I come!

The joy is double fold when Lord is at your side
You pray to Him inside you and look at HIM outside
There is no greater love Lord that was ever shown
Your love for your creation that I have ever known!

As for me My Sweet Lord I will search for Thee
Although I know you are near me since eternity
Forever and forever Lord the story carries on
I hope I will remember Thee each time I am born!

(187) Face

2015-4-11

Life

When all faces merge in His Face
When true to self all events trace
One remains call His Name Grace
Walks besides you in this life race!

A stranger in the street you meet
With a smile in the morning greet
Says a word and nods to complete
Your thoughts to make life replete!

Family friends foes all help you live
From the moment begun to believe
The One who shall give and forgive
Every being on earth is He perceive!

No praise no blame just love will do
Know that love belongs to Him true
Enjoy each moment your life renew
Then only you can bid misery adieu!

(188) Face It

2018-1-19

Unknown

Face It, there is neither I nor you
If you look for any validation true;
You will find it, in Only being you
Unlimitedly, Unconditionally True!

The waves in the ocean roll n roar
Think power is theirs, reach shore;
Waves retreat back, to ocean bed
Safe Haven all wish for in the end!

To be Ocean one has to lose Mind
Body ego, all things that will bind;
Expand consciousness include all
Single wave no longer rise, to fall!

If only Time could roll years back
We would redo whatever we lack
Treasure, love people, keep track
Time is linear still Man is so slack!

(189) Face Of God

2015-8-26

Invocation

Have you seen the Face Of God?
Please behold the face of a child;
You will not only believe my word
Time an Space lost however mild!

Light in the eyes of a truthful man
Emits a special light one of a kind;
Behold that to enjoy while you can
Imagine in your heart soul n mind!

Behold the face of a Judge as he
Hands a Judgement, to a convict;
Having the Power to set him free
Emotionless, pronounces verdict!

If the Face Of God frightens you
Keep your mind simple and pure;
Keep your heart pristine and true
Then behold God's Face for sure!

God Has Faces, yours and mine
Included, if only we shed judging
Others letting Pure Light to shine;
We will have a face God befitting!

(190) Failed Promises

2008-4-17

Invocation

The sun moon and stars obey you O Lord
But you have failed today to keep your word
I do not mind that for I am no one as you know
But you have created me so your face please show!

Gave up everything, everyone and waited long
All friends have long gone and now for you I long
You chose to play today and keep away from my view
I tried to play along yet O Lord this trait of yours I knew!

There is nothing more left here for me to do
Cannot even complain if I do not come to you
Remember all your deeds that you play on earth
Even those you choose not to reveal here on earth!

I know you do not believe in birth nor death
For you all is same as you do not ever fear death
I left everything waited long for this month to come
When with the love you created me will bring me home!

This month you chose to abandon me to be alone
I hope atleast you are happy wherever you are alone
The tears have dried and fears subside when all is lost
What more do I have to lose O Lord when the real is lost?

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord April 17th 2008

(191) Fall

2017-4-25

Invocation

When I fall Lord, you save me
Lord Rama you made me free
The body takes fall very hard
Each time you make me glad
That I am still there to praise
Lord is there indeed, to raise!

(192) Father

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

Every form is yours I know
Only in certain forms you show
That special love just meant for me
I miss you then, when do you miss me ?

My Father in Heaven and Earth Thou Art
The earthly form of yours did part
Your love was unique indeed for me
I miss you now do you miss me ?

I love you dad wish you were here
I know you love me far or near
This day is specially for you
When all my being remembers you!!!

(193) Fear and Love

2014-6-28

Love

Out of fear we do things that it may change
Then live a life of misery our Love exchange;
Fearlessly march towards Love fear only Fear
Not by our action and inaction people adhere;
You do deserve all the things good Lord gave
Without guilty feelings your Love please save;
Strength is in the Change that you will uphold
One day so that Joy Beauty Truth you behold!

Parody Sequel

Fear Not Fear

Fear not of fear that things might change
To live a life of happiness, Fear exchange;
Boldly march towards Love, without Fear
Pay not attention to anyone don't adhere;
Preserve your talents the good Lord gave
With no guilty feelings spend do not save;
Strength is in discharging all that you hold
So as sorrow, ugliness, lies will go be bold!

(194) Fever Chants

2008-8-10

Life

I know not anything but this pain
When suddenly things seem vain
Where is the energy that is love
It has fled to the heavens above!!

With no one miles around soul
Forgotten destination and goal
This pain inside burns me true
Outside pain just passes thru!

Kanha Radhe are hiding again
Thinking of both this is my gain
Atleast I will think all the while
Pain in heart but wear a smile!

Not for me but for world to see
They need not know I am free
This pain freed me I will know
My smile is freedom to show!

(195) Fire

2008-12-24

Life

As I lit the fire in the face of my Husband
Swargdwar Puri to walk away empty hand
I could not bear to see his handsome face
Crumpled by the savage fire without trace
Of a Loving Husband and Mother Devotee
So Fire levels all to Ash to make them free
The King and the beggar suffer same fate
Even one has love in life or target of hate
Burning of Karma only Mother can achieve
Churning Mind only Past Man can retrieve
Burn all Desires for your Name even Fame
Let the Fire devour all evil in Life's Game!!!

(196) First Sight - Miss You

2008-11-7

Life

Gentleness and Softness with a glowing face
Radiating Happiness with plenitude of grace
The closeness of many lifetimes was revealed
That the heart was calm and lips were sealed
Gentle burning that did not make me restless
So the arrows pierced being without sharpness
Distance is torture yet more torture is nearness
If I will see you ever mind stalls without reason
But heart says all is well and this is my season!!!

(197) Flame

2014-10-26

Radha

The Flame alighted by the Divine
Knows not why it burns so bright;
Work handled by Lord and so fine
Dispels darkness to spread light!

The breeze tries to snuff it away
Darkness retries to cover it pray;
So it can reign, spread ignorance
Light of the flame sways in dance!

Lights other flames before it dies
None can measure there are no lies;
Light is Truth and Truth is Divine
There is no other no mine or thine!

The goal desired love of RadheShyam
Work can be accomplished by HariNam;
Nitai Gaura came down to save us all
Hearken those who don't wish to fall!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam

(198) Flight Of the Alone to the Alone

2007-3-21

Guru

Flight Of the Alone to the Alone
You feel Love and Work is done;
What you see, feel, express too
Is His Love coming through you!

This search was dreamt by you
It's Himself searching within you;
The indignation and the sadness
The togetherness and gladness!

Writing, is the best way to correct
Thoughts words and actions direct;
Many Sages, kept the daily journal
Contemplated on truth and betrayal!

Plight of common man bothers you
Palaces and richness is not for you;
You try to help burning midnight oil
You try to help with hard honest toil!

One with discrimination and dispassion
Along with determination and devotion;
Will finish what you started only to know
This was from the beginning just a show!

You thought all this to create this world
You are King but a pauper you are told;
But Love was kept for the last to reveal
Finding which your TRUTH you did seal!

Offered at the Lotus feet Of Baba March 21st 2007

(199) Flight of alone to the Alone

2007-3-21

Guru

Flight of alone to the Alone
You feel love n work is done;
What you see feel express too
Self Love flowing through you!

This search was thought by you
It's the self searching in you;
The indignation and the sadness
Ends in jubilation and gladness!

Writing is the best way to correct
Thoughts, words and actions direct;
Many Sages wrote on a daily journal
Contemplation of Truth and betrayal!

Plight of the common man bothers you
Palaces and riches not meant for you;
You try to help burning midnight oil
Or try to help with your honest toil!

One with discrimination and dispassion
Having self determination and devotion;
Will finish what one starts then know
This was from the beginning just show!

You dreamt all this to create the world
You are King but as pauper you are sold;
Love was kept for your search to reveal
Feeling this love your truth could seal!

Offered at the Lotus feet of Baba March 21st 2007

(200) Flight to Freedom

2015-1-10

Life

Free spirit of Universe am I
Wind storm don't come nigh
If I wish with the birds to fly
With Eagles soar to the sky!

Happiness is Freedom Infinite
Not kill or harm who are finite
To sway in the wind like a kite
Free to enjoy and spread light!

Ignorance only ties me down
Incurs wrath creates a frown
Refuse any more to be clown
Bound to entertain all around!

Man was born free but in chain
Tied to family and world in vain
I will perform duty shall abstain
From small mind that shall stain!

Devotion, shall I guard with care
Nothing no one can ever ensnare
To tie me down stop me to share
This Bliss that is in Freedom rare!

At the Lotus Feet Of Namacharya Baya Baba

(201) Flowers At Thy Lotus Feet

2016-1-24

Invocation

Today at Thy Lotus Feet flowers
Saints and others heap showers
Alone I sit at home and do pray
Let all Your Beings happily stay!

Flowers at Thy Lotus Feet I give
When magical alphabets weave
To make a Poem fit for The Lord
This I offer although just a Word!

All Your Beings at Thy command
Carry order by invisible demand
People will one day comprehend
Your Play, to Thy Will soon bend!

I am happy as ever as I shall Be
Nothing else shall make me free
With tears, shall clean Lotus Feet
Heap my poem dance to the beat!

(202) Flute

2013-6-5

Krishna

Your flute makes me restless
Also sooths me nevertheless;
Heart keeps on jumping fast
While all fears vanish at last!

I fall and get up taking your Name
Haven't understood this your game;
The Player not seen stage is so full
Sweet Music plays heart strings pull!

(203) Flute - 1

2007-6-1

Krishna

The Flute calls and ears are deaf
We come here and forget ourself
From Kanhu comes the clarion call
When from our divine state we fall!

He is within us, also surrounds us
He is also the only supreme cause
Forgetting we merge in HIS PLAY
Far from Kanha then we do stray!

We can come here and we can play
If we remember Kanha and we pray
No fear of creating any fresh Karma
No need of adhering to any Dharma!

He loves us true and makes us free
We wish to be bound from HIM flee
Then we cry to Kanha to save us again
He still listens to us and assuages pain!

Beloved Kanha June 1st 2007

(204) Flute - 2

2013-8-6

Radha

Seeing the flute in Krishna's hands
Posture the way like Krishna stands;
Radha thought will He summon me?
The sound of flute will make all free!

She went near Him and told My Dear
Your flute will indeed take away fear;
Play the flute for the people to know
How I pine for you and my love show!

Radhe dear, secret of my flute sound
Known only to You and you're bound;
Only loving people who want nothing
Will get to hear my divine flute calling!

Can't you hasten and bring them back
Give your people whatsoever they lack?
As KrishnChaitanya I gave them Name
Of Hari yet they do not leave the game!

(205) Flying High

2014-6-6

Life

I am free as a flying bird in sky
My wings help me to fly myself;
Avoid things that make you cry
Be strong and take care of self!

If Truth be known I have no sin
Always happy to give an receive;
Always took care of kith and kin
Have no reason at all to deceive!

Do not bend to the dictates of men
That are not happy to see me free;
Don't interfere in the affairs of men
Who wish to be left alone let all be!

I have a wish that all be saved now
This is God's wish and not my own;
I lost myself in this world somehow
Now am ready for the seed is sown!

Children could make me stop awhile
But they are more grown up than me;
Stopped to see their bedazzling smile
I do not stop for anyone now am free!

So take all your fears and throw away
For you're equipped with wings to fly;
Just lead a beautiful life only your way
Free of everyone to fly way up so high!

(206) Foolish Men, Blind Mice Only Can

2018-7-20

Unknown

Like a fire ball swing
into the firmaments fling,
this beloved beautiful earth
that has become our hearth;
rather think of mice and men
for it is oft beyond ordinary ken
to be, rather than not to be
to be absolutely free!

(207) Footprint

2018-3-13

Life

People dream, everyone dreams.
I dreamed and my dreams got shattered.
It was sad. It was dark and I was alone.
There was no new day, no new hope.
Nothing left in my life,
but few unfulfilled wishes.
Even God deserted me.

Now I am old.
Breathing my last breath,
In my ears, someone whispers.
Humanity thanks me
for being there ever.
Though the world did not realize,
nor did I,
that it always received my sweetness
for those few moment
when I was alive.

What would it have been,
when all the dreamers,
upon waking up,
had simply smiled and moved on.
The world would have been better than any
imaginable heaven.

I'm now in love with life.
A love that only knows,
how to give
and give and give and continue
giving.
As if God appeared in my heart,
to fill it with
joy and joy and ocean
of joy.

(208) For All Who Care

2013-8-7

Love

Never shall we scold the old
They took care of us as gold
Loving them, examples show
To our children so they know!

Not that we ever expect things
Nor what gain love ever brings
Nurturing both young and old
We will live life fearless n bold!

Stress makes us all lose control
We forget love and sell our soul
Remember the kindness shown
Needed help once of your own!

Young n old are helpless states
When one can't eat from plates
Feed with love as you were fed
Thank God before going to bed!

(209) For Dearest Kanh

2012-8-9

Krishna

May Kanh steal your heart like He stole mine
If He has not stolen then surely fault is mine;
I have kept HIM hidden deep inside my heart
I am keeping HIM busy so that He can't part!

If He desires to go near you still I will be glad
I will call HIM as Omnipresent and not be sad;
Really it does not matter with whom He stays
So long as I can love Kanh till end of my days!

To love is to know that there is no other being
Whom shall we hate then Kanha is every being?
But I don't wish to appear mad loving everyone
I can love all wish them well belong to the One!

Wish you the choicest things I would wish me
Stay near Guru Govinda who only can set free;
Love is there Kanha also we lack understanding
That every moment each day is new beginning!

My Kanha have a Happy Birthday with gurgles and chuckles and love from all!!

(210) For Dilip 2008 Dec 24rth - 2012 Dec 24rth

2008-12-24

Love

This Christmas eve it will be years four
When I miss as you have gone before;
Two more happenings marks that day
Birth of Son of Man and God they say!

Why did you choose that day to go
To leave me forever so that I know;
Mary's love for Jesus is not a show
Your love for me shall forever flow!

Pain that's not felt is still real pain
The fact I'm alive is for what gain?
Heart beats still, but eyes are dry
I doubt my love, why can't I cry?

Child Jisu was born the same day
The day you chose to be faraway;
For whom do I grieve on this day
Son of God, Man or my love say?

You all have melted into a thought
Like some nightmare that I sought;
Only redeeming factor in this play
Is Our Love that no one can sway!

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

(211) For Dilip Harichandan

2014-9-9

Love

We will live to be a Century
Was your verdict, I agreed;
The Lord is Judge and Jury
Sans you what life decreed!

Every moment that I enjoy
Wish you are here with me;
Taught me, being an envoy
Of Our Lord, now I am free!

I felt that you are precious
Even before I ever met you;
Without airs, unpretentious
Lord's Beloved Servant true!

Lord needs you more I think
Than my ego will ever need;
Good Lord is always our link
With Him we will rest indeed!

Today is special, for me here
It reminds a good soul came;
Who took away all of my fear
Let me play my earthly game!

All are special children of Lord
Only few like you knew so well;
Stay always with Beloved Lord
In everlasting Peace, Joy dwell!

(212) For My Baba

2013-7-22

Guru

Guru is who will ultimately bring you to Lord
Even if you do not deserve will give you Love;
Guru knows you so well for to God he is sold
God comes as Guru to guide you from above!

They say only a living Guru can help me grow
At this point of life need all the help I can get;
My heart whispers Baba is with me can't show
The World but the events unfold I can't forget!

At every step I hear His Voice calling my name
Please be careful for you are all alone in world;
Am still so busy and playing this earthly game
Heed not his Voice for I appear always so bold!

My Baba on this Guru Purnima day please bless
Me to be at least honest and true in loving you;
Sure will love and know God one day if not less
Let me surrender all the days of my lives to you!

Guru Purnima July 22nd 2013

(213) For My Bapa June 30th 2013

2013-6-30

Love

I wish to hold him in my heart and never let him go
It's not strange he came to you his love for you show
Father's voice echoes still when it was time for him to go
Who will look after you all how will I come to know ?
My heart knew what mind denied searched for a balm
Then I did say the only Name that I knew would calm
My Father said yes with strong will it worked like charm
With all my love I wish to hold him reaching out my arm.

Love you Bapa Bou and all my dear dear brothers and sisters for love started from you all and it's fragrance reaches far and wide.....

(214) For You

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Unknown

I will walk a mile for you
Stay awhile for you
Until your tear is dry
Until you'll never cry
I will stay around
I will be earthbound
For you are the only one
You are the ONLY ONE
For whom I'll give my all
So that you'll never fall
The beauty of your soul
Will bring you to your goal!

(215) For my Brother Tuna Sujeet K. Mohanty

2017-1-22

Love

What do you do when the one you love, suddenly leaves?
What do you do when the one you care about disappears?
The very act of helplessness, is your surrender to events
To go on in life, even if the world as you know it vanishes!

What is eternity but the desire to dream, that I am immortal
Man's Eternal Quest has been to quell fears of being mortal;
Triumph of a Man is, being humble, kind, peaceful just loving
Greatness of a Man is being most ordinary helpful and giving!

I am proud to say, you accomplished much more Dear Brother
Am most proud to have known you all my life being your Sister;
To be a good human being first most of us slack, often blunder
You did all that accomplishing many wonders, counted yonder!

Family will do you proud you were a great Husband and Father
You were self reliant handling all problems, of self and another;
I cannot begin to describe the Joy you gave when you oft sang
In a clear loud voice in our childhood the whole house oft rang!

Love and miss you terribly although pretend to be a grown up
For your sake, I wish to be a child again and see you grow up
Under the clear night sky, moon shining bright on our terrace
Your voice crisp clear an youthful full of zest giving me solace!

God in Heaven needs more of your kindness than we deserve
To mete out to people like me made star dust just to preserve;
You never know when Grace takes on form beside you to bless
To teach humility, love and respect for all beings never any less!

Six Verses Dedicated to the Sixth Beloved Child Of Our Parents
who had so soft a heart that he could not hurt nor bear to bid adieu to anyone! Love you!

(216) For the 24 students who died on a study trip:

2014-6-11

Life

Nature did not do this, it was a human error
That took away young lives we live in terror;
Fear of the living exceeds those of the dead
Humans plunder Nature, She is kind instead!

I heard of those young lives mourning is deep
No tears escape my eyes it is too dry to weep;
Mothers your sons you will never see again
No one can take away your sorrow or pain!

When you will see them in heaven only then
Your heart will be overjoyed again and again;
So love all the children in a world full of pain
Children will get your love will not be in vain!

(217) Forgotten

2008-2-16

Love

When a day seems like eternity
A moment stretches on and on
Then know for sure this Reality
That you are feeling separation!

Nothing and no one you can see
The sounds and forms pass by
Beloved is the one that you see
This world and next passes by!

Is such a being truly ever alive?
And yet more alive than the rest
All and yet none seem to thrive
The Beloved only seems the best!

The next moment you forget pain
A familiar sound tugs the heart so
Then all is forgotten all over again
This love of Beloved makes you so!

(218) Formless And Abiding

2008-3-28

Love

If form is unreal and formless abiding
Then why manifest not remain hiding
Your play is joyous when I surrender
When back to you all things I render!

I remain in joy when you manifest me
Then remain in joy when you free me
There is nothing abiding without you
Therefore form or no form all are you!

When out of Love you dreamt us Lord
And with love you send us your Word
Please grant so that we love you true
Remember love and come back to you!

The joy you have in playing this game
I will not spoil it by giving it any name
Eternal love joy infinite time and space
You manifest or rest it is all your grace!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Formless and Abiding One March 28th 2008

(219) Fortieth Anniversary

2018-1-2

Love

Celebrate on Earth and in Heaven
Thirty years together decade apart;
How come I feel not at all forsaken?
You are in my mind soul and heart!

Always silent, supportive an invisible
Thought always that I am very smart;
Joyous Journey life seemed sensible
Did not know you gave all your heart!

Do not know anything, if we will meet
Where when how it's a mystery to me
Both will be glad, other joyously greet
Form, no form does not matter to me!

(220) Free

2014-10-19

Life

I am free as I can be
All the folks I can see;
All running here there
Really going nowhere!

Each person that I meet
With love and care greet;
Cannot be harsh nor cold
Cannot be brash nor bold!

All part of the Divine Plan
All part of the Divine Clan;
Separated for a short spell
In different worlds to dwell!

Inside is all the wealth
No use for any stealth;
Be Still And Know That
"I Am God", no combat!

(221) Freedom

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

Just like the Moon in the Jar
And the Moon in the Sky;
If you don't wish any bar
And you wish to fly high!
Then please do break the Jar
One Moon remains in the Sky
No coming or going; no in or out
No doors; only OPEN SPACE about!

(222) Freedom

2015-8-30

Life

All seek freedom, to be free
What it means for them to be;
It is much more fun
To be under the gun
You are alive, to run
Not gazing at the sun
This chase is defined as life
Son daughter husband and wife!

(223) Freedom Joy!

2014-11-22

Life

Some change in my pocket and keys to my home
If I could walk free Lord very happily I would roam;
Have always felt free even when bound by the world
Singing Your Names loud for to you I am ever sold!

Do not know anything but feel like singing Your Name
Keeps me happy always to keep playing Your Game;
Know not where I come from or where I shall go
Guru presented Sweet Krishna being silent I know!

Cannot cheat the world at all to lead them astray
Till I practice what I preach Lord, learn how to pray;
But this Joy that is innate must be the Joy You gave
By Your Mercy and Love Lord, this World You save!

(224) Freedom To Be

2009-9-18

Life

Why Can't I Be Simple ?
Why Can't I Be Free ?
Why Can't I BE Lord ?
Just As You Made Me!

Why Do I Go Here And There ?
Feel The Need To Share
When Everyone Is You Lord
And You Are Everywhere!

Why Do I Get Hurt When
Someone speaks To Me ?
Tells Me What To Do Lord
Stops Me From Being Free!

Why Can't I See You Then ?
Why My Mind Stops Me ?
Let Me Always See You Lord
Please Come And Set Me Free!

Freedom For All To BE

(225) Freedom To Love

2015-12-3

Love

If we do not have freedom we cannot love
Divine grants us the same and hides in love;
Reflect what must you do for fellow beings
If we choose to love them or run after things!

The nature of illusion is simple yet not kind
Casts a spell of mine and thine on the mind;
Sees all as being different so treats as outsider
The feeling of love for own is an illusion
grander!

We are free to choose our own path of love
Narrow for family or wide open to hold love;
Duty is separate always bound to our being
Performing well all auspiciousness will bring!

It will open your heart and expand your mind
Turn you from selfish and narrow to be kind;
Be influenced by none exercising your right
To Love All, in adverse circumstances fight!

(226) Friend

2012-12-31

Love

Friend why choose to fear and not love?
Where fear exists there cannot be love;
When all beings and things are for you
Sent from Lord made specially for you!

How to overcome this fear you will know
When you really are in love life will show;
Love shall shower on you unending bliss
Radiating and attracting all for a glimpse!

This mine and thine are far away from love
Consciousness is One why to hate not love?
The Only player should not over react if any
Differences arise in one player among many!

From the depth of misery and fear do shake
The mind to build strength and in love awake
You will love all fear none be always so sure
You have finally gained your love that's pure!

(227) Friend

2017-4-25

Unknown

Searched Earth, everywhere
Not a friend found anywhere
So I peeped, inside my heart
Found you to be hiding there
What are you doing, my dear
Have been waiting from start
Trust patience faith and hope
Plenty here, so you can cope!

(228) GANESHA

2015-9-17

Invocation

Happy Birthday Ganesh please come
Get rid of my obstacles to bless home
Suffering constantly for did not heed
Inviting you home get rid of misdeed!

To protect Mother, you stood ground
To fight with Father you were bound
Your worship precedes anyone, Lord
To have your devotion put in a word!

I wish to chant HariNam and hear
If you bless me, I can without fear
All other knowledge, you did bless
I appreciate, but wish nonetheless!

Please accept offering tis all I have
Do grant and the whole world save
I do not understand so many things
Your name Ganesha fortune brings!

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha

(229) GORA

2014-3-16

Love

Gora you came to teach all Love
Kanha came down with His Love;
To understand only Radha's Love
Lord and Devotee distribute Love!

Now Lord next a lover with pain
Of separation what did you gain?
Suffer as Radhika yet once again
Distribute Her Love and Her Pain!

Saved many who cannot know you
Graced all who do not deserve you;
Nadia resounds Ha Krishna by you
Puri Jagannatha is Krishna for you!

Meeting of Radhe and Krishna true
Begins just before your birth anew;
They visit devotee bless them true
Play color from Jhulan temple true!

Gaura Purnima March 16th 2014

(230) GORA CHAND

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Krishna

When you were born the moon was shy
Hid from all as your birth was nigh
As if your moonlike face will shame
Her so she eclipsed to give you fame!

Gaura Anga you took to know Her Love
Came down with Radha Bhava from above
Today the moon is also shy dear Lord
I wonder what else you are upto Lord?

The world is bereft of your Love again
The people suffer in hands of the vain
There is so much to do and none in sight
Who can wield your staff and be your might!

Today the moon is shy and hiding again
The omen is auspicious once more again
To Show us the path to Freedom and Love
The Lord will come down from Hvn's above!

Nityananda Gauranga Guru Krishna Hari Bolo

(231) GREAT POWER

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Guru

The great power clings to us residing in our heart
Hound of heaven hounds us and will not let us part;
Takes the form of our Sadguru if we forget to play
The role which He assigns us be merged in the play.
He loves and forgives us for all our mistakes made
Awaken o soul to realize this and do not be afraid
His Grace and Love will show the way when you wait
With patience and surrender even if it is too late.
Call Brahman or give name and form till you are one
With that Great Power for then only the task's done;
The eternal player dons every role assumes ignorance
Then finds a way to be free from all worldly romance.
The heavens open for the soul that is faithfully true
To Self God or Guru for they are One not three or two.

(232) GURU MA

2002-10-6

Guru

Your Navaratri the whole world says
Where is My Ma my whole being prays
You are indeed my dear mother divine
Your sweet smile makes your face shine!

Please come to me for I miss your love
Please come to earth from heavens above
Take me once again in your lap and play
When I was a child you couldn't stay away!

The warmth of your touch and gentleness
I lost it all Ma and am now in darkness
I cannot perceive your resplendent form
My dear Mother when will you come home!

Your hands to hold you when I am sad
Your form to behold when I feel bad
When I am lost and searching for you
Please come to me soon my Mother true!

To My Dearest Guru Ma on Navaratri - October 6th 2002

(233) GURU PURNIMA

2018-7-27

Guru

Bend my head down, to greet
Baba at Your Own Lotus Feet;
The Safest Haven, now for me
Your Lotus Feet to set me free!

Show me, Your Father's wealth
Kalpataru Kingdom Your Grace;
Love n serve all Baba in stealth
Then will You Show, Your Face?

Baba I am Your child just like all
Pick us up, from our state of fall;
Guide us to reach Truth and Duty
Abide till, we feel Love an Beauty!

You Gave gifts galore, misused
You Forgave still Time I abused;
Can you be Sixty O Baba again?
Make me ten an we meet again?

(234) Gambhira Leela

2008-7-3

Love

When you listened Lord to your own story
How you love Shree Radhe and Her glory?
How she loved you with the greatest love
RayRamananda described to you the love!

Rasaraj and Mahabhava Form you blessed
Ramananda was with your love so blessed
Swaroop Damodara was also present there
The three of you your mystic love did share!

Such a fallen soul that I exist after knowing
That a state exists that is worth unknowing
All other knowledge to recite the Holy Name
So that Guru can grant the treasures same!

I know Mahaprabhu loved you as Ramananda
Some call you as Lalita Visakha or even Arjuna
For me you do remain the most fortunate one
Who gave peace to the Lord and became one!

At the Lotus Feet Of Mahaprabhu Ray Ramananda and Swaroop Damodara
for Ratha Yatra reminded me of their Leelas - July 3rd 2008

(235) Game

2014-6-7

Love

There is a game
Of name n fame
Some play now
This I know!

You come to me
You talk to me
And I forget
We ever met!

I look at you
Remember you
There is a thrill
Time stands still!

Meeting you
Loving you
I am on my way
No need to pray!

(236) Ganesha Chaturthi

2016-9-4

Invocation

Happy Birthday Ganesha please come
Get rid of my obstacles to bless home;
Suffering constantly, for did not heed
Inviting you home so I get rid of deed!

To protect Mother, you stood ground
To fight with Father, you were bound;
Your worship precedes anyone Lord
Have devotion again, put in a word!

I wish to chant Hari Nama, also hear
If you bless me, I can do without fear;
All other knowledge, you please bless
I appreciate your coming nothing else!

Please accept offering make me brave
Please grant and the whole world save;
I don't understand still so many things
Your Name Ganesha, all fortune brings!

Om Gam Ganapataye Nama
Namo Ganesha Vighnesha Girija Nandana Namaha!

(237) Gauranga

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Gauranga Prema Dana Kari Karile Krtartha
Kali Yuge Dhara Dhame Asibara Ehi Artha
Nityananda Balarama Sange Kale Bitarana
Kali Yuga Manava Sahaje Paile Uddharana
Radherani Mahavbhava Jani Napari Kesava
Radha AngaKanti Saha Abatarile Madhava
Jagannatha Misra Sachi Mata Kola Adarile
Navadwipe Janma Sara Jagata Ujjalla Kale
Nagara Samkirtane Nama Rasa Kale Dana
Tava Leela Smari Mora Beeti Jau Rati Dina

(238) Gently

2009-11-10

Love

Gently
2009-10-10

Gently softly from afar I will love thee
With faith that you will always be free
You might never know who loves you
Just feel the sweet love passing thru!

The more I wrap the stronger it gets
Heart beating fast that it also forgets
Who is the lover who is the beloved
Love is both the means and the end!

I will vanish from sight if pleases thee
This urge to make the supreme free
No real love thinks about separation
Just to please thinks of annhilation!

If I have to die for you to live well
Or have to die for you to love well
Although you are not voicing this
I love you so well how can I miss?

(239) Ghana Shyam

2003-xx-xx

Guru

Ore More Shyam More Ghanashyam
Nishdin Mein Roti Hun Ghanashyam
Tum Nainan Ke Jyoti More Shyam
Tum Nainan Ke Jyoti More Shyam

Ore More Shyam More Ghanashyam
Meet Banaye Jode Tum Ghanashyam
Preet Nibhaye Tode Phir Kyon Ram
Preet Nibhaye Tode Phir Kyon Ram

Ore More Shyam More Ghanashyam
Duniya Ke Rakhwaale Ghanashyam
Mere Dil Ke Dilwaale More Shyam
Mere Dil Ke Dilwaale More Shyam

Ore More Shyam More Ghanashyam
Dukhiyari Ke Araj Suno Ghanashyam
Samsaari Ko Dheeraj Do More Shyam
Samsaari Ko Dheeraj Do More Shyam

Offered at the lotus feet of Baba 2003
With much Loving Remembrance I surrender You to Your Guru

(240) Gift

xxxx-6-3

The greatest gift is when God gives His own heart
That's the heart of a Mother and one cannot part
Seeing that love Brahma Vishnu Shiva came down
As babies near Sati Anasuya became her very own!

Just enjoy Her Love as she showers on you freely
She wants nothing else but your happiness truly
This selfless love will heal you and give you hope
So that through life's battles you can always cope!

There is none equal to God as He created you only
But through Mother He loves and gives you freely
When you Search for God this Gift He will send you
A Mother with His Heart who is there just for you!

At The Lotus Feet Of all earthly Mothers June 3rd

(241) Girdhar is the only one

2008-3-26

Love

When all is One and One is all
No difference of great or small
How do we give love to whom?
Except me no one else in room!

The forms we see belong to us
The different names denote us
Then why do we bother to love
One came as many from above!

Yet when this state is our own
Love is the only grace we own
All peels off so that we do love
Clear vision dawns from above!

Meera you could bear the pain
Apart from Kanha still you gain
For you Girdhar is the only one
You loved HIM as the only one!

At the Lotus Feet of Girdhar March 26th 2008

(242) Giridhar Gopala

2007-7-14

Guru

Guru gave the name when he felt right
Meera took this name with all her might
Then the magic happened and she saw
Her beloved Giridhar defying human law!

When her in laws oppressed she was bold
To beloved Giridhar Meera was indeed sold
She left her home and roamed in distant land
She did not stop for the world to understand!

She sang songs so that we learn and grow
She danced with abandon her face all aglow
Her life was spent in love and devotion true
To her Giridhar Gopal none other she knew!

At the Lotus Feet Of Mira 14th July

(243) Giridhari - 1

2008-4-1

Love

When Giridhari was so special to all
How come your love's the very best
Did you love him true giving your all?
How did you out win Meera the rest?

Childhood faith grew strong everyday
The worship one pointed and sincere
Since you knew Meera the art to pray
Yet artless was your love without fear!

Songs poured as you were in all mood
Agony and ecstasy of separation union
Danced before Him as there you stood
Firmly as you are experiencing reunion!

Palace walls could not deter you Meera
As you escaped to meet your Guru true
Having the valuable gem of Nam Meera
You realised your Beloved is yours true!

At the Lotus Feet Of Meera April 1st 2008

(244) Giridhari - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Radha

Giridhari Gopinatha Gopijana Prana
Rai Kishori Natha Radhara Jeevana

Nandanandana Hari Yasodanandana
Vasudeva Suta Hari Devaki Nandana

Lalita Visakha Asta Sakhi Sange Hari
Vrindavane Vihare Radha Sange Hari

Kesava Kansari Karunamaya Krishna
Kadamba Kanane Keli Kariya Krishna

Radharamana Radhakanta Radharati
Radharajivana Radhapriya Radhapati

BrajajanaRanjana BrajaDhame Rajana
BrajapranaJeevana BrajaLeela Karana

Govinda Gopala Govardhana Giridhari
TukkaraVitthala SeJe Meerar Giridhari

(245) Giridhari - 3

2007-3-15

Life

So many say you are this or that
What do I know to say about that
All I know that since I was born
In my heart it is you I've known!

In my soul you gave such a quest
Till I find you there is no rest
My life long search was about you
Call you Krishna yet know not you!

Mira called you since she was small
The world did not understand at all
With complete abandon she loved you
Sages and Kings knew her value true!

Devotion Dispassion Discernment true
Mira had them all and Knowledge true
Singing her songs all souls are free
Giridhari please do have mercy on me!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Mira Mar 15th 2007

(246) Give O Lord!

2016-11-22

Invocation

Give Grace to deserve
Give Strength to serve;
When there is no me
Then who will be free?

Ego speaks,
Character bespeaks;
Love in Sacrifice peaks
Although Beloved seeks!

The constant ache in heart
Is the Flute playing if apart;
Concentrate, from the start
To reach Beloved, never part!

(247) Goal

2014-11-13

Radha

The only goal Radhe Shyam
The only way Nityananda Ram
Who got beaten to distribute love
With KrishnaChaitanya from above!

Are we ready to give up name fame?
Are we ready to stop playing game?
Are we ready to give up body mind
To love Shyam being one of a kind?

It is not easy as you might all think
The work goes on till body will sink
Ha Radhe Krishna save my soul
Have surrendered to you my all!

(248) God

2001-9-18

Invocation

God is pleased when you are
So knowing that please do rest;
No need to reach for the star
When you have done your best!

He needs no dogmas, rituals none
All He needs from you is pure Love;
When all strength from you is gone
His love pours from heavens above!

Let the flowers bloom and birds fly
Let your spirits soar with them high;
Till it reaches, the place held apart
A place once reached one can't part!

When human attachments turn divine
Then Love, from your eyes shall shine
On others path as they pass your way;
Know God has come with you to stay!

Mandi Mausi

(249) God

2015-1-8

Invocation

Once upon a time, there was a little girl
She was always happy danced in a swirl
Thought to herself there must be a God
Takes care of us and Ruler of this world!

She talked to him often spoke her heart
Thanked him for all thought all shall last
One by one things went some people left
Still she loved him and did not feel bereft!

Her God one day came and spoke sweetly
Did not take but kept all for you so kindly
This world of forms is to enjoy, so please
Do not be sad or guilty not even appease!

I am happy when you smile and always be
Happy and live content and always be free
Thereafter the little girl, never ever did cry
She could never see her God she didn't try!

Now and then souls come tell her few things
Seeing God in all and the happiness it brings
Now the little girl is old, her little heart beats
She feels God all around, specially she treats!

She does not pray nor counts beads or travel
To see God in a Temple, mysteries to unravel
Intrigues her and then she reads from a book
To find all the answers her whole life she took

(250) God Grace Love

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

God is Grace
Grace is Love
Love is the vessel that fills!
The vessel is Love
Love is Grace
Grace is God who tills!

When the field is ready
And Grace is sown
Love is the harvest reaped!
When all things are said and done
All that remains is God and God alone!

Reason till your mind knows!
Work till your body slows!
Love till your soul flows!
God give us Grace to Love Thee
God, Grace, Love will set us free!

(251) God is our eternal friend

2008-8-3

Invocation

God is our eternal friend
The one who never leaves;
He stays beyond our end
No matter how who grieves!

God is our only true friend
Who stays when we despair;
Don't see light at tunnel's end
To pull us out He is there!

God is happy as my friend
He never says I'll leave you
I meet Him at every bend
When He says "I love you"!

(252) Godot

2012-10-26

Invocation

Waiting for Godot life passed by
For earthly pleasures did not try
To find love anywhere don't cry
Deep in ocean heart answers lie!

You are the love that you so long
Don't forget self or to else belong
Waste not time to find love strong
Looking for someone to get along!

While you wait patiently you dream
Of a love that is unique yet extreme
Will forever change you it may seem
You are the Love and you the dream!

(253) Goodnight My Angel

2007-2-20

Life

Goodnight My Angel Time To Go To Sleep has come
I will tell you now many bedtime stories at home
There are still many things I have not told you
There are still many lands we have not gone to!

You will fall asleep soon and I'll tuck you in bed
Tell you how Meera for Giridhar many tears did shed
You will be fast asleep but will see her in your dream
Get up in the morning and say but Maa real it did seem!

The story of Meera is in every age only different name
How Shyam is being indifferent playing a different game
I hope soon you find reality in your dreams not wake up
To this cruel cruel world where everything is mixed up!!!

At The Lotus Feet Of Meera Feb 20th Night 2007

(254) GopAshtami

2017-10-28

Radha

Shree Radhe Subala Sakha you became
Just to join Krishn in His fun game
The Gopis joined you to help in this
All were Gopas for Leela not to miss!

Gopashtami famous as the time spent
When Krishna and Balarama were sent
To tend cows for first time by Nanda
You must have seen Beautiful Govinda!

Have mercy on all to help us remember
The Leela at your LotusFeet surrender
Beaten by life an karma I am no one
Radhe make me serve you Both as One!

Little Gopis were cowherds on this day
By your Grace, Bliss was given so pray
To you ShreeRadhe make me yours forever
My Life will not be in vain, serve ever!

At The Lotus Feet Of Shree Radhe

(255) Gopal

2008-9-30

Unknown

Kahan Dhoondoo Tumhein Gopal?
Mathura Ya Dwarka Dhoondoo
Kahan Milenge Woh Gwal Bal?
Radherani Ke Muskarahat Mein
Chhipe Jo Ho Nandlal
Vrindavan Ke Kunj Galiyon Mein
Mile Mohe Yasoda Bal
Mathura Dwarka Na Dhoondoo
Wahan Nahin Tum Gopal!

Kahan Dhoondoo Tumhein Gopal?
Na Tum Raja Na Praja Ho Tum
Gopiyon Ki Tum Ho Lal
Nand Baba Yasoda Godi Mein
Khel Rahe Ho Nandlal
Vraja Vaasiyon Ke Prem Mein
Mile Mohe Yasoda Bal
Mathura Dwarka Mein Nahin Tum
Man Mandir Mein Ho Gopal!

(256) Gopis

2008-7-12

Love

Although Gopis never saw Shyam
When he was 8 he left Vrajdham
They did not forget all the same
He never forgot His debt to them!

Only God's love grows with time
Wordly love blazes fast and dies
To be sure what is God's will last
Tis worldly love that decreases fast!

There was no meeting of any sort
Gopis never saw Krishna in their lot
How did their love become so pure
Of them how was Krishna so very sure ?

They were the sages of yester years
With grace from God lost their fears
They wished to be with the Lord for evermore
They were granted this love from Nandkishore!

They came with HIM down to earth
Played Leela for which they came
Krishna knowing well their worth
Granted Nitya Leela to all of them!

Radha thought about Shyam day an night
Only Shyamsundar knew about Her plight
Her Meetings were so Blissful and full of gain Her Separation Blissful surely was not in vain!

At the feet of Baba
Old Poem

(257) Gopiswara

2008-3-6

Invocation

Guarding the Rasa Dance you are in bliss
Who will let me in if you do not grant this
I have not fasted for you but I know that
Without your Grace Shiva no one can last!

Paurnamasi blessed so you could witness
The Divine Dance O Shiva so please bless
So that I can get a glimpse of perfect love
Where dance all the Gopis with their Love!

The Bhava changed when you went there
The Gopis felt this found you hiding there
They asked who were you and your name
When you didn't reply they played a game!

They got so angry that Krishna intervened
He was under their control as He destined
He knew you were His Lord that bore it all
His Love for you made you the guard of all!

Your Love for Krishna and His love for you
Makes this day so special this I ask of you
You remain as Gopiswara at His right side
Please bless me today to serve you inside!

On MahaShiva Ratri Day March 5th/6th 2008

(258) Gora

2014-6-25

Love

Grace upon all He came to bestow,
Love Divine in the Holy Name sow;
Incessant tears, pined for Himself,
With the Love of Sreemati for Self;
Rasraj Mahabhav two were in One,
With the Power of Love born alone;
Prema He gave and Prema He was,
Personification of Radha's mood as
Shree Krishna Chaitanya to Realize
Her Love, Pine, Celebrate Actualize.

(259) Govinda

2001-10-31

Unknown

Sakhi, Govinda has not come
He promised me that He will
My eyes shall have their fill
I wait but he has not come!

The days have gone by in vain
Waiting for Govinda, youth fled
Waiting for Govinda, heart bled
I still go on living with pain!

If you meet Govinda tell him this
He did not have to fool a maid
When all things have been said
He will be put to blame for this!

The sweetness of His Company will
Far outweigh this waiting for HIM
If only this life i get to see HIM
My soul's yearning he will fulfill!

The Govinda Sun lights up my day
The Govinda moon lights up my night
I pray to Govinda with all my might
That I never leave HIM come what may!

At the lotus feet of Govinda - October 31st 2001

(260) Govinda's Separation

2007-3-22

Krishna

When Akrura took You away Govinda
The women of Braja all pined for You;
Some wanted to kill him, Oh Govinda
Some wanted to kill themselves too!

Some were stunned, could not cry
Some were wailing to come to You;
Some just stood still could not sigh
Some couldn't live life without You!

They said, lets leave Kamsa's Land
For what the mighty Kamsa can do?
Let Akrura return with empty hand
Kanhu we cannot exist without you!

Tell me Govinda how did they live?
Life had departed just body there;
All their Love whom did they give?
Govinda when you were not there!

If this was to happen all over the pain
That the women of Braja will miss you;
Please do not abandon your own again
Govinda life has no meaning sans you!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Guru Govinda Mar 22nd 2007

(261) Grace

2017-11-3

Love

Thank You Lord for the Grace
When could behold Your Face
Even though You are with me
I wish again and again, to see!

All desires must end but Love
When You show me this Love
What is there Lord, save Thee
Prem Kalpataru make me free!

You are One wished to be Two
First Desire was good and True
Then to Love, created all beings
To woo them back pulled strings!

Your Creation, out of Love grows
Who is free from all desire knows
If desire to know an love happens
Play of Bliss Unbounded, remains!

(262) Grace

2017-10-10

Unknown

I have met many Saints. Each one extraordinary. But they appear ordinary. How do I know you might ask? From the gut feeling and the tears. Peace that passed all understanding. Now I am not searching nor did I ever search. They all came out of nowhere to my house. I am nothing. Grace is what I see everywhere."

(263) Grace

2015-8-15

Life

Grace picks you up
Grace makes you stand
Grace fills your cup
While holding your hand!

Grace turns you around
Grace makes you free
Grace will astound
When all else will flee!

Grace gives you hope
Grace makes you love
Grace gives power to cope
Where dangers befall to shove!

Grace makes you believe
Grace forgets mistake
Grace lets you live
When your life is at stake!

Humbly Grateful and Thankful!

(264) Grace - 1

2008-11-21

Life

Grace came smiling ended with tears
Wiped away my pain and all my fears;
I am now brave as I can ever be here
All the strength to live far or near!

The love and the pain of being apart
From your Grace when am still a part;
Please let me not cry so you wipe eye
Pining for your Grace only let me cry!

Brave warrior fight till the very end
Live n let live and this message send;
If life is a battle Grace is your guide
Gladly march on with Grace by your side!

Today was difficult with too much pain
Love life, with much happiness to gain;
Yet above all your happiness stood out
Nothing more do I wish without a doubt!

(265) Grace - 2

2008-1-3

Life

Let us not count the moments of grace
when it pours it pours unconditionally limitlessly
then when it stops like the riverbed dried up wait
till the outpour of grace completely drenches you
with its sweet waters of satisfaction.........................................

Do not cry for of what use are the salty tears
for they sting your eyes and makes you weak
Instead take the name of your beloved even if He does not hear
that will steady your heart and make you ready to wait for HIM
when he chooses to pay you a visit...............................................

Sooner or later your turn will come
for He cannot afford to delay much longer
So do not give a monetary value to Grace
Time is Money and both have value in this world
but not in the next where Grace is the Queen................................

Choose one of the two either this world and its glory
or the place where there is no time and no money to worry about
You do not have to depart this world to be in that place at all
Just close your eyes and daydream like you are doing
Then peace and joy will be yours and instead of fasting
Eternal Feasting of sweet love that satifies the soul forever............

At The Lotus Feet Of Meera...........Jan 3rd 2008

(266) Grace - 3

2007-3-28

Guru

There is no one greater than you
There is no Love better than you
The Grace that you bestow on all
Is to be strong so as not to fall!

We seek from others benediction
In self not having satisfaction
Who can bless us to come to you
All our being pulls towards you!

Lord listen to our supplication
We can't reach our destination
Please come and take us by hand
So far from you we don't strand!

When things are unclear in the mind
The whole world appears to be unkind
Pray to the Lord who is always near
He will send Love and take away fear!

For Bharati and all children dedicated at the Lotus Feet Of Baba

(267) Grace God Love

2013-9-21

Love

Grace will always be in sight
Stay to see that I am alright;
In the dark hour of the night
Grace will always help fight!

Grace is what leads me home
Every hurdle try to melt some;
When the birds have all come
Grace will place me in a home!

Grace is God indeed and Love
Be free from judgement above;
Any day that you feel the Love
Grace is showering from above!

(268) Grace of Guru

2015-1-10

Guru

Guru and Grace synonymous and God and Grace also synonymous. Disciples may see God in Guru but Guru really knows and behaves like the servant of servants and never declares himself as God nor does he ever misguide the disciple. He has the power by his own sadhana to lessen the sins of the disciples but the disciple must not increase the burden of the Guru rather aid him in serving all by doing penance himself. The Guru knows the quality of the disciple and makes him go through those experiences till the faith of the disciple becomes as firm as the Guru. If Krishna gets mad Guru can save but if Guru gets angry which he never can Krishna can never save the disciple. To be a disciple with discipline is more difficult than assuming the role of Guru. If a disciple has faith even in a non realized Guru his faith is really in God and Providence comes to the aid of that disciple. People use this knowledge to manipulate disciples but what karma is reaped when that is done. So Nitai Chand came down to save all sinners and winners. Gaurachandra even cannot refute. Harer Namaiva Kevalam.

(269) Greater Scheme

2014-11-7

Love

I do not exist in the Greater Scheme
Must I worry what will become of me?
The play will go on actors come and go
Tears, laughter on stage merely a show!

If I exist, then it must be to love all
My very best before the curtains fall;
Actors so many, all playing their role
None enemy or friend no one to dole!

The reason for loving is love by itself
So even in the play, joy is felt by self;
The Divine Director is One who is Love
That dons many forms but much above!

Play on dear Actors loving all you meet
With Joy in heart, each soul must greet;
You are the King of Kings directing show
Just a thought I shared with all, to know!

In the Memory of Prahlad Bhai

(270) Grief

2014-8-24

Life

Grieve not the moment
Your sorrow it will pass;
Overcome your lament
Right now dearest lass!

Dwell not on your pain
Rather feel your Being;
Joyous and full of gain
Don't question a thing!

Gold pot end of rainbow
Heaven, Hell or afterlife;
Will our dear ones know
And husband meet wife!

Breathe deep and inhale
This is power of life now;
All the sorrows do exhale
You be strong somehow!

All the answers will dawn
Like rising sun in the east;
To Love you will be drawn
Once more to say the least!

(271) Gudul Gadul Gumpa

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

Janama Ta Muhin Deini Tahare
Adhikara Mora Nahin
Tathapi Kahinki Mana Mina Jhure
Ta Sneha Saradha Paiin!

Akhira Luha Ta Dine Mun Pochhini
Hasai Parini Dine
Tathapi Kahinki Jhuru Thae Puni
Taha Laagi Rati Dine!

Aayee Ma Gapa Ta Dine Mun Kahini
Raja Ghara Pua Katha
Kahara Katha Ta Dine Mun Sahini
Ta Laagi Pituchhi Matha!

Thakure Tahaku Ayusha Diantu
Etiki Maguni Mora
Tanka Pada Tale Asrita Karantu
Gudulu Gumpaku Mora!

Rough Translation:

I never gave you birth son
There is no rhyme or reason
Mind knows not the reason
Why I crave for your affection!

I never wiped your tear
Made you laugh at fear
Then why do I pine dear
Day and night being here!

Did not read you a story
About Grandma's story
King and Prince's glory
For that I am very sorry!

Lord please watch over him
This is my prayer for him
At your feet do shelter him
My Gudul Gumpa protect him!

(272) Guide Our Steps Towards Thee

2007-10-31

Guru

Baba guide our steps towards thee
Let our minds be tuned only to thee
Let our hearts sing the song of love
Baba please bless us to live in love!!

Taking step one by one we come
When we halt you bring us home
The work you gave us to do here
To that work alone we will adhere!

Sorry for giving you so much pain
Everything you do is for our gain
I get sidetracked losing the way
Baba do make sure to you I pray!

Today I give you all my gratitude
Please let it be always my attitude
You are My Lord and I am your child
Baba please pick up this unruly child!!

At the Lotus Feet of Baba October 31st 2007

(273) Guru

2013-3-29

Guru

Cry at the Lotus Feet Of your Guru
Each tear drop He cherishes as pearl
Cry to your heart's content for Guru
Let the outside world go on a whorl!

Tears are precious only for Beloved
Who sits in innermost recess of heart
Your pain now His, you His Beloved
From you He shall never ever depart!

He shows Visions for you never met Him
So that is more special than earthly sight
Keep in your heart each moment with Him
He your protection shield and your might!

They say Mother, Guru, Mantra are One
He can initiate with just a touch or look
Accomplishments surrender to the One
No need to go anywhere search in book

For One Special Child for Guru

(274) Guru

2013-3-29

Guru

I am not worthy
ask no sympathy;
all karmas earned
Baba only burned;
whatever He does
wherever He goes;
He has loved me
free He made me;
now it's my turn
all karmas burn;
whatever I do
i will be true!

(275) Guru - 1

2008-9-8

Guru

The faith that makes one stop and greet
The love that shakes one very first meet;
Surrender happens, when no hours kept
Humility in the soul wakes him who wept!

No need to fit anywhere Guru sees you
If you feel like sharing He just feels you;
The past and future given and forgiven
He gives His all to you no bounty taken!

This love reaches one and also flowers
No comparison with the gift he showers;
Breaks all rules, as there is none in Love
God comes as Guru and shows His Love!

Heart is forgotten, for the soul does open
To receive the benediction sins do lessen;
The Teacher gives till the student receives
Student as Teacher once over again gives!

September 8th for My Baba 2008

(276) Guru - 2

2012-9-29

Guru

Can anyone bear the separation from Guru?
With infinite Grace He guides the disciples;
Even if His physical form no one can view
He is ever present with all of His Apostles!

Three decades and one year has passed by
Saying Madhusudana Baba left this earth
Millions cried for Him and till now do cry
His Presence was our home and hearth!

He did not make us weak from the start
Quoting Tulsi and Bhagavat if needed
He made an impression to always last
Love for God in our hearts He seeded!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba September 29th 2012

(277) Guru - 3

2008-2-9

Guru

No rest in day and no rest by night
Such is my condition and my plight
The life of life Baba has to come
Giver of breath to take me home!

(278) Guru Govinda - 1

2008-7-31

Guru

Even if you never speak with me Govinda
For there are so many devotees Mukunda
Still I will await for eternity even if in vain
Other's love is poison better am I in pain!

Your scoldings bless me like nothing else
You say things that is good nevertheless
No one knows that you have shown help
Think their prayers brought on your help!

Love you Govinda till my last breath taken
Love you Govinda even if my world shaken
He belongs to all of us we cannot claim Him
Govinda is only mine and I do proclaim Him!

Guru is blessed when true disciple comes
Disciple is blessed when true Guru comes
The world's blessed when Govinda comes
I bow when for me Govinda Guru becomes!

At the Lotus Feet of Guru Govinda July 31st 2008

(279) Guru Govinda - 2

2001-4-30

Guru

Waiting for a sight of you
I have forgotten why I came
Instead of looking for you
I am repeating your name!

When finally you come to me
Where is the fun there ?
Like the wasp and the bee
I am you and cannot share!

The pain and the tears
The joy and the fears
If I have to face alone
My life now almost gone!

So Govinda when you do come
And do not find me at home
Look into your heart and see
That I am you and you are me!

Offered to GuruGovinda - Ashoka 30th April 2001

(280) Guru Grace God

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

Guru God Grace One not three
Worship One and you are free
Guru shows the path to God
Guru bestows the Holy Word
Grace works to set you free
Grace God Guru One not three
God then comes to play with you
God then comes to stay with you
Self is all you come to see
God Grace Guru One not three!

(281) Guru Is

2014-6-29

Guru

He who removes darkness
Ignorance forever dispels
Is dearer than the Self;
Best friend who Himself
Knows and loves yourself
More than your own self;
With common sense
Heavy in every sense!

Father Mother Sibling Friend
You are everyone and more;
Gurudeva so much love you send
Where will I contain for evermore?
I am how you have left me here
Waiting, knowing you will come
I have nothing at all to fear
You will surely bring me home!

Compassion for Jivas n Faith in the
Holy Name
Respecting and looking after all as if Vaishnavas
Akhanda Naama Samkirtana Is His
Only Game
He is NamaPremi and Vaishnava of the Vaishnavas

Thinks before you can even think for yourself
Knowing what you have to go through before
Taking most of your burden of Karma Himself
Guru is indeed He, who brings you to Ashore!

(282) Guru Kripa

2002-10-1

Guru

How can we ever fall from Grace
When we have our Gurudev true
He will always show us His Face
Or Himself fall to catch you.

Guru is God indeed in form
Guru is mother father teacher
He comes to you in any form
Guides without being a leader!

Your inner self became your Guru
So you can see your own effulgence
By failing to heed your inner Guru
He comes outside to show HIS presence!

Abode of Love unconditional He is
Waits patiently all our life for us
God and Guru and Self indeed He is
He took form indeed for redeeming us!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of My Baba - October 1st 2002

(283) Guru Kripa Hi Kevalam - 1

2007-3-2

Guru

The very limbs I used to dance
For you no longer can I dance
The very voice I used to sing
For you no longer can I sing
The very body I used to serve
You Lord no longer can I serve
The very ears I used to hear
Your Names no longer do I hear
What is left of me except Grace
Still you don't show me your face!!

(284) Guru Kripaa Hi Kevalam - 2

2003-9-5

Guru

Grace of Guru is all I need
All His advice I shall heed
No one else can take me home
Dear Baya Sadguru I will come!

Twenty Two years ago I lost you
I thought, but always found you
Form is different but where I go
I feel that your energy does flow!

When I ask to see a Miracle true
I hope that I would perceive you
Knowing fully well that I am you
For Eternity I shall wait for you!

Your love and affection all do feel
Knowing that with Grace they heal
Baya Baba Sadguru Mama Guru my dear
You ARE EVERYWHERE why should I fear ?

Offered at the Lotus feet of Baya Baba
Sep 5th 2003 22 years Tirodhaama

(285) Guru Krishna

2016-3-3

Krishna

Guru Krishna Naama Ehi Satya Eka Mana
Sarve Krishna Bhaabi Kara Ganthi Dhana
Samsaare Rahi Kintu Anandare Smaribu
Jagatare Jene Jibu Tu Mo Chhabi Dekhibu
Roopa Anupama Dekhi Aana Sabu Upekhi
Katha Mo Sravana Kari, Roopa Mo Nirekhi
RadhaKanta RadhaNatha ShreeKrishna Hari
Prema Viksha Daane Krutartha Kara Hari Hari!

(286) Guru Krishna - 1

xxxx-xx-xx

Krishna

Guru Krishna Nama Eka Ehi Satya Mana
Sarve Krishna Bhabi Kara Ganthi Dhana
Samsarare Rahi Kintu Anandare Smaribu
Jagatare Jene Jibu Mora Chhabi Dekhibu
Roopa Anoopama Dekhi Ana Sabu Upekhi
Katha Mo Sravana Kari Dakibu Tu Hari Hari
RadhaKanta RadhaNatha ShreeKrishna He
Prema Viksha Dana Kari Krutartha Kara He

(287) Guru Krishna - 2

2007-8-29

Guru

You both stare at me as I sit here alone
At my competer desk the only piece left
Of my entire life's meaningless collection
Without Guru Krishna one is truly bereft!

The flute and the peacock feather I kept
You look at me sadly but I am with you
Not a soul is with me at this hour except
You both and the one who is indeed true!

We need no one than the ones we love
We need nothing 'cept means to get by
What we need comes from heavn above
So why we worry and our whole life cry!

Kanh please smile like you used to before
I will try my best to carry you where I go
Although it is you who will carry me ashore
Please play with me in every life to and fro!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru Krishna August 29th 2007

(288) Guru Krishna - 3

2007-4-13

Guru

The tears were all for you
The fears were all from me
Love came pouring from you
Drowning the world and me!

The love and bliss you gave
The sins of fathers forgave
You washed me clean to give
You made me able to forgive!

Put me high above the stars
Made me forget all the wars
I rejoiced in you yet again
I renounced sorrow and pain!

You are my Father in Heaven
You came down to earth even
Gave me wisdom to be strong
Gave me love so that I long!

You are my love for evermore
Lord of my life and my shore
You will row me across again
We'll be together once again!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru Krishna April 13th 2007

(289) Guru Krushna

2016-7-23

Guru

Je Jiba Guru Krushna Bhaje
Samsare Sarba Bhaya Teje
Guru Krushna Ta Paiin Sara
Krushna Apananti Ta Bhara
Je Jiba Krushnanku Bhajanti
Guru Bhabasaagaru Taranti
Guru Biswase, Sarba Siddhi
Paiba Jiba Krushna Sannidhi!

(290) Guru Ma - 1

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

When Consciousness demands only "I" remain
Jiva is confused, it has nothing more to gain
O Shivani who came in the form of Guru true
Please guide your children to come back to you!

You wish me to be silent like you My Lord
Bliss is all around whats the need for Word
Then why did you invoke a Mother's Love
In deep Samadhi even let it pour from above!

Let her love always keep you safe from harm
Where ever you may be remain in Her arm
Jiva becomes Shiva when She pours Her Grace
Please Shiv Ananda look at Mother's Face!

She will keep you grounded when you melt away
Her energy will abound even when "i" fades away
Know not japa tapa yoga samadhi like you do
This I know that Mother is always there for you!

(291) Guru Ma - 3

2008-10-12

Guru

O Guru Ma am I not your little child?
Why do u withhold your bliss?
Why do u make me run around
Immersed with things that bound?
Why when I am so near you
distractions take me so far away from you?
My heart feels your love divine
as you have always remained mine!
Then please ma pick me up
this child of yours
and make me thine!
Everywhere your illusion
dazzles this world
I have seen it all
and before I am drawn into this vortex of existence vain
pick me up o mother of mine!
O Ma do not abandon your bala
whose shoka you remove and
whom you chose to love as Ma Laxmipriya and Guru Ma

(292) Guru Maa - 2

2014-8-24

Maa, let me love your lotus feet
Do make it happen so can meet;
I cannot perform your yoga feat
Ma, take me in your lap to greet!

All my efforts in the past in vain
When as your devotee, did feign;
Power n Love only you can deign
To love you this life, wish to gain!

I am nothing Maa, yet your child
Suffering have been running wild;
Guru Ma, do come again to guide
Still far from you, my efforts mild!

My Maa only you have created me
In the world Maa you sent me free;
Without your love Maa I cannot be
With your love I will be able to see!

(293) Guru Nanak

2014-11-6

Guru

Tera Tera Tera Tera as you counted grains
Stuck on number thirteen you surrendered
Your all to the Almighty who invaded veins
Of your being, rest of the world wondered!

You saw Nature paying tributes to the One
Whom you saw everywhere, in every being
Thereby eradicating caste and rituals alone
Facing a traditional society, fearing nothing!

One Name resounding timeless truth brave
Guru Word, Guru Name Guru Scriptures all
Pervading every atom, consciousness gave
Your way of perceiving made you stand tall!

You got the right people simple and sincere
Who followed your way and faced the world
You taught so well to Guru Angad all revere
As rightful successor for to you he was sold!

Gurbani, Gurnam Guru Granth Sahib reveal
Eko Pritam Eckankar Satnam Eknam Omkar
Sat Sri Akal SatGuru to whom we do appeal
To eradicate ignorance and blessings shower!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru Nanak
November 6th 2014 Guru Parab

(294) Guru Purnima

2016-7-19

Guru

Behind sleepy eyelids,
In the quiet moments of life
There is hope and aspiration
Beyond living every day strife!

Raindrops falling ever so softly
Wind blowing gently not roughly
Looking out of the window I see
Love gently walking towards me!

Where were you hiding Love I ask
"In your mind soul and your heart"
Love replied and vanished forever
Into me, never again will love part!

RaKhyaMadhurYatha

(295) Guru Purnima 2017

2017-7-9

Guru

I am nothing and no one Gurudeba
Yet you took care about my welfare;
Showered much attention Gurudeba
Not shown before or after, so I dare!

Write about you, I know not anything
You were silent and majestic as ever;
Holy Name all around you everything
Fading as you took care of all forever!

On this day cannot ask even anything
Selfless are all those you met to bless;
If you would rather grant this one thing
Pure devotion for all you met, not less!

My Baba so much love that you gave
Let me never ever forget life after life;
All the world's sins pardoned, forgave
Let each be good human being in life!

At the Lotus Feet Of My Baba

(296) Guru Rupaa Sakhi

2007-1-12

Guru

Guru Rupaa Sakhi
Mora Mana Laakhi
Tanka Hatha Dhari
Jibi Muhin Tari
Radherani Thibe
Mohana Asibe
Yugal Seva Kari
Diba Nishi Dhari
Jebe Laage Dori
Apanara Kari
Nebe Nija Pasa
Debe Snehasisha
Chataka Nayana
Dekhe Nishi Dina
Antarare Dhare
Bhava Sindhu Tare

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru Jan 12th 2007

(297) Guru is Radhe written for Nishu

2007-2-21

Radha

You don't have to look for Radhe
You are one of the lucky few;
Your Guru is indeed your Radhe
Form of Shyam's Love true!

She is Guru Radhe and Mantra
With Her you will reach Shyam;
She is Radhe Shyam Swatantra
You will easily attain His Dham!

There is rarely such combination
Nishu your Love is indeed unique;
You found Her, in spite of Illusion
Now to Her Lotus Feet please stick!

Master Of Illusions has many forms
To charm the mind of simple maid;
So long as you hold on to all norms
He will appear as Radhe as He said!

Offered at the Holy Feet Of Ammachhi

(298) Gurudev

2015-9-29

Guru

Three years have passed in the mean while
Gurudev you have not left but guarding still
Your NamaMandapa and your Children
Who come along with more Brethren!

Form is not in view but your work carries on
More and more people come to take on
The work of Hari Naam, the only hope
Of Mankind in this Age of Iron to cope!

Naame Sraddha Jibe Daya was your work
Your children have to continue not shirk
Jagannatha Annapurna Ma are with you
Baba you help Mahaprabhu in mission true!

(299) Gurudeva written for Tulsi

2002-10-1

Guru

How can one be ever fallen?
We have our Gurudeva true
Before fall makes it happen
He himself falls to catch you!

Guru is indeed God with form
Guru is mother father teacher
He comes assuming any form
Guides without being a leader!

Your Inner Self becomes Guru
So you can see true effulgence
We fail to heed our Inner Guru
He comes to show his presence!

Abode of Love Unconditional He
Waits patiently all our life for us
God, Guru and Self indeed is He
He took Form, for redeeming us!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of My Baba - October 1st 2002

(300) HAPPY HOLI FRIENDS AND FAMILY

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Love

Soaked with the colors of affection
With determination and affirmation
Care for one another for you spray
Colors of His Love as Holi you play

We love to be children once a year
Color with abandon n have no fear
All the colors wash away difference
All appear to have same preference

No one knows who is who anymore
The colors hide for once our nature
We enjoy like children spray away
No distinction of any kind will play

HH HH HH HH HH HH HH HH HH

(301) HER GRACE

2007-2-7

Radha

When all efforts fail to reach you Shyam
And I cannot say I have tried very long
Her Grace will show the way to your Dham
Dhara tide from HER will carry me along!

There is no other way except Radhe Shyam
There is so other say except Guru's Naam
The body is tired and mind is at a stall
At Her Lotus Feet I am surrendering my all!

Oh how I wish to cry for you all day long
To merge in your leela at Vrindavan I long
With My Baba do Nikunja Seva with Her Grace
Bliss unending when she will show Her Face!!

So many children you have sent my way Shyam
They are yours and I don't even know my way
If they so wish to learn and reach your Dham
Let them reach safely for HER GRACE I pray!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Rani Feb 7th 2007

(302) HIM

2007-4-11

Life

This endless wait and lifeless glance
Can change just talk to HIM at once
Go deep within and search for HIM
No one can keep you away from HIM!

He is your breath, life and your love
He sent you here from heavn's above
To do His work on earth at HIS WILL
Just know this once and then be still!

Whatever you do is offered to HIM
You live your life with love for HIM
Then miracles happen and you see
That He's everywhere where you be!

Pray to the one you love and know
Then many mysteries HE will show
This world will be your playground
To free souls that have been bound!

(303) HIS EARS

2002-9-13

Guru

His ears heard nothing 'cept Naam
Of Nitai and Gour, Radhe and Shyam
He appeared to have disappeared today
Taking the name of Madhusudan some say!

NamSankirtan day and night was his only wish
Mercy for souls and desire for His Name
Coming to this world he just had this wish
To feed one and all and take Hari's Name !

The day of Disappearance of Thakur Haridas
Was the day Baba chose to disappear too
For in every way his mentor was Haridas
From loving Sachinandana and Samkirtana too!

Today as I write about Radharani's love
Baba comes to my mind foremost of all
Hidden cleverly was his love for Krishna
As he spread the name of KrshnChaitanya!

Offered at the Lotus Feet of my Baya Baba on his
Disappearance Day! September 13th 2002

(304) HOLI

2007-3-4

Life

Lets colour the world with the colour of love
Which has a colour so unique that once soaked
The soul just sprays the world with more love
So that the endless source is never exhausted
More and more the colours in bright hues paint
The souls till joy pervades wherever one looks
Red Green Yellow Blue Orange Indigo and Violet
Replaced by a colour whose name's not in books
You feel it in your heart and you love to give
There is no one alone who is not in this fold
The whole world might hate you but you forgive
With the colour of Love as you colour the world!

Meera's Ke Prabhu Giridhar Gopal
Giridhar Gopal Natavar Lal
Natavar Lal Yasoda Ke Bal
Apne Hi Rang Mein Rang De Gopal

Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe
Jaya Shree Radhe March 4 2007

(305) Ha Krishna! Ha Govinda!!

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Krishna

The soul knows that there is none else
Who is there, so in total surrender calls
Ha Krishna! Ha Govinda! Accept my love
Perfect or not it is all that I have!

I am a part that separated from you
Life is a pain to live without you
So here I come to you ready or not
I will stay with you, love me or not!

Our imperfections does not bother Him
He is Poorna Sampoorna and accepts us
Just the way we are, except heart plus
Soul should belong to none other than Him!

So dear sakhi your love for Krishna
Was always there and shall forever be
He is Radhe, He is Yasodha, He is Vrinda
You have been searching for since eternity!

(306) Happiness

2016-2-20

Unknown

When you see another smile
Your heart will leap with Joy;
Listen to others' woe awhile
Your woes will vanish away!

Give happiness to see it grow
To touch everyone you know;
Then one fine day as you sit
Happiness is yours savour it!

(307) Happy

2016-11-11

Guru

I am as happy as I can Be
I am healthy live life free;
Since childhood am strong
For Guru Krishna do I long!

Appear confused to belong
To chaotic world sing along;
Love can heal many a soul
To hurt ever is not my goal!

People come to me for a reason
People come to me for a season;
When their work is done, blame
None left in me to receive fame!

You are all there is to know
You are all there is to show
Kindness Love Compassion
Having Faith an Dispassion!

At the Lotus Feet Of Namacharya Baya Baba

(308) Happy Birthday Amrita

2017-7-23

Love

She is the Song her Father sang
She is the Dream, her Mom saw
Pure Nectar with a dazzling smile
Her daughter Lola a friend awhile!

Now when I have to bless her
Remember deeply her Father
He doted and took care so well
He must be now it isn't farewell!

Children grow up and are mature
Every situation they are very sure
Still they need pure blessings love
Baba Bless Amrita with lots of love!

All my Love and Blessings!

(309) Happy Birthday Kanha

2007-9-3

Krishna

There are a million sons but none like you
Who made Mother Yasoda come after you
You changed your mind and ran far away
She had to chase you and could not pray!

On this birthday Kanh come back to her
Show your love again that you owe her
She waited many life times to love again
Without wishing anything herself to gain!

The earth you swallowed to bewilder her
She saw the Universe and yet did not stir
Thought who cast this evil spell on my son
I will protect him always evil please begone!

This simple love you crave for My Kanhu dear
To create the beings to love you without fear
On your birthday Kanh bless all children true
Make them pure and simple able to love you!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha September 3rd 2007

(310) Happy Birthday To The One

2007-12-29

Guru

Although you came in many forms
The one form was enough for me
Although you have so many names
The one name was enough for me!

Love and humility was your birthright
You taught us in this age of darkness
Silently living your life made all bright,
Light that spread to create happiness!

Baya Baba they called yet you are one
With all of creation suffering their pain
Your hard earned penance gave to one
And all gladly so that they all will gain!!

We are happy to have known you Baba
Without you I would be so much astray
Lost in this vast and lonely world Baba
Happy Birthday To The One on this day!!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba Dec 29th 2007

(311) Happy Easter

2015-4-5

Invocation

You suffer so that I can live
Die on cross all sins forgive
Let me stay Lord on Your Path
Infinite Mercy Lord, Thou Hath!

Resurrect instill faith again
Reaffirm love undergo pain
Lord Your Grace will save all
The Faithful, before they fall!

For God so loves the world He
Sent Jesus, Son of Man to free
Dive deep to know the Mystery
Father Son n Holy Spirit Trinity!

(312) Happy Mahashivaratri All!

2013-3-10

Invocation

Dance Shiva Dance With Shakti

Our Shivani Ma grant us Bhakti;

Your children need you always

Protect in life so no one strays!

Nataraj you are easily appeased
With leaves and milk so pleased;
Realized that you are PURE LOVE
Who ever denies knows not love!

Being a perfect Yogi, you are still
Shakti creates world with her will;
One static and the other dynamic
Names, Forms appear as if magic!

Dance Shiva Dance With Abandon
Dance with Joy for entire Creation;
Bless the world with peace an love
Let conflicts end just grant all love!

At the Lotus Feet Of Shiva Mar 10th 2013

(313) Happy New Year 2013

2013-12-27

Life

If you ask me how was your year
Was it kind and blessed you dear?
I would tell you without any fear
That old was gold made all clear!

For I cannot blame time or place
Events as they unfold with grace;
When we say bye to a kind face
Never to say hello with no trace!

Even if we enjoy the time lost
Wish not to let go at any cost;
It waits for none we can't boast
To the old year lets raise a toast!

Raise glass to welcome the new year
Enjoy the time moments so few dear;
Yet eternity is here and now be clear
Live a life with love and luck no fear!

(314) Happy Prathamashtami Kanhu

2014-11-15

Krishna

Although Kanhu to Vasudav Devaki is born
Nanda Yasoda claim Him as their first born;
The celebration of His Birth, so well known
We celebrate Him as we celebrate our own!

The Joy that is Kanhu, Friends knew so well
They played together oft on His deeds dwell;
Their friendship very unique, one cannot tell
If Kanhu was one of them, such was the veil!

Kanhu had all the Braja Women in His Heart
The Leela so precious that He never did part;
They saw Mathura and Dwarka Krishna apart
From their own Kanha, who did finally depart!

Kanhu they speak about greed and inclination
Be able to love and serve you as a destination;
Not having Knowledge Devotion Concentration
How will I ever love you Kanhu sans aspiration?

At the Lotus Feet of Kanhu on PrathamAshtami

(315) Happy Raksha Bandhan

2008-8-16

Invocation

On this Raksha Bandhan Day
Let all be safe with you Lord
This from my heart I do pray
For all to walk with you Lord!

Your Love let them feel today
And throughout the life Lord
Without your Love each day
I feel that none is safe Lord!

The bright full moon of Love
Shines on every being Lord
We grope in dark lose Love
Please remove our veil Lord!

Rakhee you tie on our hand
That cannot be seen O Lord
This will make us withstand
All making us strong O Lord!

(316) Happy Valentine's Day

2008-2-14

Love

Love is not impossible when
We have surrendered fully
To the Ones we love then
They love us back truly!

The troubles all go away
When we let go of pride
On this day for you pray
Let Beloved never hide!

Out of Lord's Love this
Creation came to be
This birth lets not miss
This Love and be free!

(317) Hara Bhai

2018-4-28

Guru

Dear Hara Bhai, I remember you
Your innocence, great love for all;
Baya Baba, told me all about you
How difficult, to be like you at all!

Your Name Hara suited, you were
Like your Namesake in every way;
From experience, I can only share
Your existence here, to you I pray!

I am very sure if there is hereafter
You are enjoying that in every way;
Without a care, smiling demeanour
Greeting who ever comes your way!

Bless us all as you did when you were here
So we live our days without worry or fear;
Excellence, Innocence in you both do abide
Simplicity detachment traits also reside!

Written for Dei

(318) Hari

2016-7-27

Invocation

Hari Trahi Hari Trahi Kastaru Nibara
Janame Janame Muhi Tuma Kinkara!

Tuma Sneha Saradha Anubhava Kari
Daaka Diye Kaste Mun Hari Hari Hari!

Khyamara Sagara Tume Mun Aparadhi
Janame Janame, Mate Trahi Kara Bidhi!

Samsarare Jete Jiba Kasta Je Bhoganti
Samastanku Rakha Kara Deina Shanti!

Jagate Nama Bikhyata Hari Hari Hari
Hari Dake Hare Dukha Karidebe Paari!

(319) Hari Guru

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Guru

Hari Guru Guru Hari Hari Guru Guru Hari
Hari Guru Hari Guru Guru Guru Hari Hari
When Hari gets mad then Guru protects
When Guru gets mad does Hari protect?

Although Hari is Guru and Guru is Hari
Guru is the one who brings one to Hari!
So although I stand before both I bow
First my Guru, and then Hari do I bow!

Bhaja Gouranga Kaha Gouranga Laha Gora Namre
Jei Jan Gouranga Bhaje Sei Se Amaar Praan Re!

Jaya Shree Nityananda Jaya Shree Nityananda
Nitai Nitai Nitai Nitai Jayashri Nityananda!

Emni Sudin Kadin Hobe Ranga Charan Duti Pabe
Vraja Dhame Jugal Preme Amaar Mati Gati Hobe!!

Prem Data Nitai Bale Gour Hari Hari Bol!!
Jagai Madhai Nitai Bale Gour Hari Hari Bol!!

Haribol Haribol Haribol Haribol!!

Harihariharihariharihariharibol!!

Jaya Shree Radheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!
Jaya Shree Krishnaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

(320) Hari Nama

2008-2-22

Invocation

When Meera went to meet her Lord
She was sure He will hear her Word
As she could not tell HIM everything
She created song so she could sing!

The heart of Meera Giridhar did know
He listened to her and came to show
He loved her much when she prayed
He knew everything what Meera said!

When every heart beat is for The Lord
Where is the need then for more word
When Guru gave name she was sold
The true name of Lord made her bold!

She left Palace to travel far and wide
Even at Vrindavan she could not hide
From kinsmen who followed her there
Meera went to Dwarka met Hari there!

At the Lotus Feet Of Meera and Hari Feb 22nd 2008

(321) Hate and Love

2009-11-09

Love

The more you hate me
The more I will love you
The more you find fault
Love will be the default
Heart hurts to heal you
Mind will set you free!

The pain that I receive
Won't make me deceive
The pledge that was made
When all things were said
I will try to forget the pain
So you have all the gain!

Heartbroken but alive for whom or what I do not know....

(322) He Promised

2009-8-21

Love

She waited where she met Him everyday
He promised to come and meet her again
Hours minutes seconds vanished the day
Was gone, she remained alone with pain!

She knew Him well and such was her love
That she was willing to bet her all for love
Did not matter at all if He loved her or not
Her promise to love Him she never forgot!

Years passed and she was faithful in love
He loved many and yet she believed true
He would come to give His promised love
Then this stranger comes out of the blue!

Are you My Lord she asks him with a bow?
The answer to which she knew somehow;
He smiled silently acknowledging His love
The promise forgotten she merged in love!

At the lotus feet of the Lord August 21st 2009

(323) He Ram - 1

2007-3-16

Love

She comes with berries, fresh and sweet
To feed her Lord whom she did not meet
Ever, and yet such Love she has for HIM
He comes to her for pure love binds HIM!

She tastes each one before she feeds Ram
Discarding ones not sweet enough for Ram
Her teeth are stained eyes are love starred
Her hands dirty but her beauty not marred!

She feeds Ram Love He accepts from her
All watch, while Ram ate berries from her;
Sabri how you longed for this day to come
Ram listened, hastened to bring you home!

At the Lotus Feet Of Ram

(324) He Ram - 2

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Unknown

Ram Kaho Nam Karo Aur Man Mein Dhyan Karo
PrabhuChintan Mein Sadaa Apne Praan Bharo
Aisa Nahin Ki Woh Chhupe Ham Pakde Nahin
Pyar Se Pakadlo Woh Chale Jayenge Na Kahin
Agar Rona Hai To Prabhu Ke Karan Hi Rona
Prabhu Ke Kamal Charan AtmaSamarpan Karna
Anand Saagar Mein Doobo Khoob Smaran Mein
Nama Nami Abhinnatta Pehchano Apna Dil Mein

Do not cry Anil he is nearer to you than your own body even...

(325) He is There!!

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Krishna

In a dark alley when I am afraid he is there
In a banquet hall when I am lost he is there
When the full moon smiles down he is there
The crickets chirp and announce he is there!

Just when I think he'll never come he's there
A stranger comes and tells you that he's there
The heart jumps a beat or two for he is there
Your life suddenly changes hue for he is there!

I get up in the morning glad that he is there
Go to sleep in the night dreaming he is there
When you are feeling blue know that he is there
When you look for your true love then he's there!

I will never despair for I know he is there
Sometimes he smiles, sometimes silently there
I have declared to others boldly he is there
For in my heart and soul I know he is there!

Krishnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Jaya Shree Krishnaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

(326) Heart

2018-1-13

Love

Heart
Jan 13th

Heart is beating, head reeling, I am alive
Glad to feel, for then can say I love Thee
Time short, therefore Oh Lord, do accept
Eternally remember, please don't reject!

I am not worthy knowing thus, call Thee
There is none in three worlds to free me
Heart beating head not reeling I can feel
I am alive to tell three words I love Thee!

Mind gone, I am waiting, for some relief
Kind words I am speaking it is my belief
Faith and Patience will shake you O Lord
Your Grace shower your Holy Name Lord!

My days on Earth shall be fruitful O Lord Everyday, will compose your songs Lord
Many will hear to have, patience an faith
Alive to spread your word since my birth.

At the Lotus Feet Of Lord

(327) Heart

2008-2-21

Invocation

Shyam even if I do reveal my mind
Tell you for you are extremely kind
Still I cannot tell you all in my heart
Even if you know everyone's heart!

There are things even I cannot tell
For fear that my own heart will fail
Lord of my heart do you not know
What is in my heart I do not show?

Each moment I think not just of you
But this world where you sent me to
You then say what you see is illusion
Forget all that thoughts are delusion!

All I can see is your Love everywhere
All I can feel is your Love that I share
Now tell me O Lord what I have to say
Do I need to Love or do I need to pray?

To the Lord Of My Heart February 21st 2008

(328) Heart Mind Soul

2018-1-13

Invocation

Heart, mind soul belong to Thee
How can this body belong to me?
The Bliss and Joy belong to Thee
How can suffering belong to me?

You are the Good Lord, above all
Then why should one have a fall
Look after Lord, over one and all
Times are tough, yet save us all!

We are your children cannot pray
Come to us Lord show us the way
We do whatever O Lord you guide
Please lets walk path by your side!

Lord is my friend let the folks feel
We can be happy, whole and heal
Everything Thine Nothing is mine
See that, for everyone things fine!

At The Lotus Feet Of Lord

(329) Heart Mind Soul

2014-8-26

Love

O Heart please be silent, Beloved is here
Do not beat so hard what is there to fear?
Stop being shy, surrender to His Charms
You have since eons waiting for His Arms!

O Mind please be silent Beloved speaks
Listen to Him be calm stop your tweaks;
Feel His Presence, remember every Word
He speaks in Silence to benefit the World!

O Soul do you recognize the Friend of All
He will be there to pick you when you fall;
Fear nothing, fear no one live in freedom
Beloved is near you know this as Wisdom!

Sweet Surrender To The Sweetest One Kanha

(330) Heart aches O Lord

2008-1-15

Invocation

Heart aches O Lord no sight of you
There is no rest Lord inspite of you
There is only One then what is this
Who is playing whose game is this?

How do I see you without your grace?
If I don't ask how will I see your face?
Causeless grace you have so I hear
Let me behold you Lord without fear!

I have prayed to you for many beings
Not to have from you so many things
If that was wrong please tell me now
I will only please you Lord somehow!

Please tell me then what pleases you
Pining for vision or keeping Name true
If all is your play Lord let me feel Love
For all beings to serve them with Love!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord January 15th 2008

(331) Heartbeat

2008-12-16

Life

Deeper and deeper as I sink into the reality that is you
Stronger and stronger grows my conviction to love you
I feel good it feels alright that all is well and good love
You maybe a god man or child or an angel from above
Love feels alright and you are so free I yearn to be free
Live my every moment with you wish that you can see
What I feel is in my heart it beats strong with all might
But I felt your heartbeat as I lay awake the whole night
How can anyone live apart and yet I am painfully apart
You are my child I am your mother of me you are a part!

(332) Her Eyes

2002-9-14

Radha

Her eyes see nothing but Krshna
She did not open her lids at all
When Yasodha came with baby Krshna
Radhika looked at HIM first of all!

When we wake up we look at the sun
At nightfall we look at the moon
She wakes up and sees only Krshna
At nightfall she meets only Krshna!

She heard his flute day and night
Whether he called out her name or not
Her heartbeats spoke of her plight
Whether Shyam was at Vrindavan or not!

When Shyama became Shyam we don't know
We don't even know when she was not
Her tears and her pain was to teach us
To love Krshna even if he forsakes us!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Radharani on her appearance day

(333) Here Now

2012-9-14

Krishna

Be Here Now for the Joyride of Life
Sorrows will melt
Pure Joy felt
Even without a son or wife!

Name and Form go hand in hand
Just call out His Name
And play His Game
Even if on last leg you stand!

Test Him with all your might
For He tests you
To make you true
Do not let Him out of sight!

Bhaja Nitai Gaur Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram

(334) Here and Now

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Unknown

My worries all gone
My sadness begone
I live for today
With full of joy
Tomorrow none saw
This is the law
It's today all over
Now and forever
Here and now is the key
To set us all free
Have fun and rejoice
This is our choice

(335) Hidden

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Unknown

I fled this world and the people within
Who tried to boss me: knowing fully well
That the hidden one will not appear at their command!

I fled my mind and the thoughts within
Which tried to toss me: knowing fully well
That the hidden one will not reveal himself to their demand!

I found shelter in my heart whose love within
Did not even try to woo me: knowing fully well
That the hidden one is to be found here I sought remand!!!

(336) Hide and Seek

2008-1-9

Life

I cannot play this game of hide and seek so far away from you
My heart is empty and eyes are dry therefore can't cry for you
Long I waited then left to search the whole world far and wide
I saw you in every person at every place still from me you hide!

Rules you make and rules you break for rules are yours Oh Lord
Why are you so hard on this poor maid dying to hear your word?
Heart is pounding mouth is dry as I know not what you do relish
To take me home near you forever or to keep me far is your wish?

All the times that you came near me then I was happy for a while
Then life long I remember to celebrate your presence with a smile
You came and went and made so many rules I am sitting all alone
Remembering the time I made you smile now that you have gone!

I am not alive when you are gone and this Lord you know so well
Is this fair on those who take care of me and care for you as well?
Even if I try hard all my life I can't forget this that I belong to you
So please never abandon me O Lord for Iam nothing without you!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord Jan 9th 2008

(337) His Eyes

2007-5-29

Unknown

Pools of liquid cover the depth
Of His Eyes which holds the key
To the mystery of Love and Light!
No one can measure the depth
As no one knows how to be free
Of this Life and have divine sight!
His eyes speak directly to the soul
Speak volumes but no one hears
As all are busy in their small affairs!
They can teach one to reach goal
To get rid of attachment and fears
No one is ready to let go of theirs!

(338) His Eyes

2013-11-7

Invocation

I See your Joy for which I sent you
The pains you took to come to me;
See My Eyes everywhere when blue
Will always be there to set you free!

Be kind to All thinking it is only Me
That took the forms of My Creation;
You cannot take care unable to see
Pray for everyone to have Salvation!

Your Love an Joy is really felt by Me
So be cheerful and happy if you can;
Every chance you get remember Me
So that being together we shall plan!

You see Me sitting on a Grand Throne
My Throne is only My Devotee's Heart;
It seems as if I am Great you all alone
Promise you today we shall never part!

At the Lotus Feet Of Lord Jagannatha

(339) His Flute

2008-9-19

Love

The messenger you sent told me of your state
Filled me with such anticipation how can I wait?
This ache in my heart is your flute playing near
So near that my mind is gone am insane I fear!

What is imagination and what is reality tell me?
What is the Truth my Love that will set me free?
Although never bound I am bound by your Love
This limitation is sweeter than freedom my Love!

The mind is so clear and yet heart strings pulled
By the notes of your Flute The Universe is lulled
And what of me a handmaid weak and awaiting
This life for so long don't know am still debating!

This stranger does not show His face who is He?
Do I really believe that He will ever come to free?
This unworthy recipient of great Love that is rare
While others are awaiting more worthy unaware?

Grace is what will make me understand His game
His Love conferred to one with no name nor fame
The Heavens do not open nor earths ever shaken
For quietly He enters the One that He had chosen!

To My Love September 19th 2008

(340) Holi - 2

2008-3-18

Radha

No matter how much paint you apply
You can't have the same complexion
As Rai, for you will run out of supply
But you can't match her complexion!

You might have to come down again
As Gauranga to fulfill this your desire
Also to feel all Radha's love and pain
You'll come again to know her desire!

Rai Binodini and the Gopis colour you
Drenched by their affection you smile
Then you colour them all in your hue
This spraying goes on and on awhile!

Holi is so special for you as you enjoy
The spring season and all it's colours
You do love to make the Gopis enjoy
When they can drown you in colours!

Radhe Shyam do swing in the Jhulan
Then colour each other with all hues
Then splash water showing affection
This way Krishna you pay your dues!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam March 18th 2008

(341) Hollow

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Unknown

Hollow is our feeling
Hollow is our love
Hollow is everything
Sent from above!

Changes in a second
If self is not served
No one really a friend
Nothing is deserved!

Do not despair yet
For All is not lost
His Grace you bet
Saves at any cost!

(342) How the veils drop

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

If mind is dropped and heart is lost
Insanity reigns and one pays the cost
The veils do drop then one and one
In finding Reality you stand alone!

All see and pity your wretched state
They lament aloud and blame your fate
But you alone know that they are lost
Not knowing what you know at any cost!

The drunken state and your mystic smile
They perceive and stay with you awhile
What is wrong and why he is not like us
What makes him happy that he smiles at us?

Like a child you stop with them to see
They are what made you wish to be free
Of this miserable state that is bound
Go on your way without turning around!!!

(343) I LOVE THEE

2014-1-12

Love

Heart is beating head reeling I am alive
Glad to feel for then can say I love THEE
Time short therefore Oh Lord do accept
Eternally remember please do not reject

I am not worthy knowing thus call THEE
There is none in three worlds to free me
Heart beating head not reeling I can feel
Am alive to tell three words I love THEE!

(344) I Wait

2013-8-30

Krishna

Janmashtami 2013 August 28th

Not only in this moment of time
When I can hear the clock chime
Wait since the beginning of time
O Kanha for your arrival sublime!

Your arrival gives meaning to life
Where Man is living in such strife
Fear suspicion in the world is rife
O Kanha come and blow Your fife!

Yasoda and Nanda are waiting too
For their son who will be born blue
Devki and Vasudev will pray to you
Narayana save us and all men true!

JanmAshtami is tomorrow they say
But always Mother Earth does pray
So burdened with sins night n day
Come Narayana to enact your play!

I wait to see your innocent charm
When I can behold you in my arm
Praying that you come to no harm
So you are safe none can becharm!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru Govinda!

(345) I am free

2015-7-27

Life

I am free
I am free
Of who I need to be!

The way I am
Always in a jam
That is who I am!

Accept me
Or reject me
I will be always free!

(346) I am where I belong

2007-3-30

LIFE

I am where I belong

At last I am where I belong
For this moment I did long
Not knowing where is my home
All over this world I roam!

Mother's love I always miss
Her simple words and a kiss
Makes me feel so warm inside
Now no more I wish to hide!

She sings to me a lullaby
Of a Princess who did cry
For her Prince who did come
And took her to His Kingdom!

I fell asleep when I was small
The song never left me at all
Beautiful song of love and pain
I came back to listen once again!

(347) I and Thou

2016-12-4

Love

Love you Infinite times in Eternity
Wish to shower you with Knowledge;
So Sight Seer Seen have Integrity
No more Conflicts this I do pledge!

Love Lover Beloved have merged
Harmony and Peace does prevail;
It no longer remains submerged
Praise or blame does not entail!

Love is very natural never competes
As to who will love more or less;
But with confident steps completes
Loving more and more never less!

I and Thou all distinctions vanish
Life remains only to please Thou;
Game of give and take does finish
What remains is Thou only Thou!!

(348) I did not steal butter

2007-3-3

Krishna

Mother dear I did not steal butter
Since morning you have sent me away
I grazed the cows and came not hither
Till evening when it was time to pray!

The Gopis tell you stories about me
They make up stories to tell you
I did not dance when they asked me
So they told lies to make me blue!

This butter you see on my face Mother
Was put there by my friends who asked
To steal for them when I did not bother
They got angry with me as they were sad!

You did not steal butter my dear child
I believe you and now you go and play
But Mother why are you loving and mild
As I did steal butter to make all pay!!!!!

Kanhhhhhhhhhhhhhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Natkhattttttttttttttt

(349) I know that you desire to help all

2007-10-14

Guru

I know that you desire to help all
Search for God is indeed your call
Many searched and found the Lord
Many then tried to spread His word!

How is your search going to help all?
How do you know for you is the call?
The world has seen so many teachers
Will you be like the so called preachers?

Your life the Lord gave for you to enjoy
For other's gain you easily give it away
The Lord acts within you if you do feel
Know it takes time for wounds to heal!

If you have understood the Gita's word
Read Bhagavatam the story of Our Lord
Know that His Holy Name is your wealth
No need to control air and still the breath!

Then please do not suffer and waste time
Take His Name there are so stairs to climb
Whatever He sends your own sweet way
Is His Love please don't be afraid to enjoy!

At the Lotus Feet of Baya Baba October 14th 2007

(350) I love walking in the rain

2008-4-16

Love

I love walking in the rain
No one knows I am crying
My efforts were not in vain
Will not stop me from trying!

Love that God is showing
Some know and some don't
I've hurt without my knowing
But to go backwards I will not!

Sweet Krishna you are witness
To all that happens in this world
Only you can judge righteousness
Even then you never judge or scold!

So when I go walking in the rain
Nature is helping me with all might
The cool showers wash away my pain
The sun comes out soon shining bright!

April 16th 2008 11 23 PM

(351) I love you so much forgot you have a form

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

I love you so much forgot you have a form
This feeling in my heart I'll never exchange;
Where we exist, and do we need to reform
If we don't exist nothing remains to change!

The lovers crave poets and saints wish too
For the gift that you gave me to realize you;
Nothing anyone tells me I will believe now
Worthy of your love it happened somehow!

In spite of my ignorance you kept me apart
Truly remain innocent with love in my heart;
With firm faith in heart felt all as your Grace
When all faces merge to became your face!

You know that my love wanted me to know
This faith and patience is not a mere show
Love is all there is and we all are in it's flow
You are my true love above and also below!

(352) I miss the sound of the flute today

2007-5-8

Krishna

I miss the sound of the flute today
Flute why have you gone so far away
I know that I scolded you all the time
I miss you now for no reason nor rhyme!

I miss the one who plays the flute today
He never showed me His Face and went away
When He played it made me restless I found
Now I just lie and wait to hear the sound!

Please come back and play your flute again
I will not scold nor will my eyes ever rain
I will embrace the sweet sound you will play
Please play your flute Kanha once more today!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha May 8th 2007

(353) I saw you

2008-10-30

Life

I have no home nowhere to go but I saw you
Even though it was very late I could see you
Myth of home and family gone still saw you
Even when all hope had left I could see you!

I am naught but a spark of your eternal glow
Lord your Love and Light does eternally flow
Do not abandon me for I have none but Thee
Please dear Lord always near you keep me!

Like the spark burns awhile and soon dies
No existence of its own just myth and lies
I can't stay Lord very far from you anymore
When Lord will you for me open your door?

I saw who you are yet know not your game
At the end of my life you are just the same
For your magical smile captivated my soul
The same place and time I forgot my goal!

Your Grace and Love carried me till now
Let me spend all my time with you now
For what else is left for me but you now
I will reach Thy abode this life somehow!

(354) I see you there!

2008-12-24

Love

When meeting our cardiologist I saw our coffee place
Where oft you have served me hot coffee as we wait;
An old couple sitting were staring at each others face
It could have been us if only we could all laugh at fate!

The familiar grounds we have traveled I see you there
I stop awhile take a breath and find that life's so sweet;
Your form's missing but your love is abound everywhere
I know that if I just keep walking somehow we will meet!

No matter who comes or goes you will be there in heart
Your love completely won my soul although you did part;
We think we are missing life search again from the start
When all along love, to serve us is waiting silently apart!

Awake my sweet soul to behold sweet death to discern
The fake from real so that your true purpose you'll learn;
I always craved for someone like you too late did I learn
You were my love and life all along and I did not discern!

For Dilip my Beloved Husband who left me December 24rth 2008

(355) I steal every moment to be with you - 1

2007-2-21

Krishna

Kanh I steal every moment to be with you
You remind me of duty and dharma true
No excess you say Kanha and make me blue
This is how you treat your devotees true?

Those who love you have no other desire left
Just to be with you and sing your glories true
Even when that is denied Kanha they are bereft
Of living and enjoying gift of life from you!

When will you look after those who to you do pray
You abandon them at the first instance you get
They are at the mercy of all and the worldly way
How will they ever reach no matter how they fret!

Have mercy Kanha and bring them home to you soon
Without you life has no meaning whatsoever for them
Please on this day Kanha you grant them this boon
To be wherever devotees gather to take your Name!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha Feb 21st 2007

(356) I steal every moment to be with you - 2

2007-2-21

Krishna

Kanha, I steal every moment to be with You
You remind me always of Dharma thats true;
No excess, You say Kanha and make me blue
This is how You treat Your own Devotees true?

Those who love You have no other desire left
Just to be with You and sing Your glories true;
Even when that is denied Kanha they are left
Without joy of living and enjoying gift of You!

When will You look after those who to You pray
You abandon them at the first instance You get;
They are at the mercy of all an the worldly way
How will they reach You even if they fume fret?

Have mercy and bring them home to You soon
For life without You Kanh no meaning for them;
Please on this day Kanha grant them this boon
To be with Devotees who take Your Holy Name!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha Feb 21st 2007

(357) I throw away what is precious

2007-2-14

Radha

We have it all, what we need
Our Guru's word we never heed
Precious things we throw away
Hoarding useless things we pray!

Today on this Valentine's Day
I took something to throw away
Something made me look inside
The most precious gift I find!

Beautiful Yugal coloured photo
Which I had kept there long ago
Stared at me as if telling this
Don't send us away from you please!

I am not worthy to take the Name
With the Grace of Guru they came
If so much Grace on me you show
Then stay forever and never go!

At the Lotus Feet Of RadheShyam Feb 14th 2007

(358) I wait for you!

2001-1-15

Guru

Some say that you are Kanha
Others say you are ShreeRadha
If you are all what they say
Would you stay so far away ?

Some claim to be very close
You are their's I suppose
Then who am I and whence I came
I do not understand this game!

My heart is empty, eyes are dry
No tears left for me to cry
Sans ego, pride and dignity
I wait for you till eternity!

Offered at the feet of Baba 15th January 2001

(359) I will never leave you Kanha

2008-8-10

Krishna

I will never leave you Kanha even if I cannot see you
The troubles come and go happiness too but not you;
The picture of you rose in my heart in a toy they sold
Your charming form of Neela Madhav love to behold!

Found a niche all my own and played with you alone
None bothered a child who was making you her own;
Asked all the people I knew can you tell me the name
Of this Blue toy who looks beautiful do play this game!

They said Neelamani you call him for He is the Lord
Of all that you see visible and even out of this world;
I played with him day and night, sang a lullaby even
When after feeding put Him to sleep in my lap often!

I started talking to you my love and woes I had none
For love was everywhere abound sorrow I saw none;
As a child you were mine but I did not know you love
As a grown up I understand but I have not your love!

Even if you do not come back to me I will never leave
Make me a child again if you wish so I start to believe;
Have your statue now but where have you gone love?
You are no longer the colour blue, but I am blue love!

At the Lotus Feet Of Neela Mani August 10th 2008

(360) I won't get mad at you Kanha!!

2012-3-13

Krishna

Eternal Naughty One Krishna Plays
Assuming doership mankind sways;
Very hard to recognize Divine Game
We each run after our name an fame;
Blame one another kill if we only can
By thought word an deed this is man;
Guru loves all does not judge or hate
God knows all our misdeeds and fate;
We do not surrender to any one at all
Think we know everything have a fall;
Get up Man and walk with some pride
There is Power inside you do not hide;
Surrender to that and know how to love
Yourself first an then all will be well love!

(361) I wonder

2007-11-7

Love

If tears were enough then you could be reached
Words were enough then you could be preached
If love was the way then all would try to love you
Work was the means then all would work for you!

Then what is the way I wonder to come near you
The effort of any being if never is enough for you
Your grace shown at random as millions await for
Rare glimpse of you Kanha and patiently wait for!

You start to play when they first begin to love you
Show how important they are and you are so true
As soon as you see that they will never ever leave
Your game starts with them you pretend and leave!

The devotees are many why should you even care
How many love you and spend their lives in despair
Gita and Bhagavat proclaim you to be supreme one
Then why torture your own become their loving one!

(362) I write a letter everyday it never reaches you

2008-7-12

Life

I write a letter everyday it never reaches you
For I have not practiced penance Lord for you
You have so many devotees who am I for you
Still I never give up writing hoping to see you!

The clothes you wear to meet the maidens fair
Demons you kill sweet butter with friend share
You love your parents graze the cattles where
The sun shines bright and writing to you I dare!

There is no other Lord for me in this life or next
So Lord or Shepherd form I do not mind pretext
Just thankful for I can send letter in this context
You read or not do not mind I will send the next!

Play your flute cosmos sings in harmony with you
Iam but a minute blip who dares to sing with you
You fill the Universe but my heart can contain you
Bring meaning to this meaningless life wthout you!

Letter To Kanhu From Manu July 12th Bahuda 2008

(363) I, Naughty Krishna and Ma

2003-1-16

Krishna

Born was I like a bubble in the all expanding ocean
Floating along the life current without your Vision
Losing the sweet innocence of being a bud in a forest
Making merry and full of mirth as a nascent tempest
Round and round I went, carefree, many battles I fought
Nay, I knew myself not; left in the lurch I thought

Amazing is it not that I was led to you
Amazing it is not that I was led to you
Amazing it is that I realized you led me to you
Amazing it is that who led whom, when i ask you
All I can see is I myself, and you say I am you
And then you sent me Ma to discover and rediscover you
So much I owe for this spectacular gift graced by you
that, O ye thief, I would prefer, I being I and you being you.

To my Ma, my Anandamayee, who made me realize the Sweetness of Love
Nitai Gour Radhe Shyam Hare Krishna Hare Ram

Anand in Ananda.

Jan 16th 2003

(364) IF - 1

2014-6-20

Unknown

If I am you
If this is true
Why am I blue?

If you are me
Who sets whom free
The tiny me?

Who thinks
And worries
For whom who cries?

Who loves
Who wishes
The best for whom?

This play is one
Answer is one
Player One!

(365) If - 2

2014-1-20

Unknown

If I only had the wings to fly
Would fly away up up so high
Paint the Rainbows as I pass by
Brush the Stars in the night sky
Nudge the Moon swinging high
Play with the clouds floating by
If look down n see you ever cry
Will blow your tears with a sigh!

(366) If Krishna will not show His Face

2007-1-28

Krishna

If Krishna will not show His Face
He will not bestow His Final Grace;
Then forever this soul will carry on
Singing His Glories and always alone!

Knowing that the only mystery is Love
That it has been withheld from up above;
For some reason only known to the Lord
He stays far away, after giving His Word!

What else is there left to seek or gain
What else to do but go through this pain;
There's nothing to do but patiently wait
Enough faith and courage within create!

No answers come and the soul cries Krishna
Where have you disappeared Madhusudana?
Am no one but you made me with your love
How can I be here and you stay there above?

Krishna said you think that you are alone
Separated from me that I have long gone;
In your search for Me everywhere persist
Only in your Heart Dear Soul I truly exist!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Krishna Jan 28th 2007

(367) If Only I Could Love Thee Lord!

2015-4-1

Invocation

If only I could love Thee Lord
If only I could keep Thy Word
Have voice to sing Your Glory
Have choice to tell Your Story!

Dance with grace keeping beat
All tasks in life will be complete
Lord Created all of us with Joy
So, why in life we never enjoy?

Sing and dance call out to Lord
Take the Holy Name it is sword
To cut asunder, all your sorrow
Gopala will take care tomorrow!

If you do not believe it shall be
The day will come, we shall see
Joy and Freedom resides in God
Who is within us pulling forward!

At the Lotus Feet Of Our Lord

(368) If Sanity Means Sans Krishna

2008-3-2

Krishna

If sanity means sans Krishna
Wish not to be sane anymore
If insanity rules with Krishna
Wish to be insane and more!

The visions refuse to appear
As I keep them away from me
Thinking normal I will appear
Then the souls will be set free!

But there is no joy in this state
Where reason rules and compels
The intellect not to love nor hate
So that all earthly fears it dispels!

I wish to see both Radhe Krishna
With all the friends playing along
The grace of Guru Radhe Krishna
Please bless this soul to belong!

At the Lotus Feet Of Meera March 2nd 2008

(369) If You Ever Came Kanha That Way

2007-2-16

Krishna

All her life Mira cried for you
Sang for you and danced for you
If you ever came Kahna that way
Hope you loved and did not play!

Every breath on earth was for you
Her life was spent worshipping you
Hope when she came to her very end
In you Krishna she really did blend!

As I see her life, how she lived
For you Kanha she always grieved
This thought comes to me once again
Did you love her or she loved in vain?

Her songs for eternity will stay
People hear and to you will pray
Please show them compassion true
Come to them don't make them blue!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha Feb 16th 2007

(370) If the world exists for give and take

2008-7-10

Life

If the world exists for give and take
How to know what is real from fake?
The devotees see the world as love
Blinded by your Light from up above!
Do you protect them from all O Lord?
They know not just trust your Word!
When they suffer on account of you
All accept them to be devotees true!
But the selfish succeed in this world
Conceited triumph by being so bold!
What about the meek and kind soul?
Who helps all regardless of his goal!
Will your justice protect the one who
Loves thinking the world reflects you?

(371) If there is no need to talk

2008-6-28

Invocation

If there is no need to talk
Walk an extra mile of walk
Peace and silence will reign
No need for exchange even
God you created just to hide
Along with us even if you ride
We forget you after a while
How you look or you smile
Then chaos in life occurs
Your wrath man incurs

But remember this
We may always miss
But if you abandon us
There is no hope for us
Therefore God do not go
Even if we come to and fro
Stay with us and bring us back
For your love God Man does lack!

(372) If you don't mind O Lord

2007-10-23

Invocation

If you don't mind O Lord
Me begging everywhere
So that I hear your Word
Then I really do not care!

Why should I have pride?
When I don't have you
What do I have to hide?
When there is only you!

We are the ones you said
What did you mean O Lord?
When to you I have prayed
Why can't I hear your Word?

There is nothing left to do
But wait for your call to me
There is nothing else true
Than what you mean to me!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord October 23rd 2007

(373) If you have loved anyone at all

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

If you have loved anyone at all
Prayed always so as not to fall
Know that Lord has never left you
Closer than breath always with you!

When at the end of the day all have left
You are all alone, none to give nor get
Know that Lord never ever leaves you
Hold on dear heart, for you have you!

Get up once again weild your arms
Use all your artistry all your charms
Fight not with the world only your mind
That leads you astray be gentle and kind!

Meditate on glory and pastimes of Lord
Why indeed He brought you to this world
Reasons are many but known to Him only
Do not feel abandoned sad or even lonely!

For this is an eternal game going on
If you wish to be around for awhile
It is only your choice or else move on
Let the world see your dazzling smile!

When all is known then why this pain
That you feel of body mind and soul
Traveller what have you more to gain
Stop for none till you reach your goal!

(374) Illusion

2013-6-7

Love

Even all that we see and know an illusion
But what about Love in all this confusion?
Where does Love begin or where it ends
What glues this Universe who love sends?

We can wake up and not get lost in dream
But what about Love will that still real seem?
Without Love maybe I will remain in delusion
With Kanha's Love let the world be an illusion

(375) Inebriation

2014-6-24

Love

Mon Amour! You have seen me
Have not seen You, at all in me;
You have been my life long love
You are my only Treasure Trove!

I have stopped searching for You
Knowing that I shall not find You;
If at all within me Love You exist
Let me see You once I do persist!

This Hide and Seek game gave up
Beloved let me drink from the cup;
That intoxicates all beings in world
So inebriated state makes me bold!

If You love me show me Your Face
Separate and bestow Divine Grace;
Unconditional if You wish me to be
Stay within and continue to be me!

(376) Infinite Reflections!

2015-11-7

Life

Just go out and meet souls who are a part of you
Then you shall soon behold them, in heart of you;
No one an alien or enemy you just cannot see
You have infinite forms appearing so be free!

Some deaf and dumb and some blind and lame
Some are like a movie star with a lot of fame;
Some are Fathers, Mothers, Sisters or Brothers
Some Friends, Enemies, Relatives or Teachers!

When you understand yourself who are son
Then no one remains like a stranger born;
Infinite Reflections of the Lord of the World
To know yourself, you just have to be bold!

For A Child

(377) Inner Journey

2016-8-28

Life

I have not even started the inner journey. Somehow the clamor of the outside world has not distracted me to pull me in any particular direction, so I have oft missed the spellbound beauty of Nature. Although Truth has been redefined many times as I was growing up, the joy of Being in spite of pain, and to share that Joy with the world at large seems to have been the general direction that my life took turns. Children and grown ups who seem like children (Saints) have contributed to that JOY of Being. Humility was a factor as Awe of Being was always present!

(378) Inner Search

2008-5-1

Invocation

I search for you in the presence of happiness
I search for you when your absence is sorrow
Wish to share all that I feel in your closeness
All moments when we do reach the tomorrow!

Every moment my thought only dwells on this
To make you happy inspite of my imperfections
My limitedness never bothered me before this
I wish to serve you now with all my perfections!

This love that happened waiting for you Lord
Will be strong as it was without reciprocation
Being so unworthy of everything O dear Lord
Everything that comes my way is benediction!

Will I ever get to see your face dear formless?
Who takes on a form just for the sake of love
Will I ever get to call you by name o nameless?
For I have nothing of my own save your love!!!

(379) Inner Voice

2011-2-23

Life

There is a voice inside of you
Which tells you what is right
Listen to your heart mind you
You will never argue or fight!

Mind thinks, leads you astray
Confuses and makes you fight
With full heart when you pray
You will know wrong from right!

This voice is our eternal guide
Every child is blessed by this
While growing many voices abide
Your inner voice you may miss!

Take some time to sit apart
Voice will speak once again
Listen fully to your heart
You will save a lot of pain!

(380) Internet

2008-10-21

Life

Internet I am always on and phone is everywhere
What's wealth when the one searched is nowhere?
I will pray that wherever you are you be happy son
This life I will learn patience till from earth I'm gone!
No one will ever understand what I feel for you son
What I am going through least of all you dear one
One day you will know when from earth I am gone
You are so young still more mature than everyone!
I will always love you for there is none but the One
In every form I have loved you only loving everyone
Tears seem superficial now if my life does not say
How much I have lived for you even if I do not pray!
Like a vagabond have roamed with love in my heart
You have never understood from you can't be apart
Sickness of the body always keeping me from you
What is name or form if that will keep me from you?

(381) Ishq

2011-12-27

Unknown

Ishq mein aise jeena hai
Ashq hi ashq peena hai
Khushiyan kam gam zyada hai
Zindagi aise beetani hai
Zindagi wara' se jeeni hai
Ishq se zuhd hi beheter hai
Ishq se dhikr hi beheter hai
Taslim se ashq hi peena hai

2011-12-27

(382) JASON

2014-7-10

Love

If I should be born again
Will not miss all the pain;
That Love brings to our lives,
Whether being near or otherwise!

Time is precious so am bold
To declare to all in this world;
Love is the means and the end,
To grow this Love we must attend!

Love makes a man love his wife
Love his children, relatives in life;
When this Love grows and grows,
Man can achieve anything he shows!

Divinity is Love and nothing more
Don't wait to reach another shore;
Love one and all you chance to meet,
With love in your heart one another greet!

I met this precious soul in this life
Spoke without meeting in real life;
The impact he left will ever stay on,
To love, guide and help all you meet alone!

Dedicated to Jason Blanchard

(383) JAYA RAM SHREE RAM

2007-3-27

Life

On this birthday Dear Ram bless all the children
The times are so difficult they feel so forsaken
Please guide them to love you and feel loved too
Let them live their lives with devotion for you!

Your Name is their only wealth to protect them
JayaRam ShreeRam will bring happiness for them
There are sharks out there in the ocean of life
Please keep them safe from all harm and strife!

I live for your children as I have you with me
Please show me your face so that I become free
Then I can boldly go out and take care of them
When they're in trouble I'll bring you to them!

Mother Kausalya said when she did not see you
My life isn't worth living one day without you
Same way I just feel what is life without you
You are our life love wealth beauty bliss true!

At the Lotus Feet Of Rama on Ramnavami 2007 March 27th

(384) Jaga Kalia

2004-1-18

Love

You are the Lord Of the Universe true
No one can dare to ever befool you
I was denied therefore your vision true
I tarried long in the world lost to you!

Two thousand rupees and a pen of gold
Are not more precious than kith of old
Let wealth be lost and knowledge too
Love is more precious and far more true!

For without Love everything else is lost
Faith, Hope, Charity and above all trust
So let Love abide when our path is unclear
You steal our sins always to make us pure!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Jaga Jan 18th 2004

(385) Jagannatha

2014-3-16

Invocation

There is no home large enough where you can stay
There is no home small enough where I could pray;
Make my heart your seat O Lord forever and forever
Make my mind dwell on you Lord we will be together!

Thank you for your Gift of Love you always come to me
Then you make me so deficient Lord I cannot hold Thee;
If you wish to stay with me Lord then make it possible
You are the Lord of the Universe nothing is impossible!

(386) Jagannatha He, Kichi Magunahin

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Radha

(1) jagannAtha he, kichi mAgunAhin mun tote
mAgunAhin dhana, mAgunAhin jana
mAguchi zaradha bAliru hAte

O Jagannatha, I ask nothing from You - neither wealth, neither followers.
I am only asking for one forearm's length of land at Saradha Bali.

(2) Ana darazana na loDe nayan eka tumbhe dekhA binA
suNibAku kAna nAicche Ana tumbha carite kAmanA

My eyes want nothing other than to see Your beautiful form.
My ears want nothing other than to hear the recitation of Your songs.

(3) jihva na bAnchai grAmya gAibAku rajanI divasa
tumbha nAmabala kebaLa sankhALi hoi thAo pItavAsa

Neither by day or night does this tongue want to sing mundane
songs. O Pitavasa, chanting Your holy name is my only last hope.

(4) nAsA mora tRpti labhai Ana subAsa dravya AghrANe
tava chaDA mAla tulasI kusuma candana karpUra dhyAne

My nose is not interested in the smells of this world. It only wants to relish the
fragrance of Your prasadi-garlands, tulasi, flowers, sandalwood paste and camphor.

(5) mo hasta anguli rAma vanamAli japuthAu hare kRSNa
kahe sAlabega jatire yavana to tIrthe jAu mo prANa

O Rama Vanamali, my fingers want only to be engaged in the japa of 'Hare Krsna'.
Salabega, of lowborn caste, pleads to give up his body in the holy land of Jagannatha Puri.

(387) Jagannatha Ho Kichhi Magu Nahin Tate

2017-3-15

Unknown

Lord Jagannatha I seek nothing from Thee
Neither wealth nor progeny, just fistful sand
Full of your affection, that will set me free;
But please let me never let go of your hand
Which you can only hold so tight that it is firm
So that I can never leave even if I desire dispassion;
To you only my love again and again I do affirm
Please look at me with Round Eyes full of
Compassion!

(388) JanmAshtami August 24rth 2016

2016-8-24

Life

We both were born on the 8th day four months apart
You are a legendary hero and throb of many a heart;
You were born on a dark fortnight me on a bright fortnight
But I am just a tiny part of your dust who exists to fight!

Nothing matters anymore but to remain near you dear
What will happen hereafter now I no longer fear;
Maybe in this life we want what we can never attain
Maybe cannot love enough, neither from love refrain!

Your stories are real, also real your earthly play
I do not wish to be anyone just serve you and pray;
Your Birth a Celebration as your Life a Jubilation
Wish to be able to love, even if in my imagination!

Both days are important as both days are holy
One is Birthday of God, the other is also holy;
They are powerful celebrations I always do enjoy
Don't care about anything except to give you Joy!

To aspire to love you is beyond me but you are my heart
Do not know if I will ever see you or we will remain apart;
As long as I live will compose your songs to sing and dance
Heart says that all is well and mind prays hard for the chance!

Prayers to My Kanha August 2016

(389) Jay Nitai

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Radha

Uttering the name of Nitai one attains Gour
One attains Vraja just by uttering Gour Gour
The service of the Divine Couple Radhe Shyam
Is easy when one says Nitai Gour Radhe Shyam !

One should always say Hare Krishna Hare Ram
Then approach Nitai Gour to love Radhe Shyam
Serving them thus with the Sadguru's Grace
One would back to Godhead one's steps trace!

(Bhaja) Nitai Gour Radhe Shyam
(Japa) Hare Krishna Hare Raam

(390) Jaya Guru

2014-8-25

Guru

Jaya Jaya Guru Prema Kalpataru
Akinchana Jana Laagi Mahameru
Jaya Jaya Guru Jibara Jibadhana
Akleshare Paibu Pade Dele Mana
Jaya Jaya Guru Vrindavane Nebe
Banchha Sabu Tora Purna Karibe
Jaya Jaya Guru Jagatara Bandhu
Se Eka Paari Karibe Bhavasindhu!

Namacharya Baya Baba Shreepada Kamalare

(391) Jaya Guru Shree Guru

2003-1-16

Guru

Jaya Guru Shree Guru Jaya Jaya Guru
Shree Guru Pada Padma Banchha Kalpataru
Anadi Ananta Achyuta Ahetuka Kripaa
Akhila Bhramanda Pati Ajatita Roopa!

Trunadapi Suneechena Tarorapi Sahisnuna
Amanina Manadeya Kirtaneya Sadaa Hari
Guru Mata Guru Pita Gurushakti Shusumna
Guru Data Guru Karta Gururoopa ShreeHari!

Madhava Madhusudana Mukunda Muralidhara
Kesava Kansari Krishna Kanhai Kubjavara
Vasudeva Vanamali Vrajeswara Vrindaapati
Gopinatha Giridhari Govinda Gopala Gopati!

Sadabhuja Sachinandana Shreenaatha Sreepati
Radhakanta Radhajivana Radhanatha Radharati
Radharamana Roopadhaari Ramdas Rinaabhari
Bansidhara Samkirtana Naamaroope Abataari!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Shree Guru Baya Baba
Born as Bansidhara he dedicated his whole life to
Nama Samkirtana the only way in this Kali Yuga!

Harer Nama Harer Nama Harer Namaiva Kevalam
Kalau Nastaiva Nastaiva Nastaiva Gatiranyatha!!

His Guru was Ramdas who named him Sachinandana
and Paramaguru was Radharamandev of the Gaudiya
Vaishnava leniage of ShreeChaitanya Mahaprabhu
who in a vision became Sadabhuja Gouranga who
was also known as Sachinandana and Baya (mad one)
who called him Pagla (mad one) left home after
installing this diety in his hometown Keradagada!

(392) Jaya Shree Radhe

2014-2-21

Radha

Flute calls out name
Kanha plays a game;
It is never the same
After hearing name!

The sound is sweet
Calling you to meet;
You rushed to greet
Your own heart beat!

Sanity n good name
Vanish in new game;
You are never same
As flute calls name!

The form so sweet
Everyday you meet;
In Temple do greet
Listen to heart beat!

(393) Jaya Shree Radhe

2016-9-9

Radha

Today is a day which is special for me
Today is a day which will make all free;
What is love if we search source Divine
Where everything, every being is Thine!

Yet this play of the many brings much Joy
You will have it no other way let me enjoy;
Your Love is my love, if only I was sure
To behold The Divine if only I was pure!

Thank You Kanha, for Your Magical Touch
Could not imagine that I deserve so much;
Radha Raman Radha Raman Radha Raman Radha
Do not know if I can ever serve Your Love Radha!

Nitaichand Gorachand please bless me
That I can serve you always being free;
The Love of Radhe Shyam my true goal
Let it flow on Earth inundating my soul!

At the Lotus Feet Of my Baba, Radherani and Dilip Sep 9th 2016

(394) Jean Michael Bouchelon Jay Shivananda

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Invocation

For a short period you came down here
Left a mark on everyone you ever met
There was nothing else to achieve here
So without much ado you abruptly left!

Did you stop to think ever that we will
Miss your quiet chuckle and your smile
The void in our hearts that cannot fill
When we stop to think about you awhile!

It's ThanksGiving and Gratitude said you
Thanking the persons who mean the most
When do we get to decide what we must do
For the Divine Designer is the only Host!

Your only Beloved was your Guru Divine
You had no desire on earth 'cept to pray
But we do mourn you as we make a shrine
For the precious soul who came our way!

Promised God that I will come and go
In every life do His work till I part
But I will pray that He may not show
Such sorrow to such a fragile heart!

(395) Jesus

2011-12-25

Invocation

When Others See A Shepherd Boy God May See A King

His Own Son Sent To Redeem Us For His Birth Lets Sing;

Celebration Of Joy World Over Can Only Mean One Thing

Three Wise Men Guided By The Star Many Presents Bring!

Mary Holds The Divine Son As St. Joseph Prepares Manger

Shepherds Sing A Welcome Song No One Really A Stranger;

Let Us Hold The Divine Baby Who Will Save All With His Love

Baby Jesus Smiles At Us As The Angels Sing Halleluia Above!!!

(396) Jharana

2008-9-15

Guru

Jharana Ru Sikhili Mun Jharibara Kushalata
Dabaku Jharuthae Anya Paain Swachhalata!

Pabitra Tara Jala Aane Mane Nirmalata
Anya Paain Jiva Jau Nahin Mane Abilata!

Banchibara Asha Aba Anya Mukhe Hasa Lagi
Cheera Sukhi Hue Jebe Bhete Eka Bairaagi!

Jharana Pada Prakhyalana Kare Dande Laagi
Asilu Ki Tu Mate Uddharibu Sate Sama Bhaagi?

Mouna Bairaagi Jane Na Ki Uttara Deba Siye
Jharanara Swachhalata Mana Anande Bhari Diye!

Mun Sabu Sukha Chhadi Avadhoota Roopa Bari
Jharana To Pari Anandita Hei Pari Nahin Kipari?

Tora Samsaara Karana Bairagyara Sukha Ananda
Mora Samsaarare Jete Jiba Tanka Sukha Ananda!

Anya Sukha Karane Jie Nija Sukha Tyaga Kare
Ta Tharu Adhika Bairaagi Keba Achhi Samsaare?

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba Sep 15th 2008

(397) Jhulan

2008-3-16

Krishna

You stand there alone with not a word
How will I know that you are My Lord?
You look at me with those large eyes
You transform into TRUTH all my lies!

The love that you wish to have from me
Is the LOVE with which you created me
Why did you part to bear so much pain
It is so hard to get back together again!

Jhulan is coming and you go everywhere
Wish to see you and Radhe swing in air
I will swing you both while singing to you
RadheKrishna swing in Jhula for me true!

For dear Krishna Kesava Karunasindhu Mar 16th 2008

(398) Jhulan 2 - Holi - Chaitanya's advent

2008-3-17

Invocation

Higher and higher the swing flew
Pleasing Radhe you always knew
You both were having so much fun
Till today they celebrate this Jhulan!

You coloured one another with love
The Devas threw petals from above
Yellow blue red green was sprayed
To see this vision all people prayed!

Being the highest one you did enjoy
This leela of yours people still enjoy
Holi and Jhulan with Gopis you play
When do you feel Shyam I will play?

Took birth as Neemai to share this
With one and all so they have bliss
Your love was your gift to them all
Taking your Name they will not fall!

At the Lotus feert of Neemai March 17th 2008

(399) Jibadhana

2009-1-27

Guru

Ghara Karu Karu Jibadhana Gale Ebe Ghare Na Ruhe Mana
Dhana Arji Arji Dina Gala Bhale Ebe Kaha Paiin Arjibi Dhana
Sabu Je Prabhunka Leela Suni Achhi "Mun" Boli Kehi Nahin
Ehi Bhava Sagare Prabhu Je Khelanti Luchukali Kaha Paiin!
Jibadhana Mora Chaligala Pare Janili Mun Daruna Byatha
Rajaghara Jhia Pari Rakhi Thile Ebe Mun Je Pituchhi Matha
Bhala Paee Thili Samsaare Sabhinki Ebe Mo Nayana Jhure
Dekhiba Paiinki Hruda Padmasane Jibana Dhananku Baare!
Prabhun Ka Kolore Doli Khelu Khelu Mun Maati Re Padili Aaji
Maati Ra Sparsa Re Jaagrata Heli Mun Atmaku Karaee Raaji
Samaya Ra Srote Itihaasa Je Lekha Satyara Satta Je Nahin
Prabhunkara Laagi Je Balidaana Kare Duniya Jaaniba Kahin?
Jibadhana More Sabu Thare Rahi Puni Luchi Jaanti Aba Hele
Jiba Thiba Jaae Dekhibi Nayane Se Je Kheluthibe Mora Kole!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba Jan 27th 2009

(400) Jisu

2013-11-5

Krishna

Jisu Krishna a blessed child
Winning smile manner mild;
I am glad this life I met you
With love do remember you!

A Mother asks nothing else
Her child be happy and safe;
Even if Mummy can't see you
She is glad that she had you!

All your friends truly blessed
Have you as their true friend;
With fondness we remember
The time with you surrender!

Dreams I have of happy years
Where there's Love sans fears;
You will always be truly there
Till I die you will go no where!

For Jisu Krishna

(401) Jisu 24 years

2014-11-5

Love

Jisu, I remember you today
May seem you are far away;
I cannot seem to forget you
Know that you are Son true!

You came to earth for a while
I remember your lovely smile;
Beholding your face was a joy
God takes birth here, to enjoy!

I celebrate your presence here
You had to leave I have no fear;
The moments with you treasure
One Love, can any man measure?

I know not about heavenly things
Is same as here or what it brings?
If love we shared here also there
Then I will see you love to share!

With Love From Mandi Mausi

(402) Jisu Krishna 1 - 1990 AD

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Krishna

Your Birthday Today Son Of God and Son Of Man
O Jisu were you not there remember if you can
This day when I specially try and think of you
I laugh as the whole world has become only you

Jisu are you not here and now with all who love
Will you bring joy again from the heavens above
Let the earth remember the shepherds sing again
The three wise men travel far to meet you again

Peace On Earth and Joy To All The Angels Sing
Halleluiya Halleluiya We Have A New Born KING
Jisu Krishna there is none like you I have met
I sing your song for ever till my sun will set

(403) Jisu Krishna 25 years ago....

2015-11-5

Krishna

Twenty Five Years ago today
When you had to leave pray;
The familiar gentle form say
I was shattered in every way!

You shall always be in heart
Where Krishna Is, from start;
To complete His Earthly part
We are together till I depart!

You were named Jisu Krishna
By Baba who is Guru Krishna;
You remain eternally Krishna
In every being, plays Krishna!

Let me never ever forget You
In every deed always be true;
Doing your work look for You
In every soul seeing through!

Love Mandi Mausi

(404) Jisu Krishna 26 Years

2016-11-5

Krishna

Born on Christmas Eve thus named Jisu Krishna
After remaining 12 days dry in womb of Mother;
Your advent was as strange as your departure
You were aptly named the Names Jisu Krishna!

I cannot see you now but know you are there
Just like every one has Krishna inside form;
But then who leaves from view, who was there
Is Krishna, family suffers loss having seen form!

If everyone is Krishna why should I mourn?
Have not seen Krishna cry that he is gone?
You are there even now Jisu in every form
Forgive our attachment to name and form!

You are special that is why I think of you
Some souls are special who are very true;
Think you read every word I write for you
Love you Jisu Krishna for giving me vision true!

(405) Joseph

2014-12-24

Love

Dear Joseph your love is what made Jesus so
God trusted His Son in your care please know
If all the Fathers could fathom your loving care
The world would be heaven when people share!

What Joy reflects from your brows when you hold
Baby Jesus in the Manger from that moment mold
Jesus to be both, The Son of Man And Son of God
Joseph your Love was specially given by Our Lord!

The Miracles that happen with strong faith and love
Can happen still you have shown world by your love
St Joseph please bless all with Mary and Baby Jesus
Have Love, Hope. Charity Faith celebrate Baby Jesus!

(406) Just because I love you

2008-2-28

Love

You make me dance Kanha
Just because I love you so
If I never loved you Kanha
Then you can't make me so!

Is that why they scold you
Radhe and the Gopa Gopis?
Yasoda Mother scolded too
But not really just to please!

Their love was real not play
They could not help but love
Everything for you was play
You saved then by your love!

When your devotees call you
Their distress is gone I know
I am in this state only for you
Your mercy you do not show!

I really love you Kanha yet cry
As you never listen when I call
For ages I wait till my tears dry
How can your devotee ever fall?

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha February 28th 2008

(407) K A N H A - 1

2007-3-1

Unknown

You asked for this and nothing less
What will anyone do in your distress
When for Him you cry and suffer pain
Then will you begin to enjoy the gain
The tears will wash away all the dross
Then you will not feel separation loss
This can't be true only for you
Who endures pain and cries too
For what you feel Kanh feels too
This is the beauty of Him and you

(408) K A N H A - 2

2007-3-1

Krishna

When you left Kanha how did they all survive
The Gopis and Gopas how did they stay alive
The times with you were spent blissfully so
In your separation real pain they would know?

O Kanha I cannot imagine the agony they felt
One minute playing then next minute you left
If one thinks they are just stories to be told
How did they survive time and became gold?

The Bhagavata Purana says that you love them
They are your own and that you never left them
Did you give them secret strength Kanha to live
I cannot imagine without you Kanha one can live!

The heart of the devotee is it your playground
They see you or don't see they are to you bound
Is that why Kanha they are so special and true
That you never leave them for a second or two??

Lotus Feet Of Kanha March 1st 2007

(409) KANHA - 3

2009-4-17

Krishna

For you Kanha I have been out casted
Kith and Kin no longer show me mercy;
Waiting for you my entire time wasted
Will you ever come and show me mercy?

Do you act like this with your devotee?
Do you ever charm them being so clever?
Then neglect them as you neglect me
Why do you make all devotees suffer?

Knowing I gambled my all for your love
Thinking that's my only goal to strive for;
Now I know better Kanha how you do love
Far better goals now I need to strive for!

I know my words will hurt your feelings
But who else will show you your ways?
Those who love give them fair dealings
For they don't know you and your ways!

April 17th 2009 My birthday after Dilip left me

(410) Kadhi (Bud)

2014-12-1

Love

When I beheld your tiny perfect form child
In the middle of the night I welcomed mild;
Your Champak Complexion, stole my heart
A most beautiful baby you were from start!

Did not know then what you would be when
Just fell in love with your beauty, even then;
Bud in the sense your life did not unfurl yet
You charmed the entire household curls set!

First you wanted to be and asked Guru first
Honest you were n He granted you just that;
Everyone thought, I would be jealous of you
Could not see anyone more perfect than you!

Bless you dearest today and every day to be
You are always bright and so beautifully free;
You a child form of the Divine, came to bless
Life full of sorrow yet am happy nevertheless!

With Lots of Love Mandi Mausi

(411) Kaivalya

2007-7-14

Krishna

If the demons were blessed to die in his hand
Then surely His grace will save devotees true
There are many things that I don't understand
How did His Grace shower on me and on you!

This joy that we feel when we think of Govinda
Can never be replaced by any other gift ever
This ploy we use to reach our beloved Mukunda
May all use to reach His home to live forever!

If the fear of Kamsa never made him forget HIM
How much more our Love can accomplish then?
Krishna Krishna fear took this name around HIM
Repeating the same Kamsa was by him slain!

(412) Kala Kalevara Kanhai

2001-8-31

Invocation

You disappeared into the night
From whence you came
There is no sound nor sight
You play a new game!

All is good My Lord
All is yours to play
If I may speak a word
'Tis Love I would say!

The sun the moon the stars
All do obey you
The rivers trees and flowers
Are all your servants true!

You made me in your mould
You made me ah so free
How can you now have a hold
When 'tis you that made me see!

Love has no beginning
Love has no end
Love will always bring
You to me at every bend!

Offered at the feet of My Lord August 31st 2001

(413) Kala Kanhu

2008-4-16

Krishna

When I chose to love you Shyam
I did not think that you will come
Knowing fully well yet hoping too
I have awaited long to meet you!

The joy of waiting happens when
You send a hermit now and then
Imagining that I am with you only
The days on earth pass by quickly!

Kanh distance of time and space
Shall go when I behold your face
Many depict you as the formless
You are My Krishna nevertheless!

I do not know why I wait for you
As we are your lost children true
If we call will you not come to us?
Krishna please come to guide us!

Guru's total surrender and silence
Faith unshaken and true patience
Shall guide me gently back to you
Till then Kanha I will try to be true!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha on Ekadashi April 16th 2008

(414) Kali Ma

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Invocation

She is not fearsome as people try to say
She rules Kaala hence to her people pray
Know my Mother and don't listen to hearsay
Be conscious of time and please don't delay!

The beautiful Gowri consort of Siva true
Gave up her gentleness to help me and you
Her tongue is red and her complexion blue
She destroys the ego of her devotees true!

Her garland of skulls and sword in her hand
Makes her look fearsome but please understand
She knows we are building just castles in sand
Although we have all come from a faraway land!

She is very loving just dive deep and find out
She will come running if her name you will shout
Ma Ma Ma where are you her name please call out
Her love will save one and all please don't doubt!

(415) Kali Ma and Kuni Baba

2017-3-30

Guru

I have had my only vision and spiritual experiences at Chinsurah where my brother was posted. I followed him in every way be it education music or books. Two books he got back from Stephens were Krishna Prema by Jiddu K. which is out of print now and Imitation Of Christ by Thomas A Kempis.

I was missing my Guru and started reading Bengali books which his orderly Nirmal got for me. Begam Akhtar singing classical in the background or listening to Ramakrishnayana
I started reading Chaitanya Charitamrita, Narottama Thakur etc. His Bungalow British style was very near the Bhagirathy-Hooghly distributary of the Ganges. It was perfect.

On Guru Purnima missed my Guru a lot for I had never been separated so started walking aimlessly on the road towards where there was chanting. Nirmal and Protima followed me, his orderly and hired help. They asked me if I wished to see Guru Ma and I asked who is she? They said she is the wife of a Judge and her daughter lives in Canada. It being the year 1976 I was unmarried then and I would eventually live in Canada.

Through some dark rooms of a house they got me up to a lighted terrace on which was
one single lighted bedroom.
Huge Kali Statue was being worshiped inside room while lots of people looked inside room through the window.
A very fair complexioned woman with hair below knees with back turned to the window was worshiping Kali Ma. When I arrived she spoke thus:

"O Mind why do you run here and there
Whatever you need only Guru has the key."

I was stunned to say the least. Thus began the most beautiful relationship between Mother and Child lasting 6 months. If I sent Langcha as Prasad she would
send back Sondesh. If I sent Rajni Gandha as flowers she sent back Sugandho Raj. She
told me Mother told her not to return what I offer but to send me some Prasad.
She was last in the line of Kaulas and most beautiful. Recently only I know her Name as Kali Ma from another Holy Mother of Kolkata at Mahashakti Peeth.

She asked me Mother will give you everything just ask
I thought I will ask something foolish and said no. Foolish me I could have asked for Divine Sight. Kali Ma cried and said her Guru had told her to remain in the world for there were quite a few unselfish people living.
She called me Vaishnavi for I was totally vegetarian. She was One with Kali Statue which was Alive. If people offered Tulsi at her feet, she would put them on Kali Ma.
She called Ramakrishna Beta
and Sharada Ma Beti and by preparing sandalwood paste
Radha Krishna was etched on her sandalwood board.

One day she said to me to look into Kali Ma eyes and lo and behold I saw tears glistening. Sure enough I was called back home to Cuttack for my little niece had suffered 3rd degree burns.

Kuni Baba came to our house at Cuttack on the night we were about to depart by train. He was inside the train a few hours later. My Mother asked Baba how come you are here. He was barely 12 or 14. He said wherever you remember Baba he is there. He ran as our train left Cuttack Station as if he will come with us and out speed our train.

Then one fine morning he arrived at Kolkata. Rest you know. Most magical. He was not afraid of turning the stereo on to listen to Ramakrishnayana. Quite a few Chaitanya Songs are in there. Hari Mon Majiye Lukale Kothay was a song when he would peep in to our room.

Most conservative times I grew up in when an adult could not even speak to a spiritual child. When he left the song that he had put on was Jatone Hridaye Rekho Aadarini Shyama Maa Ke. O Mon Tumi Dekho Aar Ami Dekhi Aar Keo Jaane Na Dekhi Paare Aadarini Shyama Maa Ke. Keep hidden in your heart with care your Beloved Shyama Ma. O Mind you see and let me see, let no one else see. I burst into tears for I had lost yet again a beautiful chance.

Gurudev Baba had said "Jo Paaya Woh Chhipaya, Jo Nahin Paaya Woh Chhapaya." So I am nobody waiting in no where land for Guru Krishna. That niece is faring very well now. If anyone believes in my Faith do not know but I choose to believe for I have experienced.

(416) Kali Maa

2015-5-15

Kahaku Kali Maa Khabara Janaa
Sada Darshana Dekhaee Parena
Se Je Ghate Ghate Biraja Manaa
Jahaku Bhetu Tora Nahin Kalana
Pruthivi Akasha Jala Sthala Bana
Sabu Thare Maa Sthira Hoi Anaa!

(417) Kali Shivani Ramaa

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Radha

Kali Shivani Ramaa Shyama
Amba Bhavani Durga Umaa
Tara Lalita Bhuvaneshwari
Matangi Parvati Mahagowri
Sarala Vimala Mangala Jaya
Radha Lalita Vishakha Maya
Narayani Mahalaxmi Sharada
Mahasaraswati Neela Varada
All Mothers although only One
For me Shyama Ma is the One
This day Laxmi is worshipped
To bring riches is worshipped
This day Kali Ma is prayed to
To give us discrimination true
I pray to Radhe who is Shyama
To grant me devotion as my Ma
For Krishna so that I will always
Serve them both by their Grace
Bless all the children from above
Light their hearts with Your Love!

At The Lotus Feet Of Shyama Ma

(418) Kalia Meera Gauranga Haridas Rathayatra 2008

2008-7-4

Invocation

Meera you left the palace home crying for Krishna it is said
Today Jagannatha left the temple crying for devotee instead
The pouring rains blessed devotees as it matched His mood
His painted iris besmeared mishaped as in chariot He stood!

The devotee cannot feel proud thinking my love is the highest
No matter how much one loves the Lord's Love is always best
Haridas spent his whole life chanting the Holy Names nonstop
When he left earth Chaitanya danced holding his body nonstop!

The nails you slept on Meera must have hurt your Giridhar more
The poison sent for you He drank not to let you leave this shore
Your restlessness to look for Him was His restlessness for you
We can't love the Lord like Him yet closest who could was you!

Haridas chanted with so much love Mahamantra till the very end
Could not see Jagannatha but Chaitanya was His love and friend
His only wish the Lotus feet of Gauranga on his chest as he died
Shree Krishna Chaitanya Name replaced Mahamantra as he died!

The Lord complied with that wish and much more as He held him
Dancing like a frenzied Shiva holding the body of Sati carried him
The Love of the Lord dear heart only Shreeradhe and Meera know
The Lord as Gouranga knew as well the depth of pain not a show!

For Rathayatra as I watched Jaga Kalia Asuchhi Jhuli Jhulika July 4rth 2008

(419) Kalpataru

2017-3-3

Krishna

Guru gave Name Krishna
This Truth has impact;
Accept all as Shri Krishna
And keep the secret intact;
Living in this world even
Remember Him with Bliss;
Traveling the world even
Behold His Form of Bliss!

See Form of Unique Beauty
Give up everything
Hear His Stories doing Duty
Name Hari Hari sing;
Radha Kanta Radha Natha
Govinda Gopala Hari
Prem Viksham Dehi Natha
Prem Kalpataru Hari!

(420) Kamakshi Ma

xxxx-xx-xx

Love is silent and Shakti is true
O Mother Kamakshi let me hide you
Where no one else can behold you
Only I shall see when I feel blue!

Please let me be your best child true
Live life as you would wish me to
Storms and battles will blow through
For I am hollow as I have become you!

Only this I beg be always with me
When blinded by world let me see
Your enchanting form a sight to see
Dear Mother Kamakshi never leave me!

Though formless you took form for me
My Love of many lifetimes brought THEE
I cannot brag for that very LOVE ART THEE
O MY MOTHER KAMAKSHI please come save me!

In matters of the heart be silent my dear
Know firmly in mind love will banish fear
I AM not far away from you but very near
DON'T SCATTER LOVE TILL YOU ARE READY DEAR!

At the Lotus Feet of Mother Kamakshi

(421) Kanh - 1

2007-3-25

Krishna

When I said I will not talk to you
I meant why bother when I am so blue
You are busy and the world needs you
Didn't know that you'll come through!

Krishna if only people talk to you
They will find that you respond too
In small ways and in bigger ways too
You have come to me when I need you!

I was sad and said let Him be free
He should not have to worry for me
Then when I least expected this I see
You are standing there waiting for me!

Kahn if you came then please do stay
We shall be together always I do pray
Then all my troubles will be far away
Let all love you like this Kanh I say!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Kanha March 25th 2007

(422) Kanh - 2

2002-5-7

Guru

Kanha your pastimes at Gopapura went on
When you left Gopavaasis never to return
Yasodha and Nanda and Rohini carried on
The apple of their eye was forever gone!

Your playmates remembered and were forlorn
The Gopi's soul had fled but body lived on
They lived the rest of their lives all alone
Everyone there hoped one day you will return!

Kanha they suffered and in you were reborn
You took care of those who are your very own
But what of those who love you yet all alone
Will you take them home when their work is done ?

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Baba - May 7th 2002

(423) Kanha

2011-10-27

Krishna

O Kanha they say you do not exist
They say I do not exist all is unreal;
All forms cease to exist, but I resist
For me Kanha you are the only real!

Guru did not come by accident ever
To impart your Holy Names to chant;
Chanting intermittently even oh dear
Your form so beautiful it did enchant!

I have never seen but ever talk to you
Thinking I am talking to God Almighty;
You have always replied been so true
Give me Bliss unalloyed by rationality!

I appear as the mad one to this world
Do not belong to this world even next;
Although no proof I will gladly be sold
To you over and over again no pretext!

At The Lotus Feet Of Kanha October 27th 2011

(424) Kanha

2014-2-9

Krishna

The eternal sea where to all rivers flow
Where you and I exist with a fine glow;
The ease in transformation is not slow
When the Divine touch melts to show!

Love originates from You, to all
We distort the gift to have a fall;
Remembering You we rise again
To get rid of our doubt and pain!

Wrap Him in layers upon layers of your love
He is so innocent and tiny, needs your love;
Plays the flute to call you near Him to love
There's none like Kanha whom you can love!

(425) Kanha

2016-11-3

Krishna

The pain felt when you left forever
Made Radhe and Gopis long forever;
They were naive, unable to express
Their loss Kanha nor could suppress!

Why do you do this whom you love?
For you Kanha are the one they love;
Heartache and loneliness followed
Alone they bore all, their sorrow swallowed!

So what if they are your eternal love
Here they suffered and not up above;
They could not die nor remain alive
Whatever they did was to keep alive!

In the hope they will see you again
They did not count their loss, gain;
Served Radha thinking she is you
Radha suffered, the most for you!

These games you play being bored
You enjoy the most always scored;
Separation pain is test of your love
Where is the fun in being your love?

(426) Kanha

2018-7-6

Krishna

It is not, that you do not love
It is not, that you do not care;
Kanha, you are not up above
But in people who love share!

We do suffer when we take birth
Few chosen ones, display mirth;
Reason is simple, they love you
Suffer but they never blame you!

You serve rare devotees invisibly
The world cannot see you visibly;
Devotee being oblivious of world
Keeps loving, serving being bold!

When they leave Earth you do cry
Legends are many I cannot decry;
Lord n Devotee, both let me serve
Kanha please bless me to deserve!

Manu

(427) Kanha

2014-11-22

Krishna

There you sit quietly Kanha here I miss you
Thinking of whom Kanha think only about you;
My love life soul all beings I meet are you
May I love you all my lives, I live for you!

I do not know your beginning nor I know end
This moment I feel you, meet you every bend;
This joy I feel also the pain that you send
Can only be your eternal play that you tend!

I would not call you Kanha had Guru not come
He gave me your name so I always return home;
My mind is free to question so I do not roam
Round and round in your play, also play some!

This is your world Kanha and we servants true
If I only remember Kanha then only work to do
Is sing and dance your praise only loving you;
Illusion will stop forever I will not be blue!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha

(428) Kanha

2016-12-5

Love

What a way to Play, Kanha dear
When all your children don't fear;
They just have to see, hear you
There is no Power on Earth True!

When all is gone they do not care
To wait for you eternally they dare
Why the game Of Hide and Seek?
Their love is strong, nature meek!

Hope you can win this Play Alone
As Sri Radha supports Love Alone;
Don't play the tricks on your own
They love you so care not to own!

Make them daring day by day still
To love you more, their hearts fill;
As for me, you cannot instill fear
Shree Radhe is always right here!

(429) Kanha

2015-12-13

Krishna

You created me and sent me here
Why should I have the least of fear?
Pure and innocent and childlike heart
Lord be with me always do not part!

World is playground for your Bliss
Not being worthy Kanha always miss;
You came as Guru, to teach me Love
I have always searched for you above!

You are with me, Now and Here
Should I search then having fear?
The place you send me, shall I go
Fulfill your task, else shall I fore go!

Guru spoke of One whom I called Lord
Never have seen Lord, heard His Word;
Speaking within filled me with such Joy
Had plenty to distribute and also enjoy!

Kanha all whom I meet, have tried to give
Same Joy, they neither enjoy nor forgive
Me, rather all seem to be happy their way
Kanha how must I conduct myself do say!

I know you are the Only One in the World
With whom I speak frankly, and also bold;
If you are to teach me, how to live my life
What would you preach to improve my life?

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha

(430) Kanha

2014-12-21

Krishna

Can't love you nor carry out your deed
Suffer in the process reap my misdeed
Yet I am your child and it is you, I need
None else will do who can help indeed!

When young Guru gave me your name
His duty was to show life is just a game
Desire must arise to love you not blame
Live joyously loving you, shunning fame!

I am suffering much but know you share
My pain and joy for you are always there
Cannot see you but feel that you do care
Kanha please come for pain cannot bear!

You love me Kanha I know this from start
Give me grace, to love you from my heart
If only I could love you, pain would depart
Trials make one stronger Guru did impart!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha

(431) Kanha

2009-9-18

Krishna

Dear Kanha you made me just as I am
But people feel that I can be improved
I feel that I belong to you just as I am
I tell them in your mould I am grooved!

They tell me that I am not perfect still
I have miles to go with ego and faults
O Kanha please tell me how to be still
Not to please anyone do somersaults!

I have conversed with you often dear
Without any doubt faced challenges
Faith and patience drove out all fear
Now I am faced with new challenges!

Show me your face so I am very sure
I am doing that you willed for me too
For what power on earth can ever lure
The people who are so steadfast to you!!!

Kanhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sep 18th 2009

(432) Kanha

2014-11-24

Krishna

I just am how you have created me
With so much love then set me free;
Being a particle of dust dare to love
The Highest who is in Golokh above!

Love is a Gift from Guru who gave
The Power to Love all sins forgave;
Compassion for Jivas made you be
Jagatguru and as Guru all you free!

Life is struggle, but you are so kind
Our small lives with yours you bind;
I am no one Kanha yet close to you
Unthinkable is the relationship true!

Great energy you give to distribute
I am not able enough to contribute;
I am your servant and you love me
So grateful, that you thought of me!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha

(433) Kanha

2018-11-13

Krishna

Wherever you take me
I shall gladly go
Whenever you are free
We will let go
This world is a fair
Where people crowd
We have our share
Of Joy not being proud!

Sorrows forget, forgive all
When I think do not regret
Living my life inspite of fall
Believe in Guru whom I met
That you exist Kanha dear
To serve you is my goal
I will not have any fear
You have captured my soul!

(434) Kanha

2015-9-5

Krishna

Your advent on earth for all your devotees
Needed Kanha as they wait only for you;
Giving up everything in life, good opportunities
They pray always to be with and see you!

They all love Baby Kanha, heavenly Divine
So enchanting that, they wish to forget
They all have a family Kanha just as fine
To attend to, they wish only You to get!

Devaki and Vasudeva prayed only to you
So that you be their son, behold your face
When they saw The Divine shining in you
They closed their eyes asked for your grace!

Come Kanha dear the hour is fast approaching
Come down Kanha to be with your own kind;
Nanda, Yasoda, Radha, entire Gopa waiting
To celebrate your arrival with full mind!

I am but a maid servant with virtues none
Can neither take care of you nor run after;
Only as a Baby hold you, as strength gone
Come Kanha with cheerful gurgling laughter!

Janmashtami 2015

(435) Kanha

2015-9-5

Krishna

Your advent on earth for your devotees
Is needed as they wait only for you;
Giving up all in life good opportunities
They pray always to just see you!

They all love Kanha the Baby Divine
So enchanting that they will forget
They all have a family just as fine
To attend to, will wish you to get!

Devki and Vasudev prayed to you
To be their son to behold your face
When they saw the Divine in you
Closed their eyes asked for grace!

Come Kanha the hour is approaching
Come down to be with your own kind
Nanda Yasoda Radha Gopa waiting
To celebrate your arrival with full mind!

I am but a maid servant with virtues none
Cannot take care of you nor run after
Only as a Baby hold you as strength gone
Come Kanha with gurgling laughter!

Janmashtami 2015

(436) Kanha

2018-11-10

Krishna

I never asked you for a child
For Kanha, you are my child;
Children came manners mild
Some children by nature wild!

Some spiritually elevated much
More, than I can dream of such;
All caring, daring, sharing, such
Some sensitive to life, too much!

All my life with Saints an children
All in the Family Guru an children;
Home Parents sistren an brethren
Left them, but not Saints, children!

A child was there, wherever I went
To love behold my whole life spent;
Joy and Bliss, The Saints, They lent
Celebration all around so apparent!

The adults appeared, one by one
Each one genuine, handled alone;
They gave much each n everyone
The exchange sweet as you alone!

Thank you Kanhu, for everything
I spent my life know I am nothing;
if you do not mind much joy bring
To everyone, I will your song sing!

(437) Kanha

2015-3-20

Krishna

For I have become like a stone Kanha
What will become of me?
Will you throw me like a pebble Kanha
Into the deep blue sea!

There is no emotion left in me Kanha
There is no devotion true;
You are looking after me well Kanha
So make me really love you!

Everything is ordained by you Kanha
Atheists say you don't exist;
My entire life lived for you Kanha
To argue I do not persist!

Fill my heart with much love Kanha
Which will move one and all;
They will truly search for you Kanha
Joy Beauty and Truth withal!

At The Lotus Feet Of Kanha

(438) Kanha - 1

2008-5-23

Krishna

Kanha when I look at only you
The world merges in your blue
Heart beats fast to behold you
Mind races ahead remains true!

The moonlight dance at Nidhivan
The cows and calfs at Vrindavan
Nothing escapes from my dream
I sit far away alone it may seem!

You attract souls with divine flute
You attract Radhe as the absolute
May I always be your servant true
Krishna please come for I am blue!

Gopis with so much love serve you
Gopas were sent to be friends true
Please keep me Kanh in your heart
So that from you I cannot be apart!

At the Lotus feet of Kanha May 23rd 2008

(439) Kanha - 2

2008-6-3

Krishna

Kanha when I left home searching for you
This thought did not occur where are you
Now I know that there is nothing but you
Now what to do when I have become you!

People may praise or they may blame me
I only see you Kanha difference can't see
I know that I should love and serve to be
Free forever Kanh then why can't you see?

Is this the madness that the books describe?
When one searches for God this trait imbibe?
Appearance is of a mad one tranquility inside
Now what to do Kanh this state how to hide?

With your grace and love Kanh I will reach you
Although you are everyone and I just see you
There will be a place where I will hide with you
Then nothing else can touch me for I have you!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha June 3rd 2008

(440) Kanha - 3

2008-5-29

Krishna

Speak with him awhile
He listens with a smile
When he replies back
Listening power I lack
Kanha open our heart
Open our soul so that
With you we play too
Sing a song with you
Dance with you alone
All traces of ego gone!

Heart is pounding mind confounding
eyes are gazing aimlessly;
Where have you gone left me alone
For I live my life mindlessly?

Every step and breath I am with you
Even if you do not know this is the truth
Live and love all spread my love too
Nothing belongs to you I am the only truth!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha May 29th 2008

(441) Kanha - 4

2008-3-31

Krishna

Kanha when I see no one is pleased
By my actions many souls displeased
Feel that I have strayed far from you
How did this happen when I am you?

Seeing my mortal frame all perplexed
How can I help anyone if not blessed?
This form will go but many more come
You show them now Kanha your form!

You gave me Krishna knowledge true
Love and patience to see me through
The souls that you have sent my way
What should I do, how should I pray?

I am afraid that I have made you sad
In all forms I could not make you glad
Please bless me so I remain with you
For eternity Kanha always loving you!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha March 31st 2008

(442) Kanha - 5

2014-1-15

Krishna

The more I speak you stay hidden
If I keep silence Kanha is it alright?
To show your Form is it forbidden?
All things Kanha please set alright!

Kanha experiences you have given
So many I know you rule the world;
My many lives mistakes unforgiven
Stop me from reaching you am told!

Krishna you are the Master and Lord
Who can help me overcome my pride;
Make me humble following the Word
That you left in Gita and did not hide!

Path of Love narrow two cannot exist
How can I see you then with my eyes?
The feelings in my heart can't persist
Who will love whom, is it all then lies?

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha Jan 15th 2014

(443) Kanha - 6

2008-8-22

Love

The whole life is a consecration and offering for Kanha
He might glance your way or not does not matter at all;
The fact that you can love no one but only dear Kanha
Will save you always in each life and you will never fall!

The love of your life, is the love of all so have to bear this
He cannot pay attention to you but you can never miss
The chance to serve and the chance to serve all as HIM;
Hold on tight to Self Guru and your special love for HIM!

Some times it is meaningless as dust blocks the Vision
Of your Beloved and you are confused with no Inspiration;
But Beloved never abandons you loves forever in Eternity
Knowing this plod on dear Traveller towards this Infinity!

Scenes change people change let constant be your Love
Do not ever wait for Manna to fall from the heavens above;
Share His Love with all, but do not stop for anyone dearest
When you come face to face with Beloved, do stop and rest!

At the Lotus Feet of Beloved August 22nd 2008

(444) Kanha - 7

2007-1-9

Krishna

When I am gone Kanha, how will You play?
Whom will you torment and have Your say?
There is nothing left for me but just to pray
As You are My Lord and I am made of clay!

There is so much beauty in Your World
You sent me here and to You I am sold;
All have passed by as if they were told
Do not bring lonely soul, into your fold!

To which World Kanha then, do I belong?
Where can I roam Kanha sing your song?
I am not in Your World or here for long
Please come Kanhai and take me along!

At the Lotus Feet Of My Baba Jan 9th 2007

(445) Kanha - 8

2007-1-9

Krishna

When I am gone Kanha how will you play?
Whom will you torment and have your say?
There is nothing left but just to pray
As You are Lord and I am made of clay!

There is so much Beauty in this World
You sent me here when to you I am sold
All passed me by as if they were told
Do not bring this one into your fold!

To which world Kanha then do I belong?
Where can I roam and sing your song?
I am neither there nor here for long
Please come Kanhai and take me along!

At the Lotus Feet Of My Baba Jan 9th 2007

(446) Kanha - 9

xxxx-xx-xx

Krishna

The strength you give me to write this
For on your birthday you are born again
How on this birthday I could easily miss
Having written you stole my note of pain!

I am revealing all is that why you stole
Your note of innocence and simple love
I am just a part and you are the whole
Did I misrepresent any part of your love?

The joy you gave the simple cowherd maids
Was the fact not known that you stole again?
How you love them true, will allure all maids
Is that why you stole truly what did you gain?

They call you thief, but I now know your game
You only love the one who has no desire vain
Love you because of love wish not even name
Kanha make me so simple that I love you plain!

(447) Kanha -10

2008-8-6

Krishna

This love of yours will surely manifest
Know when you play, it is for the best;
Then why the torments why the pain
And why separate, what did you gain?

You have always looked for the lost
Call them back home without a cost;
The myriad forms assumed somehow
Are all known to me, do not hide now!

If you insist Kanha to play the game
You can't sway me in favour of fame;
Name and fame have no hold on me
Power and position cannot at all free!

This constant sweet pain my friend
Your Name my guide that you send;
Kanha to help me know, True Love
On earth here not in heaven above!

Lotus Feet Of Kanha August 6th 2008

(448) Kanha -11

xxxx-xx-xx

Krishna

You were only eight Kahna when you left
The people of Braja who a lifetime spent
Thinking of you always and yearning for you
Praying for your welfare and pining for you!

Kahna did you really forget the early years
Your parents, your playmates and the gopis tears ?
As you lay in your palace surrounded with wealth
Did you forget how you met the poor gopis in stealth ?

You left nothing behind 'cept your memory to hold
Although to you Kahna their very souls they sold !
They acted and re-enacted night and day your game
When they felt your absence they called out your name!

O Kahna have mercy please dont abandon your own
Though you play in the forest or sit on a throne!
Remember those who love you and give you their all
Who call out your name when they stumble and fall!

(449) Kanha -12

2003-8-20

Krishna

Radhe called out your Name long after you were gone
Gopis Of Gokul cried Kanha after their work was done
You were eight when you left still they pined for you
They all wished your welfare although far from you!

Today is your birthday Kanha but please remember them
Nanda Yasoda Radhe Gopis and all your childhood friends
Madhurya Leela was no where to be found except at Vrindavan
Everywhere there was Aiswarya around you but not at Nidhivan!

Sweeter than the sweetest were the times you spent with them
Stealing butter from the Gopis and distributing it to friends
When Yasoda tied you with a rope so that you can't roam free
Narada cried tears of joy seeing Lord tied by love to a tree!

Kaliya Naaga you did not kill when his wives prayed to you
You danced on his hood instead and came out victorious true
Because of Indra's wrath held Govardhana on your tiny finger
Saved the Gopas and the Gopis for they had no other shelter!

On this birthday I ask you to look after all your children
Faith is almost gone from earth and ideas are all mistaken
Kanha Dearest I cry out to you please show us the path true
For the Gita only a few read, please show us a MIRACLE true!

Offered at the Holy Feet Of Kanha - August 19th/20th 2003

(450) Kanha -13

2008-8-2

Krishna

Kanha when will you come to me?
It seems some people reach you
Some don't even want to be free
Kanha I wish you to come to me!

Didn't do penance to be deserving
Didn't count rosary to still the mind
Restless as ever go on pretending
That you're mine so please be kind!

I run here and there looking for you
Think you are present in everything
Everybeing also represents only you
Please come and ShreeRadhe bring!

I never left this world to look for you
You are not outside this world I think
Did nothing here just thought of you
Please come to me do not let me sink!

I'll wait and think when we shall meet
How to spend every moment with you
With your peacock feather shall greet
How did I ever live my life without you?

Play your flute let the sound resound
In my heart to make me restless still
When I think of you why am I bound?
Instead I should be free please fulfill!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha August 2nd 2008

(451) Kanha -14

2014-1-xx

Krishna

You you and only you
All I can think of is you
Then have I become you?
Tell me indeed if this is true?

They say do for others as you
Would wish to be done unto you
I go about my day thinking of you
Loving you will I be loving Kanha true?

First problem was I then it is you
Who am I the question now it is you
Everyone thinking how to be this you
Where does who end what is really true?

I will forget the I as well as the you
Go about my day as if there is no you
Troubles will end revealing the real you
O Kanha do stand dressed grand in blue

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha

(452) Kanha Thief

2015-9-5

Krishna

O Stealer of my sins of many lives
Q Dweller at Dwarka with many wives
Although try to remember You always
By writing, to steal You find many ways!

You stole out of Mathura on a dark night
You stole butter, clothes, hearts in sight
You steal misdeeds of devotee true
You steal to heal O Little Boy Blue!

(453) Kanha is mine

2008-7-11

Krishna

He scolds the Gopis when they only love HIM
How does one react then how do I trust HIM?
Radhe you are great and the entire Gopis too
That bore His insults scoldings loved HIM true!

This marks you apart from all the rest of them
Who love Kanha but you do not love like them
You scold Kanha for making you crazy so much
That you leave kith kin or anyone else as such!

Kanha you might have come with them to earth
Only for you they fled from their homes on earth
Therefore whose love is greater Kanha you know
For towards them the greatest love you do show!

I am bewildered Radhe please keep me near you
I do not know your Kanh but I know he loves you
Therefore I will get to serve you both being thine
When I am with you Radhe I know Kanha is mine!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe & Kanha July 11th 2008

(454) Kanha who will ever love you?

2008-8-11

Krishna

Kanha who will ever love you?
All have tried to only love you
Their trials are hard with pain
Who will love you with no gain?

ShriRadha's life was full of tears
She waited every day with fears
That you shall not be back again
She didn't care for her own pain!

Sita was put on trial Lord by you
With no fault she only loved you
Your own people if you don't love
Who will come from Heav'n above?

Meera drank poison in your Name
She loved suffered just the same
She left palace and home for you
What not Kanhu you make us do?

Tukka sang while getting beaten
Vitthalaa he did not feel forsaken
What charms you hold tell me too
Not mad like them to love you too!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha August 11th 2008

(455) Kanha's Colours

2008-4-13

Krishna

All the colours of the spring are you
The summer's heat or winter's blue
The rainy season reminds me of you
You make autumn leaves orange too!

The reason and season to love is you
The morning and evening prayers too
As mother you love or father you scold
You wish me to be kind as well as bold!

You make the sun and the moon shine
You give the power of your Light Divine
The baby swinging in the mother's arm
'Tis your love only that keeps from harm!

This life that you bestowed as your grace
The light that shines on the people's face
Kanha this is the colour of love and grace
They solely belong to you this I can trace!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha Dearest April 13th 2008

(456) Kanhai

2002-8-xx

Krishna

Vidura's house was good for you
Love makes everything come true
How come I am alone without you
And I cannot cry a drop for you ?

Draupadi you helped and Kubja too
You stood by Kunti and Arjuna too
Please come Kanha dear friend true
There is no one for me except you!

At Vrindavan they really love you
Gopis and Gopas your beloved true
I am empty Kanh can't even love you
Kanha do come I have no one but you!

Wish nothing more 'cept to see you
Stare at strangers looking for you
On this day Kanh your birthday true
Please come dear Kanh let me see you!

To all the dear children who believe in Kanha
May they see HIM in his true form - August 2002

(457) Kanhu

2016-4-5

Love

Of all the Forms of Kanhu love
Childhood Form is best to love;
The charm is everytime, so new
To not love Kanhu, chances few!

This life have seen babies only
Took care always, never lonely;
Always bubbling, with their Joy
All my life spent, but did enjoy!

Then you grow up my Kanhu dear
Go far away, do not find you near;
You pretend to forget, our times
Spent together, remember lines!

First word, you ever spoke to me
The word that often sets me free;
Fuss n worry look after your need
That keeps you in comfort indeed!

If this is not detachment what is?
Do not wish at all, just your ease;
Another cute baby comes my way
I adore, take care n forget to pray!

Will you make it permanent my dear?
I take care of you Kanhu without fear;
Take care of everyone who need you
Every baby form love, for I need you!

(458) Kanhu

2016-2-11

Unknown

Kanhu now I do understand your play
Word is yours and you alone can say
You created Universe, for your play
Merged in it somehow forget to pray!

Don't be mad Kanhu nor leave me ever
I am insignificant but yours forever
Entreat you, our bond must not sever
To hold you no power not even clever!

Hold my hand and lead me to your home
Have no strength in your world I roam
If you wish that I must always stroam
Kanhai wish that you use me as a soam!

There are so many who have pleased you
They are qualified to be servants true
Do not judge me nor cast away from you
You only can make me your servant true!

(459) Kanhu

2014-11-18

Radha

Kanhu silence You wish and silence You will have
Then I will sing and dance for Radhe, Your Halve;
I will love Shree Radhe You will accept Her Love
With Her Grace and Service shall one day Be Love!

Kanhu know that ShreeRadha's Love is for evermore
Way She Loves You the Creation is saved even more;
The more You hear Her Name in Full Bliss You stay
The only way to love Kanhu is to Shree Radhe pray!

Without Her Grace Kanhu I have been suffering much
Krishna Name is preceded by Shree to teach us such;
You smile in Her Presence and the World is Blessed
She smiles back with Her side long glance stressed!

The World comes to Be Kanhu then You start to Play
One becomes Many, confusion reigns people do stray;
Then they all pray to ShreeRadhe to return to Love
She guides them and holds them until they are Love!

At the Lotus Feet Of Shree Radhe

(460) Kanhu - 1

2002-5-15

Krishna

These tears I cry for you Kanha for leaving me for Mathura
These tears I cry for you Kanha for going away with Akrura
Never will I cry for a human son for your love has set me free
Never will I cry for human affection from all attachments I flee!

No spiritual sadhana is needed for Yasodha Kanha is her son
Then why will she wail when he leaves why will she be forlorn ?
In eternity there is a tie and no matter where Kanha will stay
Yasodhanandana he will be called when all beings will pray!

Nanda and Yasodha never left Braja for Dwarka to see him
They saw Kanha right where they were and sent love to him
I think perhaps he missed their love when he was alone and sad
So he placed them in his eternal home and made them very glad!

Dedicated to Kanha - May 15th 2002

(461) Kanhu - 2

2013-4-4

Love

I asked Kanhu this very day
Why do I suffer when I pray?
Every one looks very content
Living life what is your intent?

He said you wish for My Love
It is the hardest thing to have;
Having Love, you cannot hold
To Love me do not be so bold!

I asked Shree Radhe what to do
Loving Kanh makes me so blue;
All are so happy living their life
Why my living is so full of strife!

Shree Radhe smiled sweetly says
Kanhu wants Love only but plays;
I will shower you with Pure Love
Do not tell Kanhu you have Love!

Silently serve everybody you meet
Humbly focus on ShreeGuru's feet;
Utter Our Names in breath or loud
You can then Love without a cloud!

ShreeRadheKrishna do let me serve
Do not give me more than I deserve;
Just grant today I can love and chant
Your Names, Shree Guru in my heart!

At the Lotus Feet Of My Baba April 4 2013

(462) Keep this fire burning in your heart

2008-1-20

Life

Keep this fire burning in your heart
Don't have to then go back to start
The momentum gained cannot stop
Then all advancement will also drop!

We throw dry logs to keep the blaze
Keep the right company to be ablaze
Burn in your heart's space this flame
Where stranger or kith are the same!

Heart string gets pulled to let you see
There is no one dearer to you than me
You see me in every soul you will meet
Then one fine day I shall come to greet!

The day when heaven will rejoice again
When all wrong will become right again
The answer to every question so clear
That Love will rule only there's no fear!

(463) Kevatiya (Oarsman)

2007-1-25

Krishna

Tumri Karan Kanha Tumri Karan Ban Gayee Mein Toh Yoganiya
Bansi Bajakar Man Ko Loobhakar Chhod Gaye Mohe Baalamwa

The above two lines probably best describes Mira as she embarks to leave her comfortable life at the Palace and lead a life of renunciation in search of her Kanha or Giridhar, who left her after enrapturing her mind with the sound of His Flute....

Naina Bhare Yamuna Neer Se Phir Bhi Na Aaye Sajaniya
Bansi Bajaakar Man Ko Loobhakar Chhod Gaye Mohe Balamwa

The best place to search she knows is Vrindavan and the best method or path in her mind is Braja Rasa so she goes there and following in the footsteps of Radhika fills her eyes with the waters of Yamuna (Virha Ras)with deep longing and still her beloved never comes....

Yamuna Ke Tat Aur Vansi Ke Bat Mile Nahi Sawanria
Bansi Bajakar Man Ko Loobhakar Chhod Gaye Balamwa

She goes to all the familiar places where Beloved Giridhar used to meet the Gopis as she is now filled with Gopi Prema and forgot that she is Mira anymore....

Pal Pal Sochun Kahan Hai Balam Dhoondoo Mein Kis Nagaria
Bansi Bajakar Man Ko Loobhakar Chhod Gaye Balamwa

Every moment like the Gopis she is pining for Krishna and thinks where can I search for HIM which city will I go looking for HIM...

Kya Bataaoon Jo Duniya Pooche Kyon Hai Tu Aisee Bawanria
Mathura Gaye Shyam Laut Na Aaye Bharun Mein Kaisee Gagaria

She becomes herself for a moment and thinks what if the world asks me why am I so mad ??? She then realises that she is completely assailed by the Gopi Bhava and says "Shyam went to Mathura and never returned how can I fill my Jar (soul) with the life giving waters of Shyam's affection..hence she is mad...

Dheer Dharun Aur Peer Harun Lekar Nam Tihare Kevatiya
Bansi Na Bajaa Man Na Loobha Chhod Na Ja Tu Kanhaiya

The ONLY WAY she figures out is to be like the Gopis and take the Name of Kanhaiya by being patient and that is the ONLY way to assuage her pain....The BOAT OF HOLY NAME OF KRISHNA which will take her to the shoreless shore..

(464) Khuda

2015-7-7

Unknown

Mein Idhar Udhar, Jidhar Jidhar
Aap Bheje Ho, Bandaa Haazir Hain
Duniyadari Maloom Nahin To Kya
Ham Khushiyan Dekhi Kaliyon Mein

Ek Jhalak Ke Liye Taraste Hue
Kabhi Kabhi Doobat Yeh Soch Mein
Mein Tadapti Hun Mera Kasoor Kya
Aap Maalik Ho Kya Ham Kaafir Hain?

(465) Khudi

2014-4-23

Love

Her charm and her smile is still with you
For you will carry her as long as you live;
We all are just the memories of God true
Who takes all forms and He loves to give!

He came in the form of your Mama realize
And still in the form of your Father to care;
Enjoy the moments n her dreams actualize
She will shower her blessings so you share!

This world a school to learn lessons of love
Do not waste a moment love your son true;
Your family is where you learn truly to love
Sacrifice is the penance that all go through!

She is not in the familiar form to teach you
But worry she will if you do grieve so much;
Celebrate her life, perform your duties true
Her Love is your strength and magic touch!!

To Bisudhananda Mohanty with love from Mandi Apa

(466) King Of Kings

2008-2-18

Unknown

The King Of Kings dressed as a beggar
What play is this and who is the player?
My mind cannot comprehend any more
The why when how and the wherefore?

Many know about Him recognise him not
They praise the Idol and pray to him not
They think they have at last got to know
He is the one who as a beggar did show!

The way to His Heart is when you love all
Even if he be beggar you will heed his call
There is no other way to please HIM at all
He being the King of Kings you being small!

There are many things that He came to do
Atleast help so that His work pulls through
The sheer joy of helping is the reward true
He is the King of Kings you his disciple true!

(467) Kingdom

2009-11-20

Life

After so long I feel good today
I am not spoiling it in any way
No words can ever pierce now
The sheathe is Lord somehow
Have to dwell in the inner cave
Of my heart to somehow save
My soul which yearns freedom
Rightfully gain Divine Kingdom!

(468) Kingdom a Sonnet

2011-12-xx

Love

Read a poem once to love until it hurts
Then I read love until it no longer hurts;
They say the very act of helplessness
As Mary looked at Jesus, hurt her less;
For Her Love was complete, till the end
She stayed and Her Love she did send;
As I remember Dilip and son Jisu today
Both were out of this world what to pray?
Yet I feel our very act of helplessness is
A declaration of Love, we cannot please
More than this act of helplessness really;
God Man Nature, declare this constantly
All we can ever do is to have a Pure Heart
Kingdom Of Heaven shall never let us part!

Dec 2011

(469) Krishn

2001-10-29

Guru

Kanha I know you are always around
Only pure love can have you bound
I am not sad when I don't see you
For me you've always come through!

My heart and soul are sold to you
Since eternity I await to see you
You give a glimpse and then go hide
How shall I find with none to guide!

Kanha I know that you love to play
Don't you think I should have a say
How we play this game of hide and seek
If I am supposed to be so mild and meek!

Kanha I wish to go back whence I came
To Vrindavan where we played this game
Where love only rules and no one is sad
For they have you Kanh to make them glad!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba - October 29th - 2001

(470) Krishna

2014-2-2

Guru

There is but One Krishna and it is not us vs them kinda thing. He loves all Jivas unconditionally. How can we feel and understand that love has been shown by our respective Gurudevas but we are so foolish so as to be Jagai Madhai nay not even them for they were given PREM by Nityananda.

Nitai Bale Gaur Pabo
Gaur Bale Braje Jabo.

Uttering Nitai I will attain Gaur and uttering Gaur's Name I will have the entrance to Vrindavan. Mahaprabhu was the YugaAvatar nay Avataari Himself.

All of those who live in Odisha maybe forgot a Silent Yogi from Orissa who was the disciple of Shreemad Ram Das Babaji Maharaj. I have described in my essay My Baba. Shree Shree Radharaman Dev danced his way to Puri, while his most beloved disciple sang soul stirring suchak kirtans and My Baba was ever silent with Akhanda Nama of Bhaja Nitai Gaur Radhe Shyam Japa Hare Krishn Hare Ram resounding all around him.

When Ramdas Babaji Mahashaya asked him to be quiet he stopped talking for more than 24 years. When he was summoned from the Himalayas to take over the charge of Nrusingha Tikiri Matha by his Guru Ramdas Babaji Maharaj still he did all the work remaining silent. He used to say:

Shola Anna Prem Na Dile Taite Amaar Man Bharena Samsaar Ucchista Prem Na Diyo Amaye. It means Krishna is saying unless your Prem is cent percent for Me I am not satisfied. Do not give me the left over love after loving the world.

Can we EVER love? Only by Grace. Can we we stop judging and forget mine or thine only by Grace. Can we understand what is PREM only by Grace. Mercy of the Vaishnavas, the dust off their feet is what can truly help. Who is humble amongst us and who is loving Radhe Shyam so much that the whole world appears as Radhe Shyam so all judgement stops and only Love melts? Prema Viksham Dehi Prema Viksham Dehi Prema Viksham Dehi!

(471) Krishna

2015-2-15

Krishna

Krishna, where is my strength now?
I cannot sing Your praise, somehow;
Mind cannot think, nor tongue speak
Who You Are, when body is too weak!

Kanha, what am I supposed to do now?
I cannot dance near You nor can I bow;
Suppleness has vanished rigid my bone
How can I serve You, like used to alone?

Kanha, love for You please give me now
I can spend my days on earth somehow;
Heart has to feel the magic all over again
When in trance so joyous feeling not pain!

Radhe, You can only please Krishna now
Your Love is Eternal, to That Love I bow;
Searching for Krishna realized it was You
Who can Sing Dance, Serve Krishna True!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radha Krishna

(472) Krishna

2015-1-18

Krishna

Krishna when will I see Your Face
I might never deserve Your Grace;
You have created all fact is known
Do not know if Your Face is shown!

An insignificant creature such as me
Who dares to ask for Love to be free;
Have read that You are the Lord God
Who can grant Love from Your World!

How many lives it will be do not know
None can help me, if You do not show;
As Jagad Guru You are known to many
Please have compassion for me if any!

There are many paths that lead to You
Only Krishna I have wished to love You;
Krishna I do not know right from wrong
To love You always in my heart do long!

(473) Krishna

2014-12-22

Krishna

Being free rise higher and higher
While serving other do feel lower
Than a blade of grass silent soft
Tolerant as tree sing Krishna oft!

Learn by following a true Devotee
Who loves Radhe Shyam, so free
Goes about own way after serving
Attached to no one always praying!

Gift the world with the talents given
By Krishna, and utilize it very often
Let His Gift be used in His Service
You being the servant in His Office!

Sing Nitai Gaura to deserve the grace
Who giving Prema all your sins efface
Radhe Shyam Love shall be evermore
Free to go and come from other shore!

At the Lotus Feet of Baya Baba

(474) Krishna

2014-11-25

Krishna

The many conversations, I had is useless
Without devotion and dedication, Krishna;
Thinking that I know it all understood less
Now how to reach you dear RadheKrishna?

There are so many who love you sincerely
Why will you ever miss me most incapable;
Am the weakest of all your children clearly
Will I get over this to reach you being able?

For you it is a matter of uplifting fallen soul
Who has no recourse but Guru to reach you;
You are indeed, my destination and my goal
I have to do bidding of Guru, so I reach you!

Silence patience and faith do always help me
Innumerable Names you have, but I will pray
With the Holy Names, Guru has given so free
No matter how long it takes, plod day by day!

At The Lotus Feet Of Radhe Krishna

(475) Krishna

2017-10-8

Krishna

I have never seen Krishna, to say that He is Blue
If you have seen Krishna, then you cannot be Blue;
But I have felt Krishna, I cannot show He is Love
If you have felt Krishna then you know He is Love!

The Form that enchanted Shree Radhe forever more
The three way bent Form, attracting forever more;
Shree Radhe Krishna together please bless us all
That we keep Faith an Patience not suffer a fall!

The Logical Mind goes on searching and arguing
The Loving Mind goes on imagining an suffering
What is Truth however, does not need our validation
We got to Love in order to see for our satisfaction!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Krishna

(476) Krishna

2016-4-22

Krishna

Let us sit still and the world spin around us
Worry not, for all things happen without us
Gates we shall pass and scenes will pass us
Is it all a dream or reality that surrounds us?

When we think, act and speak that it is us
Then Krishna acts to speak in all forms plus
Whatever we wish never happens anyhow so
When He Wills, then all happens in a flow!

Again and again let us call out Kanha's Name
Of Madhusudana, Gobinda, Gopala Fame
Ask not anything O Man, please do surrender
His is The Universe and Will all service render!

Hey Krishna Karunasindhu Dinabandhu Jagatpate Gopesa Gopikakanta Radhakanta Namostute!

(477) Krishna

2016-4-30

Love

From Your Heart come the ones You Love
For there is none born, without Your Love;
Love is what makes You Move and Remove
The layers of ignorance from mind groove!

The Sun is not seeking any praise
Moon sends beams, with no raise;
Continue your work Dear Traveler
You are the Love and it's Propeller!

Have seen and felt Love within Your Eyes
Within all The Hearts, only Your Love Lies;
Ready to be awakened by just Your Grace
Is there one who has truly seen Your Face?

Fear have to let go thinking of You
Near I have to go, loving You True;
I and You are terms made by You
Only Master and the Disciple too!

(478) Krishna

2016-4-4

Krishna

Finite indeed for pervades all
As everything being has a fall
Abides Eternally, beyond forms
Infinite Krishna above all norms!

For Devotee needs form to love
As the Lord fulfilled wish to love
Divine Love which is so content
With Devotee with Pure Intent!

Cent percent love if one cannot give
With remnants of worldly love deceive
Krishna will never be our own you see
Will not come to play with you or me!

(479) Krishna

2016-2-13

Guru

Krishna is all that I need
If only Guru's word I heed
There is no miracle indeed
It shall depend on my deed!

Begging is what I have done
Begged Grace deserving none
Shall work hard to become one
Come what may, shall be done!

Man tries to find easy ways
To lead to the Divine, prays
Disracted by problems sways
Progress poor and static stays!

Somehow, have understood this
So as to never my purpose miss
To attain Krishna and be in bliss
Surrender leave nothing remiss!

Last birth grace plus grace of good works this birth added to Guru/God Grace and Self Grace.
Nanga Baba to Tika Bhai

(480) Krishna

2016-3-2

Krishna

The Forms Krishna assumes, to enchant us all
Should propel further n further towards goal
Where Sight, Seen and Seer become The One
You enjoy it all, being the Emperor Alone!

Do not get confused He is the only One
Who plays for his own enjoyment, Alone
We see conflict as we play in illusion
That we matter but steeped in delusion!

If we wish to have peace and enjoy dear
The time allotted here without any fear
We have to understand and play with Him
Then the ocean of existence we can swim!

(481) Krishna

2016-3-28

Krishna

Love as if there is no time
When the clock will chime
World is lost, Love remains
Then surely a person gains!

I can always Love only Thee
As if there's only you an me
Live this life, caring and free
Appear mad for world to see!

Krishna this is my only desire
I should never arouse any ire
Lost in Love, serve never tire
Have one glimpse ere I retire!

That greed to love you arise
In my heart so that I surprise
Even myself so at last I know
The Great Love not just show!

(482) Krishna

2015-6-7

Krishna

Krishna came down as a human being
With His Two Lotus Eyes for seeing
What seems impossible for anyone
He could accomplish The Only One
Therefore worship all whom you meet
Who knows when Narayana you greet?

The Omniscient knows everything
Krishna is not an ordinary being
Assumes a form for His devotee
Opulence, under garb of infancy
Omnipotent One, runs to Mother
Open your heart to His Play ever!

(483) Krishna

2015-3-9

Krishna

When my entire life I looked for you
Why am I so patient not finding you?
People tell me, If Krishna indeed true
Why do we suffer always and so blue?

I have not seen you ever but I do feel
You in each aspect of my life to reveal
You are more real than this life I know
But how do I explain whom do I show?

They find an easy target as I am meek
Although I never show my other cheek
Just silently waiting so that you defend
O Krishna on your mercy all do depend!

Form is real to them for then they see
They go to temples thinking to be free
One has to pray hard but you are love
Forgetting which they cannot see love!

At the Lotus Feet Of Krishna

(484) Krishna

2016-12-10

Krishna

Krishna when I did not heed your call,
You came as Eternal Beauty to enthrall;
When flute stopped playing in my heart,
You really could not then bear to part;
So you took a Mother's loving form,
Could not resist seeing your loving form;
To steal my heart this game you play love,
When I go away you come to stay love;
When I come yet again you run away love,
Krishna I will love you with a Mother's love;
Do not know any other way Kanha dear,
Any other way remains still a little fear;
Radha loves you, more than you will know,
She hides her love, will never to you show;
I take rest at her Lotus Feet, somehow,
I am tired playing with you Kanha now!

At the Lotus Feet Of Shree Radha!

(485) Krishna - 1

2007-7-5

Krishna

When I behold that face of yours Krishna
Nothing else matters anymore my Krishna
Heart is full and mind is very content also
Please let me see when I part earth also!

When I meet all beings passing I see you
But still that is not the same as seeing you
My heart stops and mouth sobs your praise
Wishing to hold you forever in this my gaze!

Lord of this world please come to me once
Let life be worthwhile with just one glance
Let love flow to beings who need the most
May all heal and feel that you are the host!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha July 5th 2007

(486) Krishna - 2

2011-7-8

Krishna

Krishna is the only one
When this fact is known
God and Love alls known
You and Krishna are One!

The melodious flute plays
Always in mysterious ways
Separation union is felt
You cry till you do melt!

Then only Krishna shines
Still for Radhe He pines
Holy Name is all we need
Know love God if we heed!

Guru Krishna God Love
Are not words you prove
Surrender your all to find
Guru Krisna ever so kind!

(487) Krishna - 3

2008-6-27

Krishna

When I sing for you Krishna
Will you listen to my songs?
That is enough dear Krishna
For you my heart truly longs!

Your mercy with Guru is there
I have to now bless myself too
That I can love you everywhere
I travel singing your songs true!

The whole world cannot contain
Your presence which is so vast
Pervades worlds as to maintain
Still in my heart may I hold fast!

Your flute plays constant in heart
That makes me search for you so
Please be with me and never part
Together let the divine music flow!

At The Lotus Feet Of Surdas's Krishna June 27th 2008

(488) Krishna - 4

2008-1-23

Krishna

When all appear as Krishna what more is needed?
This was possible only when Guru's word heeded
Love appears as many but real object is one only
The eyes anointed with grace kohl sees HIM only!

The waiting is worthwhile when fire rages in soul
The patience and faith rewarded with love's goal
All pleasure and pain seem alike when one waits
His absense and suffering in its wake one forgets!

The Beloved comes and sweeps all cobwebs away
The soul as a bride is shy all her wealth to display
Remains mute and comprehends long wait is over
Rejoice Ye Earth for the arrival of the Divine Lover!

Near such a soul always one hears the flute sound
The heart strings get pulled so that you are bound
You serve with a glad heart thinking Krishna is near
You love the whole world perhaps yet none so dear!

At the Lotus Feet Of Krishna January 23rd 2008

(489) Krishna - 5

xxxx-xx-xx

Krishna

Krishna
O Sweet Krishna
My Love Krishna
My Breath Krishna
You are everywhere
Yet nowhere
You are everything
Yet nothing
You come and you go
At your will
Your devotees desires
You fulfill
For them you take on any form
Yet vedas declare you have no form
Let me never stray away
Nor come under Maya's sway
I surrender at the feet of Mahamaya
To keep my mind pure for you Kanhaiya
To behold your lovely countenance
To desire nothing else
To love you forever Krishna
With purity truth and forbearance!

(490) Krishna - 6

1999-1-1

Krishna

Bhishma's oath or Karna's plight
Could not bend your will;
Viduras's wife and Draupadi
To your love could appeal!

Kunti's Sorrow overwhelmed you
To take Pandava's side;
Your own family you destroyed
To crush Yadava's Pride!

You knew the outcome of the war
Yet you kept pleading on;
To be Partha's Sarathy
To this end were you born!

You revealed to Karna his birth
Just before the war;
Knowing well Kunti's eldest son
Could be Arjuna's Par!

The world thinks you are a diplomat
Who does not take any side;
But I know you are VijaySarathy
And your own Bhakta's Pride!

Long Long Ago in 1999-01-01

(491) Krishna - 7

2008-7-29

Krishna

Krishna the days spent with you
I am glad but what then is true?
The pain of being apart from you
Or the joy of being a part of you?

The minute I see you forget self
But you say to contemplate Self
Why do I need theories to love?
When I can simply start to love!

But in your absence I feel so lost
I have to be with you at any cost
Please come to me now and then
If I forget to love remind me then!

I know that I do not deserve you
By the grace of Guru I do feel you
Eternally I wish to dance with you
Dear Krishna please bless me true!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru Krishna July 29th 2008

(492) Krishna - 8

2008-8-22

Krishna

The more I love you Krishna more you play
Is silence what you wish for from me today?
Actions speak louder than words some say
I have never done anything not even pray!

I forget the million hurdles you send my way
Cannot blame anyone for that is not my way
Cry out in pain when I cannot take it anyway
Love as soon as you take the obstacles away!

But Krishna don't you love me back please say
Others love me care not for I keep them at bay
Even if you don't love me to you only I will pray
I'm sure once towards me your glance will stray!

Sitting at Golokh we shall be speaking one day
I will remind you of the times you made me pay
If you are God and I am evolving people do say
Why are you not making it easier for me I pray??

(493) Krishna All Are Thine

2017-8-12

Krishna

Krishna All Are Thine
Nothing, that is mine;
You show me always
I am no one anyways!

All Are Your Children
Please Krishna hasten;
Love and Blessings send
Unborn One be my friend!

Nandlal You Are mine
All Children Are Thine;
You will send Blessing
Whole World Rejoicing!

When You will be born
Let me hold You Unborn;
Give me pure simple mind
Dear Heart please be kind!

At the Lotus Feet Of Unborn Krishna!

(494) Krishna Gayatri

2001-8-13

Krishna

Om Golakbaasaya Vidmahe
SatChitAnandaya Dhimahee
Tanno Krishna Prachodayaat!

Om Brajbaasaya Vidmahe
Radhaballavaya Dhimahee
Tanno Shyam Prachodayaat!

Om Gokulbaasaya Vidmahe
Gopijanballavaya Dhimahee
Tanno Gopala Prachodayaat!

Om Vrindavanbaasaya Vidmahe
YasodhaNandanaya Dhimahee
Tanno Kahna Prachodayaat!

Om Mathurabaasaya Vidmahe
DevkiNandanaya Dhimahee
Tanno Vaasudev Prachodayaat!

Om Dwarkabaasaya Vidmahe
RukminiNaathaya Dhimahee
Tanno Madhav Prachodayaat!

Om Dwarkabaasaya Vidmahe
SatyabhamaPataye Dhimahee
Tanno Keshav Prachodayaat!

Om Hridayabaasaya Vidmahe
Atmaramaaya Dhimahee
Tanno Govind Prachodayaat!

Written Aug 13, 2001 12:06 am for Krishnas Birthday!

(495) Krishna Nama

2016-10-3

Krishna

Let me hold on to Your Name
You have started a new game;
I am so tired Kanha and so old
Krishna can I ever hope to hold!

The days away from you so miserable
You found damsels far more desirable;
Naive and innocent, I do sit here
Not even a glimpse or word hear!

Radhe Name does precede Shyam
People think we are Radhe Shyam;
You created me to just pine eternally
Love but not to hear word verbally!

If this is Your Idea then it is bad
To create and make me too sad;
World is sorrowful already dear
What use then when full of fear!

(496) Krishna's Soul

2008-2-5

Krishna

I looked for you everywhere
Yet nowhere I could find you
When Krishna is somewhere
I know there I shall find you!

When Krishna is all there is
Then why do I look for you?
Existence and Conciousness
Is He but Bliss aspect is you!

The world is in search of Bliss
Look in wrong objects so miss
Without you Krishna can't give
You are His Soul who can give!

Dear Radhe Soul of Krishna true
Grant all souls who pray to you
Let them all find Love be in Bliss
Serve you both this life not miss!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radherani February 5th 2008

(497) LIFE - 1

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

WHAT IS THIS LIFE IF IT DOES NOT CRY
FOR OTHERS BENEFIT DOES NOT TRY
WISHES WELL OF GOD'S EVERY CHILD
SILENTLY HELPS WITH A MANNER MILD!

WHAT USE ARE HANDS IF CANNOT SERVE
GIVES GENEROUSLY KEEPS NO RESERVE
WHAT USE ARE LEGS IF IT CANNOT WALK
MILE OR TWO TO HELP BUT INSTEAD TALK!

(498) LIFE - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

WHAT IS THIS LIFE IF IT DOES NOT CRY?
FOR OTHERS BENEFIT DOES NOT TRY;
THINKS WELL OF GOD'S EVERY CHILD
HELPS ALL WITH A MANNER MILD!

OF WHAT USE ARE HANDS IF NOT TO SERVE
GIVES GENEROUSLY KEEPS NO RESERVE;
WHAT OF THOSE FEET KEEPS NOT A GOAL
TO WALK AN EXTRA MILE N HELP A SOUL!

(499) LONE RANGER

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

FOR WHOM YOU STOP O LONE RANGER
CARRY ON YOUR NOBLE TASK
LOVE EVEN A FOE OR STRANGER
BUT IN OUR OWN GLORY YOU BASK!

BE STRONG ALWAYS THROUGH THICK AND THIN
THROUGH ALL HURDLES MAY YOU WIN
MY BLESSINGS POUR FOR YOU MY SON
MAY THEY PROTECT YOU WHEN I AM GONE!

FROM THIS PLACE WHERE I STAND
I SEE CLEARLY OUR VAST LAND
YOU ARE THE LONE RANGER IN SIGHT
WHO WILL BRING JUSTICE WITH ALL MIGHT!

(500) LORD

2015-7-17

Invocation

FORGIVE ME O LORD FOR RAISING VOICE
THINKING I WAS LEFT NO OTHER CHOICE
SO SILENT WILL I BE FROM THIS MOMENT
AS TO NOT WASTE ENERGY AND CONTENT!

YOU ARE IN EVERY FORM I MEET ON EARTH
WARS ARE FOUGHT HERE NEVER A DEARTH
BUT YOUR LOVE I HAVE RECEIVED ALWAYS
HAVE NEVER COMPREHENDED, YOUR WAYS!

HAVE BEEN SPOILED, BY YOUR AFFECTION
SHOUT AND SCREECH WITH AFFECTATION
WOULD RATHER SILENTLY WATCH A SMILE
HELPING HAND ALWAYS AND WALK A MILE!

PLEASE BLESS ME TO LOVE THEE IN BEINGS
NEVER GET ANGRY OR GREEDY FOR THINGS
HOLD MY HAND O LORD SO I DO NOT STRAY
KEEP HEAD BOWED HANDS TOGETHER PRAY!

AT THE LOTUS FEET OF THE LORD

(501) LORD

2013-8-29

Invocation

When you love this feeling inside
To help one and all those in pain;
Know it to be the One true guide
Pervading Creation Our true gain!

Who Am I, what indeed is my role?
The questions are answered soon;
With eyes closed run towards goal
Knowing that you are the only One!

Not limited to anyone yet everyone
Not limited to things yet everything;
Feel this rush of Great Love for One
All things on earth and every Being!

Condemn not sinner but hate the sin
Do you remember the precious word?
When you look around no kith or kin
The One who Truly Loves is the Lord!

At The Lotus Feet Of The Lord

(502) Lalita

2008-8-21

Krishna

O Lalita since when do you trust Krishna?
You always think He will change His mind
Come back to Vrindavan be our Krishna
He will come here for us we are His kind!

Parents school friends Guru and studies
Keep Him busy so much He has no time
For me and you and yet our deep sighs
Reach far and touch His Heart in no time!

Being a child He remembers and is sad
About the beautiful love we always had
Then like a child only He returns to task
For the future He had to put on a mask!

The world saw friend Krishna in Gurukula
The war saw again a friend in Kurukhetra
Dwarka saw Beloved Father a Ruler even
No one saw the lover Krishna ever again!

Give up hope and let our beloved be free
He did not take birth for just you and me
When it pains so much Lalita please know
Krishna loves us but He cannot ever show!

I am not alive without Krishna just a body
Breathing and soul long ago fled the body
Seeing you sigh I had to remind you again
Do not wait for Krishna to come back again!!

(503) Lalla And Lally

2017-11-8

Radha

Little Kanha with little Radha made this pact
We will live at Golok Vrindavan this is a fact
Little Radha asked that all the souls be saved
Our Children Kanhu their paths always be paved

Granted said Kanhu Radhe you do not worry
Come to Golok Radhe soon you do not tarry
Wait says little Radha, what about the rest?
Your Parents n Dau for them do what is best!

The Gopas and Gopis hurried not to be late
To be with their Kanhu and Radhe what fate
That is how we still hear them at Nidhivan
All through the night dancing with abandon!

(504) Lally

2012-3-2

Life

You are mine only Lally said
I am simple cowherd maid
Forget that you are the Lord
Eternally give me your word
We will never be apart again
Lalla your Love is not in vain
Your tears only make me see
Myself in You ah ever so free!!!

Lalla strong now with Radha's Word
Bid farewell to His Soul without word
The world knew that they lived apart
How can the Lord from His soul part?
The agony of separation was so true
We cannot bear that pain me and you
Unless we hold on to their Holy Feet
Holy Names how can we ever meet??

(505) Lally and Lalla

2008-7-28

Radha

Where is Lally one day Yasoda did ask?
Her son Lalla whom she gave this task;
To find Lally so that Kirti will not worry
About her child so please do not tarry!

He went to the forest looking for Her
Not finding He came back to find Her
Looking for Him in their hiding place;
Lally was so happy seeing HIS FACE!

Where were You Lally, all this while?
Braja is searching to see Your smile;
If I delay longer they will come find
Our hiding place, so please be kind!

We can make them wait little longer
Play this game at me being stronger;
When You call with flute, I will resist
Alright Lally said Lalla You do persist!

He started playing She forgot Herself
That She had requested to be Herself;
The requests of the mothers forgotten
Gladly Lally remained with Lalla hidden!

At the Lotus feet of Lally and Lalla July 28th 2008

(506) Laxmi

2016-12-1

Mahalaxmi make my soul pure
To reach you please make sure
I am your child created by you
Maa you please make me true

To worship I have no strength
To love, I will go to any length
That love is also given by you
Worship love yourself Ma true!

As my earthly Mother Iove you
Then, love all women met true
In every being, I find only you
Love you all year long through

Today as I hear the Puja sound
They enter my being, rebound
Makes me aware am no where
Pick me up Maa now and here!

(507) Layers Of The Mind

2017-10-24

Life

Layers Of Mind
Oct 24

Peeling layers of our mind begin to see
We are not at all who we pretend to be;
Not kind nor just not humble even free
Of prejudice of any kind but wish to be!

So be humble and hope for the best
That you be truly humbler than rest;
So that you learn trust and advance
In your life have to take the chance!

Things happen just to teach you to be
Conscious of your thought and deed;
Be natural loving, forgiving, carefree
Enjoy Gift of Life, be a friend in need!

(508) Leela

2007-7-4

Krishna

What is the use Kanha of your Martya Leela
If you separated from Radhe and the Gopis?
What is the meaning then of your Nitya Leela?
Where you exist with Radhe and the Gopis?

Why did you all have to separate while here?
Why the anguish of separation and the fear?
What did you come to teach with your own
When they lived their lives apart and forlorn?

The world now adores that leela as the best
Although the inmates of Gokula had no rest
They pined for you always and waited for you
Their lives were spent Kanh thinking about you!

Is separation the key to attain the ultimate joy?
But love has to be fostered and used as a ploy;
Prem Sadhan Prem Sadhya Guru came to teach
'I love thee because I love thee' he did preach!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba July 4rth 2007

(509) Lessons

2017-5-2

Guru

Abandoned by God and Man known
Exist for what purpose, yet unknown;
There is sweetness in life Being Aware
Disseminate Knowledge, gathered rare!

Traveler trudge on road what seems dreary
Little by little the acorn grew don't be weary;
The Path is unknown, yet there is a pattern
Strength comes from within to bear discern!

No one is more or less special all are equal
To each his own, doubts and queries dispel;
When life stirred everything is sweet around
Pass on life, to lessons learn, we are bound!

So sing and dance on your way giving hope
Smile so it is mirrored, you are able to cope;
Sleep and rest if tired of service, yet unclear
The Universe is Here and Now for you dear!

Name and Fame means nothing after awhile
What counts is that even in sleep, you smile;
Get up fresh, know you have done your best
Surrender all, to Guru and just leave the rest!

At The Lotus Feet Of Namacharya Baba.

(510) Lessons From A Mother

2015-3-19

Life

Live and love for life is sweet
For sometimes luck will greet;
Work be done deadlines meet
Man must stand, on both feet!

When soothing breeze will blow
Wipe all worries from your brow;
Remember my words, somehow
Your dreams fulfilled, if not now!

My dearest child I see you strive
In this cruel world, try to survive;
For some people, in life to thrive
Rewards are late will not deprive!

Harder the work, greater is reward
No work is in vain try look forward;
When it is time, you receive award
I am your benefactor you my ward!

(511) Life

2017-4-20

Life

Life, is a big waiting room
You ask waiting for whom?
All the people, wait for what?
Time moves on just like that;
Plan, live, love, enjoy, greet
The people happen to meet;
Loving helping self an them
Live life, enjoy it as a game!

(512) Life

2013-9-14

Life

Live like I will never die
When I die let none cry
I will be forever there
Every atom every star
Do not weep for form
Visible now then gone
Words of Love survive
That is the way I'll live!

(513) Life

2018-3-27

Life

We live and die
We laugh and cry
Shout and scream
Sometimes extreme
We cannot change
The System
All those who tried
Have lost and died
They had dreamed
They had teamed
But could not change
The System!

(514) Life

2017-9-8

Life

Parody of you begin to die Pablo Neruda

You live, when you see another smile
Surrounded by the children for awhile;
Wipe tears from many hopeless eyes
Or better smile even if your soul cries!

Bring people, hope faith charity love
Cry to Good Lord in heaven's above;
Your woes belittle to bring 'other joy
Then you will begin to Live dear boy!

(515) Life - 1

2004-7-25

Life

If we are all that we are told by others and much used n abused
We fail to use our God Given Gifts for we are so often confused
The words of another goes deep into our consciousness for we know
That we come from far Divinity wrapped in Filth so as not to show!

But then the key to freedom no one else can find for we only hold
Then why run from self be meek when calamity does not make us bold
We bow to another knowing fully well we should bow to the inner one
Thinking we are so full of dirt, that purity belongs to another one!

All aspects of life are so beautiful and so full of hidden delight
Why we never stop to savour gifts of God rather take guilty flight
If we think Divinity lies outside life and we must hurry and leave
There is no one more foolish than us, later we shall only bereave!

The courage we need is inside us and yet O Lord we tremble to seek
We would rather be called as good and kind and O often called meek
The visions we have had in the past, forgot, buried so deep inside
Let us heal ourselves, so that we walk with heads held up in pride!

Offered at the feet of Baba Jul 25th 2004

(516) Life - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

Life is not complete without death
We start to die from our very birth;
Life is so beautiful even with pain
By living wisdom n love we attain!

Our birth makes us forget source
About our Being, all our resource;
Whence we came n whither we go
Life answers all that before we go!

The moments of joy, poor shadow
Of unknown joy to make us aglow;
If we haven't figured, think its a lie
Death answers riddle when we die!

(517) Life And Death

2014-11-19

Life

Life is not complete without death
We start to die from our very birth;
Life is so beautiful even with pain
By living wisdom and love we attain!

Our birth makes us forget the source
About our Being and all our resource;
Whence we came from and whither we go
Life may answer all that before we go!

The moments of joy a very poor shadow
Of an unknown joy to make us all glow;
If we haven't figured think its a lie
Death answers the riddles when we die!

(518) Life Jan 21st

2017-1-21

Life

I wish to live for life is plain
beautiful not flawless;
Be aware again and again
not ever be clueless;
To forgive and forget the pain
inflicted by others and me;
Live life consciously not in vain
enjoying moments free!

Know for each moment I enjoy
someone has worked hard;
Pray for them, not while away
Lord please make all glad;
We all are so connected pray
there is none a stranger;
Kind thought for another may
help you in time of danger!

With all my love and good wishes for All!

(519) Life Love Joy

2014-3-30

Life

Life Love Joy Continues On
Each second new soul born
When you accept life as Joy
You live in harmony n enjoy
Traveler you have far to go
Travel in peace with no ego
Face to face if life you greet
Love all the souls you meet
Peace and Love is evermore
One truly has reached shore!

(520) Life Of Love

2014-8-20

Life

If you are stuck thinking this is life
Made up of love hate husband wife;
Responsibility children job an strife
Words of others that cuts like knife!

Think of the Leaders that do appear
Lead you to live and then disappear;
Saints who give their all for another
How they live, their strength gather?

Sacrifice for another, few are willing
Wish to exploit another, enjoy living;
If you wish to live life that's fulfilling
Give to others and encourage giving!

Just love yourself truly, you will see
Loving other as self will set you free
No difference is there in you and me
Live a Life Of Love, enjoy being free!

(521) Lifter Of The Mountains

2014-8-27

Life

My Lord

Lifter Of The Mountains

Life without you is no life

Time without you is no time

The soul that forgets craving for you

Remains no longer a soul without you

This is the way mankind lives without PREM

Prem Viksham Dehi

(522) Light

2014-11-18

Unknown

My Light is where You Shine
My Love is indeed Your Shrine;
My Poem is Your every Word
My Beauty reflection of Thine!

My Life is where You Are
My Knowledge is who You Are;
My Happiness is only You
My Treasure You By Far!

My Work is serving You
My Hope is deserving You;
My Dream is Your Vision
My Truth realizing You!

~ Ashoka

(523) Light of Self

2008-8-26

Unknown

When you try to know SELF it eludes you
Being established as self in the small you
There is no other true self apart from you
Yet you go on seeing self other than you!

Dive deep within and look all around you
Self abides in all as Light shining through
Me and mine disappear forever when you
Truly revel as Light of Self in the real you!

Knowledge can never ever be an illusion
Ignorance flees when Knowledge is born
Just like darkness flees when Light comes
Self shines in all reveals when time comes!

There can be no doer or anyone who knows
There can be no actor or anyone who shows
There can be no questions nor answers too
When the SELF shines bright in me and you!

Hari Palaila Hari Godaila
Hari Pasigala Harithi
Hari Pasigala Sharana Harire
Hari Rakhya Kale Hariki!

August 26th in the midst of packing for India..

(524) Light the lamp of Knowledge Lord

2007-11-9

Invocation

Light the lamp of Knowledge Lord
Let all ignorance flee from the mind
Let all the children hear your Word
Let the afflictions go please be kind!

The darkness prevalent in the World
Is one that shuts out all that is good
Your light of love will drive away Lord
All darkness to make this place good!

Your Supreme Grace Light floods all
In benediction let all the hearts rise
Before Mankind can suffer great fall
Please make the children very wise!

This is my prayer to you on Deepawali
Mercy for your children who are here
Please light their hearts affectionately
So they turn to you with love not fear!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba November 9th 2007
OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAHA

(525) Lily's Birthday

2016-5-20

Life

Although I am so far away
Miss you on your Birthday
You are a child yet so rare
Have shown how you care!

Tender slender dainty child
Soft spoken, manners mild
I am not Grandma you tied
Me with love God supplied!

Be Blessed, today every day
With Family, Friends do stay
Spread the laughter and Joy
Shine in life always I do pray!

(526) Little Devi

2013-10-5

The little girl smiled, as she waved hello
To me I did not remember being caught
In everyday living, but I could see a halo
Framing her hair it is sunlight I thought!

Can still hear the echoes of her laughter
For she played with friends with delight;
She lives close, my neighbor's daughter
Musing thus went elsewhere for respite!

The fragrance was sweet and made me
Go out to find the source of that scent;
All the children were playing being free
She was missing but place was fragrant!

Went near each one and none could say
Who she was nor where from she came;
They did not smell like the scent spray
I had followed continued playing game!

I remembered with a start it is Devi only
Who came to remind me its time to pray
Came as a child near me for I am lonely
I love all children so she will have a say!

Now she left a place forever in my heart
Where I can see her and love her alright;
Will not let her smile fade away nor part
As she said hello what a beautiful sight!

Ist Day of Navaratri October 5th 2013

(527) Little Krishna on Mother's Day

2015-5-10

Krishna

If you wish to love little Krishna
Do not relate to, Idol of Krishna;
Not having seen once, can love
It is Pure Grace, I cannot prove!

Faith is blind, but love is so real
Treasure the feelings so surreal;
You will feel love for one and all
He is running, you guard his fall!

You never ask anything give him
All the love you have forgive him;
You don't pity your state of being
You love him, with all your being!

Mother Yasoda did not think twice
To keep Kanha safe she ran thrice
As fast as Kanha, was always fair
To all, to love Kanha she did dare!

Love Little Krishna, he is helpless
To help all he might be powerless;
But if you can love Yasoda's child
Know so, you have been beguiled!

(528) Little Radhe Little Kanha

2013-8-13

Love

Little Radhe looked at Kanha
You are looking so very small;
Yasoda loves Her Baby Kanha
Truth is you are the Lord of All!

Little Kanha chuckled to reply
That is the beauty of My Play;
Entire Vrindavan does comply
Forget Power for love to stay!

One can't love someone grand
God even has to become small;
When with my tiny feet I stand
Yasoda Ma loves me most of all!

Fear has to flee for love to abide
That is why I am loved by you all;
Radhe in your little heart I reside
With your Love Radhe I stand tall!

For little Sanat Kumar my nephew

(529) Live Your Life

2015-4-29

Life

Live Your Life with Love not hate
Not from fear of the heaven gate
The earth gives shelter, preserve
It well you shall rewards deserve!

You build walls to protect yourself
All life linked so don't seclude self
Tear down walls to help one another
You'll find life more blissful rather!

All riches of earth share to survive
There is enough, for all those alive
Shun greed to share, your true foe
Then only Mankind can very far go!

Hoard not Man for nothing you take
By your action Earth beautiful make
Life is not permanent family, friends
When we bid adieu, let all be friends!

(530) Live for the moment with Lord

2008-5-4

Life

Live for the moment I am with you my Lord
Live for the moment just to hear your word
The best of my times I was with you alone
The rest of the time my shadow carries on!

You are my life breath and everlasting love
You are everything I ever hope from above
The good times and bad you were with me
Causeless Grace is the reason you love me!

My heart races when I hear about your glory
Temple or home where they read your story
Tears flow washing away all my past deeds
You guard me well I cannot sow new seeds!

In childhood as Laxmi you were my mother
You looked after as my father Nabakishore
As Guru Bansidhar you came to rescue me
From the clutches of Yama you did free me!
(In childhood I came to know your Love Lord
As Mother Father Guru taught me the Word
The colours of your Love revealed so subtly
When I became lost in them ever so slowly!)

At The Lotus Feet Of The Lord

(531) Lola

2011-8-25

Love

I held a wee little bundle of joy not so long ago
Meanwhile she has grown makes me wonder so
How the warmth and love of Father and Mother
Makes one so beautiful and bloom like a flower!

Love and Blessings to Anjal Amrita and Lola!

(532) Look at My Beautiful Form

2016-12-2

Krishna

How to do that when
His World pulls away?
Only Krishna, in vein
To only Krishna, pray?

Do not give me scraps
Left after loving world;
When to develop flaps?
That fly in to His World!

Childhood fantasy often
Roots in our imagination;
Let Krishna stay in brain
Then add, determination!

Know Only Krishna well
Love Only Krishna often;
In mind let Krishna dwell
Then the heart will soften!

Love Krishna in beginning
Love Krishna, every bend;
In your soul such yearning
You'll meet Krishna at End!

At The Lotus Feet Of Guru Krishna!

(533) Lord

2015-7-17

Invocation

Forgive me O Lord for raising voice
Thinking I was left no other choice;
So silent will I be from this moment
As to not waste energy an my content!

You are in every form I meet on earth
Wars are fought here, never a dearth;
But your love have received always
Have never comprehended, Your Ways!

Have been spoiled by your affection
Shout and screech with affectation;
Would rather silently watch a smile
Helping hand always and walk a mile!

Please bless me to love you in beings
Never get angry or greedy for things;
Hold my hand O Lord so I don't stray
Keep head bowed, hands together pray!

At The Lotus Feet of the Lord

(534) Lord

2015-7-21

Invocation

Knowing that you love me Lord
All trouble I can face them Lord;
This World is not Eternal abode
You have shown me again God!

People ask me proof about you
What shall I tell them about you?
I have not seen you just so blue
Didn't even follow my Guru true!

This protection feel is your grace
Do I really need to see your face?
Faith and Patience, is how I trace
You when no one in sight surface!

Many forms and tongues describe
How you look and faiths subscribe;
When compassion and love imbibe
You Lord, then become your scribe!

(535) Lord

2014-11-22

Invocation

Silently I leave Your Presence for anywhere I go
I meet Thee, this moment in every being You flow;
Silently I gaze all around me no questions bother
For I await no more O lord, indeed for any answer!

Silently Mother loves her Baby in her tender care
Silently You Love O Lord to love you back we dare;
Seasons come and go doing their work as they must
Sun Moon and Stars shine silently follow law just!

Serene peaceful is Your World and yet humans shout
At one another, kill and loot without having clout;
See You in them Lord also, they carry out Your Task
You cannot show me Your Face why must You wear Mask?

The Flute Playing Boy Of Vrindavan, has captured all
Some He makes them dance around before they can fall;
Some have His compassion, humble silent being Devotee
Humility Faith and Patience won Your Heart to be free!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord

(536) Lord

2014-11-19

Invocation

YOU say not a word
Words are superfluous now
Neither I belong to this world or next
YOU seem to have moved from Duality
Immersed in YOUR OWN INNER SILENCE
ENJOY YOUR OWN RESPLENDENT FORM My Lord
It is not my play but YOUR PLAY MY LORD!

(537) Lord

2016-11-28

Invocation

O Lord the lives of people you let me touch
All prosper in a good way, I did not clutch;
Just let them leave when they wanted to go
Without attachment, for it is only you I know!

I did not discriminate nor discern the lot
Who is detrimental for me what is my cost?
Sang your Names when troubled by them
Went my way smiling not once judging them!

Your service entails sacrifice no one knows
Still Bliss inside and by your grace flows;
Whatever you wish Lord that I must do
Get it done perfectly Lord let me be true!

At The Lotus Feet Of The Lord

(538) Lord

2015-1-9

Invocation

There are so many who love you Lord
Adore worship and who call you Lord
Why the grace then for the unworthy
Who can neither love adore you Lord?

What gain then for they cannot serve
They will disappoint you not deserve
Your affection and love for they sin
Having you as the Lord must they win?

Lord did reply that they are His own
He can never abandon withhold disown
The play is eternal grace is the way
He can run after anyone who can pray!

I can neither love nor pray dear Lord
I can neither sin nor can I keep word
Will you love me Lord I have no faith
To protect me Lord show your strength!

Lord replied child who gave you a mind
To think, but heart to love being kind
Would you have questioned me your Lord?
Your heart can love so believe my Word!

I will save all those meek and the bold
The sinners and winners all for me gold
The blind,lame,sick along rich and poor
Will help love and bring all to my door!

At the Lotus Feet of the Lord

(539) Lord

2015-6-23

Invocation

Lord to see your face I long
Full of love compassion true;
Discipline to make me strong
Only makes me feel more blue!

You created Love in a Mother
To raise a child so tenderly;
To discipline there's Father
But I know love so genuinely!

My Baba, Bapa, Bou loved me
Three in roles of affection;
Their love only set me free
Now I feel much suffocation!

Although I know there is God
Who is looking well after me;
The method used by deed word
I am not used to, so my plea!

In every way I know your love
It's still growing day by day;
Must I be spared of your love?
Reveal a loving face Lord pray!

At the Lotus Feet Of Lord June 23rd 2015

(540) Lord

2015-7-11

Invocation

Where is my home Lord let me know?
You have so many houses to all show;
I feel no where at home you do throw
As soon as I'm comfortable, somehow!

Made me happy giving full knowledge
Why do I have to live on Razor's edge;
People do not comprehend they allege
I have cornered myself live on a ledge!

My Lord is with me, wherever I depart
They can't see Lord think we are apart;
My Lord forgiving n ever kind Thou Art
Show Mercy n let always Thy Love Last!

My home is with You Lord I always think
So I never run away from life nor shrink
From duties assigned to me, that do link
Me to Your Love and Protection in a blink!

At the Lotus Feet Of the Lord

(541) Lord

2012-2-14

Invocation

Why do I feel special O Lord
I have no reason to be;
Have not loved enough Lord
Love that sets all free!

I am the dust you create Lord
To give form to many;
Then why do I miss you Lord
When I am dust as any?

Why do I seek to see you Lord
In every person I meet;
I have not seen a miracle Lord
To boast of when I greet!

People talk about you O Lord
They know and love you;
Work hard to reach you Lord
How will I ever love you?

(542) Lord

2017-6-23

Invocation

I weep no more
On the lonely shore
Thou art besides me
Offering love to fill me!

I shall fret not today
That I can never pray
When sufferings I see
I pray to make all free!

I will never in anger
Swear curse any longer
All that you ever send me
Is designed to set me free! A.H

(543) Lord - 1

2014-8-11

Invocation

O Lord I surrender to Thee
Please Lord make me free
In Life and death not afraid
With Love HariNam spread!

When you feed me I will eat
With Your Name, I will greet
All beings, whom I will meet...
Life with Love, will complete!

Where you bring me I will go
Your Love Lord will ever flow
This body mind soul will glow
Besides Lord, nothing I know!

How you protect me I will stay
Listen to me Lord cannot pray
Know not how to live by Word
The Gift you gave me O Lord!

Inevitable Surrender Of the soul!

(544) Lord - 2

2014-1-12

Love

The one who loves, loves forever My Lord
The love you have given all by your Word;
He doesn't see fault loving beyond doubt
No other love survives all get wiped out!

The one who loves, truly is one with Thee
Love of that one will surely set all free;
Fire of love will burn forever in the soul
Removing dross carries us towards the goal!

For the sake of Love you Love only My Lord
Those who know this heed only to your Word;
One who truly loves has not a trace of ego
Humble n kind all pleasures does he forego!

Make me strong enough to love all like Thee
It's the most difficult task to set us free;
Grant us the Grace to get to know your Love
We make mistakes with anything less My Love!

(545) Lord - 3

2007-7-17

Invocation

If out of love this universe was created
And out of love this universe destroyed
What is the reason for this play My Lord?
Why then they hand us your Holy Word?

Why do we repeat thousand of Mantras?
Why even bother to learn all the Tantras?
If learning unlearning is a game you call
Why even bother to learn anything at all?

Why one has to be dispassionate and dry?
Why one has to be so passionate and cry?
If taking this form was just to disbelieve it
Why take this form for whose sake was it?

If the reason was just to be blissfully glad
Tell me the reason you pretend to be sad
Your love made me exist for this long Lord
Your silence kills me as I live by your Word!

At the Lotus Feet Of Our Lord July 17th 2007

(546) Lord - 4

2008-1-6

Invocation

The heart has not fathomed your love
Lord your grace just pours from above
I am so limited how shall I contain you
Heart wishes to grow and enwrap you!

Man is born to realise one day your love
Everything else he tackles but your love
Then one fine day he awakens to know
You're the only love he wishes to know!

Unless your grace makes me understand
How your eternal love light I'll withstand?
There is a little me and you are so grand
Through eternity we'll walk hand in hand!

Think of you daily Lord and yet I do know
That you are someone I can't easily know
With your Grace Lord all shall be revealed
Till the day dawns Lord my lips are sealed!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord Jan 6th 2008

(547) Lord - 5

2008-5-21

Invocation

Lord if all the forms are yours
How can you not know me so?
If I do not exist here as yours
Why have you created me so?

This search is really baffling me
I wish to know you as I am you
This world here is confusing me
When I want you and only you!

The untrained mind pulls me so
Body encases you and only you
There is no way for me to know
What's unreal from the real you!

Do I worship you within me Lord?
Love myself knowing you do love
Wait with patience for your word
That you'll send me soon my love!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord May 21st 2008

(548) Lord - 6

2007-7-2

Life

When one stands alone no one in sight
Then Lord comes down with all His Might
To console your soul that is all alone
To give you courage to live life alone!

Face the challenge life throws at you
Conquer inner and outer enemies too
Face fear boldly and come out shining
For every cloud has a silver lining!!

Every moment in life you are given test
All you can do is try and do your best
'Tis alright to be afraid once in a while
He will send you Angels to make you smile!

Let us be joyous and Sing His Song
Halleluyia Angels will sing along
Our Lord and Saviour Thy Will Be Done
Please take me home when My work is done!

(549) Lord - 7

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Invocation

Take away my doubt
Take away my fear
O My Dear LORD
Let me come near!

Give me your wisdom
Give me your love
Let mercy shower
From heavens above!

Take away my ego
Take away my pride
O my dear LORD
Please be my guide!

Give me your patience
Faith emanating
Let me spend my days
Singing and Dancing!

Take away my sorrow
Take away my pain
O my dear LORD
Please come again!

Give me your vision
Of smiling compassion
Let me have bliss and
Peaceful meditation!

(550) Lord Bless 2015

2015-12-31

Life

O Lord since you are every being on earth
Cannot be annoyed nor tolerate any dearth;
You love every being, please save all Lord
From today let me contemplate your Word!

Since birth I have looked for you everywhere
Love every soul I meet, but find you nowhere;
Live my life somehow, but wish to help world
May not have power, nor a heart that is gold!

So many are ailing and wanting a good life
They live in a world midst trouble and strife;
Help all O Lord this is my only prayer to you
Fill all with hope in this New Year Bless true!

At The Lotus Feet Of The Lord 31st Dec 2014

(551) Lord Jagannatha's Ratha Yatra

2015-7-17

Invocation

I could not pull you with ropes of love
Your objects distract me, far from you;
I can display knowledge, feigning love
My heart will know that I can love you!

Your large eyes couldn't beguile at last
Eyes that follow, Vrijvaasis everywhere;
They stare at me now to silently attract
I am far from you Lord peace no where!

You are the Lord of this World they say
The people pull you with hope and love;
Do come to them Lord, when they pray
Shree Khetra Puri is your abode of love!

You bring me near you Lord, if you wish
I see you everywhere only reading book
Sinners or Saints your mellow can relish
Lord please cast on all, Your Grace Look!

At the Lotus Feet Of Mahaprabhu

(552) Lord Of All

2007-11-4

Life

The many things distracting me
All belong to you to set me free
I will not change anything at all
You are the Lord whom we call!

The ups and downs of life help
Sort my faults and take a step
Towards you Lord, I see it now
I will reach you know somehow!

The happy times and the sad
Both good times and the bad
Taught me lessons ever new
Friends remaining ah so few!

Atlast to your door I will come
For me it will be just like home
The eternal friend I will meet
Who will come out and greet!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord November 3rd/4rth 2007 Time Set Back

(553) Lord Remover Of Sorrow Bestower Of Bliss

2008-4-13

Invocation

Everywhere I have looked have only seen thee
Lord I felt love and blessings pouring from thee
This is not described in the scriptures as a path
Freedom of every soul is to find one's own path!

As many beings that many paths you have said
I have loved all O Lord yet it is you I proclaimed
When I meet a soul I behold your beauty alone
Love pours forth, joy unbounded you feel alone!

Nothing belongs to me I know and yet all is mine
For you are in my heart Lord, all beings are thine
The Infinite is way beyond this little mind of mine
Yet so much joy when I remember it is also thine!

On this day Lord please bless your world with love
So they will know you and feel blessed from above
You accept all souls for you created them with love
Let them accept each other in your name with love!

Written for April 13th 2008 on which day
Basanta Navaratri Ashoka Ashtami Ram Navami Radharaman Jayanti Hanuman Janma Mesha Samkranti Oriya and Tamil New Year Vaishakhi Basanta Navaratri Samartha Ramdas Jayanti Swaminarayan Jayanti came together...

(554) Lord will You be my Valentine?

2012-2-14

Invocation

I know You created all and I cannot call You mine
But I ask this of You Lord will You be my Valentine?
Don't need that You promise to make the sun shine
Nor take me out for dinner and pour me some wine!

Years have passed I am old, I do not call you mine
For fear and shame killed hope, all dreams decline;
There are many who Love You, I can't stand in line
But I ask this of You Lord will You be my Valentine?

Don't promise me a rose garden or a Palace of Gold
You do not have to do a thing to You my heart is sold;
I am so shy with Your creation but with You I am bold
We'll dance till the end of time my hands please hold!

I don't have what it takes to survive in this Your world
I cannot pray for anything least of all my soul to mold;
All beings and things you sent are only You I am told
Accept me as I am Lord till eternity to love an behold!

(555) Lord you come to save me yet again

2007-12-18

Invocation

Lord you come to save me yet again
Came as Guru to lift me up from pain
You teach through each passing soul
For you are the One who inhabits all!

I am not seeking any name nor fame
Why am I so entangled in your game?
Knowing all yet I feel that I know not
All my past glories how have I forgot?

There is this joy bubbling forth from me
Like a river its flowing towards the sea
Time passed by and yet seems eternal
Infinity contained in the body corporeal!

The senses run to enjoy your presence
In each soul to glean only your essence
Knowing you to be present in this world
Happily I enjoy every moment here Lord!

At the Lotus Feet Of Our Lord Dec 18th 2007

(556) Lotus Feet

xxxx-7-24

Guru

Tiny feet supports a tiny frame
Dancing laughing playing game
Feet that shelters one and all
Loving, blessing one and all!!

When I contemplate those feet
I dance with abandon complete
Lotus feet, please shelter us
From misery, all around us!!

Guide our steps to thy feet
Let us keep the rythm and beat
Singing dancing always with thee
Tiny feet, please set us free!!

Offered at the feet of Baba - July 24rth

(557) Lotus Feet Of Shree Radhe Amla Navami

2014-11-1

Radha

Jaya Jaya Shree Radhe, please bless us today
We get to behold Your Lotus Feet to you pray;
Without Your blessings Krishna is so far away
Guru showed Your love yet can't find my way!

Beholding Your Lotus Feet, Krishna stood still
He kept them in Lotus Heart, to forever fulfill
His Love for You which blessed with Your Will
Is the greatest love known and hoped for still!

Shree Radhe you await to hear His Flute play
When He calls You, no waiting throw all away;
Through thorns and thistles You run very fast
Lotus Feet neglected the pain lifetime did last!

Tears from His Lotus Eyes fell faster than Rain
To wash clean Her Lotus Feet take all Her Pain;
His Love and tender care Shree Radhe enjoyed
She forgot Her Existence in His Arms overjoyed

(558) Lotus Feet Of ShreeRadherani on Amla Navami

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Radha

Today all those who view your Lotus Feet
Shree Radhe they get your mercy to meet
Shyamsundar thus fulfilling their life's goal
Let all be blessed to meet your own soul!!

The world is your creation and yet we stray
Forget the divine in us, forget to even pray
Knowing your play why do I forget again?
Showing your play why do you hide again?

Golok is much more better than this place
There is joy there and all do have a place
Can't we all stay there not have to come
Can't we all play with you call that home?

I know Guru has to bless for this to be
ShreeRadhe you are Guru make us free
No more tears for anyone bless us today
No more fears for anyone to you we pray!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radherani

(559) Lotus Feet of Shree Radhika

2015-6-6

Radha

Your Lotus Feet Krishna holds
To sooth the pain and beholds
Your Golden Feet that upholds
Entire Creation, slowly unfolds!

A drop from Radhakunda saves
Millions but the proud depraves
Where you bathed world craves
For Your Love to become slaves!

Light that emits from Lotus Feet
Made Krishna run, to often meet
None else in world, can compete
To reside in Krishna's Heart Seat!

Drop of Grace will save the world
May this servant learn to be bold
To ask for Your Love and be sold
To You for ever, in service enfold!

At The Lotus Feet Of Shree Radha

(560) Love

2015-4-25

Love

Love is not to become a doormat
People step on, to cross the door;
Love is not some soul you format
To accept violence, tolerate more!

In the name of Spirituality be firm
Love is courageous not cowardice;
Love is when yourself can reaffirm
God Love are One, bear no malice!

Only Guru and God can really Love
We imitate being humble but brave
Bow to none but Truth Justice Love
To people and habits don't be slave!

(561) Love

2015-1-14

Love

Love is the only hope left in this Universe. Each person is born to be cherished, loved unconditionally and that is what forms a solid human being who is all around sound in body mind and spirit. When that is lacking even in early childhood then all sorts of problems arise in a persons life which affects Society as a whole. Love for a baby is innate in a Mother who expects nothing except the well being of her child. Father also contributes a great deal in early childhood as well as when the child grows up. Any lack thereof even if situational disturbs the fine balance in upbringing. As we advance in every sphere we must pay attention to this fact of not being negligent in our duty towards our child who needs our love and support.

(562) Love

2016-9-2

Love

If I could roll back, the years
Could assuage all your fears;
For I have seen the Face of Love
Here on Earth and Heaven above!

The Face of Love is simple, true
It will always work for me n you;
If we leave our pride of learning
Love all we meet with our being!

It is not easy, to unlearn all things
Not too easy to love all the beings
Be true to yourself be simple, pure
You'll see the Face of Love for sure!

(563) Love

2016-12-9

Love

Love if any alteration finds
In Time
Is not Love, but Lust binds
For sometime;
It is Lust that found a prey
Sublime,
It eventually will fade away
In Time!

Love will face any hurdle
Being Brave
Will not cower nor huddle
Be Knave;
Love has the Power to cope
Not Cave,
Love stands, Tower of hope
Will Save!

Alternate version of last two lines:

Becomes a Tower of Hope
For All,
It Triumphs Shines Rope
A Fall!

(564) Love

2016-10-16

Love

Some say Love and forget they ever said
Yet I say Love is Eternal and ever flowing;
If you hold on to Love that is stale instead
Jump into the flow and enjoy Love Flowing!

The words spoken, insincere and careless
Woos a true heart that is innocent sincere;
Willing to weather every storm, breathless
Blossoms into true love, that hath no peer!

When all illusions are dispelled forever anon
Love touches the heavens, forcing it to open;
Strength comes from beyond, to face anyone
Love flows freely to inundate the special one!

Some say Love a hundred times feel helpless
To say a thousand times even to make it true;
I say Love requires much more grit Lord Bless
All to be happy in Love that is much more true!

(565) Love - 1

2007-12-14

The many hopes that love had shown
The best one yet your heart was won
Not by dazzling fame but honest heart
Stopping to love consequences apart!!

The neon lights could not lure your mind
Name you searched was a different kind
One that shed tears in the dark of night
For a far away love who is out of sight!

Fame and glory you threw so far away
Used the time you had to fast and pray
To the power that you hoped to please
If God is your Love you can't displease!

A mother's heart will always be selfish
A child's wellbeing she will always wish
Nothing deters her from this noble goal
For this God created her from His soul!

At the Lotus Feet Of All Mothers Dec 14th 2007

(566) Love - 2

2014-1-12

Love

Colors fade with time never Love
Which is empowered from above
To touch the heart of every soul
Make all gently reach the goal
Love both the means and end
Love you find at every bend
Close your eyes and just Be
Ah Love will make all free!

(567) Love - 3

2008-Aug-8

Love

The affection you gave and sins forgave
The fallen you save make them all brave
To Love you Lord with their entire being
They forget their pain get your blessing!

Let me love you although know not how
All love after seeing someone they know
Strangers fall in love but you are not one
O God how can I love you to become one?

Meditate they say who have reached you
Being at peace with love have bound you
I have nothing to offer except some tears
Even though you have taken all the fears!

This constant thought of you few do love
I do not recognise I never knew this love
If this is what Sages proclaim they reach
Then this must be Love which they teach!

Lotus feet 08-08-08

(568) Love For Our Divinity

2006-12-19

Love

This is my prayer Shyam to Thee
Let all souls be in this agony;
Without the pain of separation
No one can really love thee truly!

The heart that knows no pain in love
That heart also knows no gain in love;
To seek is to find and having found hide
To walk knowing that Lord is at your side!

So mad in love or madness of love
Is a thing of beauty and joy forever;
But the world shuns not knowing love
Calls them mad, brands them forever!

The lovers and dreamers always see
Visions of God in true Reality
For nothing is real unless we make it so
By our true love for Our Divinity!

(569) Love God Truth

2013-8-14

Love

Peep into your heart to see
None there not you nor me;
One is there not he nor she
One who will make all free!!

Call The One Guru or God
For your Love He is a Dog;
Will come running to you
All His Love Only For You!!

God is with or without form
There's no rule or any norm;
Howsoever you wish to see
With love you make Him be!!

Love can mold it can shape
Love can melt it can escape;
Slippery is the road of Love
Step by step be still to Love!

Love is your Truth n God anew
Who created you to faith renew;
You are the Master, Disciple too
Who understands a disciple true!

INSPIRED THIS MORN OF 14TH AUGUST 2013

(570) Love Guru God

2015-5-1

Guru

Love is beyond give and take
Beyond all the smiles we fake;
If we love, then we can shake
God within us we shall awake!

No matter how the people are
When we love our soul is bare;
We get hurt by it, but we dare
To go beyond pain love is rare!

God in heaven have never seen
Guru instills faith in the unseen;
If our love for Guru be so clean
God will surely manifest serene!

Instead of looking at this World
Finding fault with all be so bold;
That all you see feel is the Lord
Then life led will be one of gold!

At the Lotus Feet Of Namacharya Baya Baba

(571) Love Light Life

2007-12-29

Love

You take me by your hand
Teach me how to love you
You help me make a stand
So I can come back to you!

There is no limit to your love
How could I miss this before?
In many ways you send love
So that I make it to the shore!

Your form is gone from my view
Still you live on in my heart love
There were things I never knew
I carry the memory of your love!

Your birthday comes every year
I am still here to remember that
Some worship with love and fear
For you are love light life all that!

Love you now and always...........Dec 29th 2007

(572) Love Vs Action Vs Knowledge

2017-3-3

Love

Colors Of Love Dear Children
Knows no distinction between
Love Action or Knowledge;
It does anything, everything
To be close to the Beloved.

Mother Teresa was Love in Action or Action due to Love?
Does it really matter if
Knowledge is there or Love?
And can Love ensue without Knowledge and Knowledge
Without Love and Action?

Does it matter what verse it is from Gita if tears can see
Kanha in all the verses?
If Words jump out at you,
Forget them to envision His Viswaroopa where
You and I enter His Mouth
Then what discussion?
Who remains?

OM SHANTI OM SHANTI OM SHANTI

(573) Love Vs Action Vs Knowledge

2007-3-4

Love

Colours Of Love Dear Children
Knows no distinction between
Love Work or Knowledge as it
Does anything and everything
To be close to the Beloved...

Mother Teresa was Love in Action
or was it Action due to Love
Does it really matter if Knowledge
was there or not and can Love
ensue without Knowledge and
Knowledge Without Love and Action ???

Does it matter what verse it is from Gita
When my tears can only see Kanha there
In all the verses all pervading..??
Do the words jump out at you Love..??
Forget them and envision the Viswaroopa
Where you and I enter HIS MOUTH and then
What discussion ?? Who remains ??

OM SHANTI OM SHANTI OM SHANTI

(574) Love and Pain - 1

2011-9-13

Love

Love and Pain go hand in hand there is never a doubt
The one who loves the best knows what is pain about;
For love when real does not stop even if not returned
For heart pines for the one n dreams not of a second!

True Love never runs smooth for there is giving only
When one is not loved back then life becomes lonely;
When two people love with intensity people intervene
The course is rough and brave the heart who can win!

Worldly love often blazes fast once the novelty is gone
Who appeared to be the dearest once becomes no one;
Name not everything as Love for no one can love at all
The way it is supposed to be one soon experiences fall!

Heart will ache and life will shake the roots of existing
When one falls in love knows not what is that resisting;
Love Divine has more pain as all the Saints have shown
So love and pain go hand in hand if love is ever known!

September 13th 2011 at the Lotus Feet Of Love

(575) Love and Pain - 2

2008-1-26

Love

The pain that no human can come to know
The pain that God taken on does not show
Is for His Devotee only who loves Him true
You think as God how can He be ever blue?

Meera cried and each drop Giridhar did save
You might applaud that Meera was so brave
But every bit of her longing for Him he knew
He craved her love as devotees like her few!

Krishna came as Gouranga so we have read
To taste Radha's Love which she never said
Her complexion and her Mahabhava He took
Her tears longing for Himself had HIM shook!

The Guru who gives the devotee everything
Takes upon Himself all that his Karmas bring
What love is this beyond my comprehension
The pain one takes for love and compassion!

At the Lotus Feet Of God and His Devotee Jan 26th 2008

(576) Love is God

2008-1-17

Invocation

Every atom of His Body created by love
Tears of the devotee who creates God
He needs nothing except love to prove
All things possible in believing the Word!

The search starts when one hears Name
This Name enters his being cleans inside
The longing starts by practicing the Name
With patience and faith one should abide!

Since time immemorial man has this quest
Many schools of thought arose to answer
But to exist for a second even Love is best
The mystery of why and who comes after!!

Look around you and Nature will show you
The river flows to the ocean if no one stops
Let things happen on their own around you
You love and remember God till body drops!!

At the Lotus Feet of Guru January 17th 2008

(577) Love is Krishna

2017-10-8

Krishna

Have you ever seen Love or Krishna?
Krishna Is Love And Love Is Krishna;
World blames a soul calling a wanton
But I say, Love Krishna with abandon!

O Mind you have no way of knowing
O Heart Love all with action showing;
Faith an Patience, shall be your guide
Trod on Pilgrim with God by your side!

Who has seen God neither you nor I
Path gets tougher groans and a sigh;
Ray of Sunbeam shall light your Way
Ray of Moonbeam will cool your Stay!

Name Krishna, Only Guide Guru Said
He has taken the toll bounties all paid;
Say Krishna always with all your might
Pray Radhe so Love is Full and Bright!

At The Lotus Feet

(578) Love is not love

2012-5-31

Love

Love is not love when any return it seeks
That's the reason in Nature LOVE peaks;
Teaches one to just BE and look around
Everything is wonderful an LOVE bound!

Man uses mind to understand the Love felt
Without surrendering silently to Love, wept;
We have to love one another promise kept
Eternity and beyond while quietly Love left!

Rare is the Love that wishes for things better
For others, than one has achieved or shown;
Love that inspires another to Love is greater
Love's the only treasure anyone has known!

Pride and distinctions flee when Love dawns
Judges not self or others by words or action;
Melting of self happens things appear bright
Self Illumination all around spreads the light!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru May 31st 2012

(579) Lullaby

2014-10-28

Life

Just sing a lovely lullaby, as you put your baby to bed
Cherish if in separation from Krishna tears you do shed;
Dream of eternal home but build your own home with love
Where all are content then you will be filled with love!

Think you are singing lullaby for Krishna like His Mother
Each child on earth Balgopal, not ordinary like any other;
Love will be hundred fold and the chores light as feather
Heaven will be here on earth as each child you do nurture!

When they grow up teach them Truth, Charity and Kindness
Humility adoration of Mother Nature foster not blindness;
Let them have a clear independent mind capable to decide
What is right and wrong make so strong no one can deride!

There's a reason why man was created in His Image by Lord
To aspire towards Divinity and have affinity for His Word;
As you sing Lullaby the World will be safer place to live
Great are Mothers who raise children so to the World give!

(580) Lullaby

2014-1-31

Love

Just sing a lovely lullaby as you put your baby to bed
Cherish if in separation from Krishna, tears you shed;
Dream of eternal home but build your home with love
Where all are content, then you will be filled with love!

(581) Luto Re Anand Luto

2006-12-15

Unknown

Luto Re Anand Luto
Hari Ke Anand Luto 2

Hari Nam Ati Madhur Madhur
Raam Nam Ati Madhur Madhur
Shyam Nam Ati Madhur Madhur
Shyam Dham Ati Madhur Madhur 3

Luto Re Anand Luto
Hari Ke Anand Luto 2

Jitna Le Jaoge Saath
Utnna Reh Jayega Haath
Hari Ke Anand Sagar Mein
Doob Raho Man Har Pal Mein 3

Luto Re Anand Luto
Hari Ke Anand Luto 2

(582) MA

2003-11-16

Koti Koti Santana Je Jagate Achhanti Tora
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Sunibu Janani Mora

Snehabhara Kole Toli Karibu Mate Aadara
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Sunibu Tu Ma Mora

Mathhaare To Rakhi Debi Gagana Chhumbi Mukuta
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Asibu Tu Mo Nikata

Galare To Pindhhaibi Tara Chandramara Hara
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Asibu Tu Ma Mora

Chhota Mo Samsaare Jebe Bhetibi Santana Tora
Aadare Koloku Nei Debi Mun Saraaga Tora

Brahma Vishnu Maheswara Khatanti Jaara Payara
Tripura Sundari Sehi Tripurare Vaasa Taara

Triguna Atita Puni Trigunare Khela Tora
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Triguna Jiba Mohara

To Kabacha Paile Ma Lagena Samsaara Bhaara
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Sunibu Janani Mora!

Written for Guru Matha Amma from Shree Gudda Ashram when she visited me for the first time.

(583) MEERA

2009-1-26

Love

Where will Meera go as Krishna is in her for evermore?
Vrindavan, Mathura, Dwarka does not matter anymore;
She travelled to help all as she sang her sweet song
To distribute her love to all who came Meera did long!

She met Him and lost Him in her separation yet again
True mystic in her love which knew both joy and pain;
For she knew Her Beloved and yet she wasn't proud
For suffering of mankind was so covered in a shroud!

Her songs helped all mankind who followed her love
They did not wish for earthly nor heavenly joy above;
Not wishing for anything Meera knew bliss unknown
To anyone but the Gopis on whom grace was shown!

She was a Princess who sacrificed all for her beloved
Abandoned palace and comfort searching for beloved;
Many souls came to Meera and time later would show
So unique a love she had for Krishna all came to know!

(584) MEHER

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Meher Se Ham Jee Rahen Hain Meher Se Marjayenge
Sochle Manua Jiteji Phir Marke Kyon Pachhtayenge
Aaye Jahan Se Jayenge Wahan Beech Mein Yeh Zindagi
Jiski Amaanat Hai Ham Sab Hai Ham Sab Unki Bandegi

Sai Tum Bin Jeevan Soona Soona Soona Soona
Sai Tum Bin Jeevan Soona Soona Soona Soona
Jaise Hai Janani Santaan Vina Soona Soona
Jaise Hai Manua Gyan Vina Soona Soona

Sai Tum Bin Jeevan Soona Soona Soona Soona
Sai Tum Bin Jeevan Soona Soona Soona Soona
Jaise Hai Dharti Akaash Vina Soona Soona
Jaise Hai Suraj Prakash Vina Soona Soona

Sai Tum Bin Jeevan Soona Soona Soona Soona
Sai Tum Bin Jeevan Soona Soona Soona Soona
Jaise Hai Ambar Sitare Vina Soona Soona
Jaise Hai Nadiya Kinare Vina Soona Soona

Sai Pukare Door Se Awaaz Pahunch Gayee Mujh Tak
Woh Ayenge Soch Kar Intezaar Karoon Kab Talak
Zindagi To Guzar Gaye Imtehan Aur Aas Mein
Bandegi Hun Aapki Kab Aaoge Mere Paas Mein

(585) MIND BIRD

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Fly away Mind-bird to distant land
Beloved awaits to hold your hand
Form or formless does not matter
For there your Heart-wings flutter
Settle peacefully and rest awhile
Forever in tranquility with a smile
Please fly free in the secret place
To behold your true Beloved's face!

(586) MOTHER INDIA

2014-4-4

Unconditional Love without lies
Unlimited Time n Dreamy eyes
Beneath Summer sunny skies
Frolic in Freedom without ties!

If you live free with all sharing
Accomplishments all preparing
With thousands for you caring
Without mine or thine bearing!

Mother India to you we pray
Sanatan means Eternal way
The drums beat to our sway
Lead us to Light so far away!

(587) MY BABA

2005-9-xx

Guru

I met you when I was young, loving you so much
Nothing I did Baba was ever enough or too much
Where did the feelings go and why am I so dry ?
Your Song I hardly sing and I cannot even cry ?

What happened to all my dreams where did they go
Time has fled like a moment with nothing to show
Few souls I met on my way and passed on your LOVE
Saw in each one of them your light shed from above!

The story I wished to tell Baba, has not been told
Who will read and know you and then to God be sold
Every life is the story of God, that you might say
But I feel that I didn't do my task nor did I pray!

If it isn't too late, then please Baba on this day
Bless me so that I inspire others to come your way
Let them soak in your Love and spread Lord's Name
They will carry on the torch of My Krishna's Name!

Dedicated at the Lotus Feet Of My Baba on Mahasamadhi Day
September 2005

(588) MY Lord

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

My Lord shall walk with me
My Lord shall talk to me
MY LORD SHALL WITH ME BE
My Lord shall set me free!

Even if I shall be late
And if they close the gate
MY LORD FOR ME WILL WAIT
It's written in my fate!

No matter where ever I go
If I am fast or too slow
MY LORD HE WILL BE THERE
To greet me from afar!

Many things I don't know
Where, what, why and how
MY LORD HE WILL SHOW
When I need to know!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of My Baba

(589) Ma

2016-6-6

Love

Give me the strength to go through each day
Ma to help your children feel your Love, pray;
Have no love, strength, existence of my own
Then why your Unconditional Love, is known?

Please bless with your Power of Love to heal
All your children, to you Ma I pray and kneel;
My tears as Kanha you stole so I feel very dry
Not tears of sorrow Ma, tears of joy let me cry!

(590) Ma - 1

2012-10-22

Ma in this world crores of your children
If I call you Ma then how will you listen?

Gather me gently to hold, place in your lap
Shower affection so much so that I can nap?

Will put crown on your head reaching the sky
If I call dear Mother then will you come nigh?

Will garland your neck with stars n the moon
If I call dear Mother then will you come soon ?

In my small world If I ever meet your children
Will shower your affection that you have given !

Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh serve you Dear Mother
Tripura Sundari Mother you are Tripura dweller!

Beyond the three attributes, yet within it play
By calling you Ma wish to rise above that say!

Receiving your armor the world stops to bother
With your Fearless Hands Bless cut fear asunder!

At the Lotus Feet Of MA

(591) Ma - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

Infinite are my forms and I eternally shine
Wherever you go child don't you see me ?
If you wish to behold your Mother Divine
In your heart and your love you will find me!

Not in Japa, Tapa, Yoga, Gnana will you find me
Nor in Mantra, Tantra, Yantra, Karma will you find me
The Six Philosophies could not even begin to describe me
My dear battered child only through love you can bind me!

As soon as we are born into a form we begin to die
There is nothing brave or wonderful about dying
If you wish to be immortal and impossible feats try
Then atleast know the very purpose of your being!

I made you with a wonderful heart full of love
Dreams that are impossible for anyone to dream
The PURPOSE OF YOUR BEING IS TO SHARE MY LOVE
No matter how impossible to you it may all seem!

(592) Ma - 3

xxxx-xx-xx

Give me the heart to love you
Ma there is no one above you!

Give me the hands to hold you
Give me the eyes to behold you!

Give me the ears to hear you
Give me the legs to go near you!

Give me the touch to heal all sent by you
Give me the mind to appeal if I forget you!

Give me the nose to smell your presence
Give me the mouth to tell all your essence!

(593) Ma - 4

2008-9-30

Ma will you be my dear Mother
Cannot pray but do I love you
With all of my strength Mother
Please bless me so I love you!

Your worship starts today Ma
Cannot worship but I love you
Please grant that worship Ma
With love I can remember you!

The victory you have assured
Your children do celebrate this
Knowing for them you secured
A loving lap they cannot miss!

When all else fails they know
Their Mother just a call away
Don't have to prove nor show
To get Her Love not even pray!

1st Day Of Navaratri

(594) Ma - 5

2012-3-4

Love

Give me the strength to go through each day
To help your children feel your Love Ma pray
I have no love,strength, existence of my own
Then why your Unconditional Love is known?

Please bless with your power of love to heal
All your children, to you Ma I pray and kneel
My tears as Kanh you stole so I feel very dry
Not tears of sorrow Ma tears of joy let me cry!

(595) Ma - 6

2013-10-12

Unknown

Peethe Navami Re Mo Ma Mangala
Jagate Karibu Tu Samasta Mangala;
Ma Ma Boli Dakanti Toha Pila Sabu
To Panate Ghodaee Rakhya Karibu!

Odisha Loka Jagannatha Deshaku
Puri Gopalapur Paradeep Rakhibu;
Ma Ra Mamata Bapara Bala Re Aja
Odisha Baasinka Tu Rakhibu Laja!

To Kabacha Judhiba Vayu Varunku
Sabu Jibe Toha Charana Kamalaku;
Odiyanka Daaka Bipade Aji Mo Ma
Kole Dharithibu Toha Santana Ma!

Kete Ma Bipade Rakhya Kari Achhu
Santana Snehe Bandhaa Padi Achhu;
Asuchhi Bipada Aji Odisha Baasinku
Pasuchhi Sharana Kamala Charanaku!

8/9th Day of Navarati 12th October 2013

(596) Ma - 7

2015-3-24

Mother we call the only One when
We need Love Unconditional, then
We easily forget, merged in Her play
She still looks after us all the way!

We know that She has no Form yet
We give Form to worship Her to get
All that we desire in Life but without
Mother we are all orphans no doubt!

Names and Forms created by Mother
Each child so precious none is 'other'
We perceive differences high and low
Rich and poor, up above down below!

She controls Time pervades all Space
Wielder of Great Power giver of Grace
One thing you can ask of your Mother
Please give Love to know You Mother!

At the Lotus Feet of Radharani

(597) Ma - 8

xxxx-xx-xx

MA STAY WITH ME FOREVER
WILL ALWAYS BE TOGETHER
SAVE THIS WORLD CREATED
YOUR LOVE NOT SATURATED
WILL DRENCH EVERY BEING
GIVING THEM EVERY THING
UNBOUNDED AND UNLIMITED
THEY WILL BE ALL UNITED

(598) Ma Alka Dhara

2014-9-23

Radha

Bless Ma bless Alka and all her friends
Who good vibrations to Creation sends
Mahalaya very good day so do bless us
Let Creation pulse with Awareness plus
Feel your Love clearly with Joy renewed
Let none be bereft and remain confused
Ma in each and every one playing game
Only be conscious loving take Her name

What Love is this that makes Him cry
For Himself in the mood of Herself try
To inundate with tears below n above
Save the world plus brings down Love!

RadhaRadhaRadhaRadhaRadhaRadha
Her Name means worship full of tears
DhaRaDhaRaDhaRaDhaRaDhaRaDhaRa
Will fill you with Prema having no fears!

(599) Ma Durga

2014-9-28

Look at Mother who is inside you
She waits, for your Love and you;
You may use Her Power for Good
Bless fellow humans in Her Mood!

All Power is inside you my dears
Use with discrimination, no fears;
Be bold to kill the demons in you
Firm with patience and faith true!

Difficult tasks will be easily solved
When self in MaDurga is dissolved;
She teaches us to be independent
To be Her child but not dependent!

Take on the task to celebrate in Life
With Son Daughter Husband or Wife;
Strongly deal with every event alone
When you are with Maa Force is One!

Lotus Feet Of Durga Ma Sep-28th-2014

(600) Ma Kamakshi

xxxx-xx-xx

Love is silent and Shakti is true
O Ma Kamakshi let me hide you;
Where none else can behold you
Only I shall see when I feel blue!

Please let me be your child true
Live life always you bless me to;
Storms,battles will blow through
Will be acting as you wish me to!

Only this I beg be always with me
When blinded by world let me see;
Your enchanting form to set me free
My Mother Kamakshi never leave me!

Though formless, took form for me
Love n devotion always brings thee;
Cannot brag that very love art thee
Ma Kamakshi please come save me!

In matters of the heart be silent dear
Know firmly this love will banish fear;
I AM not far away from you very near
Do not scatter my love till ready dear!

At the Lotus Feet of Mother Kamakshi

(601) Ma Lakshmi

2014-12-4

Unknown

Ma Lakshmi you are with me
Every moment on Earth I be;
Heart Lotus is where You sit
With all my being do I greet!

Jagannatha and Balaram know
Without you they will suffer so;
You took pity and both you fed
Their suffering came to an end!

Resplendent Ma, Serene Beauty
Went to meet your own devotee;
Shria Chandaluni without a care
To teach God and Man you dare!

Devotion is precious, so above all
Discrimination shall make one fall;
Dedication to you Ma is very wise
Please cast on all your Lotus Eyes!

Shree Lakshmi Sharanam Mama

(602) Ma Sarvamangala

xxxx-xx-xx

By this name shall I call you Ma ?
You are Queen of Queens all do say
But when I am in your lap dear Ma
I forget your crown, also to pray!

When danger assails me I cry "Ma"
Forget all else just close my eyes
You have never failed me, dear Ma
Please help me this birth to realise!

Tears come when I think of you
Yet I have never prayed to you
Fears go when you protect me Ma
Let me have your vision dear Ma!

Shree Rajarajeshwari Tripurasundari
Lalita Ambika Sarva Mangala Maaaaaa

(603) Ma Translated

xxxx-xx-xx

Koti Koti Santana Je Jagate Achhanti Tora
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Sunibu Janani Mora)

This world has crores of your children dear Ma
Will you listen dear Mother if I call you "Ma" ?

(Snehabhara Kole Toli Karibu Mate Aadara
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Sunibu Tu Ma Mora)

Gather me gently to your affectionate lap Ma
Will you listen My Mother if I call you "Ma" ?

(Mathhaare To Rakhi Debi Gagana Chhumbi Mukuta
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Asibu Tu Mo Nikata)

Will place a crown on your head touching the sky
If I call you dear Mother then will you come nigh ?

(Galare To Pindhhaibi Tara Chandramara Hara
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Asibu Tu Ma Mora)

Will garland your neck with the stars and the moon
If I call you dear Mother then will you come soon ?

(Chhota Mo Samsaare Jebe Bhetibi Santana Tora
Aadare Koloku Nei Debi Mun Saraaga Tora)

In my small world If I ever meet your children
Show them affection that only you have given !

(Brahma Vishnu Maheswara Khatanti Jaara Payara
Tripura Sundari Sehi Tripurare Vaasa Taara)

Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh serve you O dear Mother
Tripura Sundari you are and TRI PURA indweller!

(Triguna Atita Puni Trigunare Khela Tora
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Triguna Jiba Mohara )

Beyond the Three Gunas, yet play with the Gunas
By calling you "Ma" will I rise above the Gunas ?

(To Kabacha Paile Ma Lagena Samsara Bhara
Ma Boli Dakile Ki Sunibu Janani Mora)

Receiving your armour the world stops to bother
If I call you "Ma will you listen dearest Mother ?

To Abhaya Haste Ma Go Rakhya Pau To Samsaara
Tora Krupa Thau Ma Go Moha Lagi Nirantara

Your Fearless Hands Raised in Boon
Let it save your world and let your grace be constant upon me...

At the Lotus Feet Of "Ma" and her devotees

(604) Maa

2017-9-24

As a child I thought why Ma does not listen to our earnest prayers. We love Her and ask for things but She never listened and why is that? Now I understand if a human mother will not give glass or thorn to her child to play with why will Heavenly Mother do that. She loves us and does what is best for us.

If with sincerity one prays to Mother for the welfare of someone in real need then She will heed. She loves us too much but we prefer to play with toys so She sometimes gives us toys but if like a child we get bored with our toys and cry for Her then She picks us up.

(605) Maa

2016-1-8

Mother you speak in a thousand ways
Love unconditionally your child always;
I feel that you do measure our deeds
Do love equally all even with our misdeeds!

How can you not for all are your very own
Even when the seeds of bad karma is sown;
You protect and pardon with so much grace
We surrender or not but You show your face!

(606) Maa - 1

2014-10-2

Being Ma You belong to everyone
The world as You created is Yours;
I have nothing to do with any one
Ma I need you, knowing am Yours!

The world is an eternal stage seen
Actors come, go at your command;
Though Your Form remains unseen
People make Your Form to demand!

Only entreat Your Presence with me
I can pour out my heart only to You;
Need your Loving Warmth to be free
Again Ma to serve Your Creation true!

Love You Ma October 2nd 2014

(607) Maa - 2

2014-6-8

They paint my tongue red and my teeth sharp,
Those who fear death yet living they still harp;
How can your own Mother be so very beautiful?
When it is me who made her to be very soulful!

Imagine Beauty Infinite and I am beyond that
Imagine Love Eternal you can think somewhat;
I am your Mother who created to just love you
Do know my child will never ever abandon you!

Difficult times frighten but remember to detect
From birth to death lovingly will always protect;
Just close your eyes and call Maa I do need you
You will be cradled in my lap safe n secure true!

You see a garland of skulls and hands covering,
Painting of your Mother so accurately depicting;
Just paint beautiful flowers of all colors and hue
With the most affectionate visage your Maa true!

At The Lotus Feet Of Guru Maa June 8th 2014

(608) Maa - 3

2012-3-28

Everything belongs to Mother
Blue Flower will always wither;
For Her Grace will cut asunder
Any seed of lust just surrender!

Mother please we your children
Cannot love you as you love us;
Let your Love pour from heaven
Inundating souls as you love us!

For yours is the last word Mother
Who can change what you order?
If nothing is in our control Mother
Grant all your children Surrender!

(609) Maa - 4

2013-10-11

Ashtami Besa Aparoopaa Maa
Bhabi Nathili Mun Asigali Maa
Maa Tate Nija Nayane Dekhili
Gata Katha Maa Mane Pakaili!

Sei Je Mandira Sei Maa Mora
Sei Saahi Sehi Gali Baraabara
Sei Ghara Mo Baba Leela Sthali
Seithi Janma Mo Maaku Jaanili!

Sabu Achhi Mo Hrudara Antare
Kintu Luha Nathila E Dui Akhire
Chup Hoi Kari Dekhili Sabu Mu
Maa Tu Anilu Tathapi Pakhaku!

Krupa Parabaara Matru Snehamayee
MahisaAsuraMardini Mangalamayee
Santana Lagi Tu Dharu Shanta Rupa
Shaktimayee Maa Luchau Sabu Kopa!

Peethe Mahashtami 7th/8th day of Navaratri October 11th 2013

(610) Maa - 5

2013-10-9

To Pooja Kari Na Parile Mo Maa
Mora Lagi Tu Pooja Nijaku Karu
Apane Bandu Apana Haste Maa
Samsare Mohari Karjya Tu Karu!

Janma Mo Thila Mandira Pakhare
Daku Thili Maa Dukhare Sukhare
Doli Khelu Khelu Mo Maa Kolore
Jani Paari Lini Achhi Mun Durare!

Daku Thili Sadaa To Santana Lagi
Chintu Na Thili Snehe Hebi Bhagi
Chahun Na Thili Dehe Hebi Bhogi
Apanaa Kari Maa Kalu Mate Yogi!

Guru Maa Tu Je Gruha Ishta Devi
Rakhya Karibu Tu Maa Sambhavi
Sarva Samsara Ra Raja Rajeswari
Jhanjiri Mangala Maa Mu Kinkari!

5th /Peethe 6th Day of Navaratri

(611) Maa - 6

2013-10-7

Maa Ra Mamata Guru Jaane Sina Kehi Jaani Nahin Jagate
Janani Ra Mana Bhramu Thae Sadaa Nija Santana Ra Nikate
Maa Maa Boli Daka Dele Baare Maa Chaali Aase Pakhaku
Jagata Janani Guru Rupe Paai Kimpaii Jiba Tu Na Daaku?
Pooja Archana Chanhain Nahin Maa Kebala Tora Mamata
Tate Srusthi Kari Bhala Paichhanti Aama Jagatara Karata
Nirmala Mana Re Maa Maa Boli Nira Bahuthiba Nayanu
Dekhibu Kipari Maa Aasi Kari Kole Adariba To Tanu!

3rd Day Of Navaratri 7th October 2013

(612) Maa - 7

2013-10-10

Maa Boli Jaane Tate
Rakhya Karibu Mate
To Kolore Mu Khelibi
Samsaare Dina Katibi
Chintamani Maa Mora
Ma Mangu Nama Tora
Krishna Katha Sumari
Anande Boluthibi Hari
RadhaRani Roopa Tora
Mahima Tora Je Apaara
Karuthibi Seba NitiDina
PadaPadme Rakhi Mana!

6th / 7th Day of Navaratri

(613) Maa Janani

2014-10-12

Join your hands along with mine
In supplication, to Mother Divine;
The storm winds can do no harm
When sheltered by Mother's Arm!

All are your children dear Mother
They only have you and no other;
Please take care of your Children
The rich poor and those forsaken!

Being born forgot you Mother dear
Your faint thought takes away fear;
Really no shelter without your Love
You come running to us from above!

You love us remaining in every being
The inner eyes see, outer non-seeing;
Mother listen to earnest prayer today
With spears fling the storms far away!

At the Lotus Feet Of Mother

(614) Maa JhanjiriMangala

2013-10-8

Maa this is the Name I shall call YOU
Queen of Queens all the people say;
Maa feel secure when I am with YOU
I forget YOUR CROWN n also to pray!

Cry out Maa when dangers assail me
Forget everything else close my eyes;
Dear Maa, YOU have never failed me
Please help me Maa this birth realize!

Tears fill my eyes when I think of YOU
Fears go away when YOU protect Maa;
Have been errant never prayed to YOU
Please grant me YOUR vision My Maa!!

Shree Rajarajeshwari Tripurasundari
Lalita Ambika Sarva Mangala Jhanjiri Mangala Ishta Devi Maaaaaaaaaaaaa

Navaratri 4rth day 8th October 2013

(615) Magical Krishna

2018-4-19

Krishna

O Magical Krishna
If I cannot see You
To talk about You
Will be such a lie!

I do really feel Your
Love and Protection
But people will say
It is only my mind!

What should I do Krishna
Is it to hide you
Forever hide you
Till I die?

(616) Mahalaya

2014-9-23

When you can never leave how do I receive
You Ma, for the whole world is yours to give
To play, protect, preserve love your children
Feel safe with a life that only you have given

You come home they say and celebrate today
You have never left your home Ma, I dare say
We are nothing yet your children please bless
So that we never forget you Ma amidst stress

You are all that IS and yet your illusion makes
You appear as all so people fight earth shakes
Instead show your Love Ma so that we change
Love one another celebrate Ma hate exchange

MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

(617) Mahamantra

2014-2-11

Radha

Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram

Pray to Nitaichand, Gaurachandra will be pleased
When Gaura is pleased Divine Couple appeased
Meditate in peace the Mahamantra what it means
Guru and Thirty two letters carry the secret it seems!

Hare is Guru who takes away all the afflictions
Krishna is Guru who can wipe out the tribulations
Hare is Radhe who can bestow Love that is Divine
Krishna is Radhe who can fulfill Love yours and mine!

Krishna is the means and the end to that Kingdom
Krishna dances with Radha and Gopis this is Wisdom
Hare will stop all attachments to this earthly body
Hare will then lead you where you are somebody!

Hare will take away all the dirt that has accumulated
Rama will fill you with Highest Love that's needed
Hare will make you dance with joy full of bliss
Rama will make you serve all and be at peace!

Rama is the Ananda which you reap when you serve
Rama is also the way and the goal that you so deserve
Hare is Hari who steals all the obstacles and pain
Hare is Radhe who gives you identity with gain!

Pranam at the Lotus Feet of All the Vaishnavas on Baraha Dwadashi February 11th 2014

(618) Mahasamadhi 35th

2016-9-13

Guru

Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram

Baba you have taken care of all
Still as human beings we do fall;
Knowing that finally its your call
We have to help you, helping all!

Time flew by with you in a flash
Far from you have been so rash;
Have to take care, cannot trash
All that you gave, have to stash!

You know that I do not deserve
Your teaching, did not preserve;
Causeless Grace came to serve
At this stage now, how to serve?

Let me surrender my all to you
Every life Baba, serve only you;
If finally Baba cannot reach you
Baba pick me take me with you!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba

(619) Man

2016-2-4

Life

The world does not start or end with you
You neither own it nor know what is true;
Why O Man you behave as if you own world?
To crush Nature and beings, you act bold!

You come and go without a trace sometimes
No one remembers your Name Face sometimes;
If you are lucky to give and receive love
Then atleast be humble you are much above!

You are saved again and again till you die
While living you forget the Grace then lie;
Cheat your fellow beings and shout at them
When all along you cheat yourself to blame!

First your Parents then Teachers teach you
How to conduct yourself be humble and true;
Then you grow up meet your peers steer away
Forget all the influences, sit down to pray!

(620) Man Nature And God

2005-1-1

Invocation

We mourn the dead and shun the living
We fail to Love and be forgiving
We look to the future present slips us by
We hoard all our money and work with a sigh
When Nature kills we run to help
When we kill another who will help
In the name of justice we fight wars
Destroy Earth our only home for us
Wake up and smile and love one another
This moment God gave to be with each other
May All His Love light our way
May from His path we never stray

Written for Tsunami

(621) Manmohan

2009-5-22

Love

One day Manmohan asked the people he loved
How come when I entrance all in this world;
Only Radha can entrance me for she is bold
She loves me so much to her love I am sold?

One Gopi said that you are Lord of the world
You find it so easy to love all in your fold;
Radha is a simple maid, has always been told
Her only love is Mohan therefore she is bold!

When you love every being she loves only you
That is the enchantment Radha holds over you;
Her love and her sacrifice is known to a few
She is the one to be loved for she loves you!

Mohan replied, that they are One and not two
By loving all devotees he won her heart true;
She loves him so much those who love her too
They win his heart as others have not a clue!

At the Lotus feet of RadhaManMohan May 22nd 2009

(622) Mary

2014-12-24

Love

You came to me chose this handmaiden

By Our Son this world is indeed shaken;

My grief, a small price when all is taken

Into account I do not feel at all forsaken!

Jesus came to save great and small

In His Love for You He did stand tall;

His Father and Him are One He said

For all the sinners He always prayed!

His Miracle of Love continues till now

So many believe and saved somehow;

I remember still the joy when I hold

Him close to my heart a story retold!

(623) Master - 1

2007-7-21

Guru

I beseech you to come, take care of me
Let me behold the face that set me free
I waited long but lacked in faith and hope
Now in this hour Baba come I cannot cope!

I wish for your shelter Baba no other will do
There are so many ways people come to you
But the way you have shown is best for me
I wait patiently here for you to come to me!

Many went ahead and many merged in play
I am least concerned as I kneel down to pray
The Master comes always I know this is true
Since eternity dear Baba I've waited for you!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba July 21st 2007

(624) Master - 2

2008-2-10

Guru

Humility is that Love which lies
Speaks not in protest nor cries
Whatever happened is His Will
The only Doer accept being still!

The bottlenecks are harder now
I will get through them somehow
You are my Master for evermore
Please guide, bring me to shore!

Tears never made your heart soft
Songs filtered by playing flute oft
All the charms cannot win you still
They are the only gifts by your will!

Still you could never bear my tears
Wipe them dry take away my fears
Like you so often dried in the past
Without you I don't think I can last!!

At The Holy Feet Of Baba February 10th 2008

(625) Masters

2018-7-20

Guru

Hafiz and Rumi along with Bulle Shah n Khusrau
Osho and Yogiprem with Dilip Roy and Aurovindo
Anandamayee Ma, Mother Anasuya and Ammachi
Vivekananda, Yogananda, Shivananda, Babaji
Dada Barfani, Neemkaroli, Gaganagiri, Saibaba
Tukka, Gyaneswar, Eknath, Namdev and Bayababa
Ramana, Ramalingar, Swami Rama, Ramatirtha also
Many many more in this life gave Bliss to make us grow!

(626) Maya

2013-8-3

Magical Mother Maya loves to teach
Her children so they learn to grow
Movies are created for Man to reach
His Potential, Mother Kali will show
The Way Out, without any breach
Her Love for Her creation will flow!

(627) Me and Mine

2014-11-8

Life

If we do not have time for another
All we can think of is me no other;
We have not evolved beyond me mine
All belongs to me nothing is thine!

The joy of sacrificing is so sweet
If others you love, happen to meet;
Selfishness goes you start to share
Pain, Joy with others start to bear!

If Life was meant to be for only me
The One would rejoice alone so free;
Why were we created so many on earth?
Why One go through the pangs of birth?

Love is nothing but passionate caring
First family then spreads out sharing;
If you have Life then do not act dead
Love and respect one another go ahead!

(628) Meera & Shyam

2007-3-10

Invocation

Love can never make calculation
It just happens or not on its own;
If anyone contemplates about this
They would run away far and miss!

Meera did not know about Shyam
She began to pray without qualm;
She believed in her Mother's word
Mother told her this He is her Lord!

Faith and Patience can lead to Love
Knowledge being bonus from above;
If you ask any Lover the reason why
Their reply to you can only be a sigh!

Simple Meera knew who is Her Lord
Shyam the King of Kings being God;
She did not feign to know anything
Only for her Love did she ever sing!

Night and day Meera worshiped Him
Many followed Meera to be with Him;
Even today people sing Meera's song
Which will make one, for Shyam long!

Mero To Girighar Gopal Dusro Na Koi

Ananya Bhakti Shree Krishna Sharanam Mama

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Meera March 10th 2007

(629) Meera & Shyam

2007-3-10

Invocation

Love makes no calculation
It just happens on its own
If anyone thought about it
They would run away from it!

Meera did not know about Shyam
She began to pray without qualm
Believing in her Mother's word
Mother told her He is her Lord!

Faith and patience lead to Love
Knowledge is a bonus from above
If you ask Lovers the reason why
Their reply to you will be a sigh!

Yes Meera knew who was Her Lord
Shyam the King of Kings was God
She did not feign to know things
Only Her Love for Him she sings!!

Night and day she sang for HIM
Many followed her to be with HIM
Even now the people sing Her Song
A song that you could sing along!!

Mero To Girighar Gopal Dusro Na Koi

Ananya Bhakti Shree Krishna Sharanam Mama

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Meera March 10th 2007

(630) Meera (Ahir Bhairav Raag)

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Meera Tere Shyamsundar Nahin Aaye
Shyamsundar Natvar Giridhar
Bahut Hi Naach Nachaye
Meera Tere Shyamsundar Nahin Aaye!

Tu Ne Pukara He Giridhari
Shyamsundar Mukund Murari
Phir Bhi Na Aaye Bankebihari
Ro Ro Beeti Ratiyaan Saari!

Meera Tere Shyamsundar Nahin Aaye
Shyamsundar Natvar Giridhar
Bahut Hi Raas Rachaye
Meera Tere Shyamsundar Nahin Aaye!

Meera Kahe Prabhu He Nandlala
Kya Mein Nahin Hun Teri Brijbala
Shyamsundar Natvar Giridhar
Begi Milo Karo Jiya Ujjala!

(631) Meera - 1

2008-8-4

Life

Meera asked Shyam one day
I belong to another age pray
How to learn the Gopis' way?
Who gave their all some say!!

Just close your eyes and see
There is no one here but me
Be at one in that love for me
This practice will set you free!!

The world will go on without
You who will not ever doubt
My Love will make you shout
My Name breath in and out!!

You will sing and dance along
Music that will make you long
It will flow from soul as song
Singing to me do you belong!!

No other thought in your mind
Be gentle in your soul and kind
Love me which will forever bind
You to me, soul body and mind!!

Your innosence will give me form
Although I do not have any form
The world will chastise your form
You will finally merge in this form!!

(632) Meera - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

Her fear was gone
Her duties all done
Meera sang day and night
Only Lord knew her plight!

No care in this world
Her love did unfold
A beauty to behold
To her Lord she's sold!

Her days she lived out
Giridhari she called out
He showed her His Face
Her Lord full of grace!

She did sing till the end
All her love she did send
To her Lord who would bend
In His Form she did blend!

(633) Meera - 3

2003-1-16

Invocation

The fear now gone
Duties all done
Meera sings day and night
Only Lord knows her plight!

No care in this world
Her love does unfold
A beauty to behold
To her Lord she is sold!

Her days she lives out
Giridhari she calls out
He shows not His face
Her Lord full of grace!

She will sing till the end
All her love she will send
To Her Lord who will bend
In His Form she will blend!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Meera Bai Jan 16th 2003

(634) Meera - 4

2008-4-3

Love

May the colour of Shyam be your colour
Meera for you love Shyam like no other
The agony you bear and ecstasy share
With many so they find their way there!

Your heart cries for Shyam every second
Your love is so unique there's no second
The pain and the joy that come your way
You surrender all to Shyam and you pray!

Your life many follow after so many years
They can transform into love all the fears
You inspire many to reach out to Giridhar
They learn from you so they love Giridhar!

You are human or Radhe reborn as Meera
Doesn't matter as many adore you Meera
They aspire like you to make God Beloved
They sing your songs dancing for Beloved!

At the Lotus Feet Of Meera April 3rd 2008

(635) Meera - 5

xxxx-xx-xx

Radha

Meera Tere Shyamasundar Ghar Aaye
Shyamasundar Natabar Giridhar
Kripaa Baari Barasaaye
Meera Tere Shyamasundar Ghar Aaye!

Tu Ne Pukaraa, He Manamohan
Naatha Hari Raakho Mhaara Jeevan
Aaye Tere Ghar Patitapaavan
Sulajh Gaye Tere Saare Bandhaan!

Meera Tere Shyamasundar Ghar Aaye
Shyamasundar Natabar Giridhar
Prem Ke Rasa Barasaaye
Meera Tere Shyamasundar Ghar Aaye!

Meera Kahe Prabhu Daya Ke Saagar
Pooran Ho Gayee Aba Meri Gaagar
Shyamasundar Natabar Giridhar
Tu Maalik Shyam Mein Hun Chaakar!

Dedicated at the Lotus Feet Of Baba

(636) Meera - 6

2008-4-23

Love

The path was clear as she sang her song
She left home to go where she did belong
Without fear in heart or doubt in her mind
She worshipped as she was one of a kind!

The past nor future did not make her sad
She followed Guru's words made him glad
For she saved millions by singing her love
Gave hope to many who never knew love!

The common man could feel happy for her
Knowing that Krishna would truly love her
One who was born a princess yet gave all
So that in both worlds she could stand tall!

Meera her name and Krishna her beloved
Till now in this world she is so much loved
Her songs are the beacon for many a soul
Giridhar Gopal was her heart and her soul!

At the Lotus Feet Of Meera April 23rd 2008

(637) Meera - 7

2008-1-17

Unknown

There is nothing Meera came here to do
She descended here just for me and you
Her songs for Giridhar all came to know
How to love Giridhar only she did show!

Mustering courage she left hearth and home
Ecstatic songs poured forth as she did roam
Eagerly awaiting to meet her Giridhar Gopal
Relating to no one Meera to Guru was loyal!

Atlast she reached Dwarka leaving all behind
Hoping there her Giridhar Gopal she will find
She sang and danced in the temple every day
When asked to leave vanished as she did pray!

(638) Meera - 8

2007-1-17

Invocation

She sang her heart to Her Lord
In her heart she heard the Word
She stopped for few on her way
Always to Her Lord she did pray!

She called Giridhar day and night
Krishna heard and knew her plight
Saved her always from this world
Come to me Meera He always called!

We sing Her Songs and know her pain
She wished for nothing loss nor gain
When all her work on earth was done
With Beloved Giridhar she became One!

At the Lotus Feet Of Meera Jan 17th 2007

(639) Meera - 9

2007-2-13

Love

Meera went her way seeking her Lord
She danced and she sang all His word
Many came to her seeking her blessing
Her tears and her love all witnessing!

A princess she was for Krishna she cried
To make HIM her beloved always she tried
He gave her the strength to overcome strife
She found HIM and made HIM her very own life!

Today as we dwell on Her Life and we try
To love Krishna it is so difficult we sigh
We sing Her songs for HIM with so much love
Thinking Krishna is ours come down from above!

She is unique and only one that we know about
That made her dream a reality without any doubt
Making Giridhar Gopal the ONLY ONE BELOVED TRUE
She showed the path to all who love Krishna true!

(640) Meera -10

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

English Rough Translation:

Silently go and look Meera your Shyam is at Vrindavan
Playing hide and seek with Gopis see him at Vrindavan
Their heart and soul is drenched in Shyam's affection
Please witness this divine play of Shyam at Vrindavan!

When he plays with Gopas they throw him on the ground
All the cows and creepers wait for Shyam's flute sound
If you feel like meeting Shyam please go to Vrindavan
Even now this Divine Play is carried out at Vrindavan!

Meera says Giridhar Nagar when I'll come to Vrindavan
Will you play hide n seek with me again at Vrindavan?
Will my heart and soul be drenched with your affection?
Let us all go and witness this Divine Play at Vrindavan!

(641) Meera -11

2008-10-2

Invocation

The little girl Meera always sat down to pray
She had this question to ask Shyam one day
I know that always with me you come to play
When I see you clearly why none can do say!

Shyam smiled and played His flute for Meera
Your innocence makes you see the Brahman
Who has no attributes Name nor Form Meera
Your Love gave shape and name to Brahman!

Meera got up carefully and touched Giridhar
You are so real much more than every thing
You speak to me when I talk to you Giridhar
About Brahman do not understand any thing!

For you will always keep this Name and Form
The world will never know this my Lovely Form
This space in your Heart is where I will appear
Your Love abides forever all else will disappear!

At the Lotus Feet Of Giridhar Gandhi Jayanti Oct 2nd 2008

(642) Meera -12

2006-9-1

Unknown

Chup Chup Ke Jake Dekho Meera
Tere Shyam Hai Vrindavan Mein
Shyam Vrindavan Mein.........

Aankh Michauni Khel Raha Hai
Gopiyon Sang Van Mein
Tere Shyam Vrindavan Mein

Chun Chun Neha Lagaa Raha Hai
Gopiyon Ke Man Mein
Tere Shyam Vrindavan Mein

Pal Pal Prem Jagaa Raha Hai
Gopiyon Ke Tan Mein
Tere Shyam Vrindavan Mein

Chori Chori Khel Raha Hai
Gopa Jan Sang Van Mein
Tere Shyam Vrindavan Mein

Milna Hai To Van Jao Gopi
Khelo Vrindavan Mein
Tere Shyam Vrindavan Mein

Meera Kahe Prabhu Shyamsundar
Kya Mein Aaoon Vrindavan Mein
Tum Sang Nachhoon Nidhivan Mein ?

(643) Meera -13

2008-10-5

Krishna

When Meera sang for Krishna one day
Heartmelting song when she did pray
When will you come my eyes awaiting
To behold your lovely form enchanting!

The seasons come with beauty to part
But you never come you cannot depart
Incessantly I will sing for you love song
So that you come for to you do I belong!

I have left kith and kin to be at your side
Looking for you travelled so far and wide
Feet are tired but heart flooded with light
Beloved will come who is so full of delight!

Krishna smiled to speak words of affection
The longing and belonging you do mention
In beautiful soulful songs will inspire souls
Abide forever on earth to uplift their souls!

At the Lotus Feet Of Meera's Krishna Oct 5th 2008

(644) Meera -14

2008-10-8

Love

The greatness Of Meera Giridhar knew
He sent her to earth like her were few
Her songs were specially sung for HIM
She danced with abandon before HIM!

Giridhar Gopal you are my Beloved true
The peacock feather on head marks you
As my eternal Lord who took care of me
Every life you send Guru to set me free!

Saints and Kings were impressed by her
They visited to witness great love in her
All were swept by the tide of Divine Love
The Devas wept from their abode above!

Earth was sanctified by her presence here
Heavens blessed this soul to have no fear
To love Giridhar Gopal since she was born
By Meera's love Giridhar became so known!

The devotee who made the Lord so famous!

(645) Meera Shyam

1999-10-15

Guru

If you are hidden O Dark One
Where is Meera to look ?
Will you be at Mathura with Devaki ?
Will you be at Gokul with Yasodha ?
Will you be at Dwarka with Rukmini ?
The tears in the eyes of Radhika
Hides your image reflected therein
Meera will abandon her search
Knowing you are to be found there
Where a heart pines for you.

If you are hidden O Dark One
Where is Meera to look ?
In the King's Palace ?
In the Mother's Hug ?
In the Battlefield ?
The sighs of the Gopis
Betrays your presence within
Meera will end her search
For you are to be found there
Although you left Braj long ago.

Offered at the feet of Baba October 15th 1999

(646) Meera Sings With Full Abandon

2007-8-31

Invocation

Meera sings with full abandon
Govinda Gopala Madhusudan
His Names as her companions
Caring not for other opinions!

Giridhari Giridhari she calls out
Save me now she does shout
Have none save you My Lord!
You'll come I have your word!

Dancing her way to His Heart
Names she sang when apart
Krishna you attract all I know
Only for you let my tears flow!

You save the fallen ones O Lord
Please save me keep your word
Her Lord came to be with Meera
There is none who is like Meera!

At the Lotus Feet Of Shyam and Meera August 31st while moving to apt downtown

(647) Meera and Giridhar

2007-10-6

Love

Great love that Meera had for Giridhar
Blossomed as she worshipped Natvar
Love's fragrance spread far and wide
Saints came from far to be at her side!

By placing Giridhar Gopal in her heart
Firmly Meera from her home did start
She travelled far to spread His Name
Her songs for HIM brought Him fame!

Coloured in the hues of Shyamsundar
She couldn't be kept from him asunder
Still sang songs about separation pain
Agony or Bliss for Meera all were gain!

Kinsmen couldn't kill whom Krishna kept
Statesmen paid visits when Meera wept
For her only Beloved, dancing with bliss
This joyous event here Heaven did miss!

Love Giridhar like Meera and feel her joy
She used pure love no other art nor ploy
Childhood to love is the best time to start
Please love Giridhar with all of your heart!

At the Lotus Feet Of MeeraGiridhar October 6th 2007

(648) Meera in Radha's Mood

2007-2-5

Radha

General Prayer

The source of all Vedas the holder of this world
The killer of all demons the ruler of this world
HE came down on earth to uphold Dharma from above
Lets worship Krishna the ocean of mercy and love!

Radha tells Gopi

Dear Friend HE roams without a care in his heart
With the Gopis' he engages in play and does part
HIS LOVE is without mercy and I am bound by THAT
Coloured with HIS hues, you cannot tell us apart!

HIS separation every moment steals peace of my mind
Lose all my patience friend please tell HIM to be kind
To give me HIS Vision, bring joy to my restless eyes
Have not left my body just filled with endless sighs!

Gopi tells Shyam

Friend goes and tells Shyam Radha's pain and sorrow
How she lives to meet HIM and no thought of 'morrow
She is burning with agony alone bereft of your sight
Like a fish out of water please know Shyam Her plight!

Krishna replies

She is very sensitive towards me anger she did show
She never really left me full of love she is though
I count every moment without Her, they seem so long
My glance strays to the path for a glance I do long!

Gopi approaches Manini Radha

Shyam cries over there near Yamuna calling your Name
Playing the flute glances at the path that you came
He is not near any Gopi nor is He roaming any where
Calls His Beloved Radhe so that she meets HIM there!

Shyam Meets Radhe

Without you O Radhe Shyam can never be fully complete
We are halfs of each other and together we are complete
I render to you all my Love and surrender to that LOVE
You are My Life and My Breath and treasure from above!!!!!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of RadhaKrsna Feb 5th 2007

(649) Meera playing Holi

2008-3-21

Life

Meera played Holi with Giridhar today
Sprayed HIM with the colours of love
He specially visited Meera on this day
Drenched her with His colours of love!

The world saw a Princess praying alone
It could not see Her Lord Giridhar at all
They saw that her face lit up and shone
She sang her songs dancing before all!

One moment she pleaded next certain
Of Krishna's love she played Holi today
With the colour of faith Meera did gain
Both this world and the next one today!

Red yellow blue green all became blue
When she played with Giridhar Gopal
Her life surrendered to serve HIM true
Meera did merge with Giridhar Gopal!

At thr Lotus Feet of Meera and Giridhar March 21st 2008

(650) Meera sang Giridhar Giridhar

2007-9-20

Life

Meera sang Giridhar Giridhar
Shyamsundar Natvar Nagar
Taking His Name all the time
No other thought in her mind!

She spoke to HIM every day
Sang to HIM as she did pray
Danced away with tearful joy
She was simple used no ploy!

He knew her heart was gold
To Meera's love He was sold
He showed His face then hid
Waited then for Meera to bid!

This play went on all her life
Though Giridhar was her life
She travelled far for His sake
Taught the world to forsake!

Love needs nothing in return
She knew no art except burn
Her flame of life was all aglow
Giridhar's love made her glow!

As she merged in Him she sang
The bells of the temple all rang
Announcing Meera left this shore
To be with Giridhar for evermore!!

At the Lotus Feet Of MeeraBai September 20th 2007

(651) Meera's Giridhar

2007-10-xx

Love

How did you call Giridhar from so early an age ?
He must have been known to you in every age
Meera please teach us how to love Krishna true
There are so many loving but none love like you!

There are so many people but why only one you
After Vrindavan Dham he was loved only by you
So Meera please bless all to love only Giridhar
As there are so many forms of naughty Natvar!

The One who plays flute and attracts all souls
Sends them here and then destroys their goals
Don't know how you love Kanh knowing Him well
To my faulty perception He does mischief so well!

I ask for your blessings for He is the goal I know
This way or that we have to reach HIM somehow
Therefore Meera your songs will be our guide
To reach Giridhar Gopal who is your true pride!!

At the Lotus Feet of Meera October 2007

(652) Meera's Love - 1

2008-6-6

Love

The palace was a prison no where to go
No friends or relatives world just a show
How to find Giridhar Meera did not know
Meera left all behind as she had far to go!

Came to Vrindavan to find HIM some how
Looked everywhere he was'nt there now
She sang songs to HIM not knowing how
She will meet her Gopala and to him bow!

The stony hearts melted hearing her song
Truly to Giridhar Gopal her love did belong
Saints she met but for Kanha did she long
They heard her singing entranced for long!

She left for Dwarka when the people came
Looking for her when they heard her name
Meera not wishing a thing knew their game
Merged with Giridhar Gopal her love aflame!

Three Times I wrote about your Love and only this was written in rock June 6th 2008
Four Times I wrote about your Love and only this was written in Granite June 6th 2008

(653) Meera's Love - 2

2008-1-8

Love

As I first started loving you I thought you were old
For I was a small child and I was not so very bold
I heard about your love and your many songs true
Sung for your beloved songs both happy and blue!

Some songs you sang about separation and pain
Yet other songs you celebrate your love and gain
Your pain and love, laughter and tears were mine
When you cry for your beloved it is for you I pine!

As I grew older it all made sense I could feel you
The heartaches grew the more I knew about you
You are not old but a beautiful vision in my heart
Ready to leave everyone but from you I can't part!

Slowly as my affection grew I saw you as a child
In this my new found role, my love for you is mild
My soul is soft as it wonders how much you love
That an idol becomes God reciprocates your love!

Through it all I see only you no one else is for me
Real or fake you are all I have to set my soul free
The more I feel I come to know all about your love
Enters my heart to become my one and only love!

(654) Meera's Prabhu Giridhar Gopal

2007-5-8

Love

The one who made Meera laugh and cry
The one who made Meera live and die
The one who made others laugh at her
Is Gopal Himself who truly loved her!

Giridhar made Meera sing and dance
Their story is one of divine romance
He appeared to her when she did cry
She sang Him songs to bring Him nigh!

The world will never ever comprehend
How it's possible that Lord did tend
When she cried for HIM with much pain
He showered Love on her again to gain!

He truly listens if your love is true
So like Meera love HIM do not be blue
He will come running just wait and see
Your Giridhar Gopal will set you free!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Gopal May 8th 2007

(655) Meerabai - 1

2008-9-11

Love

Your love was for Giridhar but I have not seen Him
Your love Meera is amazing as you hadn't seen Him;
Your love manifested Giridhar when you sang for Him
The whole world benefits now, many came to love Him!

Who is luckier Giridhar or you, I'm not very sure now
Does not matter as your Love found a great place now;
People praise Meerabai Princess, sing your songs now
I am only amazed at the depth of your love for Giridhar now!

For me you are more real, closer than any devotee Name
I can see your dedication and love interest in His Name;
You made famous for all of us, so we all love His Name
Mirabai Krishna made you special to spread Giridhar Name!

Simple faith and love of a small child created the legend of you
For me you are more real than all those who pretend to be you;
You have gone back to your Giridhar and here we all do miss you
Meerabai bless us so that we will love Giridhar beautifully as you!

Lotus feet of Meerabai Sep 11 2008

(656) Meerabai - 2

2008-9-11

Love

Your love was for Giridhar but I have not seen him
Your love Meera is amazing as you hadn't seen him
Your love manifested Giridhar when you sang for him
The whole world benefits now many came to love him!

Who is luckier Giridhar or you I m not very sure now?
Does not matter as your Love finds a great place now
People rave Meerabai Rajput Princess always even now
But I am only amazed at the depth of your love even now!

For me you are more real closer than the puranic names
I can see your dedication and love interested in His names
That you made famous for all of us so we love all His names
Meerabai Krishna created you so that you spread His names!

Simple faith and love of a small child created the legend of you
For me you are more real than all those who pretend to be you
You have gone back to your Giridhar and here we all do miss you
Meerabai bless us so that we will love Giridhar as beautifully as you!

Lotus feet of Meerabai Sep 11 2008

(657) Meeting

2014-1-9

Life

When you meet, this will happen
You as you will no longer remain
You crave for this time and again
When all along Being One refrain
From being alone as you are now
Create afresh to be two somehow
Ah Creator I bow before YOU now
You are in Endless Bliss somehow!!

If in your Endless Play, a few awake
Away from You, those beings shake
Misery follows, all pine night and day
To be One again they all start to pray
Dreams of Union makes all just glow
In love then Your Love You will show!!

(658) Meeting

2011-04-04

Love

No words or meetings nor communication takes place
Then how in the world will I ever remember your face
When no one or nothing remains who will love whom
What is this all about cannot comprehend or assume!

No contemplation of form or name and attributes at all
No meditation nor mediation on behalf of anyone at all
Whom will I love and how do I love without any contact
If all knowledge and love is within us then why the pact?

Why do we meet one another to bring misery and pain
Why do we fall in love when at the end we do not gain?
What is the need to be angry when we listen to reason
Why be an ascetic when all around love is the season ?

This business of two if you regret it is too late in the day
Only while the sun shines we must hasten to make hay
You choose to be alone or choose to love it is your way
I choose to love you instead of being confused this way!

(659) Meeting Point

2007-12-29

Unknown

The many days apart from you
Are filled with misery does seem
The minute that I part from you
The days pass by like in a dream!

How can I ever be apart from you?
Feel you every moment in my being
When I am a part of all that is you
Then why is this pain of not seeing?

This wonderful tale of contradiction
Things look different though same
Sorrowful separation, blissful union
Coexisting can only be your game!

Then on this day when I feel alone
That I am not with you but far away
Comes a thought you are not gone
But right here with me when I pray!

December 29th 2007 Third Offering

(660) Mein Giridhar Ke Ghar Jaaooon..

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

I am going to the abode of Giridhar my only true beloved
I wish to go on beholding the enchanting form of beloved
At nightfall I go to meet HIM and come back in the morning
Day and night I play with Giridhar pleasing and appeasing
I wear whatever He makes me wear and eat what He gives
A moment without HIM is torture this Romance is many lives
I sit wherever He makes me sit and if He sells then I am sold
Mira surrenders again and again to Giridhar Her DEAR LORD....

(661) Mere Shyaamal Krishna Aaye

2006-10-10

Krishna

Mere Shyaamal Krishna Aaye
Madhur Preet Kaise Lagaye
Praano Mein Bansi Bajaaye
Saason Mein Chhip Kar Aaye!

Naina Jo Dhoonde Hardam
Aur Dil Gaye Tere Sargam
Mana Tarse Roop Anoopam
Aayo Mere Paas Priyatam!

Bin Tere Jeevan Soona
Banaao Mujhe Tu Apnaa
Laaj Meri Ye Rakhanaa
Radhe Ko Sanga Laana!

Brindavan Banjaye Jeevan
Dikhlaye Tujhe Man Darapan
Karoon Mein Ansoo Ka Arpan
Tere Paon Mein AtmaSamarpan!

(662) Mind

2014-3-6

Life

Mind, stay at the Lotus Feet of the Lord
For then none can affect it in the World;
Good or bad if any your lot in this life
Struggle not, accept all with no strife;
Bless all, curse none for your condition
You have earned all good n bad portion;
Heaven can't give you lasting comfort
Hell is a state you live with discomfort;
Therefore O Mind, hold on to the Lord
Who can show you way with His Word;
If you doubt then doubt yourself Mind
Which can fling you, any place unkind;
Sing Dance Laugh n Cry with abandon
Live and Love have the determination!

(663) Mind

2014-3-6

Life

O Mind stay at the Lotus Feet of the Lord
For then none can affect it in this World;
Good or bad if any your lot in this life
Struggle not accept all with no strife;
Bless all and curse none for your condition
You have earned all the good and bad portion;
Heaven cannot give you lasting comfort
Hell is a life you live with discomfort;
Therefore O Mind hold on to the Lord
Who can show you Way with His Word;
If you doubt then doubt yourself O Mind
Which can fling you any place most unkind;
Sing, Dance, Laugh and Cry with abandon
Live and Love have the determination!

(664) Mira's Giridhar

2007-1-10

Unknown

You sat with saints and kings too
You were free to dance and sing too
GiridharGopal was your life and goal
You knew very well he was your soul!

You worshipped Krishna night and day
Sang to HIM whatever you had to say
First you had faith then patience true
Tests you had to take till you were blue!

Guru said that there is none like you
Only One of a Kind Giridhar made you
Then what of those who love HIM too?
Can you Bless them Mira to be like you!

At the Lotus Feet Of Mira 10th Jan 2007

(665) MiraShyam

2007-3-24

Love

Who can love Shyam like you?
With the utmost devotion true
One pointed awareness of Him
All your life you did love HIM!

Many centuries have passed since
Love for Shyam your songs convince
The people think of you as unique
Who did love Shyam with much risk!

Singing away His Songs you danced
With His Graceful Eyes Shyam glanced
United was your soul forever with HIM
All love you Mira those who love HIM!

Tears were shed and laughter shared
Sages came to sit with you prepared
Eternity will know your love for God
You with tearful love spread HIS WORD!

Offered at the Lotus Feet of Mira March 24rth 2007

(666) Miracle Baba

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

He does see whose heart is pure
Mind is simple and faith is sure
Whose tears of joy always greets
Every known unknown face he meets!

Baba is the sweetest One for all
But few are grateful for His call
They reap his grace but fail to see
His love abounding in you and me!

So His love you have always known
His love to strangers you have shown
So your tears of joy and miracles new

(667) Miracles

2017-12-16

Unknown

The Blind shall see
The Deaf shall hear;
The Mute speak free
When Prema is near;
You will serve not feel a thing
Happiness sorrow a past fling;
Just BE, watch the miracles grow
Service a JOY, and all shall know! A.H

(668) Mirage

2008-1-4

Invocation

When everything is going so well
There is always a lull due to spell;
So if nothing that appears is true
Lord then what about me and you?

The world is seen therefore unreal
Lord cannot be seen therefore real
Then why do I tarry here for whom?
Like a river I will flow but for whom?

Lord how can I love you living here
I cannot speak with you out of fear
To be worthy of you know not how
Knowing all I cannot do it somehow!

How do I trust and whom do I trust?
Who in this world is so fair and just?
That they will show me the path Lord
Back to you and remind me your word!

Is it foolish of me that I trust all as you?
It is foolish of me that I think all as you!
For when people pray then you appear
If you are all then how can you appear?

Let me love all your own but true to you
Let me cherish the seconds given by you
Even if this world is a mirage you sent me
Here, I will serve Lord till you set me free!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord Jan 4rth 2008
In remembrance of Mother Jan 4rth 1988

(669) Miss Lola

2014-4-23

Life

Missing the Moments You enjoy
Thank you for the Bundle of joy
Looks are mature, eyes so wise
As if all answers are in disguise

I know all the answers no worry
Live life with Joy, don't be sorry
With perfect poise gaze outward
Know Life to be moving forward

Doll that you behold is a person
Witty and wise with her mission
Spread Joy in the world, so dull
Enjoy the Moments with no lull!

(670) Miss You

2007-9-11

Krishna

You know we begin and end in Krishna
Why do I miss when we are in Krishna
The game that the Lord chose to play
I wish he consulted me to have a say!

Therefore dear soul be happy always
Know that for His Joy Kanhaiya plays
The world is so beautiful and yet sad
It is perfect and yet we think it is bad!

So till I know that I will be perfectly safe
In the arms of Baba who can vouchsafe
I will be acting like this person you know
Ignorant but deep inside who does know!

The pictures I see in my mind's eye tell
At Braja He grazes cows wearing a bell
Calling each one by their name with love
Who come to Kanha and show their love!

The damsels fair go to Yamuna for water
Kanha comes there and they all scatter
Not finding their mates come face to face
With Kanha who shows them divine grace!

The boys play horsie and ride HIM for glory
You are no Brahma don't change this story
Everyone HE loves and keeps them forever
In His Divine Heart their bond doesn't sever!

Yasoda and Nanda love HIM as their child
Knowing not that God came as their child
This knowing unknowing games HE plays
ALL IS FOR LOVE OR NOTHING HE SAYS!!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha when I missed HIM most September 11 2007

(671) Miss you Tuna

2017-4-8

Love

Do not cry for he is with you
His Love will always Be True
Speaking not words love you
Touched your heart, soul too!

Let him sing with Angels now
Let him string harp with them
Let him bend and to God bow
Let him send blessings same!

(672) Mo Baba

2017-11-13

Guru

Mo Baba Ra Mamata Anubhaba Kari
Samsare Birala, Sneha Sradhha Sari
Sarala Bhashare Barnabodha Dhaga
Artha Paramaartha Roga Aau Bhoga

Ghara Pachha Bara Gachha Kalpataru
Bhabi Chinti Bhala Debe Brahma Daru
Bhala Manisha Karya Sadabele Bhala
Anubhuti Kuha Na Kari Paraku Nakala

Translation:

After experiencing the affection of my Baba
Which is unique and priceless, in this world,
Barnabodha in simple, pure terms my Baba
Explained Life, God, Sorrow, Joy did unfold!

Behind every house there is an Oak Tree
Kalpataru wish fulfilling tree is behind you
Wish well after much reflection, to be free
Good Man always does good realize true!

(673) Mo Baba

2008-8-13

Guru

Dhara Dhame Mahapurusha He Tava Tulya Nahin Kehi
Guru Rupe Asi Banchha Kalpataru ManaKu NelaJe Mohi
Sabu Tharu Srestha Asana Paila Tathapi Samaste Ucha
Sabhinki Praname Prathame Barila Mathaku KarinaNicha
Mathara Duaru Bhokila Petare Kehi Pheri Nahin Dinehele
Anavila Tava Premara Dorire Bandha Hoi Thile Sadaabele
Jagannatha Swamy Oriya Ra Garba Janai Dela Seva Kari
Tava Nama Prema Jagate Bikhyata Akhanda Roopa Dhari
Akhaya Alekha Ajatita Tume Ahetuka Kripaa Paaravaara
Samsaare Karina Prakhyata Namaku Manila Sabu Asara
Annapurna Siddhi Paithila Boli Kehi Pheri Nahin Khali Pete
Jahara Pati Swayam Laxmi Pati Tahara Prabhu Pana Sete
Samastanka Kanha Samastanka Janha Mo Baba Eka Tuhi
Apapanara Tharu Karu Apanara Samsare Jara Nahin Kehi!

Mo Baba Charana KaMalare Arpita 13th Aug 2008

(674) Mo Gudul Gumpa Laagi

2008-4-13

Unknown

to mukha chandrama se je diye ananda
tate na dekhile ghadie laage yuga jemanta
prabhu bhakta milana aane jete ananda
aja dine sukhare rakhantu tate balabanta

matara snehaasisha pitara sasana janilu
prabhu bhakta priyaa priya milana dekhilu
toha kathaa bhabi bhabi dina mora gadila
akhi luha luchae mun mana mo na manila

prabhu sate to rupare mo pakhaku asile
jani nahin kahinki se mo manare bhasile
sabu jadi prabhu mora luha nuha mithya
asibu tu mora pakhu jaane mu ehi satya!

(675) Modern Meera

2016-11-26

Unknown

Time is an illusion but Truth is Eternal;
What is True today shall be true tomorrow;
Recycle of particles of Bliss yields Bliss;
Lead life of Truth, for Bliss warrants this;
Love Truth Joy describes one Word Beauty;
All Four can replace the other do understand;
Go after your Bliss without harming anyone;
Waves of Bliss will envelop your Being!

(676) Mohan

2009-5-22

Love

One day Mohan asked the people He loved
How come when I entrance all in this world
Only Radha can entrance me for She is bold
She loves me so much to Her love I am sold?

Lalita replied that you are Lord of this world
You find it is easy to love the young and old
Radha is a simple maid who has always told
My only love is Mohan and for Him I am bold!

When you love everyone and she loves you
That is the enchantment she holds over you
Her love and sacrifice is known to only a few
She is the one to be loved for she loves you!

Mohan replied that they are One and not two
By loving Her devotees He won her heart true
She loves Him so much those who love Her too
They can win His heart for others have no clue!!

At the Lotus feet of Radha Mohan May 22nd 2009

(677) Moment

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

This moment, my moment I'll never let go
The hour, the minute, the second will show
We triumph for nothing we sorrow in vain
We make it so complex when answer's so plain!

Live for the moment, live and let live
Don't look for answers there's none to give
And if this moment passes you by
There will be another no need to cry!

When time will be timeless no moment to share
This moment will stretch on and lots more to spare
Don't look to the future for answer's not there
This moment will tell you when you get there!

(678) Moments

2015-11-5

Life

Moments lets treasure
Moments can measure;
How we enjoy and live
How we forget, forgive!

Laugh with a stranger
Live like lonely ranger;
Riding away, to sunset
Loving people you met!

Dance away in the rain
Wash away all the pain;
Play with children, often
Your life is never in vain!

Thank Lord in your heart
Never from Lord do part;
Smile so all worries part
Enjoy life from the start!

(679) Mother

2018-9-10

Mother likes Her children to play
She knows when to call it a day
Time Here and Now She will say
Then we follow Ma and Her way!

Let us sing and dance for awhile
This will make our Mother smile
She is busy now but all the while
She watches you walking a mile!

She acts stern but children know
With little love Her heart will glow
They call out Her Name to show

(680) Mother

2013-8-6

Unknown

O Mother you speak in a thousand ways
Love your child without condition always
We feel that you do measure our deeds
You love equally even with the misdeeds!

How can you not for all are your very own?
Even when the seeds of bad karma is sown
You protect and pardon with so much grace
We surrender or not you show us your face!

(681) Mother

2017-5-12

Two Faces, that make heart soft
God creates the chain of love oft
He enjoys as you and me so that
We will not know mystery of That!

Ananya, unique you are in all ways
Anasuya abiding trusting still prays
For Joy on Earth Bliss for all states
Filled with eternal hope none hates!

(682) Mother - 1

xxxx-xx-xx

Your life was spent in doing good
What was right and what was just
You left because you felt you must!
But what of those you left behind
Your troopers and your heart's delight;
Will they have your courage true
Kindness, love and your foresight ?
Or will they falter, halt and stop
Confused, bewildered, wander around;
Or will your bright love shine through
Like a star upon their path homebound ?

(683) Mother - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

The earthly mother I loved the best
Not knowing her heavenly counterpart
But now I know how sweet is her love
To send to all Mothers from above!

Some call her pure energy aka Kundalini
Some call her Kali Durga Ambe Radharani
I think she especially is with saints
For them to shower us with such pure grace!

On this special Mother's day let us pray
To God who is our true Mother let us say
Please keep on loving us like this always
In this Mother Form with it's healing rays!

So Laxmipriya, Ma Mangalaa, Rajarajeswari
Please accept my love and please grant me
That resplendent beautiful form of Thee
To behold and hold in my heart for eternity!

(684) Mother - 3

2014-10-13

Getting a drop even from your infinite ocean of love
Maa all earthly Mothers can their own children love;
If earthly love be so sweet, then I cannot imagine
Mother how your Love will make me feel so Divine!

Power you can wield but it is for those who want it
I wish for nothing but your lap Mother for I want it;
Useless all else seems Mother when cannot feel you
Love all the children Mother let me dare to love you!

I have lost the child like wonder I had to behold you
I have lost all the powers I once had Ma to hold you;
If you do not come to me I cannot even find my way
If you do not pick me up, I will not know how to stay!

Am nothing and yet your child, whom you created Ma
Without you how will I find my way to you tell me Ma;
Let love fill my very Being then I can come to you Ma
Let me taste your sweet affection forever lost in it Ma!

At the Lotus Feet Of Sweet Mother

(685) Mother - 4

xxxx-xx-xx

Lord you are my mother
And I am your child
Through innumerable births
I am running wild!

Gather me in your lap divine
I have no where to go but Thee
Battered mind and tattered clothes
No one to call my own but Thee!

I have called you many times before
You have always hastened and come
What have I done now O Mother Dear
That I cannot see your shining form!

Your tired child Ashoka

(686) Mother - 5

2014-9-27

O Mother dear please come to me
Then only I can be home with thee
If you are with me then all is well
You sometimes be child and dwell
I can take care of you Mother dear
Mother child sister friend so appear
Magic of your Love, all along I know
To People, Grace only you can show!

(687) Mother Came Dancing

xxxx-xx-xx

Mother dear you came to me
Dancing in your name to be
Tender Ma, complexion gold
Render eyes so I can behold!

Soft and sweet maiden dear
One who takes away all fear
Wise and wonderful little one
Ready to take the Demons on!

Bright and beautiful you are
One who prays to you goes far
I feel like taking care of you
My little child and Mother true!

This love of yours is very rare
Without Guru Ma I would not dare
Bless this world Ma with your love
Let Grace descend from heavens above!

To Guru Ma whose grace descends on all of us!

(688) Mother Dance With The Flute

xxxx-xx-xx

Mother with the garland of skulls, people do fear
Please wear a garland of wild flowers and be here
Handpicked by me and woven for you, my dear Mother
Please drop your sword, call with your flute Mother!

Yasoda made you dance and you danced to her tune Ma
Why did you lose that beautiful form Krishna dear Ma?
The whole world dances to your beck and call dear Ma
I know that you dance to the tune of your devotee Ma!

Tears to wash your Lotus Feet is my intoxication Ma
Will clean them with the towel of discrimination Ma
Fears will I have none as you give determination Ma
To do the impossible task of loving your creation Ma!

Mother, Guru and Mantra are One, one who knows is wise
If you cannot reach Her, HER NAME please call likewise
She will come cannot stay away, please don't be blue
Devotion true please awaken with the Guru Mantra true!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Kali Ma

(689) Mother and Son

xxxx-xx-xx

O Mother dear your son came singing
Melodious notes, my soul captivating
Through healing music flowed Gnana true
Ganapathy Sachidananda Yogi Datta Guru!

O Nada Ganesha you were born for every soul
With Dattatreya Shakti you pursued your goal
Om Gam Ganapathaye Namaha Mantra you gave
On your birthday true and our sins forgave!

Ganesha Gananayaka Vighnanaashaka Guru
Please bless us to hear your Nada true
As Datta you do hold the power of Trinity
As Swamiji please bless us to do our duty!

You came as Guru when I was very small
I spoke with you not knowing you at all
Everywhere I look I perceive you true
Ganapathy Sachidananda Yogi Datta Guru!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Datta Yogi Raja

(690) Mother's Letter

2011-6-3

I should not cry

there is no reason why

when all is One

and there is No One;

Then why the tears

and why the fears

when you say

we will meet one day

not on this bed of sand

but in a far away land

where Lord Is

where Love Is.

Then why the heart

won't let me part

with a smile

even if it be for a while;

Why the mind

is not too kind

makes me go around

brings me to the ground

of this earthly existence

has so much resistance

to God's word

to Guru's word???

Henceforth I will not speak

nor trouble a child meek

who deserves the best

has troubled not the rest;

I will lead a life

that will not beget strife

rather help all

so as not to fall

simple pure loving

giving and forgiving

attuned to the One

as all are that One!

MA

(691) Muni

2008-9-9

Guru

Never saw the great ones, but I have seen you
The things I know they could do you can do too
You never opened mouth in defense even once
Now that I know Truth, my head bows at once!

May you advance all the time till you are in bliss
I helped my best so true purpose you don't miss
The happiness I missed not paying you attention
That you deserved always instead gave you tension!

Forgive forgive I ask of you bless that I can show
At least once how I care for you so that you know
Together Lord has placed us and together we are
This life n beyond where shines the brightest star!

May heavens pour choicest blessings on you today
To shine in life be the person God intended I pray
When I do love everyone, you know that I love you
Someone called Baya today that is how I know you!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba September 9th 2008

(692) Muse

2014-6-25

Invocation

The Words come from a Source
Even if you try with all resource
To understand who is so Divine
That speaks for it can't be mine
The mind cannot find the writer
Who uses your mind and finger!

They find their target to reform
Clean the soul when tears form
You cannot claim that it is mine
For you clearly feel all as Divine
The Seer Seen and Sight is One
When Poet Poem Poetry all One!

(693) Music

2015-7-4

Life

Inner Music in harmony with outer
Shall take you far in life O traveler
Keeping step to the beat of your heart
Consciously walk after unhurried start!

Slow the tempo soothing to the ear
Natural sounds soon mingle to hear
Trickling stream and the chirping bird
Bees humming some sounds unheard!

Joy in the heart as you start to explore
Beauty all around, your mind just pure
Stop just a while to wonder appreciate
How much harmony is in natural state!

Forget the past and don't dwell on future
Walk to the beat of your heart to nurture
All whom you meet, with a smile on face
Walk on O Traveler, with Love and Grace!

(694) My Baba

2016-7-19

Guru

I am alive by your grace
Cannot now see your face
But this I know you will efface
Make me ready to see your face!

In every being you are there
Every thing I can gladly share
To feel you inside me I do dare
As worship happens everywhere!

Kanh you come down every time
As Guru save no reason or rhyme
Wish to serve such a task sublime
Very few recognize you at the time!

Guru Purnima 2016

(695) My Baba

2018-4-30

Guru

Guru is Ram Guru is Shyaam
Guru is Radhe Guru is Naam;
Guru you meet at every bend
Guru is beginning n Guru end!

Guru is Mother an Guru Father
Guru is Brother an Guru Sister;
Guru is Friend and Guru World
Guru's Lotus Feet, please hold!

Nothing else you need to know
Guru inside you need not show
Guru outside you, please serve
Guru is Grace serve to deserve!

Mistakes you do, Guru Forgives
Live in the world for Guru gives;
Strength to face life death anon
Guru is in you do not feel alone!

(696) My Baba - 1

2011-7-15

Guru

If I could wash your feet with tears
Flowing free to drown all my fears
With my two hands wipe them dry
Hold them in heart and forever cry!

Eyes are dry and will not comply
Heart is hardened has not a sigh
How can I pour milk on you today
In this state Baba how can I pray?

Your love will ferry me this I know
Gratitude let it not remain a show
Let me love you again and again
Your causeless grace is my gain!

Guru Purnima 2011

(697) My Baba - 2

2011-7-23

Guru

Mind is unstable memories all faint
How can this mind dwell on a saint?
Baba take my mind, body and soul
Without any help let me reach goal!

The path is simple with you to guide
Let living become a true joyous ride
When I meet anyone let me see you
Greet with reverence love that is true!

All say it's evolution there is no God
Entire life I tried to decipher the word
Time and space although an illusion
Baba let me in this life find a solution!

To be spiritual one need not be grave
One can enjoy life with gifts you gave
Your beautiful words so hard to resist
Why people struggle so hard to exist ?

At your Lotus Feet July 23rd 2011

(698) My Baba - 3

2014-8-11

Guru

Baba is Now and Here and Nowhere
Baba is Love Truth Compassion true;
He is in every being and everywhere
He is your friend when you feel blue!

He Spread the Name Hari to Mankind
Keeps all Safe, from harm and trouble;
His Mercy for all beings, one of a kind
His simplicity unique without a double!

Cry out to Him and just see the result
In every step of life, do not forget Him;
His remembrance will make you exult
In life or death always remember Him!

Baba is my father mother brother sister
He is the source of all happiness for me;
Baba is my best friend, also my teacher
Guru Govinda and Guiding Light for me!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba Gurubaar August 11th 2014

(699) My Baba - 4

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

Walking alone for so long dear
I see that you have been here
Your footprints did not show
In the sand of Time you know!

As I walked many children came
I told all your stories to them
You must have been hearing all
Silently supporting if I fall!

Then one fine day a child said
Baba is there don't be afraid
Twice did He come in my dream
To ask you to come home to HIM!

Did I fail only you do know
What face do I have to show
Black or white belongs to you
Pray Baba I will come to you!

(700) My Baba - 5

2005-9-xx

Guru

I met you when I was young, loving you so much
Nothing I did Baba was ever enough or too much;
Where did the feelings go and why am I so dry?
Your song can hardly sing and cannot even cry!

What happened to all my dreams where did they all go
Time has fled like a moment with nothing new to show;
Few souls I met on my way and passed on your love
Saw in each one of them, your light shed from above!

The story I wished to tell Baba has not been told
Who will read and know and then to God be sold?
Every life is the story of God, that you might say
But I feel that I did not do my task, nor did I pray!

If it isn't too late then please Baba on this your day
Bless me so that I inspire others to come your way;
Let them soak in your Love and spread Holy Name
They will carry on the torch of My Krishna's Name!

Dedicated at the Lotus Feet Of My Baba on Mahasamadhi Day
September 2005

(701) My Baba - 6

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

Unknown Unheard He Spent His Days
No one knew his mysterious ways
He never put himself first in this world
Filled with glory and beauty of the Lord!

Content with His Beloved's Name
Asking HIM for the world's sins
On his head not glory neither fame
Being servant of all still he wins!

He neither scorned the rich nor the proud
His sweet Lord's Name rang clear and loud
All those who came were blessed without asking
They left with everything in your love basking!

Jaya Guru Shree Guru
Dasanudasa Baya

(702) My Baba - 7

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

You have shown me all O Lord except thy face
When it is time you shall bestow this final grace
Let me love thee and only thee when I am born
Let me know you no matter what garb you don!

Your love poured when I beheld my mother's face
Your beauty shone, as she talked to me full of grace
As my father and provider you showered your love
Then mercifully you came as my siblings so I can love!

Not satisfied with all the love that you poured on me
You came as Baba the Ultimate Love to set me free
What joy and beauty there is O Lord in this your Love
In every step you are there with me not in heaven above!

It's your love when I suffer and troubles come my way
So I would come straight to you without losing my way
Please let me never forget your love each time I am born
Let all people feel your love no matter the garb you don!

(703) My Baba - 8

2002-10-24

Guru

Who will be like My Baba in this world
Who will get me the flying golden bird
Who will wipe my tears from my eyes
Who will take my fears and my sighs!

My Baba is a parent only more loving
My Baba is also giving and forgiving
My Baba is a teacher silent and tall
My Baba is also a true friend to all!

In simple words and silent actions
In most profound thought projections
In teaching us what is real and true
In the darkest hour we were not blue!

My Baba who came from God to love us
My Baba who in trouble never left us
Let all children here feel your love
My prayer is this to the heavens above!

Offered at the lotus feet of My Baba - October 24rth 2002

(704) My Baba - 9

2013-9-6

Guru

Path is hard no way found
Your Name my only guide;
Till my last hour am bound
To be always at your side!

It is not so easy to love you
For you are out of my sight;
Every life to remember you
I have no power nor might!

If you could then be with me
My Baba for I am your child;
To reach home safe an free
In my heart always do abide!

Your Love has kept me alive
Amidst troubles am not gone;
Rest of the days I will survive
Remembering only you alone!

(705) My Baba -10

2007-2-17

Guru

When life itself is at your feet
Nothing to do no task to complete
Then Baba you have total control
What you do with me is your call!

When I call out your Name in fear
Baba come to me, please stay near
Everything I do, when you are here
When you are not things are unclear!

My whole life I have known no other
Under your protection did not suffer
Now when I venture to unknown place
To my mind eye comes first your face!

When I come home Baba to be with you
To complete what you have asked me to
Your Love will be a beacon light to me
Give me strength to set all beings free!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba February 17th 2007

(706) My Baba -11

2014-9-13

Guru

The tenderness, unspoken words
Love's whisper as eyes first meet;
Compassion deep, silence within
To encounter self, in nakedness!

What bliss is this which was not known?
What bliss indeed long forgotten?
Is this what the poets describe
And the lovers feel deep inside?

My Baba is the King of Kings
Yet a pauper he will gladly be;
My Baba is everywhere yet not seen
The Poets, Lovers and Mystics see!

(707) My Baba -12

2008-9-13

Guru

Baba tis all about patient awaiting and faith
I have to somehow have in your words faith
Children who met you those who know late
All listen to your words and change the fate
This child is unruly when it does not see you
My Baba please come for I cannot reach you
The world is so bright when I see you there
You leave and there's darkness everywhere
All is your creation there's none else but you
The bodies of people host none else but you
But that special face with the brightest smile
Which stole my heart and my soul did beguile
Do miss today it has been long won't you say?
My Baba you will bring me near you I do pray!

The 27th anniversaire of My Beloved Baba Sep 13th 2008

(708) My Baba -13

2015-9-19

Guru

Baba you are always there
My sorrow and joy to share
I cannot say that I am alone
For me you are always One!

Where I go meet you there
If I stay home you are here
My life, the way you ordain
From all harm you restrain!

People love you much more
Don't deserve to enter door
You lifted me from the floor
Gave me hope for evermore!

When I see all, suffering so
Deep within my heart know
The world's a stage to show
Grace will lead all at one go

(709) My Baba -14

2008-9-13

Guru

Baba it is about patience awaiting and faith
I have to somehow in your words muster faith;
Children who met you those who know you late
All listen to your words and change the fate;
This child is unruly when it does not see you
Baba please come to me for I cannot reach you;
The world is so bright when you are there
You leave and there's darkness everywhere;
All is your creation there is none else but you
The bodies of the people host none else but you;
But that Special Face with the brightest smile
Which stole my mind heart and soul did beguile
Do miss today it has been long won't you say?
My Baba you will bring me near you I do pray!

The 27th anniversaire of My Beloved Baba Sep 13th 2008

(710) My Baba 32nd MahaSamadhi Day

2013-9-18

Guru

The fount of Knowledge and Devotion
Worked hard to spread NamSamkirtan
Right Disciple of Ramdas Radharaman
Baba you are my Hope and Aspiration!

Baya they called you but did not know
That as Kachhap Avatar came to show
How to do Nama Samkirtana in a flow
That it saves one and all high and low!

Nitai Gaur bless all with Radhe Shyam
Their Prema is Hare Krishna Hare Ram
How to reach love without being sham
Baba you taught all The Divine Pranam!

Nama Samkirtana carries your Essence
Declaring to the world Divine Presence
The People do feel Your Omnipresence
Baba I am bereft and feel your absence!

Mahasamadhi Namacharya Baya Baba

(711) My Baba 33RD MAHASAMADHI

2014-9-8

Guru

Do I even know My Baba who you are?
Holding on to Name so I don't stray far
Thirty Three years ago, you disappeared
Into Samadhi, people say it so appeared
That your Divine Body, was soft resilient
In Deep Samadhi, Baba you are so silent
As if waiting, for all the people to be free
Ask God for their sins, who could you be?

The deep sorrow of parting is still so real
You feel for your Devotees to God appeal
Didn't leave them to be with Mahaprabhu
Like Thakur Haridas pleased Mahaprabhu
My Baba you gave me the strength to be
Patient and wait for your Love in Eternity
May Krishna Chaitanya, hold you in Heart
Baya Baba your Golden Pagala will not part!

Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram

(712) My Baba Wears A Thousand Masks (Guru Purnima 2006)

2006-xx-xx

Guru

Anywhere I go I look for Thee
Knowing I might not find Thee
Somehow I get to see Thy Face
Granting me the causeless Grace!

Baba I call out and you're there
Help me to go thru life and bear
Plan a thousand meetings and yet
The one you plan is the one I get!

Every soul on earth is really He
He plays as All yet sets us free
My Baba wears a thousand masks
I watch Him do a thousand tasks!

Grant me on this your Holy Day
From your treasure house of Love
Let all souls be soaked I pray
Let heavens pour Grace from above!

(713) My Baba and Haridas Thakur

2008-9-14

Guru

On this day when you are so far away
You let me know that I will come home
Atlast we shall be together and I pray
That my dream of having you at home
Will come true for me and you by love
This day be blessed again from above!

The years apart will evaporate vanish
The tears a part of memory shall finish
It still seems that I never left and went
To a distant land and time alone spent
Dreaming of the day when I will behold
Your countenance and your hands hold!

Both bless me as I am your weakest child
To make you proud to curb my nature wild
So I continue the legacy of the Holy Name
Seeking neither glory nor any kind of fame
So that I be worthy of you atlast my dears
Take away from my heart for once all fears!

Time is short big shoes to fill miles to go still
This child will not leave till you both shall will
That Hari Nama Samkirtana will be all around
No matter if I am in air or standing on ground
Name of Nitai Gaur Radhe Shyam will resound
And to Hare Krishna Hare Ram I will be bound!

At the Lotus Feet Of My Baba Ananta Chaturdashi Sep 14th 2008

(714) My Child

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Unknown

My Child we are in different places
Like being in two separate rooms
But we never do really part
Rather remain in each others heart!
You can look at me through the walls
Which are made up of loving memories
Some laughter and tears
Great love and small fears!
It was all worth it at the end
The pain of living was rather a gain
For you are a blessing from above
We never really lose the one we love
So when you mourn me with a sigh
Please know that I am very nigh!

(715) My Dear Kindred Souls and Fellow Men

2015-9-25

Life

While living, unite and celebrate
For after I am gone who will win?
The one debating none to satiate
His Ego, or the one silently akin?

Comprehend the purpose of Being
We were sent here to celebrate all
People, places, events, everything
In a short span of life to stand tall!

Who will be the winner if all lose
This golden opportunity, to enjoy?
Our life here if always we accuse
Another n own happiness destroy?

Get together friends kinsmen wise
Rule by helping all, by celebrating
Our existence, rather than demise
Win while alive differences uniting!

(716) My Kanha

2016-8-29

Krishna

He is donning a Thousand Masks
He is performing Thousand Tasks
My Kanha is indeed all in all
Listens to His Devotee's call!

He is the Lord devotee too
Know to be a devotee true
He does not wish to lord over you
Wants to love and be loved by you!

We have forgotten when we came
We are lost now playing His game
We are apart we think and cry
To be with Kanha, we must try!

There is much to be done this life
Apart from children husband wife
Sing His Names as you go about
Live Love Laugh His Name shout!

Jai Nitai Jai Gaura Jai Guru!!!

(717) My Kanha

2016-6-25

Krishna

My Kanha you are the best
Do tell me who are the rest?
Let me serve always forever
Kanha let all Illusions sever!

Alone, remain in my heart
From you let me never part;
Let me pass your every test
For Kanha you are the best!

Let morning dawn, with your Face
Smiling at me always full of Grace;
Through out the day remember you
At night let me sing a Lullaby or two!

My Kanha, you are my life
Midst all troubles and strife;
Passing colors, come through
For my dear Kanha I love you!

Dedicated to Dolly and Kuni
On completion of their Golden Anniversary

(718) My Kanha - 1

2013-7-30

Krishna

Even though You are the Lord
And I am just a very tiny spark;
Quality wise we are same Lord
Why am I treated as being dark?

Dark is your color Kanha dear
You are Pure Light people say;
Having seen Guru have no fear
Waiting to behold you and pray!

Pray so I will always love you
In this life and anywhere I am;
Don't know a thing about you
Give me faith to wait dear Ram!

Ram is the ideal Lord they all say
Do not know why I love You dear;
Kanha your enchanting form pray
Reveal so I can banish all my fear!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha July 30th 2013

(719) My Kanha - 2

2008-8-1

Krishna

We were two little children very happy together
Why did you leave Braja Dham Shyam forever?
All the cows were grazed by the Gopas and yet
Their life force gone, they were all very upset!
The Gopis lamented and sighed Krshna in vain
Loving Nanda Nandan Sakhi what did we gain?
They did not mean it just missing you so much
They could barely hold on to their lives as such!
The mission you came to do was so important for you
That you forgot your own people who love only you?
Yasoda Ma and Nand Baba missed you My Kanh
I cannot tell who speaks for I am no more Kanh!

At the Lotus feet Of Kanh August 1st 2008 Revised September 7th 2013

(720) My Lord

2014-12-19

Invocation

Even though I walk the earth surrounded by evil
The Sweet Remembrance of Lord surrounds me
Protecting my soul ever anon, when I forget still
He is present with Rod and Staff, to comfort me!

The Lord is my Cowherd leads me gently through
Green pastures besides still waters to restore me
His Name n Glory, my only hope to live a life true
With Righteousness, My Lord forever is with me!!

(721) My Lord

2002-3-7

Invocation

I have never perceived My Lord! Have you?
But When I look into the eyes of a stranger
He smiles back at me!

I have never served the Lord! Have you?
But when I serve the smallest being
He's with me!

I have never loved the Lord! Have you?
But when I love my enemies
He loves me!

I have never been with My Lord! Have you?
But when I am with the little ones
He's with me!

At the Lotus Feet Of My Lord March 7th 2002

(722) My Lord - 1

2007-2-11

Invocation

I will come to the presence of My Lord
There will be no more coming and going
The King Of Kings has given me His Word
There will be no more tears of parting!

Such love will flow as to drown my being
Who will feel and who will know the sight
There will be no seer left just the seeing
Unbounded Joy Truth Love and shining Light!

I still remember Lord to be apart from you
So that I will fully enjoy our being apart
Knowing fully well Lord I am a part of you
Wish to love you again Lord from the start!

What exquisite joy you get Lord in this game
Only your heart knows for mine cries for you
When I am with you even I call out your Name
Thinking you are far from me I look for you!

The pain is unbearable when I search for you
All over again knowing fully well you My Lord
This suffering will serve divine purpose true
Consoling my soul I wait for your divine word!

(723) My Lord - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

Am I not your little child who ran away from you ?
Will you not search for me O my dear father true ?
Bewildered in this jungle world I run here and there
Ask everyone I meet have you seen My Father anywhere ?

I get silent smiles as if they know the road back to you
Some act as wise or fools but no one knows the answer true
So my dear Lord and Father please come fast and take me home
I miss your love and warmth so much how long shall I roam ?

My Father's Mansion has many rooms for every child he keeps
A special place in his heart and with loving care he treats
So when you are tired yourself of running round and round
Please call out to my dear Lord and you shall be homebound!

(724) My Lord - 3

2008-2-25

Invocation

There is nothing more to say My Lord
Wait since eternity for your kind word
There is nothing that I need to know
You are the Lord that I dare to show!

I am speechless as all talk about you
They do see hear feel experience you
I must be unworthy hence did not see
My Fair Lord who only can set me free!

I witness the carnival of life pass me by
The colours and motions make me sigh
Why this vacuum what should it contain?
Are you not source of the Grace Fountain?

I feel there's nothing that I need anymore
Your Name contains all and still much more
The ones who will take your Name smiling
Will be compassionate strong and abiding!

Heart pounds and mouth sobs your Name
The ears resounding with flute your game?
Such sweet sorrow may it be also blessing
Each single moment on earth surrendering!

What you do not show is not mine to know
I am satisfied by Lord all that you did show
Let me remember Guru in every life to come
Whom you sent with love to bring me home!

At the Lotus Feet Of My Lord February 25th 2008

(725) My Lord - 4

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Invocation

Through many births you wait so patiently
Watching over me as I drift far far away
Merged in the play forgetting you completely
Although in troubles it is to you I pray!

As soon as you listen to my pleas and prayer
I go around as if nothing has happened again
Get lost in the drama that seems to me higher
Than My Lord who never lets me down yet again!

How many more births O Lord I shall have to roam?
How many births I shall live in ignorance of Thee?
When do you think my dear Lord I shall come home ?
Or when do you think that you shall come to me ?

I wait for you so patiently as you did for me
I know you listen to me whenever to you I pray
Sometimes with grace I do feel that you are me
Please tell me Lord then to whom shall I pray ?

(726) My Lord - 5

2007-3-7

Invocation

When I go to meet you Lord
I don't know where you are
I don't remember your word
Nor if you are near or far!

I blindly run to you
Then I find you near
There I see only you
Then I have no fear!!

The only time I miss you
Is when you miss me too
Lord really without you
I cannot exist here too!

Whatever I may do
Whereever I may go
I only look for you
'Tis Grace you show!

Let there be Grace
And Bliss Unending
Your smiling Face
Be All Pervading!

What Love is this?
That comes from you
This moment I sieze
To share with you!

If there is Lord
Then there is me
Without His Word
How can I be free?

This moment with you now
Is all I have to show
My entire life went how
I will never know......

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba March 5th 6th 2007

(727) My Lord - 6

2008-10-12

Invocation

How long shall I wait for you My Lord?
Every life I come heed not your word
Then how can you help me to realise
That you are My Lord time to be wise!

All I perceive is passing like in a dream
I cannot take any path that is extreme
You have given all and yet you carry all
The load so light then why should I fall?

The people all know that you're My Lord
Speak of you as if I do follow your word
No one more errant and yet so very true
When I do not see you Lord I am so blue!

My world starts here or it continues there
Can see nothing but see you everywhere
Please do not abandon me wherever I be
For you are My Lord who will set me free!!

At the Lotus feet Of My Lord October 12th 2008

(728) My Love - 1

xxxx-6-9

Guru

Baba whatever I may have done
Baba of virtues I may have none
May I love myself as you do love
May I love all others as you love!

Without your vision I cannot see
Without your power cant be free
But most of all please grant that
Love to me for Baba you art that!

My word and action shouldn't be
In contradition for that would be
A confusion in the mind and soul
Baba do we really need any goal?

If I and Thou only concepts in me
Is Love the only reality to be free?
Grant that so I will come to know
All which you really wish to show!

Lotus Feet Of Baba June 9th 30 years apart.....

(729) My Love - 2

2008-8-8

Love

08-08-08
I have not seen you Krshna but this I know
You are more real than those whom I know;
They call you by names for me you are love
That pervades the Universe holding by love!

The temples I stopped going long time ago
I cannot see you there if outside you show
So many begging and I am unable to think
If Lord is the beggar do I go inside to link?

My tiny heart cannot contain who you are
I feel you near only when I know you are;
That Love which makes all people to care
For one another but those moments rare!

My Love let me melt in your love by grace
Unable to love I cannot show you my face;
This matters more to me than all the rest
Let me call you Love this Name's the best!

(730) My Love Baya Baba

2007-4-12

Guru

Baba you said all is done for you
We'll just be good, kind and true
You suffered pain and toiled long
To send us back where we do belong!

Many came to you and listened too
Many came to you to just love you
You gave them equal help and love
When you did pray God heard above!

Baba I pray please come back to me
There is no one else to set me free
Messengers do come and give me news
Baba do stay till my strength renews!

Nand Kaka had Ram Das initiate you
He was my grand maternal uncle too
So intricate a plan I did not know
Baba on all of us grace you bestow!

At The Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba April 12th 2007

(731) My Mother

2016-1-4

Life

My Mother Laxmipriya Devi
Jan 4rth 2016 28 years Ascended

My dearest Bou, with purest love for all
Your children do not lack anything at all
Like Ganges you descended to ferry all
Through ocean of existence once for all!

Days spent with you were one of a kind
Love shone through, to all siblings bind
Rejoicing childhood did not look behind
Nor thought of future came to our mind!

You did your best for every child you had
To help stranger, you were only too glad
In your books you found no one was bad
After your departure in life I feel very sad!

Celebration was all around you, all in Joy
I thought the world is a picnic all do enjoy
Little knowing, that you a heavenly envoy
Had come to deliver His Love, so all enjoy!

(732) My Namacharya Baya Baba

2013-10-15

Guru

So tired and yet serene Lord
All your plans slowly unfold;
Who needs a vacation and rest
Next stop will be Golokh next!

I stop to love in face of harm
Feel, I am resting in your arm;
Challenges are many, see You
All my dreams will come true!

Love and Bless family n friend
Children so many, You do send;
All be well and happy Dear God
Your Love spreads in the World!

No other work since birth I see
You sent me here to set me free;
Enjoying every moment Dear Lord
I love Thee and Thy every Word!

Forgive me always I am your own
Where to go Lord if You disown;
Strength You give to live every day
In Your Love and Joy protect I pray!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba October 15th 2013

(733) My Radhe

2008-7-22

Radha

Krishna looked for Radhe one fine day
As he was waiting for Her He did pray
If there is only Her Name with me say
Let it never leave me come what may!

My love and sacrifice She cannot know
It will make things easier when I will go
She may believe I loved Her as a show
Her love and sacrifice might get a blow!

This will give Her strength to be in world
To be angry with me, Radhe will be bold
She will say I will never to Kanh be sold
Let the story of Radhe and Kanh be told!

The years passed and one day they met
For Pravas Tirtha to Dwarka Radhe went
To serve Radhe the queens hot milk sent
His Feet were blistered when queens met!

Lord what happened to your Lotus Feet?
How did you walk on the stone and heat?
Did you not know in Her Heart is My seat?
My Name is the reason for Her Heart beat!

Shree Radha Krishna Sharanam Mama: July 22nd 2008

(734) My Tika Bhai

2003-12-31

Love

You walked with the Lord, your life did show
Please bless us dear Tika Bhai so that we know
How to love our dear Lord and maybe perchance
Spend every moment in His sweet remembrance!

I bid you a wonderful journey to be with my sister
Baya Baba and our parents amidst love and laughter
Your sweet offsprings mourn you I am glad to be here
To shower them with parental love please do not fear!

All my love will carry you safely to your sweet home
Where my dear sister waited patiently for you to come
Both will always be together as your love was pure
Now be with your beloved whom you missed for sure!

I offer my Tika Bhai at the Lotus Feet Of My Baba

(735) My Valentine

2013-2-14

Invocation

Did ask the Lord one fine day
Will you be my Valentine pray?
He said how do you see at all
I will be at your beck and call?

World is just a creation of mine
Sometimes chaotic then all fine;
I willingly create, destroy at will
Wish to make me Valentine still?

Thought about it and said alright
Since all is Yours, how can I fight?
I wish to love, even in your dream
Make me love you if You so deem!

He replied all need so many things
Prestige money the power it brings;
House Love Children to keep name
Happiness to enjoy, play this game!

I grant them things for it is so easy
Keeps them quiet keeps them busy;
They think to be so permanent here
They forget their Lord and their fear!

Why can't you be just like the others?
Why the wish to Love me so bothers?
You made me Lord You dream of me
Be my Valentine Lord wish to be free!

February 14th 2013 Lotus Feet Of Our Lord

(736) My day starts and ends with you

2007-11-25

Invocation

My day starts and ends with you
My Lord there is no one like you
A thousand things I have to say
A thousand ways I have to pray!

The simple heart of your devotee
Is where Lord you will always be
Through them Lord let me serve
Near them to be let me deserve!

All the wrongs will become right
All thats black will become white
Company of those who love you
Will slowly bring me close to you!

The angels always come from you
They teach me Lord your love true
Lord who else will love me like this
Send me to earth and give me bliss!

At the Lotus Feet Of the Lord November 25th 2007

(737) My heart belongs to Krishna

2007-11-2

Krishna

Although I seem to stay here
My heart belongs to Krishna
Although I seem to have fear
All I can really see is Krishna!

The holy land where He lives
Is the place I wish to go soon
Serve ShriRadhe and the Gopis
I wish to have this single boon!

Vrindavan and surrounding land
Marked His footprints all over it
He played on the river bed sand
Mother Yamuna rolled all over it!

The creepers cows and the forest
Witnessed His Play of Divine Love
The inmates were most fortunate
They served Kanha with much love!

This land of love is where I will go
For my heart belongs to Krishna
I am not qualified it may seem so
But I wish to serve Radhe Krishna!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Krishna Nov 2nd 2007

(738) Mystery

2008-1-11

Guru

There are so many places with many beings
How do you arrange so deftly all the things?
What would make this world revolve always?
What would make all humans evolve always?

You accept ignorance in your supreme being
It seems so real the pain and your suffering
The fear you feel always gripping your soul
The near ones block you reaching your goal!

The glimpse of joy in an impermanent world
Make it all worthwhile you face it being bold
Oh Creator you become the creatures small
Who progress fast when they overcome all!

This is the plan or so the limited mind thinks
Tries to stay afloat although the heart sinks
The ultimate mystery of what is going to be
Is revealed only when life is lived being free!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba Jan 11th 2008

(739) Nader Nimai

2016-3-16

Nader Nimai Kothaye Nei Go
Tomaar BukMajh Khane Aachhe
Nimai Nimai Jhuria Soi Go
VishnuPriya Benche Aachhe!

Saci Ma Kaande Nimai Amaar
Puri Jagannather Kaachhe Aacche
Ke Sune Soi Go Krondon Amaar
Bale Taara Emni Hi Benche Aachhe!

(740) Nama Hi Kevalam

2007-4-8

Guru

The Name of Lord is greater than Lord
You may not see HIM but take His Word
The power contained in His Holy Name
Will bring you bliss not name or fame!

Patiently chant Names without a doubt
When in fear then you can loudly shout
Govinda Vitthala Madhusudana Hari come
Please hold my hands and bring me home!

Nitai will grant Love so that you start
To Love the Lord with all of your heart
Gauranga will make you imitate his way
To Love like HIM and cry night and day!

Faith in Guru Gauranga Govinda who has
Will overcome all obstacles in life as
They come he will surrender them to God
Then lead a life of Bliss with the Lord!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba April 8th 2007

(741) Nama Kirtana

xxxx-xx-9

Radha

Radhe Krishna Radhe Krishna Krishna Krishna Radhe Radhe
Radhe Shyama Radhe Shyama Shyama Shyama Radhe Radhe
Goura Shyama Gaura Shyama Shyama Shyama Gaura Gaura
Gaura Krishna Gaura Krishna Krishna Krishna Gaura Gaura

Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram

Taking this name today all shall be free as on an eclipse one should do Japa of Guru Datta Mantra. From 7-9 pls do any name you like.

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Shree Krishna Sharanam Mama

(742) Nama Prema Sravana Manana Nidhidhyasana

2007-11-14

Guru

Name of Lord given by the Guru
Love for Lord sown by the Guru
Remember my child all the time
Water them with tears sublime!

Think and reflect about the Lord
Heeding carefully to Guru's word
Meditate and see Lord with love
Dive deep into the ocean of love!

Strength is yours to face the world
Knowledge will make you very bold
Humility will be your companion true
Patience will follow life long through!

All names and forms are Lord only
Know this once and love Lord only
The difficulties will slowly go away
Peace and Love with you will stay!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Guru Govinda November 14th 2007

(743) Nama Samkirtana

xxxx-xx-xx

Radha

Jaya Radhe Jaya Krishna Jaya Vrindavana
Shreegovinda Gopinatha Madanamohana
Shyamkunda Radhakunda Girigovardhana
Kalandi Yamuna Jaya Jaya Mahavana
Kesi Ghata Bansi Bata Dwadasa Kanana
Jahan Sab Leela Kaila Shri Nandanandana
Shreenanda Yasodha Jaya Jaya Gopagana
Sreedamadi Jaya Jaya Dhenu Vatsadhana
Jaya Vrishavanu Jaya Kirtida Sundari
Jaya Paurnamasi Jaya Abhiranagari
Jaya Jaya Gopiswara Vrindavana Majha
Jaya Jaya Krishna Sakhaa Batu Dwijaraja
Jaya Rama Ghata Jaya Rohini Nandana
Jaya Jaya Vrindavanavasi Jata Jana
Jaya Nagapatni Jaya Dwijakanyagana
Bhaktite Jahara Paila Govinda Charana
Shreerasa Jaya Jaya Radhashyama
Jaya Jaya Rasa Leela Sarva Manorama
Jaya Jayujjolarasa Sarva Rasa Saara
Parakiya Bhave Jaha Brajete Prachara
Shreejahnavipadapadma Kariya Smarana
Dina Krishna Dasa Kahe Naama Sankirtana

(744) Namacharya Baya Baba 34rth Mahasamadhi

2015-9-27

Guru

When the sun rises tomorrow morning
Time and Space, Illusion in Firmament
Thirty Four Years passed by, in waiting
To your children seems just a moment

You have not left them Baba it appears
They feel and remember you always so
Each one feels cared for and also hears
Your Fearless Voice ringing all to know

Be a good human being first, penance
Has been all done for you, so be calm
In the stormy sea of life have patience
Towards you will reach out Lord's arm

Some are carrying on the work started
Spreading Nama to all the people here
Some weak like me since you departed
Strong weak or not your children dear!

At The Lotus Feet Of My Baba

(745) Names Of Hari

2014-3-18

Invocation

Rama Krishna is your treasure
Names in Heart keep measure
Chant while working at leisure
Names of Hari is only pleasure

When you love to take His Name
Then you have finished the game
No more rules of this world apply
You are into inexhaustible supply

Bliss bliss is all around the world
You meet Hari, then you are sold
Do not give it for amount of gold
Take Name of Hari by being bold

Nothing in this world will be same
Once you start loving Hari's Name
So start right now by Hari's Grace
Then soon you will be face to face

At the Lotus Feet Of Hari

(746) NandaLala

2008-8-25

Life

The Gopis were singing cradling you
Yasoda was proudly proclaiming you
The joy of Nanda can't be measured
Kanhu's birth entire Braja treasured!

When Yasoda to all the baby did show
Is he a divine being how will we know?
The face is so bright and he smiles so
As if all of us since long he does know!

We'll look after him as if he is our own
Yasoda's baby but it feels like our own
All the butter we churn we will feed him
We will take turns just to look after him!

The Lord invoked such love in their soul
They all felt such joy forgot all their goal
Nandanandan became apple of their eye
They did all their chores to keep him nigh!

The cows were happy and gave more milk
The calves were so happy drank more milk
Still plenty left for the spoilt prince of Braja
To churn butter in every household of Braja!

NandLala come play with me before you steal
The butter and hearts before they will appeal
We have some respite till you grow up so fast
Let us spend some time together make it last!!

(747) Nara and Narayana, Arjuna and Krishna!

2001-11-5

Krishna

Searching for myself since Eternity
I had buried myself in the sands of time;
Walking on that quiet shore less shore
Lovingly you picked me up dear Arjuna!

Thinking I am but a common pebble
You threw me back on the sand again;
But that brief gentle touch was enough
To awake me from my deep sleep!

I know now as to WHO I AM
No beginning, no middle, no end
I AM THAT I AM, ALWAYS WAS
ALWAYS SHALL BE NOW AND FOREVER!

I am from whom creation emanates
Into Milky ways and Galaxies;
I am from whom Joy pours forth
And inundates the entire cosmos!

The Sun and Moon and the Stars
Sing my glory from time immemorial
I am that Krishna whom I searched
I am your friend who taught the Gita!

Please do not limit me back to form
Although I would love to teach again
Dearer friends mankind has yet to see
Nara and Narayana, Arjuna and Krishna!

(748) Natkhat Gopal

2007-1-30

Unknown

You stole my tears and gave them away
Natkhat Gopal why don't you steal butter
Instead and leave me alone with my tears;
For you will never come and they are my
Only link to you as I see your reflection
As they drop faster and faster and mingle
With the Earth cleaning me and the world!

The whole world loves you so much more
Can only stare and comprehend not events
As they unfold so from Your Beautiful Heart;
Plans for the Universe and I am left all alone
On the banks of river Yamuna, without YOU
And worst of all without My Amrit Dhara so
Give me back what you stole and let me be!

At the Lotus Feet Of Natkhat Gopal

(749) Navaratri

2015-3-21

Radha

Mother dear You are beyond Time
People here do celebrate the Time;
Yours calling it Navaratri in Spring
May You Bless, to Happiness bring!

Mother dear You are beyond Space
People here crave to see Your Face;
Sculpt Your Image to Worship days
Invoke Your Presence for nine days!

They call You Ma by many a Name
Cannot worship at all Ma like them;
For me You are Radha full of Grace
Will You show me Mother Your Face?

I wish to be a child for You are Love
Unlimited, Unconditional from above;
Krishna Is, where You are Radhe Ma
Bless all with Love for each other Ma!

At The Lotus Feet Of Radhe Ma

(750) Nerves Of Steel

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

I am made up of nerves of steel
I can do anything when I do will
There is nothing that deters me
I roam the world being ever free!

I play the game of being bound
I hide to pretend at being found
I go and come to please others
I have no need if none bothers!

I have faced death and troubles
Seen the world as just bubbles
Still I love one and all so much
Discern this Truth for it is such!

I do not need your pity or love
But if you can ever really love
Then my work is surely done
All my worries for ever gone!

(751) Never Fall In Love

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

Never fall in love rather in love rise
Ever tall in love sweet are the wise
Surrender all in love taste pure bliss
Nothing less will do path do not miss!

When no one heeds walk all alone
Loving all you meet till work's done
Every soul on earth is to God dear
Have faith in heart banish all fear!

No one is a stranger who will harm
Rather all are looking for some arm
To hold on to for life is hard to live
Stop awhile to help if you can give!

Know this truth someone helped you
You are alive because none failed you
With this gratitude your life you live
All whom you meet do share and give!

(752) Never Forgotten

2008-6-19

Life

You came down to earth for a short while
Tried to make a difference with your smile
At twilight in June you chose to come here
Looked with wide open eyes without fear!

Adopted you in my heart as I felt love true
Strange as I had seen so many before you
I also felt that you are special nothing new
As I make every child feel special not a few!

You only proved to God yourself and world
How special a child you were shy and bold
Worldly way you were considered so timid
Yet boldly proclaiming God being so limpid!

God loves more those whom He calls back
Laly your heavenly qualities we all do lack
Please bless your child with your love light
That she has pure intent and divine insight!

To Laly on her birthday June 19th written in the year 2008

(753) New

2015-7-30

Love

When someone new besieges you
Don't stand a chance I know its true!
But what of those promises made
Were they made on a sand bed?
They washed away far too soon
You said that you will get the moon!
I will not hold on to promises made
I will be bold and forget things said!
Alone is best and alone is true
Full of Bliss for me and you.
When I come back again and again
I would forget the joy also the pain.
I will never make promises to anyone
Break their hearts, just remain alone!

(754) New Year Message For My Family and Friends

2018-4-15

Life

When you wish to be good and kind
To the whole world you are not blind;
It is not that you do not have a mind
It is just that none can ever me bind!

You know the whole world being bold
You can love or hate how you are told;
But no one could influence me to fold
For to kindness an goodness am sold!

Truth and Humility both hand in hand
Far from Charity please do not strand;
Faith and Patience friends understand
In the Lord's Lap straight you will land!

There is no one great or no one small
The Good Lord has taken Forms as all;
In the Universe do deeds to stand tall
Let no one lead you astray have a fall!

I love my Family and all in the world
Baba told me, all is Illusion manifold;
I do not get influenced, by tales told
I will love all equally, young and old!

(755) Nitai Gaur

2014-11-30

Invocation

Listen to Nityananda, say Gaura Gaura anyways
Listen to Gauranga pray to Nitai Nitai always;
Both Brothers will bring you to Braja very easily
Prema does not need thesis, have faith truthfully!

Guru did not specify, but by example instructed
Silently Serene, but Names all around imparted;
Holy Names, Nitai Gaura leads to Radhe Shyam
With incessant Japa of Hare Krishna Hare Ram!

Nityananda Gauranga please come to bless us
Let Life be of Service both always guide us;
Nitai Nitai Nitai Nitai Shree Nityananda true
Gaura Gaura Gaura Gaura to be blessed anew!

(756) Nitai Gaura

2014-25-4

Unknown

They dance in unison to the beat
Of NamaSamkirtana in the street;
Twin Brothers, no one can defeat
Give us this day, Your Lotus Feet!

Lotus Eyes brimming with tears
Eradicating at once all our fears;
All common folks are your dears
You both came down as Saviors!

Nitai Gaura we need your grace
Show us today your loving face;
Times are tough in this rat race
Pure Devotion there is no trace!

Pure Devotees are helpless now
Teachings adulterated somehow;
Please let the whole world know
To the Holy Name they will bow!

At the Lotus Feet of Nitai Gaur 25-4-2014

(757) No Other

2001-10-6

Guru

Grant me wisdom O Lord
To Thee let me return
Have faith in your word
From afflictions I burn!

There is no "another"
All is yours and thine
Lets not hate each other
Make this world a shrine!

Love is higher than things
Love is higher than pride
It's own rewards it brings
God let love be our guide!

Grant me wisdom O Lord
Remember you with love
Let me spread your word
Shower Grace from above!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Baba Oct 6th 2001

(758) No Place To Stay

2016-5-31

Invocation

No place to stay and even pray, no
respite from hunger disease and all;
But this you know that HE will show
His Love when you need most of all!

The Joy Of Wandering all alone
Without a friend to call my own;
With no care unheard unknown
Singing about Your Love shown!

No matter how hard the road
seems, to reach Lord's abode;
Walk always in cheerful mode
Name shall be your only goad!

(759) No Reason to Love

2013-8-19

Love

Love needs no reason, should be free
Love needs no season for you and me;
Love is compelling us to act and to be
Love the source for it will set you free!

There's no power to ever stop the flow
In darkness love has the power to glow;
We are all born free yet we do not know
Become slave to please another a show!

The world is a market to sell our wares
Knowledge build do not fall into snares;
Victories assured for the one who dares
To live life free and fully patiently bares!

Leave business behind of give and take
Without condition love make it not fake;
Judge not another and past do not rake
Love self, love others for life is at stake!

(760) No Rhyme Verse

2008-4-xx

Unknown

When no reason comes to mind at all
Why where what when how events unfold
One hides behind logic and useless chatter
When much more urgent issues are at hand!
The coincidence is seen as nothing more
Than things falling into place whew........
No deeper reflection or search for truth
All seems ah so meaningless and mundane
A heart beats so far away and needs you
To exist the right of every sentient being
Why did I not persist and resist
Was it easier to fall into the familiar tracks?

(761) No Separation

2007-2-4

Radha

All that you see Radhe dear
Is an illusion for I am near
Closer than your eyes can see
Forever near and forever free!

Whenever you wish I'll be there
In your joy and pain I'll share
Forever true to you I shall be
In Bliss remain and forever be!

When you feel that I am far away
Remember what I told you and pray
Earthly days will pass like a dream
Shyam never left Radhe it will seem!

When you hear the flute call my Name
The pain and trouble is just a game
We can't be separate don't cry for me
Remember all our play and in Bliss be!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam Feb 4rth 2007

(762) No Worries O Wayfarer!

2016-7-8

Love

Whatever Knowledge You Gather
Cannot compete with letters four;
You are incomplete n dissatisfied
Please beg for love until satisfied!

If there be only One who is Love
Without a second below n above;
Until illusions flee of mine n thine
In all it's Glory Love cannot shine!

Fear n gloom eradicate from mind
To Nature and Man please be kind;
Live your life even if goal far away
All is Love no worries, sit and pray!

Dedicated to Amrita Mohanty and all the children I came in touch with!

(763) Not having seen you......

2008-7-18

Guru

I see you everywhere in every nook and corner
Treat all the people I meet with love and honor
Do not think of past or future always now here
Bubbling with your energy find you always near!

They say that you are this or that but never see
That you inhabit the big or small ever being free
The subtler of the subtlest is the love they know
But they brush it away when young as they grow!

I see you in the children when their smile is pure
Not thinking anyone is a stranger all beings cure
I see you in the old people who become children
They forget their lives and woes and smile again!

I see you in the waterfalls cascading with a force
I hear you near the beach when the ocean roars
The stars twinkling in the sky send me your tiding
That you are my only one although you are hiding!

Guru Purnima July 18th 2008

(764) Not knowing when Shyam Will Come

2007-10-15

Radha

No where can I go not knowing when Shyam will come
Cannot miss this chance of HIM bringing me back home
All sleep has left my eyes, thoughts have left my brain
Waiting eagerly for Shyam so that life goes not in vain!

Fact or fiction don't know but entire being waits for HIM
Lifetimes easily go if endeavor is not made to know HIM
So many times came and merged myself deep in His play
This time around wait patiently so that with HIM can play!

Shree Radhe I pray to as He listens to Her always I know
So that I can also serve at Vrindavan when my tears flow
Have no control over what I do to them have given my all
Let love and peace surround the one who hears their call!

The tears and fears mingle in the sweet pain of their love
World remains with loss or gains but devotee is far above
Bliss reigns in the heart of those who flee from the unreal
Joy comes to stay as companion and sorrow seems unreal!

Radhe Krishn Radhe Krishn KrishnaKrishna Radhe Radhe
Radhe Shyam Radhe Shyam Shyam Shyam Radhe Radhe

(765) Nothing

2015-6-30

Unknown

If nothing be, what could there be?
Is a question which still haunts me;
Does it end round the corner bend
If it does, why must we all attend
To matters serious that might befall
And not make living a joy ride for all?
Guru did come and showed us Path
Carry on traveler until life you hath!

(766) Nothing Exists But You

2007-4-9

Invocation

When Nothing Exists But YOU
Then All My Dreams Come True
Nothing No One Bothers Again
There's No Pleasure nor Pain!

With You All My Troubles Go
Live Breathing In Your Flow
That Moves All Yet Is Still
I Dive Deep To Have My Fill!

I Remain Just To Please YOU
Wonder At The Things You do
Behold Your Love and Beauty
You Give Me Truth and Duty!

I Would Rather Be With You
Then Perform My Duties True
You Are All I See and Hear
So Why Do I Have This Fear!

You Remain A Mystery For Me
When Shall I Really Be Free
To Truly Live And Love YOU
Don't Wish To Merge In YOU!

At The Lotus Feet Of YOU GODOT April 9th 2007

(767) Nothing is mine

2015-5-29

Life

Nothing is mine all thine what a relief
Then how come all live with the belief
I have to do this or that go here there
Without me world will stop must share!

Life caravan passes on, you see or not
Life lived as a child with joy you forgot
Just here and now mattered, to a child
Engage in what holds attention so mild!

No mine or thine bothers all are close
All ideas the adults later on transpose
All children are born wise so take care
Let them grow, wise will escape snare!

Nothing can hold anyone, except love
Even that must make all free not love
You back nor live life only certain way
All must be free to live their own way!

(768) Nothing more to say My Lord

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

I have nothing more to say My Lord
I know you do not care for my word;
Forget all the pain inflicted ever
Run blindly to you still you sever
The ties that ever bound me to you
Tell me what more can I say to you?

If ever you wish to search and play
Place a statue that is made of clay;
Play to your heart's content O Lord
There shall be none to reply a word;
This is what you have always known
How to be happy when you are alone!

(769) Nrisimha

2001-5-9

Life

The form that frightened the three worlds
Did not frighten little Prahlad who in his
Inner wisdom knew that Lord had come to rescue!

Om Namaha Bhagabate Vasudevaaya he chanted
As the fierce and voilent form of Lion-Man Lord
Ripped open his father Hiranyakasyapu's intestines
Neither inside nor out, not by man or beast
Not by day or night was the boon and yet it was so
Designed as to give liberation to those who
Believed and also those who did not - Compassion
So great that it remains till eternity!

(770) O Beloved let us go home now

2007-6-27

Love

O Beloved let us go home now
The time has arrived somehow
No time for thoughts to gather
We have to go home together!

There was no choice to come
Nor a choice to go back home
We came to love and to give
Grace to shower and forgive!

Now different place and beings
Wait for the Lord's good tidings
We'll bring hope and faith there
But Love shall rule every where!

(771) O Great Vaishnavas

2014-11-21

Love

Please have mercy on this soul O Great Vaishnavas
Just reading your lives I know O Great Vaishnavas;
What you wish for Jivas like me is the real mercy
Although I am not the very best please show mercy!

Nitaichand Gauranga distributed love to the ones
They cried for one and all saved the fallen ones;
By their mercy all achieved the impossible Grace
Of Love, that is very hard to achieve by penance!

Guru Gauranga Vaishnavas Nitaichand please listen
I can't do penance or rites being weak and fallen;
Beg from you gift of Love that you gave away free
O Great Vaishnavas you all have the power to free!

Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam is the key to uplift
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram to accept precious gift;
O Great Vaishnavas have mercy on me I will forfeit
The Great Gift Of Guru without all your Lotus Feet!

At the Lotus Feet Of the Great Vaishnavas

(772) O Lalita

xxxx-xx-xx

Lalita Janona Ki Tumi Amar Moner Byatha
Tomake Balbo Ami Shyamsundarer Kotha!

Radha Nam Daake Banshi Amaara Nikunje
Bhramar Hoye Bhrame Uni Brajera Nikunje!

Shyam Jodi Amaar Tabu Keno Ashru Dhara
Padodhwani Na Sune Jaagi Ami Ratri Saara!
Rai Binodini Aar Kalo Mukh Herbena Go Soi
Kajol Porbena Kalo Chokhe Herbena Go Soi!
Lalita Go Shyamsundar Amaar Jivana Prana
Kande Kunjabane Kene Gela ShyamaGhana!

(773) O Lord

2015-4-15

Invocation

Said to myself to have patience and pray
Then you broke everything I had some how;
Thought not to speak n hear what you say
You scream on top of your voice even now!

Lord even if I deserve everything you mete
This form of mine is limited still do know;
The one who surrenders her all at Your Feet
This is not the treatment as Lord You show!

The world will never know what I go through
For My Lord whom I promised to love forever;
I am not complaining but the words are true
That the Devotee is dear to good Lord ever!

Am I to think then I have at last gone mad?
Thinking about You since my childhood Lord;
There's no reason left but it makes me sad
Or is this the way it is going to be Lord?

I will ask you no question anymore O Lord
Take things into my own hands try my best;
Somehow in this life, to reach you O Lord
There is no other way if You do not guard!

No help will I take anymore from anyone
Will sing my way into Your Heart O Lord;
However this voice may sound to The One
Am so old and weak please accept O Lord!

At The Lotus Feet Of The Lord

(774) O Mind

2013-3-20

Unknown

O Mind be still and know
Your work is not in vain;
What you wish to show
The Love and your pain!

Every tear drop is seen
Will one day reach HIM;
Every fear is foreseen
You are None but HIM!

One has become Two
To help who need help;
He is not far from you
Walks your every step!

O Mind be calm Now
Fear Not, Separation
Work done somehow
Here, His Preparation!

(775) O lets be small children again

2011-10-27

Life

O lets be small children again
Ignorant of all agony and pain;

Flitting butterfly brings such thrill
Happiness a small heart can fill;

Running here and now there
Jumping skipping everywhere;

Fresh mind eager to explore new
Objects and people met very few;

Thinking this is the whole world
Loves with a bright heart of gold;

Why grow up to lose what is good
Sincerity, love and innocent mood;

Quest and freshness all over again
Joy unlimited with no place for pain!

For All Children Whose Nature is JOY OCT 27th 2011

(776) OM

2001-2-12

Guru

Silence within pulsates with sound
Om reverberates in every cell around
Heart enlarged to hold the Universe
Yet love escapes in tears outbound!

When I do not have a destination
And I sorely lack in determination
How will I ever start my journey?
When I do not know discrimination?

I am what ever you see and hear
I am what ever you love or fear
I am both visible and invisible
I am whomsoever you hold dear!

When all is one with no distinction
No thought of existence or extinction
Then who remains to question whom?
If goal is reached or only junction!

Offered at the feet of Baba February 12th 2001

(777) OM SHREE GURU KALPATARU SACHINANDANA SHARANAM MAMA

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

Everyday I will feel your Love in every being I see
Everywhere I cast my glance there your Love shall be
My life,love and dreams Lord have all come from Thee
Day by day in every way Dear Lord please make me free!

Let every child feel your Love that only comes from Thee
Let them do your work on earth which shall set them free
Your Lovelight shall cure all beings so they shall ever be
Lust and greed shall leave forever so they can come to Thee!

My vision of heaven on earth O Lord shall one day come to be
Where LOVE abides,fear has fled thus making all beings free
Let me love you more each day Sweet Lord wherever I may be
For Hell is Heaven where YOU are and when YOU are with me!

For Tuna With Love From Mandy

(778) Oct 16th ramblings

2008-11-22

Unknown

I stand before you in this silent house
All sleeping long before me and yet no sleep
Dare disturb these eyes waiting to see you and silence is the only voice
That in my ears patience wait just a little longer as all things happen in good time....
Did you really leave me all those years ago?
The appearance of disappearance was it real at all?
For you are in my eyes heart mind and soul and a part of me that cannot leave
However hard you try the memories cannot escape as you have so skillf ully
left me so long ago yet now as ever fresh as then.....
Nov 23rd....
You appeared and now I am jealous of all those who have your attention
Why thIs change in me?
For I who shouted to the world to come to you now wish to hide you in my
self so none know you or see you...

(779) Ode To June

2008-6-14

Life

When will this end a constant heart ache?
That does not leave me however I shake
Lord the person that you created is dead
There is this stranger who stares instead!
Did not know what hit left without a clue
Your creation rejoices why do I feel blue?
The time's now when earth feels the pain
Yet this is the time your love did I regain!
You made me happy here for three score
Why suddenly I was deprived some more?

If I have never changed and you are Lord
Will you please make it right by the Word?
I do not know better that is why I had lost
This month my Father who loved me most
Tried my best to live for you my dear Lord
So that debt I repay and spread your Word
I do not like to go again without seeing you
Happiness all but lost I am left without you
There is nothing that I remember dear Lord
You are unhappy with my actions and word!

I tried since my birth how to make you glad
It seems all my efforts fail as I see you sad!
June the monsoons break earth is drenched
The rains brought you near I felt so blessed!
This very month again I do fall deathly sick
How do you balance Lord what is your trick?
You gave hope and faith to keep me so alive
In your love basked in your protection thrive
Whatever happens now I am yours dear Lord
Let June make you happy now keep my word!

(780) Of Guru-Disciple Search

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Guru

No matter how dull witted I am
Guru comes when He deems fit
No matter if in deep waters I am
He reveals when He deems fit!

Patience and Faith is required
Before and after Guru's arrival
Cutting the head is required
One has to pass through trial!

The relationship is so beautiful
God became Guru for the soul
There is none dearer than HIM
The soul instantly recognises HIM!

(781) Of Guru-Disciple Search

2011-10-21

Guru

No matter how dull-witted I seem
Guru comes when He deems right;
No matter if in deep waters I swim
He Graces me with His Love Light!

Patience and Faith is required
Before and after Guru's arrival;
Cutting the head is small pride
One has to pass through trial!

The relationship is very whole
There is none dearer than HIM;
God became Guru for the soul
Who is filled by love to the brim!

Rumi and Amir sing with might
In their songs of loving devotion;
Your Master is the one to ignite
Fire within you in right proportion!

At The Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba

(782) Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha

2008-9-3

Guru

O Ganesha remover of all obstacles
Grant us your blessing and strength
That in reaching your divine parents
All will have the Ultimate Knowledge!
Your Mother is Mother of the Universe
Your Father is the Highest Ascetic ever
Your brother renowned to teach Shiva
The Ultimate Knowledge and a warrior!
Master of all mantra tantra you bless
That we can in this life realise the self
Grant us this and more but never less
That we will always remain true to self!
If we worship you first before anyone
Our obstacles will be removed forever
Our path will be smooth and easy one
Truth and Knowledge be ours forever!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru Ganesha September 3rd 2008

(783) Om Sati Ma

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Life

Sati Ma will never fail the one she loves
She did penance for many years to find HIM
Sati Ma will never fail the one's she loves
Sometimes Ganesha's head is smitten by HIM !

Knowledge dawns and ignorance flees at once
Who has ever reached HIM without suffering ?
The trials and tribulations burn at His Glance
He is GRACE DIVINE IN THE FLESH INCARNATING !

The key is always to love and never to fear
Even when it seems like self is dissolving
Hold on tight to the ONE and shift your gear
Even when the whole world goes on revolving !

Om Sati Ma she is and will ever be to all
Father, Brother, Husband, Son all who come
Sati Ma will ever be kind and loving to all
She sometimes jumps into the fire for some!

(784) One More Time

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Life

One more time I could have seen thee
Had I but listened when you asked me;
Thought I was parting for a little while
That soon will see your beautiful smile!

Three years, months, days just flew
In a far away land and I never knew
Then, I would never see you again
That I will experience a lot of pain!

When now and then brood past
As to what fate my lot had cast;
This my action regret the most
For without you Baba I am lost!

Your words spoken do wake me
Powerful gentle both, shake me;
Your form may have gone away
But you are there with me pray!

(785) One and Many

2014-8-24

Love

In this world or in Krishna Land can't you see
The Beloved is everywhere, as you or as me?
It is all His Play and the Player is only One
Who longs for Love becomes Two all alone!

Becomes many to forget His Beauty n Charm
So that He may seek Himself in His Own Arm;
Play is Eternal and His Longing is Infinite
He seeks us dear souls, we cannot resist!

In His Arms is real Joy free from all sorrow
Realize Here Now, who has seen tomorrow?
His Love filters thin as we become mortal
His Love pulls us up to make us immortal!

Call out His Name, with longing and love
His Name our only hope granted by Love;
Radhe Krishna Radhe Krishna as we chant
Their Immortal Love they shall Both Grant!

(786) One and Only

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Life

Though others speak of my freedom
Which I may have earned by existing
Much longer than you but the wisdom
You show in your fury is more abiding!

Though others show concern about me
They wish to help so that I go on living
I live by your words alone, sets me free
To soar high above, beyond this living!

Though others hear me when I speak
In a loud voice or soft in a tongue wise
Your deaf ears to my words only speak
To me, of your intentions that are wise!

When others see me as being helpless
They come to help me, to hold my hand
It is rather your hand I will hold, selfless
That you are, near or in a faraway land!

When others unhappily smell foulplay
They feel your intention is conflicting
With your action dealing with me say
Silently will I hear, not condradicting!

It is you and your love alone that is true
Beyond the boundaries of life and death
Noble one there's no need to defend you
I would rather be with you in life or death!

(787) One drop of tear

2008-1-27

Guru

One drop of tear is worth a million kingdoms
That will be true after ShreeRadhe sanctions
Therefore cry out your heart to Shree Radhe
Please show me your form Kanha and Radhe!

There are a million things for which we all cry
We make so much fuss and then heavily sigh
The world is not worth the love they can give
We ask for things how will love they can give?

If the eyes cannot see nor cry for them at all
Then do what Guru asked to so as not to fall
The beautiful couple will dance in mind's eye
When that vision stops for them you will cry!

They came down as Nimai to spread that love
Freely with Nitai gave all this divine gift of love
In this dark age taking the Names we shall cry
Sing and dance with joy and for their grace try!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru January 27th 2008

(788) One not three!

2001-4-28

Guru

Kahna your mercy astounds me
You have taken all that distracts me
Looks, position, power and wealth
Now I am free to meet you in stealth!

Friends have I none to call my own
Carefree and light my spirit has flown
To your eternal abode at Vrindavan
Where you dance with Gopis at Nidhivan!

Kanh you have asked me to come home
There you will give me back my form
Serving yugal Ladli-Lal eternally
Kahna I am yours forever finally!

The devotee can bring by her love
Down to earth from the heavens above
The purest love to set us all free
Devoted Devotee Devotion one not three!

At the lotus feet of Baba - 2001 April 28th

(789) Only Love

2013-6-14

Love

When we are small we love Mother
Compared to her there is no other;
We soon grow to know our Father
The loving figure and our provider!

Having our siblings we play together
Love mingled with laughter and tear;
Friends come along around us gather
Soothe us in pain and take away fear!

Then love of our dreams walks in after
We are in a daze think why not earlier?
We live in a dream to find a little later
All have vanished the sweet and bitter!

The Only Love then comes no sooner
Resplendent Self with all the grandeur;
Everlasting Peace n Bliss reside forever
This is the journey of Love n Surrender!

June 14th Pahili Raja 2013 From Me to You All

(790) Our Lord

2007-7-19

Invocation

If it be Thy will bring me to you
Oh my Lord let me come to you
There is none who can do this
Please help me so I don't miss!

The world is confused as to who
Can take care when all are blue
You send an angel to help us all
So that from grace we don't fall!

Human birth is indeed rare to get
Help us O Lord so we don't forget
Let us reach you in this very birth
Each second is a diamond's worth!

At The Lotus Feet Of Our Lord July 19th 2007

(791) Our Radhe Shyam

2014-8-3

Radha

Though I cannot be with each and every one of you
Know that My Kanha plays in heart of Devotee true;
He needs just the fruit of love from each one of you
His Jewels of Blessing He hides for a Devotee true!

So pour out your heart and put your mind there too
Sing Your Song of Love for the Divine Couple True;
Serve at their Lotus Feet or Serve His Devotee too
Being Vaishnavas serving, servant of servants true!

Kanha needs not much, but a loyal heart that beats
To the tune of His Flute, worldly Name Gain forfeits;
He may crown you with Love or make you beg alms
Look for nothing here for you will find all in His arms!

Jaya Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam!

(792) Our goal should be only to please God

2007-3-13

Invocation

Our goal should be only to please God
He has everything yet craves our Love
Our soul would open up to Guru's word
Manna of Grace shower on us from above!

Impediments vanish and bliss will be
When we do the work for God's pleasure
From all entanglements would be free
Nothing is greater than this treasure!

I know it's hard but we have to try
To Love Him who resides in our heart
Till eternity for this we must cry
Dear Lord please let me do my part!!

You created us with a mind of our own
That parted from you in ignorance God
Atlast the seed of Love you have sown
Please let it grow to please you Lord!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba March 13th 2007

(793) Out caste

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Love

To be an out caste for His Love
Is the greatest gift from above
How many talk just empty talk
How many really with Hari walk ?

Let us all be outcasts, put to shame
For Hari's love for Govinda's sake!
Let people talk and put the blame
We have nothing to lose or forsake!

But sakhi dear, let us but dream
Love Govinda with our heart and soul
Forsake All and you shall find HIM
Finding HIM, we shall find ALL!!!!

(794) PREMA

2013-3-19

Love

Hafiz knew and Rumi reeled
Baba's silence kept it sealed;
PREMA IS can't be revealed
To just BE till one is healed!

Feel when the mind is stilled
And all animal instincts killed;
Layers of the mind are peeled
PREMA floods BEING revealed!

You do not know who is who
Hug a stranger think it is you;
Nature appears glorious true
Joy truth beauty around you!

ShreeRadha only One to know
Being Shree Krishna did show
How to Love and let love glow;
Others wait for a drop of flow!!

At the Holy Feet Of All Vaishnavas March 19th 2013 a feeble attempt of an ant swimming in an ocean!

(795) Pain In Your Eyes

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Unknown

I never meant to hurt you
When I said you didn't call
Does not matter anymore
If you love me at all !!!

I would rather be invisible
Than cause you trouble dear
The pain in your eyes
Is something I always fear!!!

I could never tell you
What is in my heart
I would rather see your joy
Even when we part!!!

Soft as flower is your soul
A beauty to behold
I would rather be silent
Let the story not unfold!!!

(796) Pain and Love

2014-11-23

Love

Pain and Love go hand in hand
Makes you really alive to stand;
Face what comes and understand
The reason simple, lend a hand!

We need one another, in this life
Some we love and some pass us by;
Ignore those full of hate n strife
Some leave us in pain and a sigh!

Love makes life, worth living here
On Earth, when it is so full of pain;
When you really love near and dear
You Love All, your act is not in vain!

(797) Partial Parody of The Dark, Blue Sea by Byron:

2014-3-14

Love

In the pathless woods I find no pleasure,
On the lonely shore I do not hunt for treasure,
I love to mingle with people in a gentle way,
For there is sweet music when they pray:
I love not nature any less but man more,
I steal not from our interviews, but know
Who I am today, or have ever been before,
Feel one with the whole universe yet alone,
Conceal not yet cannot express the One!

March 14th Buddha Purnima 2014

(798) Patience

2008-10-18

Life

I searched for you night and day
In every street and alley I roam
I hope to see you since that day
And I have tried to come home!
Tigers and Lions barred my path
Desire and desperation prevailed
Now I am here and yet my path
Is endless I am near yet delayed!
Patiance hope and perseverance
Keeps me going till now my son
My weapons love and tolarance
Will clear my path somehow son!
When we try to do what is right
Wrong things stop us everytime
Faith will surely show it's might
Which dissolves space and time!

(799) Patience Beyond Eternity

2015-2-4

Krishna

What you are asking Kanha
Is Patience beyond Eternity;
There's no other way Kanha
To have Faith in the Infinity!

I am biding and flowing free
Knowing there is no mystery;
None will come as You to me
Then tell me I am not history!

Can imagine all stories Kanha
Where love wins and not hate;
Reality is, all are happy Kanha
In this world thinking it is fate!

Why can I not reconcile to live
Enjoy the rest of my stay here;
Why must I be the one to give
Credence, to your illusion here!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha

(800) Peace

2014-5-1

Unknown

Nature exudes peace seldom felt
By man, God in His Wisdom dealt
With His Creation so that soul felt
When in right endeavor man knelt!

(801) Peace

2017-5-1

Unknown

Nature exudes peace, seldom felt
By man, God in His Wisdom dealt
With His Creation, so that soul felt
When in right endeavor, man knelt!

Peace is within not yours nor mine
One who comprehends all is Thine;
Will never complain against anyone
Will embrace all knowing all is One!

The many fights that happen in world
Be not involved pray for young an old;
Drama enacted so perfect that it feels
Real, knowing One Actor plays, heals!

(802) Perfection Of Love

2017-11-1

Love

Perfection of Love can only happen with Sacrifice. We begin to love our Family we are born into. Attachments form. Comprehending the Truth if we love all beings, not just our Family, then this love can be transformed into Divine Love. It is difficult at first that is why Sadhana is done.

Introspection and Silence will help one. With the help of Shree Radharani, Nityananda Mahaprabhu and Guru finally one is victorious. It is not easy even though they are most generous. Habits and thoughts pose as an impediment. Nama Hi Kevalam!

We can love our own Family and be with them absolutely with Krishna. This came to me now that we do NOT have to alienate ourselves from anyone when I posted the Khadam Of Baba when I was missing my Sister.

(803) Pithe Ashtami Jhanjiri Mangala Ma

2014-10-1

Mother's Love You have for us
Then why we are so scattered?
Jhanjiri Mangala Ma called plus
By You Ma we all are sheltered!

Rain or Shine You have listened
When a child like heart calls out;
Beautiful always, Face glistened
You have waited Ma throughout!

Last night after your vision Maa
Rains poured down like blessing;
When You called me Home, Maa
Be with You, my pain redressing!

Today bless all your children Maa
Specially the ones that are so far;
They will feel Your protection Maa
On this special day, without a bar!

At the Lotus Feet Of Ma Jhanjiri Mangala

(804) Poem by Shreeram

2008-1-23

Life

Into the dim lit, bare walls of my world,
You entered, bringing light and life to me,
The vivid colors, painted with a swirl
Of love and motherliness, of personality,
With tender care, you added comfort, warmth,
And images that line the now bright walls.
I look upon them fondly, bringing forth
A thankfulness that you walk in these halls
With me; our relationship has become a part
Of my world now; it has its special place,
Within my being, life, and in my heart,
Your name hangs right beside your smiling face.
Remembering just how drab these walls had been,
I have to thank you for the light, my dear mother...

(805) Pour Mon AsherLee

2015-11-3

Life

Soft Kisses in the wind floating as a cloud
Brush lightly, touch gently as they pass by;
May God protect you while Angels sing aloud
May you be healthy, happy, wise, reach high!

You gentle soul represent as family emblem
Look at this world, with kindness and love
Tread soft laugh often boldly face problem
While enjoying life of blessing from above!

Innocence keep deep inside to live wisely
Make good friends who will help along way;
Born in the land of milk n honey precisely
Avail opportunities, excel in life do pray!

(806) Pour Mon AsherLee?

2015-11-3

Life

Soft Kisses in the wind, floating as a cloud
Brush lightly, touch gently as they pass by
May God protect you, Angels all sing aloud
May you be healthy, happy, wise reach high!

You gentle soul representing the family emblem
Look at this world with kindness and love
Tread softly laugh often and boldly face problem
While enjoying life of Blessings from above!

Innocence keep deep inside and live wisely
Make good friends who will help along way
Born in the land of milk and honey precisely
Avail opportunities to excel in life I do pray!

(807) Prabhu

2017-3-28

Life

Sabu Mamata Ra Urdhare Tume
Niraba Re Thila Praane
Duniya Dekhana Debataa Hebaku
Kie Seekhaila Kaane
Prastara Pacheri Preeti Ra Chhalana
Chale Nahin Sabu Dine
Nitya Nabina Khela Rachibaku
Achha Eka Khali Tume Tume Tume......

(808) Prabhu

2008-6-18

Unknown

Gyan Itna Na Do Prabhu
Jo Mahan Gyani Ban Sakun
Agyani Tum Kardo Prabhu
Jo Tumse Pyaar Kar Sakun!

Pataa Na Ho Tum Kaun Ho
Mein Tum Se Pyar Kar Sakun
Jahan Jaoon Bas Tum Hi Ho
Mein Pran Apni Bhar Sakun!

Jahan Mein Jitne Log Hein
Mein Sabse Pyar Kar Sakun
Mahan Tum Ho Phir Bhi Mein
Apni Godi Mein Le Sakun!

At the Lotus Feet Of Prabhu Jun 18th 2008

(809) Prayer

2014-8-13

Invocation

What I feel and what I see
Is Lord who will set me free
Still this mind craves to see
The crooked form of Eternity!

Plays the flute to attract all
The name Krishna says it all
Then why am I still far away
Heard His call yet do not pray!

Guru came to remind me more
How to get to the other shore
Still I stare with my blank eyes
As if Krishna will hear my sighs!

I wait for HIM and He will come
Hold my hands to take me home
Bewitching smile will light the way
Shree Radhe for this to you I pray!

Radhe Guru Krishna Sharanam Mama August 13th

(810) Prema Bhakti - 1

2014-9-13

Life

To hope to feel that Divine Love
Is also another desire from above;
Without hope of any kind of reward
People do walk on this path forward;
Leaving behind, all hopes and fears
Letting go of both laughter and tears;
Whether Prema Bhakti manifests or not
The soul remembers, Lord never forgot;
Then at least it did what it came to do
Grace descends at will for me and you;
Having patience and faith as our guide
Let's travel onward on this Joyful Ride!

(811) Prema Bhakti - 2

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Unknown

To hope to feel that divine love
Is also another desire from above
Without hope of any kind of reward
If anyone trods on this path Godward
Leaving behind all hopes and fears
Letting go of both laughter and tears
Whether Premabhakti manifests or not
The soul remembers God and never forgot
Then atleast it did what it came to do
Grace descends at will for me and you
Having patience and faith as our guide
Let's travel onward on this joyful ride!

(812) Presence

2014-12-22

Invocation

When no one needs your voice to hear
Presence not as important far nor near
No one calls your name, calls my dear
Your memory faint please have no fear!

Love yourself and forgive all in the world
They know not how to love can't be bold
To earthly pleasures the people are sold
Lord loves you and them all pure as gold!

Seek ye first the Lord and revere with love
He is in all beings, not the Heavens above
Then be secure first then seek all to serve
His Love then you will more likely deserve!

Silently love and serve the people on earth
Know not that they seek the Lord from birth
Joy and Sorrow suffer He knows their worth
Finally will find Joy in Him to have no dearth!

At the Lotus Feet Of Our Lord

(813) Present Mpment

2015-8-30

Life

Think not of what tomorrow might bring
With a full heart the present you sing;
The past cannot alter, nor do anything
Dance so free let Joy flood your being!

Who is not familiar with sorrows pain?
Who has time to think about loss gain?
Rush here and there, help all sustain
Life a mixture of license an restrain!

The answer not easy for it is personal
But Joy is the result it is impersonal;
Search early, steady n constant withal
The Joy in the Moment reveal you shall!

(814) Prince

2014-11-23

Life

There is a Prince who loves me true
Makes me happy and makes me so blue;
All my emotions I have to bid adieu
Glancing inward Bliss fills me anew!

I am able to meet challenges in life
Plunge through trouble tackle strife;
Who is this Prince questions do rise
There's no answer or clue to surmise!

Being so sheltered do not understand
The ways of the World always do land;
Myself in trouble so did Divine send
Him in my old age so I learn to fend?

So harsh sometimes I cannot recognize
So soft I feel a baby has become wise;
Anger fades and affection again comes
For Prince, who now childlike becomes!

The Joy I feel is one of true content
As if the Divine Mind makes me relent;
I go my way rushing to help all still
Happy and Joyous a purpose to fulfill!

Knowing that someone looks out for me
Helps me a lot and I roam around free;
I have learned so much that I can hope
With my broken life again able to cope!

(815) Princess and Prince

2008-7-30

Love

There was a princess fair who loved a Prince
One more recent and the other legend since
Just telling the story I feel both joy and pain
If you listen carefully there will be much gain!

Waiting since eternity feeling truly blessed
A single rose petal that has been pressed
To preserve some memory special and free
Likewise when you wish you peek and see!

The color all faded the fragrance did not last
But moment will be relived again of the past
The many dreams with the broken promises
Will pour forth rushing breaking all premises!

Words spoken and those that was hushed
Unspoken pondered and those that gushed
Memories pleasant and dreams of the future
Where roses will bloom and love will nurture!

The songs were her prayers no one to share
Krishna heard as they were precious and rare
Meera did not see Him but knew of a presence
She felt in her soul which became her essence!

The people watched as she danced for Krishna
Sang with ecstasy, thought only about Krishna
Bitter sweet pain of separation filled with Bliss
Joyful Union for her purpose Meera didn't miss!

At the Lotus Feet Of Princess Meera July 30th 2008

(816) Puppet

2012-5-4

Life

And if the stories do unfold
The 'i' always remains as gold
Appears to be confident and bold
To be a judge, the 'other' we try to mould!

But what can mere puppets try and tell
Tales are directed by the Puppeteer well
Who makes them dance on strings attached
From this world's theater at least be detached!

Lust Anger Pride Attachment Envy and Greed
Enemies real being portrayed so cleverly indeed
Puppets thinking themselves to be real their heads swell
They do not have a clue that they are being played so well!

For all who understand our world's a stage know this
They remain silent to witness the Self so as not to miss
See the Self in all playing the roles appearing so immersed
Enjoy each moment on earth, their wisdom helps the world!

(817) Puppeteer

2014-10-29

Life

Look at the way world just is
Every one busy with his work;
Doing what, for whom if I ask
Looking after family to please!

Some claim to look after world
Some claim they are very busy;
Some make it seem, very easy
Assuming the work of the Lord!

Each one puppet on a long rope
Who is holding the end not seen;
We are doing action always been
Dance to an eternal tune of hope!

Just slow down and prayers send
For self, the world if you listen
Work will happen, without us even
Puppeteer shall all the rules bend!

(818) Question & Answer

2008-2-8

Love

At Eternal Golok Shyam asked one day
Radhe how without me could you stay?
At Vrindavan when I had left for good
Tell me your condition and your mood!

Dear Shyam when life leaves the body
No one asks this question to the body
The soul that loves till it hurts no more
Is the soul that goes past pain's shore!

How will you ever know what we faced
Without you there how our heart raced
Each moment we thought He will come
How can He abandon His own at home?

This hope kept us alive you will be back
So very busy thinking of you didn't track
The passage of Time as it passed us by
Dear Shyam to reach you we did not try!

Love does not desire reward of any kind
Lost in this Love is the soul and the mind
Therefore you came down to earth again
As Gauranga to know this Love and pain!

Balaram came down as Nityananda again
He distributed to all your Love free of pain
The Leela that you perform Lord you know
Why do you ask this of me how will I know?

At the Lotus feet Of Nitai Neemai Radhe Shyam

(819) Question and Answer at Golokh

2009-7-3

Radha

Radhe one day asked Shyam this
You are the Lord and many adore
Whom do you remember and miss
The most and whom do you adore?
Is it purity beauty or selflessness?
Is it knowledge work honesty true?
Is it sacrifice faith true innosence?
How do you know their love is true?

I am all that and much more Radha
None can bind me with what I gave
The only one I can ever love Radha
Is you for you need nothing I gave!

You exist for me although I had left
You long ago still hoping I will come
Hours days years were lost and yet
You await for me to bring you home!

Sometimes you forgot you are Radha
Looked for her here and there Radha
Becoming Shyam you pined for Radha
When all's lost what remains is Radha!

I love all the way they wish and desire
Yet all you have ever desired is Shyam
Though I am complete have this desire
Be Radha and know her love for Shyam!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam July 3rd 2009

(820) Question and Answer at Golokh

2009-7-3

Radha

One day, Radha asked Shyam this
You are the Lord whom all adore;
But whom do you remember n miss
The most, or whom do most adore?

Their purity beauty selflessness
Their sacrifice earnest and true;
Their action knowledge innocence
Who has the faith to attract you?

Radha I am all that and much more
None can bind me with what I give;
You are the one I can truly adore
You need nothing but self to give!

You longed for me after I had left
You long ago lovingly wait at home;
Hours days years were lost and yet
You await for me to bring you home!

Sometimes you forgot you are Radha
Becoming Shyam you pined for Radha;
Looked for me in every being Radha
All lost what remained truly Radha?

I love everyone the way they desire
You only desire whatever pleases me;
I am complete have this only desire
Be Radha experience her love for me!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam July 3rd 2009

(821) R A D H A

2014-8-13

Radha

HER heart strings playing music divine
The path is winding but Kanha is mine
So saying the Gopis all wait in the line
But they don't see Radha's face shine!

She selflessly waiting, just for one look
Good name for Him She gladly forsook
Many love Krshna but they always took
Radha gave much more than She took!

Krshna Krshna the cows and birds sang
Krshna Krshna all the temple bells rang
Her heart beat so fast, loud with a pang
When suddenly the flute O Radhe sang!

Waiting was over but She stood so still
Whole being infused and so full of thrill
Radha being so simple His Vision did fill
She wanted naught but His wishes fulfill!

Facebook poem written 2012

(822) RADHA

xxxx-xx-xx

Radha

RADHE please teach me how to love SHYAM
Take me near you and let me serve SHYAM
Without your guidance I am a lost soul
Please RADHE bring me close to my goal!

Without RADHA SHAKTI SHYAM cannot be won
We see them as two in truth they are One
Love that binds SHYAM, and makes me free
RADHA please come and bring me near Thee!

Vrindavan is my heart so please stay there
Beholding your form SHYAM will go no where
They say He was just Being Brahmam formless
Your LOVE made HIM much more but never less!

GURU holds the key to this fortress of LOVE
RADHE, as my BABA please sanction this LOVE
Let me serve you always deserving your LOVE
On your appearance day RADHE accept my LOVE!

PREMA VIKSHAM DEHI JAYA SHREE RADHEEEEEEEEE!

(823) RADHA AMRITA DHARA

2014-9-2

Radha

Radhe please teach me how to love Shyam
Take me near You and let me serve Shyam;
Without Your guidance, I am a lost soul
Please Radhe bring me close to my goal!

Without Radha Shakti Shyam cannot be won
We see them as Two, Beauty Truth only One;
Love that binds Shyam is very Form of Thee
Shree Radha, Your Grace will make me free!

Make Vrindavan my heart, please stay there
Beholding your form Shyam will go no where;
They say He has no Name, Form or Attributes
Your Love so made Shyam now He distributes!

Shree Guru holds key to Your fortress of Love
Shree Radhe as Guru, please grant Your Love;
Let me serve you always deserving Your Love
On Your Appearance day Radhe Bless all Love!!

PREMA VIKSHAM DEHI JAYA SHREE RADHE!

(824) RADHEY RADHEY

xxxx-xx-xx

Radha

Nitai Gaura were two brothers who
Came down to earth to spread love
They were Lord and Devotees true
Descended from the heavens above
Flooded the world with Nama Prema
Rescued all those who were Adhama
Praying to both we will ultimately gain
The Land of Love which is free of pain!

(825) RIDE

2009-11-21

Invocation

I am how I was when I was born
Body soul naked and joy inborn;
Now looks careless clothes torn
People mistake me to be forlorn!

I am who I was when I came
Came to play a divine game;
People do not feel the same
They try to give a bad name!

All try to save everyone else
If you look for everyone else
In reality there is none else
But you who rules no one else!

So give up anger and pride
Let God be your only guide;
Self Lord then cannot hide
You enjoy this lovely ride!

(826) RK

2015-2-18

Krishna

Radha did not think what will be her gain
She did not dwell long, how to stand pain;
Just wanted to be there for Krishna again
She was ready to serve, please or abstain!

Every move she made, was just for Krishna
Lost deep in thought always about Krishna;
Her life was consecrated in serving Krishna
Radhe had the Power, to Please Her Krishna!

The Power of Love, that Radhe came to show
Divinity in human form people came to know;
Seems like fairy tale that happened long ago
Gauranga Mahaprabhu made it all real somehow!

(827) Ra Dha

2012-2-5

Love

Ra Dha two syllables dancing in Kanhu's mind
When will I get to meet Radha where will I find?
You have stolen my soul and with Your soul did bind
Now I cannot live without You Radhe please be kind!

Radha hiding in the glade of Vrindavan heard Shyam's call
Her Name with longing She ran before evening could fall
The sun shone on Her Countenance as She stood tall
Shyam saw Radha and His Joy knew no bounds at all!

Sweetest pain of two lovers can least compare
To the sweet pain of both apart a Love so rare
Gods in the Heavens were witnessing gladly to share
In this event of Union and Separation painful to bear!

Ra Dha when uttered gives Joy to Shyam for sure
Love was defined in the Universe to be Holy and Pure
Nitai and Nimai gave this Love free, souls did lure
Grace never discriminates who is fallen to cure!

At The Holy Feet Of Shree Ra Dha

(828) Raasa Dance

2011-8-2

Krishna

Kanha danced with each Gopi the Rasa dance
Enraptured them all with His supreme romance
Enamored their souls with His sidelong glance
This was a divine plan and not just by chance!

In the center Shree Radhe Krishna were dancing
Each Gopi with Krishna danced around encircling
Moonlight was so bright as if shining to see all
Forest was still so as to witness the Divine Ball!

Faster and faster they danced as they held each other
Krishna wanted to fulfill all desires of the Gopis forever
Heaven showered petals as it witnessed this rare sight
Of Govinda dancing with the Gopis in bright moonlight!

"We are tired and hot let us rest" the Gopis so entreated
A cool gentle breeze blew to appease as they all seated
Krishna vanished with Radhe to make their love stronger
Ha Krishna Govinda they cried as the wait became longer!

Radhe was so happy as she had Kanha all alone with her
For a moment she forgot and requested Kanha to carry her
Bemused Kanha complied and asked her to sit on shoulder
When Radhe complied she found herself sitting on boulder!

To crush all their pride Krishna who loved them did this
He wanted to taste their love for Him when they all miss
Him, for He was taken aback by their sorrowful lamentation
As they searched every corner in the forest with exhaustion!

"You are our everything Kanha we cannot live for a moment
Without you please come back we will behave our very best "
Then they met Radha searching everywhere with deep sorrow
Seeing her state they thought she will not live to see tomorrow!

Radhe was Krishna playing this divine game for their gain only
She loved them so much that she suffered separation painfully
They all attended to Radhe and cried Ha Govinda please come
Radhe is dying by your disappearance how will we all go home?

Krishna could not hide any longer as he saw that they loved truly
Forgetting their woes, they were attending to Radhe so faithfully
Even if He was the only Player and this was truly his divine play
He wished to be in their debt forever for loving Him truly this way!

(829) RadhAmrita

2014-7-29

Radha

When She sleeps He watches over Her
When He sleeps She creates the world;
Beings assume form manifested by Her
Love inherent in all, by Her Grace mold
To make them Individuals, who dare to
Aspire to such heights of Purushottama
Sarupya,Sayujya,Salokya n Samipya to
Prema manifested by Her BhaktiUttama;
To hold on to such permanence deserve
At Her Lotus Feet with all strength serve!

(830) Radha

2013-9-13

Radha

Her Feet trampled thorns at Vrindavan
To meet Shyam for Dance at Nidhivan
Her Grace is in recounting Her Story
Her Great Love, Of Her Names Glory
Ra Dha Ra Dha Ra Dha Ra Dha say
Inside Her Name Grace so do pray
Jaya Jaya Shree Shree Radhike
Shree Madhusudana Aradhike

(831) Radha

2016-10-28

Radha

To love like Radha, Krishna had to be Radha
With that Selfless Sacrifice that is Pure Love
No other will do for me even if I am not Radha
I wish to love Her eternally with Her Pure Love!

He cried and pined for Krishna as Shree Radha
No one could touch Her Mood nor Her Love
He was lost forever in separation from Radha
As He left forever Vrindavan and Shree Radha's Love!

Years passed by and He met Her at Pravas again
He had wives, children and had fully lived His Life
There stood Radha His Love with separation pain
Not an Old Woman but a little girl Larger than Life!

The Tale is real and earthly Love a reflection
Of Total Surrender and Sacrifice of Radha
He can never understand Radha, Her Dedication
So He pines for His Love again as Shree Radha!

(832) Radha

2016-7-25

Radha

Radha Dhara Jiye Dekhichhi Baare
Kipari Rahiba Ehi Samsaare ?
Kanhu Kanhu Hoi Dina Je Gade
Kalpana Raije Mana Je Ude!

Rai Dharya Dhara Eje Kalpana
Jepari Poojare Karanti Alpana;
Chita libhigale Bhuli Jaanti Sarbe
Samsaare Bhuli Banchanti Garbe!

Mana Chitta Dei Kanhuku Chintu
Asila Nahin Dine Se Kanhai Kintu;
Ebe Rai Kishori Ehi Upaya Kara
Kanhu Hoi Sthira Manaku Kara!

(833) Radha

2015-2-1

Radha

Washed my BODY being kind
With Waters of Love;
Cleared cobwebs of my MIND
With help from above;
Bedecked my SOUL as a Bride
To serve at Your Feet;
Opened my HEART just to bind
So You use as a Seat;
Whether You come I am blind
To see You Beloved;
Your Bliss overrides my Pride
Everything is Sacred!

At Your Lotus Feet

(834) Radha

2013-9-13

Radha

Radhe You came down to please Shyam
Radhe loving You we also please Shyam
Without Your Grace life has no meaning
Let my life be spent both of You serving

Bhanu Lali Your Love is indeed Supreme
Simple n Pure even makes Kanha dream
You run to meet Mohan without a doubt
Your honor an reputation all thrown out

He plays on His flute calling Your Name
Gopis follow you and join in Your Game
Not a creature stirs to disturb the dance
Moon shines enhancing Divine Romance

Your Birth is our triumph, our only hope
To one day love Shyam we learn to cope
With our lives so the day will come soon
When we serve You Both Grant the boon

Radhashtami September 13th 2013

(835) Radha Ashtami

2011-9-4

Radha

Once Hours stretched into Infinity
For in new found Love you spoil;
Now moments stretch into Eternity
When by a simple touch you recoil!

The care and gentleness replaced
By humdrum routine and screams
That echos loud, yet calmly faced
Love knows not change in dreams!

The heart knows no sorrow learns
Change is truly name of the game;
The loss that every traveller earns
The lot of those who have a name!

The thrill if even for a moment lasted
Was all too good to be true perhaps;
Dreaming this sweet dream I fasted
All my life for the right soul perhaps!

The joy and thrill of the moments last
In memory, so new impressions form
Another life another form comes fast
To dream of Love in yet another form!

September 4rth 2011 Day before Radha Ashtami

(836) Radha Kripa

2008-9-1

Radha

Moola Chhadi Sakhare Pani Deli Go Sakhi
Moolare Pani Dele Sakha Banche Je Sakhi!

Sabu Jana Bhabi Mun Guru Katha Pasorili
Sola Ana Prema Na Dei Krishnaku Pasorili!

Dina Mora Gadi Gala Ebe Ki Upaya Dharibi
GuruKrishna Sukhi Kari Samsaru Uddharibi!

Vaishnava Seva Kari Dina Mora Jau Chaali
Govinda Mukha Heri Anande Debi Mu Taali!

Radharani Kripa Vrndavane Sthana Debe
Govinda Prema Hrude Dinu Dinu Badhaibe!

(837) Radha Krishna

2016-8-5

Guru

Left all alone, in the forest of Nidhi
She waited all her life for her Vidhi
Shree Krishna never did come back
ShreeRadha in Bhakti, did not slack!

She wondered where her Kanhu is
With whom he plays, as well tease
Her Ananya Bhakti is a tale of God
Believe me she is Soul of The Lord!

Radha is, where Krishna departed
Can the soul from body be parted?
She is never denied nor depraved
A Divine Play so people are saved!

It seems so real sacrifice and pain
All people suffer on earth, no gain
Being a part of them we can relish
The Love which will never diminish!

At The Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba

(838) Radha Krishna

2015-1-17

Radha

The story has been told where He
As a mighty King led all to Victory
Never did the name Radhe appear
Her Devotion Love and Her Prayer!

She met Him for the shortest spell
Two little children who played well
Her pain and anguish felt by none
When He left Her life almost done!

She was lifeless and in such a state
What hit Her no idea so cruel a fate
It is not fiction but can happen now
The story always repeats some how!

Never told Krishna ever to stay back
His Life most important and His Task
Her Love and Pain, we came to know
When Mahaprabhu on Earth did show!

(839) Radha Krishna

2014-11-6

Radha

Radha Krishna, with all of the Gopis danced
In a circle each Gopi and Krishna romanced;
Through the tree branches Full Moon shone
A Divine Scene for the eyes to behold alone!

Forest very silent that not a creature stirred
Witnessing this scene they were enraptured;
Gods in heaven, were showering the flowers
Made a soft platform, for the Divine Dancers!

With Love in their Hearts and Joy in their steps Their mind on Krishna, danced with a swiftness
Increase His Pleasure so much He is entranced
The whole night through Radhe Shyam danced!

You are so innocent Radha Krishna captivating
Your Heart with His Flute made you motivating
To Bless the World ShreeRadhe with Your Love
Please bless us today coming down from above!

Divine Dancers Lotus Feet

(840) Radha Krishna

2011-03-4

Radha

In a beautiful world Radhe Krishna do stay
With vivid colours each other they do spray
Krishna plays with Radha please long to see
RadheKrishna will play Holi with you and me!

Radhe is young and runs fast to her friends
To colour Shyam on them she truly depends
Krishna sprays Radhe His own colour blue
Radhe sprays back fast golden yellow hue!

Lalita, Visakha, Chitra, Champakalata do play
On both Radhe Krishna all colours they spray
Both spray colours back to make them all red
Rainbow colours on the firmament was spread!

Nanda Baba Yasoda Kirti all Gopis and Gopas
Play happily Holi with the Lord of the Universe
Come fast play Holi before Radhe Krishna hide
This vision of loveliness in all hearts will abide!

For Holi 2011 4.04 AM

(841) Radha Krishna

2015-9-20

Guru

If I were a flower Your Glance would be on me
With my vivid colors sway only for Thee
Your Love for One Another
Will set the Universe free!

The Inconceivable One became Two for me
To aspire to love always Thee
Your Grace for Mankind
Is possible by Your Will Free!

You Both came down to this world for me
If I avail this chance to serve Thee
Your Moment in Eternity
Nature will rejoice being free!

You have left so many clues behind for me
So that I can gladly come back to Thee
You came in the Form of Guru
So that I have courage to be free!

At the Lotus Feet of Baya Baba
on Radhashtami 2015

(842) Radha Krishna Conversation

2014-12-31

Radha

Radha

I did not know that I could exist
Without you Kanh could persist
In living a life that is mechanical
In a world that could be magical!

Is separation the real test of love
Designed by the heavens above
Real love happens with meeting
Is love possible without greeting?

Krishna

We are One became Two for play
Meeting separation all people say
They do not understand Our Love
Fill your head with stories to prove!

You are My Soul and I cannot exist
Without you Radhe I cannot persist
In living a life of even a warrior King
Radhe all auspiciousness you bring!

Magical is Our Love and we will save
The whole world and so we act naive
As if we met and separated as young
When for each other we always long!

Radha

Krishna I say and the world is saved
When you say Radhe path is paved
We are One Krishna, I am your soul
We are never separate you my goal!

At The Lotus Feet Of Radhe Krishna

(843) Radha Krishna Love Story

2014-2-24

Love

Love is the paintbrush
With which they paint
Dark Blue yellow faint
To splash colors rush!

Write the Book of Love
In Union Separation ink
They enjoy to the brink
Bless us all from above!

Her tears change color
To deep black blue ink
To write about Her link
With Handsome Amour!

Her sideways shy glance
Krishna eyes can behold
Golden Hue in the world
Writes a Great Romance!

(844) Radha To Lalita

2006-9-23

Radha

"O Lalita I will never go to Yamuna again
The naughty son of Yasoda there will remain
Shyamsundar will not only give my heart pain
Will break my jar of water, what shall I gain?

O Lalita tell that Nanda's darling not to come
I am not only ashamed to show my face at home
I cannot ever again the streets of Braja roam
Just tell him to stay at home today if I come!

But Lalita what shall I do you please have pity
When I don't see him a second seems like eternity
They can call me the fallen one I care no more
Please bring back to me dear Lalita Shyamsundar!

O Lalita without you appearing on earth today
Where would Radha be, to whom would She say
My heart is bursting without Kahn do hurry now
Please give Him My message Lalita to come somehow!"

Bows at the lotus feet of Lalita and Radharani

(845) Radha a Sonnet

2014-10-28

Love

Little did His sons know
Krsna cannot dare show;
Radha, His Life, His Love
From all else much above;
Stood there like a stranger
Cannot even glance at Her;
He so wished to just behold
His soul once regain to hold;
Sweet agony of the moment
Couldn't even openly lament;
Alas He wished to cry for Her
Be born again and die for Her;
As Gauranga to lament Her Love
To try repay, Her Debt of Love!

(846) Radha and Suka

xxxx-xx-xx

Radha

Suka of the Bhagavatam without taking the Name
Of Shreemati Radharani yet brought Her to fame
Those who heard from him about Giridhara's play
Always wondered about the Gopi who took Him away!

The Suka of Radharani spoke of Govinda from the start
Announced His arrival and when Govinda should depart
The Suka bird of Radharani was he reborn as Suka Sage
To be blissful in their Leelas and once more to engage?

The flute the birds the creepers all witnessed this tale
Of Divine Romance before which everything else does pale
The beauty of Radharani and the magic of Govinda's smile
Will make many hearts melt, heads turn and remain awhile!

O Suka did you know Krishna must have thought about you
How you stay near Shreemati Radharani so loyal and true
He left Vrindavan for Mathura leaving Radha and old ways
His soul he left with you Suka as you stay with Her always!

(847) Radha's Flute

2008-6-24

Radha

The flute lay near Krishna but Radhe knew
That this flute's the reason she runs anew
Makes her restless to meet Krishna again
When flute calls ShreeRadha name again!

She picks the flute and calls out His Name
Just give Krishna a taste of His own game
Krishna wakes up with the sweetest pain
Longing for Radhe he looks for flute again!

He looks for the flute and does not realise
Radhe is near He cannot see with His eyes
His heart is bursting and His mouth is dry
Such sweet longing which makes HIM cry!

Radhe please come wherever you may be
I cannot find my flute please make me free
Of this burning pain as if I am not near you
Krishna open your eyes I am your love true!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Krishna JUne 24rth 2008

(848) Radha's Love

2008-6-6

Love

Radha hears the flute day and night
Shyam can never be out of her sight
Can any soul comprehend her plight?
When all things are seen by Her light!

She stops for some souls on her way
She does not teach them how to pray
Just her tears flow as she gives away
Her precious gift of love night and day!

She saw no difference in all their being
Only from Her Shyam do they all spring
How can they ever stop her from being
The love of Shyam that He is beholding?

The agony away from Shyam is her love
The ecstasy with Shyam HER gift of love
When she forgets her Being in this love?
Then what does remain is only Her love!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radha June 6th 2008

(849) Radharaman

2017-3-8

Radha

You came and you left
Making all bereft
They will now turn to Gopala
Tread the Path Ujjala
Nilamani will come to play
Madhava will come to stay!

(850) Radharani for Radhashtami

2008-8-31

Radha

You charm Mohan who did charm Madan
MadanMohanMohini Queen of Vrindavan
The magic in your heart was simple love
Given without reserve much more above
The rest who believe they can love Lord
When the time comes cannot keep word
You love and yet wish Him the very best
Far or near Him still you passed the test
Radhe that life and love threw your way
None can love Shyam nor like you pray!

Radharani for Radhashtami 2008

(851) Radharani's Message Thru Uddhava To Shyamsundar

2004-8-9

Radha

Uddhava was sent by Shyam to find out how the Gopis were doing in His
absence but there was a hidden reason also. He wanted Uddhava to
witness first hand the Gopi's Bhava Prema and learn, which would
crush his pride of any knowledge he had hitherto about God and Love.

He asked the Gopis to forget Shyam and do Yoga (Union) and the result
was funny. They said how can we be in Yoga for we are in Biyoga
(separation) and how can we still our minds for the mind keeps on
running to Shyam and we have only one mind and that is already given
to Shyam.

But Radhika whose love was the highest and who had greater stake than
any Gopi, was a skeleton of her former self for she was missing Shyam
as if her life had departed and she was a living corpse. This was her
reply:

O Uddhava please go and tell Shyam
The ring on my tiny finger has become
A Bangle for my wrist!
Think day and night only about Shyam
I wait when He shall call me
With His Flute for a tryst!
But he has abandoned this poor Radhika and gone to Mathura
Night blends into day and I am in a daze
Day follows night but flickers not my gaze
Seeing Shyam only in my mind's eye I imagine Him at Mathura!
So many goodlooking girls there who are ready to steal my Shyam
But deep inside me I know that to Radharani alone belongs Shyam
So Uddhava how can I be in Yoga and do penance closing my eyes
I wait for my dear Shyam to come from behind and close my eyes!
So Uddhava, please give this message to my ONLY BELOVED Shyam
There can never be Shyam without Radhe and Radhe without Shyam
So no matter where HE runs and where HE hides He belongs to me
My tears and longing are not in vain He will surely come to me!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of My Guru Baya Baba who loved Krishna like
Radharani.... 09/08/04

(852) Radhashtami

2008-9-6

Radha

Radhe your name is my boat to the other shore
Your tears my only wealth, one needs not more;
Your grace my blessings to reach Guru Krishna
Radhe, your love is the only path to love Krishna!

Your birth on this earth was just to show the way
What is impossible to achieve even if we do pray;
You opened your eyes for none till Krishna came
With Yashoda, to see you first to call you by name!

The moment Krishna entered Radhe, you glanced
At your mirror reflection your whole being danced;
Baby Radhika started to cry for Baby Krishna first
Both Mothers reflected that for milk was her thirst!

This love is ageless, timeless and infuses such joy
We get to know them with Guru's Grace, to enjoy;
Their play on earth is so that we can love them true
Baby Radhe is coming to bless me and also you!

Krishna, please hold on, Shree Radha will come soon
Without seeing you Krishna at Golok She will swoon
Let's celebrate the birthday of Mother who is unborn
The Beloved of Krishna for whose sake She is born!

Written for Radhashtami Sep 6th 2008

(853) Radhashtami - 2008

2008-9-6

Radha

Oh Kanhu you give her too much pain
Why ever should she be reborn again
Loving you Krishna what did she gain
When Kanha you leave her yet again?

She can't love anyone else you know
You are her life and breath you know
Are you so cruel as you both are one
Why be two as to pain the other one?

Kanhu Radha will not open her eyes
She cannot withstand any more lies
Radhe will not look at the color black
Kanhu with this shame you are dark!

I do not think you can get away now
She won't look at your face any how
What miracle now will bring her back
Kanhu even tears for Radhe you lack!

You may plead to Lalita she is strong
For the grace of Radhe Lalita did long
Krishn Lalita will never take your side
Your Love for Radha you have to hide!

You came as Krishna Chaitanya again
To feel Radha's Love and feel her pain
Krishn even if you try again and again
Radha is Radha PURE LOVE WITH PAIN!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radherani My Guru Baba September 6th 2008

(854) Radhe

2016-9-25

Radha

I do not know who you are Radhe and where you are
Baba believed in your Name, which shall take me far!

Jaya Shree Radhe, let me never give up having fear
Radhe please make me believe in your Naama dear!

Have heard and read much about your selfless love
How to serve an love Krishna you are always above!

Being the Bliss Potency of Krishna please have grace
So that I can serve you both do show your loving face!

The Love of Radha Krishna is told but I wish to behold
Both your Lotus Feet in my heart I wish to forever hold!

(855) Radhe

2007-5-27

Radha

Radhe Jaya Shree Radhe calls out Govinda
With entire being Radhe you love Mukunda
Mira showed us that she can love like you
Please bless us dear Radhe to be with you!

Your sidelong glance blesses one and all
Puts Mohan in trance makes His flute call
Your name so the whole world can be saved
To have your glimpse Govinda always craved!

You rushed out to meet him without any care
For anyone but with your devotees you share
Govinda to increase His pleasure and love
Your Grace upon them is your highest love!

Radhe your Govinda is only yours and you know
That He waits very eagerly to meet you somehow
When you both are together the world's complete
In His Heart Govinda treasured Your Lotus Feet!

At the Lotus Feet Of Shree Radhe May 27th 2007

(856) Radhe Please Give My Flute Back To Me

2012-8-10

Love

Radhe please give my flute back to me
I will forever love you Radhe set all free;
Without my flute how can I enchant you?
Without your Love I will be forever blue!

Krishna you please taste what I have felt
The years apart when you suddenly left;
Vrindavan desolate no charm anywhere
We all suffered without you Kanha there!

Will keep your flute so that you stay here
Nanda Yasoda Gopis then will have no fear;
You will dance to our tune n come running
When we play your flute that is enchanting!

Who needs to be free when they have you
The cows, the creepers, River Yamuna too;
Let the flute play captivating your soul true
Let the world go on receiving your love too!

(857) Radhe Radhe

2014-4-28

Radha

Pyar Se Bolo
Radhe Radhe
Santh Pukare
Radhe Radhe
Krishn Bulaye
Radhe Radhe
Gopiyan Gaye
Radhe Radhe
Mahaprabhuji
Radhe Radhe
Shivji Pukare
Radhe Radhe
Prem Dilaye
Radhe Radhe
KrishnAnanda
Radhe Radhe!
Gurudev Gaye
Radhe Radhe
Man Mein Samaye
Radhe Radhe
Prem Se Bolo
Jaya Shree Radhe

(858) Radhe Shyam

2014-11-22

Radha

You look so Beautiful standing with Your Consort
Shree Radhika, who is incomparable in Her Beauty
All that is glorious lovely specially Her Escort
On Your Birthday today it is all our solemn duty
To ask this favour Krishna, pleading both of You
To take care of all You created for we are Yours
Protect us RadheShyam from evil only pray to You
Lead us not astray forever keep us safe an Yours!

At the Lotus Feet of Radhe Shyam

(859) Radhe Shyam

2014-11-11

Radha

With Patience and Faith unlimited
For Radhe Shyam one has to wait;
Service to all around being united
To enter the realm of Golokh Gate!

Love all but do not forget yourself
Take care of your temple to serve
All of whom you meet as true self;
Then all the rewards, will deserve!

Think not of rewards but their Love
That is evermore, and keep striving;
They are very much here not above
Every moment realize Name reciting!

To be able to chant, ask as Blessing
Humility in every life, with Devotion;
Their Enchanting Forms, Witnessing
Dance and Sing with Joy as Emotion!

(860) Radhe Shyam

2008-4-19

Radha

Radharani asked Shyam one day in jest
Can you tell me who loves you the best?
Your parents who look so well after you
Or your friends who steal butter for you?

The Gopis who complain that you are bad?
Then not getting a glimpse of you are sad
The cows who wait for your vision Gopala?
In morning you take them grazing Gopala!

Your parents who safely sent you to Gokul?
Then gladly wait for your return from Gokul
Your enemies do think of you night and day
Or your devotees who never forget to pray?

The Gopis or the Mathura women love you?
The demons or the common man loves you?
Your 1600 wives love or entire Yadava race?
The one who loves me Radhe has your face!

Just my face Shyam but what about my heart
The heart that beats on long after you depart?
You will come one day claim me your very own
I never left you Radhe and when did I disown?

At the lotus feet of Radhe Shyam April 19th 2008

(861) Radhe soul of Kanha

2008-8-4

Radha

Radha will not ever speak again
You gave her heart so much pain
Left her alone and went away far
Kanh you must make up with her!

You broke her jar what will she do
She saw your face what will you do
She knows that you are butter thief
Can you Kanh dear turn a new leaf!

She will tell Nand Baba Maiya too
How she caught you stealing too
Dear Subala this is not a big deal
Against me Radhe will not squeal!

How come Kanha you are so sure?
Radha is a Gopi who could for sure
Complain about you to Maiyaa now
Radhe is my soul I know thats how!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe August 4rth 2008

(862) Radhe stole one day Krishna's flute

2007-11-1

Radha

Radhe stole one day Krishna's flute
So he cannot enamour another soul
Still she heard the sound of the flute
She lost her destination and her goal!

Stop playing the flute Kanhai she cried
How can I play when you have denied?
My flute is with you along with my heart
You hear the flute thinking we are apart!

The flute playing is just your heart crying
You pull me near you without even trying
Thinking you hear my flute day and night
You manage to keep me within your sight!

Radhe your heart strings bring me to you
So stop blaming my flute to be calling you
Then why is this pain if flute is not calling?
Is my heart crying past memories recalling?

Whatever it is Radhe I am always with you
And when you think that I am not with you
The flute your heart beat sounding so near
Painful yet blissful are the sounds you hear!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Krishna Nov 1st 2007

(863) Radherani - 1

2003-9-4

Radha

Radherani has to bless before Krishna can bless
She is greater than Lord Krishna but never less
Her love is unselfish, Her only aim is to please
Beloved Lord Krishna and She did this with ease!

Her entire being is surrendered at His Lotus Feet
Whether He stayed at Vrindavan or to Mathura retreat
MahaBhava She manifested in her own body to show us
All is possible in this birth and nothing is beyond us!

Radhashtami comes once a year but She is ever new
Alhadini Shakti of Krishna manifests only in very few
Chaitanya was Krishna Himself born as Radha to show
He is forever in Her debt and Her Love He cannot know!

PremaBhakti of Radha for Krishna can happen even now
If one surrenders entirely and at Her Lotus Feet bow
Divine Love of Radharani can flow through every soul
To Love Govinda without condition should be only goal!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba Jaya Radhe - Sep 4rth 2003 for RadhAshtami

(864) Radherani - 2

2007-9-19

Radha

As Radharani opened her eyes today
You carefully observe her unique way
How she chose to love Shyamsundar
In loving Kanh she became His mirror!

I would say she loved Him even more
She pined every day more and more
Found Shyam with her and yet away
She never left Shyam for a single day!

She dreamt of a thousand meetings
Designed even a thousand greetings
Never left His side for a moment alas
Though far away from Kanh she was!

Only she could be His perfect Love
There were many who shared Love
With Shyam, but she was His Heart
His life and soul though she did part!

Remember Her today and don't forget
So that a glimpse of that Love we get
That will suffice to reach Her domain
Where she with Shyam does remain!

Shreeradhe with Kanh bless us today
All lifetimes we serve and to you pray
Let Guru's Blessings come true for me
To reach your abode and be forever free!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Rani September 19 2007

(865) Radherani's Love

2007-10-21

Love

Radhe you went to meet Kanha to show
How to give up all for Divinity as to know
How to love Krishna setting all else aside
This exclusive love brought Kanha beside!

So many loved HIM but you won his heart
For you loved only HIM right from the start
The world saw your love knew not your pain
How much it hurt you to love Govinda in vain!

He left you at Braja so as to lead his own life
He had family and friends who shaped his life
At the Kurukhetra war the Gita was preached
Many an alliance formed soon after breached!

The world remembers this Krishna of Gita days
But who will ever know like you His loving ways
The trysts which he kept and the ones he forgot
You loved till the end and in Kanh you were lost!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radherani October 21st 2007

(866) Radhika's Shyam

2008-9-28

Radha

Not seeing Radhika Shyam thought one day
How do I meet Her, now to whom do I pray?
She never forgets to visit our meeting place
How do I live the day I cannot see Her face?

His heart was for once feeling what She felt
When She did not see Her Shyam, She wept;
He played the flute so He can atleast forget
The agony of waiting for Her to come as yet!

Flute's enchanted music made Him so restless
His Love for Her was not by any measure less;
This pain is what Radha feels for me everyday?
I cannot abandon Radha and to Her will I pray!

Flute played most sorrowful notes of longing;
He knew that only to Him was She belonging
Yet He could not bear to be apart any longer;
This separation made His Love only stronger!

Radharani most charming and innocent knew
Her Shyam is waiting their moments only few;
She finished Her chores so fast little knowing
She was very late Her Shyam must be waiting!

She ran fast as she could in the dark of night
To the forest, where not a soul stirred afright
She forgot Her friends and ran with all might
She reached the place, Shyam saw Her plight!

Bliss of beholding Radha after waiting so long
He was feeling what Radhika had felt all along
Yogamaya enacted this to enhance their Love
Earth was blessed witnessing this Divine Love!

At the Holy Feet Of Radhika and Shyam September 28th 2008

(867) Rai Go

2008-9-9

Unknown

Rai Go Jeevana Achhi Ki Nahin
Mate Je Jana Nahin Jana Nahin
Banchichhi Keun Sukha Aasare
Se Kala Lampata Kanhu Mora
Jivana Hruda Prana Chora
Daandare Chhadi Chali Galare!

Nayana Neera Sukhi Nahin
Jivana Para Sukha Paain
Banchichhi Sei Aasare
Dine Ta Mukha Heribi
Hruda Byatha Janaibi
Abalaku Ete Danda Delare!

Kahaku Kahibi Sahi
Jete Dukha Acchi Sahi
Pranapriya Thaki Delare
Ta Chatura Katha Bhole
Bhuli Gali Sarva Hele
Se Kintu Bhuli Galare!

(868) Rai Go Dina Gala Ganjana Sahi

2008-9-9

Unknown

Se Kala Lamphata Chora Hruda Prana Mana Chora Sabu More Luti Nela Re
Ta Chatura Bani Suni Vrisha Bhanu Nandini Sabu Sukha Se Samarpi Dela Re
Kanhu Boli Rai Kande Pasi Nahin Kanhu Chhande Jivana Ta Durbisaha Hela Re
Ati Daruna Se Dukha Mane Pade Kanhu Mukha Prana Tara Dehe Na Rahila Re
Dharani Re Kehi Nahin Radha Prema Sama Kehi Kanhu Mukha Se Na Dekhila Re
Sura Shyama Dekhi Leela Jibana Dhanya Manila Anande Se Kara Tali Dela Re

(869) Rainbow

2010-2-28

Guru

Where are the colors of the rainbow gone?
Mingled with Shyam, I am now all alone
He refused to play though it is the season
When all celebrate and love is the reason!

Violet Yellow Blue Green Yellow Orange
Red, all colors fall into the rainbow range
They disappeared and it appears very dull
Clouds cover the colors seems to be a lull!

Only the rains can relieve sky once again
Rainbow colors will shine take away pain
Shyam will play once again colors of love
Grace will surely pour colors from above!

Radha and Gopis will play with each other
Also color Shyam with Yasoda his mother
Let me atleast get to see this play of yours
As I am colorless so today make me yours!

At the Lotus Feet of Baba February 28th 2010

(870) Ram

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

Where there is Ram
There is no me;
And where there is me
Ram cannot Be!

The Lover's Lane is so narrow that two cannot walk. If I am there Ram cannot walk and if Ram is there I am no more. Ego always and when it is gone it signifies the Lover Love and Beloved are ONE indeed!

(871) Rama

2007-7-3

Invocation

The Day That Kausalya Does Not See His Face
She is restless and sad so her heart does race
Every person speaking she thinks it is her son
She calls out His Name Rama Rama dear son!

She goes about her work her mind is on Rama
What a fate have I to be separated from Rama
Let no Mother suffer this and part with her son
What a sacrifice this is to have God as my son!

I am a Mother like any other who raised her son
I wished for Him the very best like a human son
Did not wish even for a human son to leave me
How can I bear this separation of Rama and me?

He is the best in the world for me and for you
Taking His Name they will have salvation true
I don't need anything in this world ever to gain
Rama dearest please show me your face again!

(872) Ramana Maharshi

2014-11-11

Unknown

By yourself will Self be reached
Self remedy the only Perfection;
The very thing that is preached
Attractive Silent Contemplation!

Yearning for peace, you will try
To find really who you are Man;
Even in falsehood when you cry
Universe will answer so you can!

You will begin to enjoy all that is
Compassion will rise from within;
Contemplate the true Self that is
Abiding, Eternal always has been!

All that we find attractive outside
RamanaMaharshi taught Mankind;
Silently search to find them inside
You can help yourself Humankind!

(873) Random

2015-5-6

Love

SPIRITUALITY IS LIKE WALKING ON A SWORDS EDGE AND THE ONLY MATCH IS LOVE (IN THE SHADES OF THE BELOVED'S EYES) AND THIS RIVER OF DESIRE IN HUMAN BEINGS ALTHOUGH TRANSIENT SEEKS TO BE ONE WITH THE BELOVED ALONE.

(874) Random Verse

2014-4-23

Unknown

WHAT IS THIS LIFE IF IT DOES NOT CRY
FOR OTHERS BENEFIT DOES NOT TRY
THINKS WELL OF GODS EVERY CHILD
HELPS ALL WITH A MANNER MILD
OF WHAT USE ARE HANDS IF NOT TO SERVE
GIVES GENEROUSLY KEEPS NO RESERVE

Love has no form and no name
Yet it is every form every name
Love is every being every thing
Love is found in our own being!

Yasoda looked at Kanhu stay right there
I will have you nearby not ready to share
When people see your beauty they speak
He is dressed by Yasoda can have a peek
They will pull you to their house to show
Look at Our Kanhu whom we all do know
I know you love all equally, it may be fair
But a moment out of sight, I cannot bear!

Mein Hun Na Hun Tum Ho
Tum Radherani Sang Raho
Nidhivan Mein Naacho Tum
Aaj Jhoola Mein Jhoolo Tum
Pyaar Abaad Rahe Tumhara
Soch Kar Yeh Jeenlun Zaraa!

Krishna Prema Durgama Samanya Kotha Noy
NitaiGora Doyate Radharani Prema Udaya Hoy!

(875) Random Verses

2018-1-30

Love

Flow like the River Let Go
Flower or Debris will Flow
Don't Stop, Stagnant Slow
Accept all Dance and Flow!

Love has no form and no name
Yet it is every form every name
Love is every being everything
Love is found in our own being!

Who Am I and where did I come from?
Questions, that may not bother some;
What have I come here on earth to do?
Did I accomplish all and where do I go?

(876) Ratna Dharashree

2016-3-17

What can I give you child
So pretty with manners mild
I remember you on Baba's chest
Twirling Moustache when he did rest
Baya Baba Bisa you said
So precious a memory thread!

You have it all the looks and brain
So lovely a heart you did obtain
I am with you but did not give birth
A Mother's Heart for what its worth!
If I could pour out all the love
Of my Sister witnessing up above
She will keep you safe and sound
Happy so carefree and love bound!

To Beauty and Wealth Of Our Earth

(877) Real Vs Unreal

2011-10-28

Invocation

Why is it so difficult for Monists to know?
This world so created is real not a show;
That Brahmam is omnipotent can do all
Form without form is very easy and real!

The One without a second they prescribe;
The different schools of thought describe
Their own paths of Attributes and Duality;
When I see Shyam He is the only Reality!

When Brahmam creates dissolves at Will
Sakaara, Nirakaara, Saguna, Nirguna Fill
The mind confuses till Guru comes to say
You will realize Truth if you follow my way!

Forms are so many The Brahmam assumed
Gods and creatures swarm get consumed;
In the play of Time and Space all are bound
Who has reached the end can one be found?

I am a fellow traveler like all in this vast play
For no beginning and no end is the only way;
Dynamic Power will create dissolve recreate
Who can question whom, love this even hate?

For Brahmam is Shyam Guru silently showed
Without speaking a word, powerfully implored;
What can be impossible if Shyam is your guide
Endless Truth Knowledge Love Blissfully abide?

Satyam Gnanam Brahmam Anantam Anandam

At the Lotus Feet Of All Pursuers Of Truth Oct 28th 2011

(878) Reality

2015-1-6

Life

Foolishly she waits all day long
For a word or sign she did long
Innocent she was, but now wise
Reality is not seen through eyes!

No one on earth ever understood
Her heart mind n soul even mood
All took her for granted and grace
She is someone we need not face!

Dreams we weave with such care
How on heaven and earth will fare
All gone in a moment, as if smoke
This is reality please awake evoke!

Whatever you see will not last here
Why in heaven's name have to fear?
Love and service will abide for long
To no one at the end do we belong!

(879) Reflections

2018-4-29

Unknown

I stand before your photograph in this silent house;
All sleeping long before me and yet no sleep for me.
I dare not disturb these eyes waiting to see you and silence all around me is the only voice.
Someone whispers in my ears, patience, just wait just a little longer as all things happen in good time.
Did you really leave me all those years ago?
The appearance of disappearance was it even real at all?
For you are in my eyes, heart, mind and soul and a part of me that cannot ever leave.
However hard I try the memories cannot escape as you have so skillfully left me so long ago, yet now as ever fresh as then.
You suddenly appeared and now I am jealous of all those who have your attention.
Why thIs change in me?
For I who shouted to the world to come to you now wish to hide you in myself so none can know about you or even see you my love.

(880) Reflections 3

2015-8-5

Love

In the pursuit of Truth have observed myself. No other experience. I am a skeptic inside, doubting questioning everything and yet appear so meek and mild outside with a seeming lack of self confidence. I appear strong in the face of danger to family children or the weak. Indignant even. Studied all Philosophies of all faiths all my life. Best is I love the life of Saints of past years. I have cried my eyes out with Tuka and Sai saying Vitthala Vitthala danced with Meera and Mahaprabhu. Gyandev a child saint who wrote Amritanubhava moved me as well the writings of Swamy Ram Thirtha in the Woods of God. Ashtavakra Gita, Tripura Rahasya, Vasishta Ramayana I was searching frantically for answers.

Delving into Western and Eastern schools of thought. Kashmir Shaivism or Shree Vidya, Alvars, Nayamars (Tamil Saints), Sufism or Hassidism I explored in a frenzy. I found Love is the face of the Divine then I questioned Destruction. Knowing this is such a short span for Query after much suffering gave up everything and reverted to helping people build confidence while appearing diffident. I have to first know myself. Who Am I? If nothing or no one whose is the yearning in the heart to know? Whose are the eyes that show ? Whose are the ears that hear and whose mind is it with fear?

Love Love Love Love

(881) Remember the promise you made!

xxxx-xx-xx

Krishna

Kanha have you really forgotten ?
When you left Braja never to return
You gave them the strength to go on
Praying and waiting although forlorn!

You are forever in their debt you said
Without you how was the debt ever paid ?
By your absence they all were betrayed
Kanha have you forgotten what you said ?

The peacocks dance and the yamuna flows on
Bare lie Shyam Kund Radha Kund and Nidhivan
Was all of that a fantasy or a fiction ?
To this day the drama still carries on !

Come to me all of you the flute played
Heart strings were pulled and sanity frayed
The Gopis, the Gopas, the cows all fled
To you, Kanha remember the promise you made!

(882) Remembrance

2015-7-2

Love

Bravely went where no one goes
With dry eyes, holding your toes
Riding an ambulance lest you fall
Kept me steady, I had lost my all!

When the fire rose left you there
My entire life, with you did share;
Was a block of ice could not pray
Your ashes near my bed did stay!

I was your strength you had said
The blanket new was on our bed;
As I covered myself remembered
Your words, to sleep surrendered!

Felt you when I was deathly sick
Could not hear, even a clock tick
No one leaves the ones they love
Till their spirits are united above!

For My Husband Dilip Harichandan

(883) Remembrance of Sujeet K. Mohanty

2018-1-18

Life

You will be remembered Tuna for your kindness
The people you met just once, your politeness
Your debonair flair hard work your sincerity
Dedication to your own the world your integrity!

Your enthusiasm for making all people comfortable
In a World that is making all people uncomfortable
In a short life span left a vacuum in their hearts
Impact was dramatic you left behind broken hearts!

Remembered till the people you knew live on
Feel your absence with a sigh and carry on
Being older I feel terrible facing your absence
I am full of Joy when I remember your presence!

Your Family was blessed to have known you
Please bless them with Joy that defined you
Your Joie De Vivre will stay with them forever
Most obedient son, husband, father and brother!

(884) Respect

2018-2-6

Love

Respect all and love all
But not a soul I found;
That loves you as you are,
All try to make you bound!
Guru loves you as you are
Sends Blessings from afar
So you live, conscious life
Full of love hope not strife:
There's nothing you can do
Celebrate life, if I were you!

(885) Revenge

2016-5-26

Invocation

Revenge is not the answer my brother
Can hand of the Lord own hand sever?
There is naught but Lord everywhere
You look, suffering with you to share!

Our joy and pain, laughter and tears
Is an illusion He shall dispel all fears;
Patience an faith we lose on our way
Know this firmly, when you sit to pray!

Even you believe in goodness n Love
I have personified Lord from up above;
We both believe in justice and fairness
Indignant so our own strength harness!

Let all the children be safe and secure
Have no other desire, in life to procure;
We are alike in many traits so I entreat
With kindness, love the future we treat!

(886) Revenge-1

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

Revenge is not the answer dear sister
The hand of the Lord own hand sever?
There is Naught but Lord everywhere
You look, suffering with you to share!
Our joy and pain, laughter and tears
Is an illusion He shall dispel all fears;
Patience and faith we lose on our way
Know this firmly when you sit to pray!

(887) Reward

2018-4-20

Life

Gravity pulls us down, science
Tree of Life with roots upwards;
Ancient Man had a conscience
Keep association right onwards!

Kalpataru Tree shall bear fruit
Be careful what you wish Man;
Keep watering with Name root
Wish good thoughts if you can!

This life drama, will always go on
You play the role assigned to you;
Wear sincerity clarity as come-on
May one day your wishes be true!

Knowledge must be used to help all
Do not have pride that you do know;
Even if one person helped, from fall
Act will be counted no need to show!

(888) Right

2010-5-28

Life

I never thought anyone had right over me
I went my way always so happy and free
With gay abandon lived my life fearlessly
Till one day I met someone too suddenly!

Nothing was ever the same for me after that
The things one does for Love so it can last
A complete stranger in the mirror looks at me
Who am I then if someone else defines me?

Am I still the person then who fell in love?
Have I changed completely to be in love?
Can I love the person staring back at me?
The things one does for Love defies me!!

One gives all or gets nothing an echo says
I will be Thine surely Lord my heart prays
The ego and mind still carry on as if true
The things one does for Love that's true!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord May 28th 2010

(889) Ripples

2008-2-9

Invocation

If you don't need to hear me sing
I will never sing again O Lord
If you don't wish to hear me speak
I will never speak again O Lord!

There is nothing left for me to do
Except hear now when you speak
Your love and pain, loss and gain
I will hear if you ever care to speak!

I am in a state where death will fear
To show its face ever again to me
I know I am mad but glad your here
For you have come to set me free!

(890) River of Life

2014-8-26

Life

To flow like the River towards the Sea
Naturally life proceeds to make us free
We are not able to understand nor see
Matter transformed to life Miracle Tree
Roots upward, seed creates good deed
Flow of Karma is endless desire indeed
Gyana is knowing the process we need
To get out of the endless birth proceed
Having a taste of the fruit desire again
We love to experience sorrow and pain
Feel that we are alive desire to remain
But Life is a River flowing for our gain!

(891) Role on Earth

2015-1-20

Love

I write for you, so when you withdrew
The inspiration has vanished with you;
Meera, Radha, Krishna along you found
You are the person who had them bound!

Each one on earth has a role assigned
Love respect was so divinely designed;
Now how will I be inspired ever write
Children with one another start fight!

The role you have is a major one child
To love respect inspire n others guide;
No one born on earth will forever stay
You will shine in life always, do pray!

Love yourself first be safe very sound
Then you can help another this I found;
Our Life on earth is for our happiness
Playing part perfectly our blessedness!

(892) Roop Dhyan

2007-12-23

Radha

Radhe Shyam in mind's space do dance
Poised to show us their Divine Romance
Meditate on their forms and see their play
Reality begins from imagination some say!

Radhe Radhe Kanha calls out Her Name
Radhe comes dancing to play His game
They dance with the Gopis circling around
Moon shines bright and Love does abound!

The flute steals the hearts of one and all
The cows the birds the animals who call
One another to take part in divine dance
Yamuna swells to witness this romance!

When will that day dawn when I will see
Them both dancing so that I will be free
To serve them both will be my only goal
Radhe and Shyam please save my soul!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam Dec 23rd 2007

(893) Roses

2012-1-24

Life

Roses they bloom
Ask me not why;
Next day their doom
They do not cry!

Sun shines on them
Colors are bright;
They give their all
Shine in sunlight!

Man questions Why
Where and What;
When and How
Life passes like that!

Learn from Nature
To live in the now;
Enjoy the moments
Life gives somehow!

(894) SECRET

2015-1-17

Love

You are keeping a secret
Sharing with none regret
If you wish to share love
You shall have more love!

Love when you do not give
Only wish to plenty receive
This love will elude deceive
Special Love can't perceive!

Dare Care Share the love
It will only grow this love
When you give an receive
You will no longer deceive!

(895) SELF

2005-6-17

Guru

O My Dear MIND Be Silent Forever
Words And Thoughts Always Scatter
The SELF, As They Are Formed After
DIVISION Takes Place And Never Before!

Rishis Say Neti Neti Failing To Convey
Whatever Is Left, O Mind Deeply Survey
In All It's Glory Abides The SELF
Unbounded, Unlimited, United SELF!

Love Is A Way That Might Show You
Glimpses Here And There Of This SELF
Not All Are Blessed To Know You
ONLY THE SELF IS REVEALED BY THE SELF!

Let Us Do What Our Guru Has Shown
Our Guru Who Indeed Knows the WAY
Who's The Knower And Who's The Known
Will Be Revealed To Us All One DAY!

At The Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba June 17th 2005

(896) SELF

2016-3-16

Unknown

O my dear mind be silent forever
Words n thoughts always scatter
The Self, as they are formed after
Division takes place never before!

Rishis say Neti Neti failing to convey
Whatever is left, mind deeply survey
In all resplendence abides the Self
Unbounded, Unlimited, United Self!

Love is a way that might show you
Glimpses here and there of this Self
Indeed not all blessed to know you
Only the Self is revealed by the Self!

Let us do what our Guru has shown
Our Guru indeed knows the way
Who that Knows and who is Known
Will be revealed to us all one day!

(897) SHYAM

2016-6-17

Krishna

People see your many forms, call you different names
I perceive your Beautiful Form, recognize your games;
Fall into the trap of ego, when the people laugh at me
I must laugh heartily with them for making myself free!

There is Naught but Thee how can I not remember this?
Vaishnavi Maya makes me comfortable so I always miss;
Gurudev is your love Radharani comes to save the soul
Of common Man, your grace is unlimited love your goal!

Stay with me as Grace of Baba, let me sing your songs
You gave everything n for every being your heart longs;
I do appear to live my life and yet it is only you who lives
For every thing, being love flows it is only you who gives!

Guru Radhe Shyam or simply anyone you chance to meet
Give your alllove with your whole heart with a smile greet;
Lord I love you, for you are Love that makes Universe true
For your own pleasure create please do not make me blue!

38 years after appearing to leave India I am still here Shyam.

June 17th 1978, First morning at Montreal

(898) Sabar

2016-11-3

Unknown

Sabar Karun Sabri Ki Tarah
Jhootan Baer Doon Khaane
Kuch Na Hone Wala Prabhu
Ab Toh Meri Man Na Maane

Woh Saralta Ab Viral Prabhu
Sabri Yahi Bharosa Mein Jiye
Sabri Intezaar Ki Yug Yug Se
Tab Aap Darshan, Usse Diye

Bhakti Mein Jo Shakti Prabhu
Kahin Nahin Ye Sansaar Mein
Pankaj Mukh Darshan Karoon
Dekh Sakoon Hrud Kanj Mein

(899) Sabse Uncha Mohan

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Unknown

mai paykhi-o ree oochaa mohan sabh tay oochaa
(The fascinating lord is the highest of all.)

aan na samsar ko-oo laagai dhoodh rahay ham moochaa
(No one is equal to him, I have made most extensive search on this)

baho bay-ant at bado gaahro thaah nahee aghoochaa
(infinite, deep, infathomable, he is lofty beyond reach)

tol na tulee-ai mol na mulee-ai kat paa-ee-ai man roochaa
(Can not be weighed, his value can not be estimated, then how is he to be obtained?)

khoj asankhaa anik tapanthaa bin gur nahee pahoochaa
(Millions search for him but none finds him without Guru)

kaho naanak kirpaa karee thaakur mil saaDhoo ras bhoonchaa
(Nanak says, God has become merciful, meeting Guru I drink sublime essence.)

Courtesy Ajay

(900) Sacrifice or Love

2016-3-5

Love

Love means Sacrifice few really know
They think chocolates n flowers show
How much they love, but it fails know
True love without condition few show!

Expectation, reciprocation not needed
Quiet help offered every word heeded;
Like a shadow follow, if help needed
Complaints and troubles are unheeded!

Through good times and bad be steady
Always with a smile be resolute, ready;
Once Promise given do not be unsteady
Trod on if you love it becomes heady!

Steadfast and sure all troubles pass
Smooth Path follows no more impasse;
Love for the sake of love tests surpass
Sacrifice for love and True Love amass!

March 5th 2016 at the Lotus Feet of Love

(901) Sad

2009-10-9

Life

I will not make myself sad
Lord why should I feel bad?

Every time that you chide
Me, then you go and hide?

You are cruel for your own
I am stranger from now on!

In life I cannot talk with you
After death it cannot be true!

My heart aches none to share
For I see only you everywhere!

Claim to be my dear Lord true
Do I ever ask anything of you?

You have the power glory too
I am a poor handmaiden true!

Do not treat me this way O Lord
Who will ever believe your word?

(902) Saints - 1

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Love

Saints are like washermen they clean you inside out
Saints are like soul doctors they clear every doubt
Saints are like parents who love you without reason
Saints are like friends who love you without season!

Saints are like blessed souls you meet on your way
Saints are like children who will ask you to play
Saints are like angels that guide and protect you
Saints are transparent so God can reflect through!

Offered at the Blessed Feet Of Guru Ma

(903) Saints - 2

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Love

Saints are like washermen they clean you inside out
Saints are like doctor of soul they clear every doubt
Saints are like parents who love you in each season
Saints are like friends who love you without reason!

Saints are like blessed souls you meet on your way
Saints are like children who always ask you to play
Saints are like Angels who guide and protect you
Saints are transparent so God can reflect through!

(904) Sakha Translated From Bengali

2014-9-17

Love

In my life I never wanted you
You wanted this unfortunate one;
Even when I never summoned you
Appeared in my heart on your own!

Instead of eternal gratitude friend
You faced eternal neglect, disregard;
I have run far, with both hands spread
You catch and place me in lap to safeguard!

Do not take that Path, come back
You have often whispered in my ear;
I have still left you and to get me back
You have run behind, caught me my dear!

You bore the burden of an eternal sinner
With a cheerful smile flashing demeanor;
Problems, I have created in my own manner
Dangers you placed them in your heart corner!

My Baba sang this in Bengali to me when I was young.

(905) Sakhi

2008-4-22

Love

Lalita asked Radherani one day
Kanh left for Mathura since long
How do you get to spend a day
When for Kanh you do not long?

That day will never come Lalita
When I spend a day sans Kanh
When people do see me Lalita
They seldom do forget my Kanh!

We do not have to be together
The bond is eternal and strong
Our love abides now as forever
When for one another we long!

The joy and pain of being apart
From Krishna only I have known
Years passed by us being apart
Never has Kanh less love shown!

Your love for Kanh I know Lalita
Although silently you serve both
There is no Kahn without Radha
No Radha also without you both!

The pain I have is known to you
You have never left me like Kanh
The gain I have is shown to you
By no one else but dearest Kanh!

At the Lotus Feet Of Sakhi April 22nd 2008

(906) Sakhi my true love is Madhusudan

2007-12-8

Love

Sakhi my true love is Madhusudan
The one who can entrance Madan
Have been apart from Him so long
I feel alien here with Him I belong!

The world can't have it's hold on me
Although here now I am forever free
He is everywhere both land and sea
No peace if my beloved I cannot see!

So the form Hari took to charm us all
Is the very form which is my downfall
Knowing that He is in atom and dust
To see His enchanting form is a must!

So like a miser hoarding all his wealth
Have to hold on to Hari Nam in stealth
As Name and Form are bound so close
I will behold Hari before my eyes close!

At the Lotus Feet Of Hari - December 8th 2007

(907) SatChidAnanda

2004-5-17

Invocation

When all doubts melt into the ONE
No doubt remains; there is only ONE
All conflicts resolve on its own
No form to claim; no name to own!

Then LOVE comes flowing from the ONE
Flooding BEING, reaching to the ONE
None can claim THAT to be their own
That's when the seed of GRACE is sown!

Humility, the sign of the chosen ONE
Makes one ready to receive the ONE
Faith and Patience, become our own
Companions true; nothing more to own!

So Happy Birthday to the ONE
SatChitAnanda we call the ONE
May HIS NAME become our own
May we remain in THAT alone!

Samkalpa at the Lotus Feet Of All The Maha Purushas May 17th 2004

(908) Savitri

2008-6-3

Life

Savitri had to cross the netherworld
To bring Satyavan back to the world
Sacrifice is a strength of love to gain
The three worlds but is never in vain!

The love that Savitri had in her heart
Did not let Satyavan from her to part
The light of knowledge was so bright
The world was inundated by her light!

This day we remember her story again
Yet she wanted we should truly regain
Our strength to nurture this world true
For Savitri is born again as me and you!

Light that could defy the law of nature
Is Savitri who lights up all three worlds
She is revered as her love truly shone
When she beat Yama by her wit alone!

JUNE 3rd Savitri Pooja 2008

(909) Search

2007-3-12

Guru

The trees whisper when they bend
The clouds shower when they send
My message to you of glad tiding
There is none like you in hiding!

I created you when I was sending
Rainbows to the sky when bending
Displayed the colours of my love
To the whole world from up above!

Where will you search for me when
I created your heart and hid then
Made you long for me so much that
You looked when we never did part!

Give up this search to look within
In difficult times to find therein
A presence so strong residing there
Loving you always and abiding there!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Baba March 12th 2007

(910) Search Again

2008-10-12

Unknown

The search that always led me to you
Then I get lost again and look for you
It is so pleasant yet makes me forget
That you are My Lord and I cry to get!

The time was pleasant appeared sad
I knew you in every form good or bad
I gave you all my love no matter what
Saw you and felt your love somewhat!

When you gave joy that was never felt
My eyes were moist and heart did melt
So bubbling bliss overpowered my soul
Made me full to give out to one and all!

The trees shower all colored leaves now
To send me to a far away land somehow
I know that you are near me but I do cry
Always for you Lord to search again I try!

(911) Secret

2008-2-16

Love

When mind becomes clear
as to what is Reality
and what is Love
you see Beloved in
His Multifaceted Forms
Bedazzling the world!

The identification of who is who
disappears when one mingles
in the ocean of the Beloved
and yet ah the soul recognises
His flute as it's sweet melodies
float towards you
and only you
as it's supreme target!

You can give up Beloved
But not this distinct sound
That captures your soul
imprisons your heart
and makes you a beggarmaid
For eternity!

(912) Secret of Kali Yuga

2014-6-27

Guru

Gora will receive at Golden Gate
For all His Devotees gladly await;
Kali Yuga Fallen at Nitai Feet rest
Calling whom Goura will manifest;
Who is Avatara of Radhe&Krishna
Golden outside but inside Krishna;
Radha's mood of longing and pain
All of these rewards you shall gain;
Way has been shown by the Chant
Of Hare Krishna Hare Ram enchant;
All living beings saved by the Name
This is the secret of the Yuga Game;
Bhaja Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam now
Japa Hare Krishna Hare Ram anyhow!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba 27-06-14

(913) Secret of Love

2015-6-24

Love

If Man is made in the Image of God
Radha inside with Krishna I am told
It's all about falling in love with self
No need to search just love oneself!

How to love, is the secret sages hold
Trod the path which made them bold
They do not get distracted silently be
Why the secrecy how to make all free?

Atheists will not crib nor theists laud
Not a personal God just self applaud
To help Humans one must be human
That's the need of the hour dear Man!

Start with discipline, forgive mistake
On this path of love one might make
Get up and search within to discover
The love that glues Universe uncover!

The secret the Sages so easily found
Cannot be told, to keep a soul bound
To the task at hand so many will pull
Learn Secret of Love to make life full!

It is all around, even more so within
Mind one can use thoughts discipline
Work consistently, until you succeed
Find Secret of Love, real God indeed!

Dedicated to Love

(914) Self - 1

2013-6-30

Unknown

Self is was and will be always all in all
Self misunderstood makes man to fall;
Self is not the body we decorate at all
Self is not objects we get to stand tall!

Self is found in a smile and kind action
When self disappears it is like inaction;
Activity happens but you are not doer
You are all that is, ever was only doer!

(915) Self - 2

2014-4-23

Life

Neither in nor out but beyond
Is Self shining without a bond;
When you reach none can say
Just Being, no one left to pray!

If one can speak of that state
To speak to, there is no mate;
There are who try to describe
Fail and then silence prescribe!

I shines in all because of that
They know not why who what;
To excel other, they all do vie
Live all life long, then they die!

This world just a market place
To buy they even sell the face;
Hold on to Self then let self go
Then all's known no to and fro!

(916) Self Analysis

2014-12-26

Invocation

They will know me as the one who loves
The one who can take push and shoves
To see people content, laughing not sad
Even when life situation can be very bad!

They will know me as the one who stands
In the face of use and abuse understands
People are in pain everywhere so let them
Take it out on me it is not for me to blame!

They will know me as the one who inspires
To make even single soul happy conspires
Even in pain always thinks of the happiness
Of others and takes away their unhappiness!

(917) Self Confidence VS Devotion

2015-8-5

Unknown

One has to be very careful while walking this path called Life for one can slip any moment. There is a precarious balance between self respect humility and showing respect to others. One can be meek but not weak so that others can abuse. That is where Knowledge and Self Confidence helps. Knowing that in the greater scheme of things I am nothing, I know nothing and I can do nothing, having the confidence to march boldly with head held high.

My opinion is that both are good if genuine. Self Confidence as well as the Schools Of Devotion. Paths differ to come to an understanding of Reality. Word of God must be meditated upon and the meaning will dawn from within. It cannot be drilled from outside. Why people choose to interpret the Word and preach? Maybe to control the illiterate and poverty stricken mass. I do not know their motives. But Faith in someone or something is not wrong. A simple mind and a pure heart will carry the one with patience and faith.

(918) Self Love

2008-9-24

Love

The ultimate illusion is when you love God
To the exclusion of everyone else but God!

The pain and the joy experienced by Soul
Being far beyond the aim of the final goal!

The Self separates from Self just to know
The special love that only Self could show!

Love all the same is the sweet command
Yet Love when Godward still can demand!

The greatest joy and the greatest pain is
When the Self joins and then it separates!

Self is Mother Father Child and the Beloved
Yet sweet is the Love when its the Beloved!

I am the one who wished the Flute to play
Then how can I ask for the pain to go away?

To the Self SEptember 24rth 2008

(919) Selfless Love

2008-2-12

Love

What will you say Lord when one loves you
Not for the things or the beings sent by you
Doesn't ask even that you have to love back
Just cries for you day and night without slack!

This is what perfect love is all about dear Lord
Not all beings have it but Radhe had it all Lord
From Her Heart so much love poured for world
Chaitanya Meera Nanak Kavir Tukka were sold!

Each one you created with a special gift Lord
The one who is selfless and simple you called
They gave their all for they knew who you are
Changed this world with their love near or far!

Their selfless love always stopped you to think
Why do they love me their world does not sink?
Then you enjoy their love as separate from you
Dear Lord they were created for your Love true!

(920) Service

2014-12-17

Life

If serving Thee I fall down
World views me as clown
I have no regrets O Lord
We exist by Thy Word!

World is a market place
We are known by face
There is give and take
Joy is a smile we fake!

Few know to love Thee
Fewer wish to be free
If I could serve Thee
I would then feel free!

Any form love to respect
Any reward not to expect
I know it is all Thy Grace
Finally to see Thy Face!

(921) Shams

2013-10-2

Love

What Shams knew an Rumi found
Will help many a lover abound
To love simply without a doubt
To throw any book of rules out
Till Bliss shines in face as Love
Till Patience n Faith fulfill Love!

The Guru and Disciple are one
Love Flows, Knowledge shown
In humility and gratitude plenty
The years were four, not twenty
But such love bore a costly price
The head given n played as dice
Guru gave and the Disciple shone
At the end it is the Guru who won!

(922) Shams Et Rumi

2014-3-6

Love

What Shams had and Rumi found
Will make head go round n round;
Each to the other lost themselves
No one was left, had Love bound!

This is the stuff Mystics know
Poets and Lovers rather show;
This is not something to grasp
None can have it, high or low!

To make it a permanent state
People try hard feats till date;
Grace it is and always guides
To bring you near Love's Gate!

(923) She did not abandon her duties

2007-6-19

Unknown

She came to her in-laws seeing only Krshna
When her husband left she still saw Krshna
When they tried to kill her she drank Krshna
Snake and the nails for Mira became Krshna!

When people love like her they appear mad
She kept company of saints was never sad
She sang and she danced always full of joy
Knowing she was her beloved Giridhar's toy!

She had to leave home called by Krshna
To far away land save many told Krshna
She knew only how to surrender to Krshna
She left home and hearth to be with Krshna!

At the Lotus Feet Of Krshna June 19th 2007

(924) Shepherd Boy

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Unknown

Walking down the valley green
Feeling peaceful and serene
Met a little shepherd boy
Singing songs with wondrous joy!

Will you sing a happy song,
A song that I could sing along ?
Gladly will I sing, He said
A happy song for a happy maid!

Sweet Of sound, full of love
His song rose to the heaven's above
Filled with joyous ecstasy
I sang along merrily!

Fear and gloom fled away
Innate joy came to stay
If I could hold on to that song
I'd hear the shepherd sing along!

Listen to your heart, my maid
And you can hear my song He said
Now I gladly sing His Song
A song that you could sing along!

(925) ShivAnanda

2006-xx-xx

Guru

O Shiva Ananda you came to me
Love for Guru has brought thee
Love and Grace are here you say
To delve inside and always pray!

Outside senses take away a lot
To keep us from bliss they plot
But always Guru shows the way
Through everyone He does say!

Meditate, my dear sweet child
Years have passed running wild
If outward so much bliss you find
Inside is much more loving and kind!

If in fear the wasp turns into a bee
Shivananda then you are totally free
Guru's love has transformed thee
Baba Muktananda is all that I see!

You have indeed inspired me
Baya Baba now is all I see
Baba my dearest I bow to thee
My love my life my soul art thee!

(926) Shiva Shakti

2012-8-28

Invocation

In your world Shiva only I exist
In my world all beings do exist!

Shiva smiles, goes back to sleep
She creates myriad forms to keep!

Plays with us heart so full of Love
I assume doer ship spoil Her Love!

When Divine Mother is all around
In you and me Her energy abound!

She has the key that spreads Love
Through creation in heavens above!

Mother dear make me hollow within
So I can truly see only Thee within!

(927) Shoes

2017-7-28

Life

Just try to wear my shoes one day, for you to know
Once try to feel my pain and perhaps you will show
The wrinkled brows, cheeks the tired but kind eyes
Abused by the world with words that are pure lies!

Clearly looking on with a pure heart she travels far
Dearly loving all whom she meets on her way so far
Judge Ye Not, Lest Ye Be Judged, one fine day
Without "You" and "I", Life is Bliss all the way!

(928) Shree Guru Vandana

2008-7-17

Guru

Jaya Jaya Baya Baba Ram Das Prana
Jaya Jaya Namacharya Jivanka Jivana
Jaya Jaya Ram Das Nama Samkirtana
Jaya Jaya Radharaman Bhav Nartana
Jaya Jaya Nitai Gaura Prema Vitarana
Jaya Jaya RadheKrishna Prana Dhana
ShreeGuru Premanande Mora Dhyana
Sada Rahu Dhanya Heu Mora Jeevana!

(929) Shree Krishna Chaitanya

2014-1-7

Krishna

Radha Anga Kanti Radha Mahabhava
Navadeepe Janmile, Gokula Madhava
Aswadana Kale Ashraya Hoina Kesava
Radha Rasa Sudha Nidhi Tarina Bhava!

ShreeKrishnaChaitanya Naame Parichita
ShreeKrishna Vishaya Hari Nimai Ashrita
Janile Shree Krishna Sachi Pua Hoi Jaata
RadhaMahabhava Krishna Je Jagannatha!

Shree Guru Charane Arpita

(930) Shree Krishna Chaitanya

2014-6-29

Invocation

Govinda Nija Pratichhabi Dekhi
Pankaja Akhi Tanka Gala Lakhi
Sate Mora Ki Sundara Rupa
Radhankara Prana Swarupa
Kipari Janibi Se Mahabhava
Karibi Martye Mu Anubhava
Radhara Anga Kanti Bahare
Radhara Prema Mora Antare
Shree Krishna Chaitanya Hele
Kali Yuge Se Prema Dana Kale!

(931) Shree Radha

2017-2-23

Radha

Shree Radha
Feb 23rd

Shree Radha now, had become so old
None knew of her many stories untold;
Her memories of Kanh were pure gold
In her mind, heart soul to love unfold!

The dance she used to dance before
Ages ago, in the arms of her Amour;
Swaying, in a state of bliss together
Swiftly, deftly n around one another!

Kanha whispers in ears once again
For me Radha, you took much pain;
Never left you but things look plain
We are one unborn, but two to gain!

Showed that we went separate ways
Fire an heat never separate anyways;
Milk color is white, cannot part ways
Radha is Krishna when anyone prays!

At the Lotus Feet Of ShreeRadha Krishna

(932) Shree Radha

2015-9-21

Radha

Shree Radha will grant us, to be near Shree Krishna
Birth is a blessing for us as well as Shree Krishna
She is Krishna, Love Power assuming on earth a Form
To please Him, show to the world Love can transform!

To reach His Eternal Abode please serve Shree Radha
With a selfless heart purest mind serve Shree Radha
She will grant Grace of such Pure Love in the Heart
You will love and serve Both, will not wish to part!

When She opened Her Eyes, He was there to greet Her
Silently Loved, She cried Mother rushed to tend Her
Imagine to witness in mind and with Barsana rejoice
Radhika is Born Today to grant Pure Love Her choice!

Lalita was sent before to help Radhika with Her Love
Vishakha joined and all other Sakhis served With Love
Together they made Vrindavan, Golok on Earth forever
Shree Radha and Shree Krishna, serve always Together!

At the Lotus Feet Of Shree Radha on RadhAshtami

(933) Shree Radha

2015-9-21

Radha

Shree Radha will bring us near Shree Krishna
Her birth is a blessing for us and Shree Krishna
She is Krishna but Pure Love taking a form
To show to the world how His Love can transform!

To reach His abode one has to serve Shree Radha
With a selfless heart, pure mind serve Shree Radha
She will grant the boon of Love in our hearts

(934) Shree Radha Naam

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Radha

The best present I can give you Shyam
The beautiful present of ShreeRadha Naam
The best gift you can give me till eternity
The Darshan of Yugal Murti for my eyes to see
As you never force me to take Shree Radha Naam
You came to me in her form so i know not it's Shyam
Then blessed me with Her Name and vanished into thin air
Knowing fully well that Her Name has you here as well there!
So why should I take Shyam Name when Radha Name is there ?
That name contains My Yugal Darshan no need to go anywhere!

Jaya Shree Radhe Radhe Yugar Sarkar Ki Jay

(935) Shree Radha Pada Darshan - 1

2011-11-23

Radha

Radhe please bestow your grace
Let me see your enchanting face
At Vrindavan we both can meet
So that I get to behold your feet!

Kanha you are never far from me
Although far away you might be
Mathura Dwarka Leela will go on
But Radhe Shyam are always one!

My heart beats betray your being
Close to me, without even trying
You long for me, I am near you
My entire being belongs to you!

Radhe please bestow your grace
Show this world your loving face
Your feet trample thorns for me
Those lotus feet will set all free!!

At Shree Radhe's Lotus Feet Amla Navami 2010

(936) Shree Radha Pada Darshana

2015-11-20

Radha

Your Lotus Feet Shree Radhe for me
To behold in this life, which will free
The cycle of birth and death forever;
Your Grace only can save me if ever!

Your Birth Shree Radhe, gave strength
To Shyam to uphold Dharma at length;
You gave Him Love being His True Soul
He could later on, accomplish His Goal!

You Both are One and yet came here
As Two, Your Divine Love has no fear;
You Teach Mankind, how to Love Lord
Save them all by Your Love and Word!

Your Lotus Feet I will keep in my heart
Then Krishna from You never can part;
No killing of Demons or Wars to fight
Only Love remains no wrong no right!

At the Lotus Feet of Shree Radhe

(937) Shree Radha Pada Darshana - 2

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Radha

ShreeRadha Pada Darshana
Kari Ame Amla Navami Dina
Radharani Krupa Kale Aba
Shyama Darashana Paiba!

Jibana Ra Mula Jadi Nahin
Sansaare Asilu Ame Kahin?
Guru Krushna Jadi Pathaile
Byarthare Kana Jibana Dele?

Jana Nahin Kichhi Mate Jadi
Kahibi Katha Kipari He Anadi
Nahin Mote Tora Anta Aba Adi
Kipari Paibi Tora Anta Aba Adi!

Asibe Jaae To Patha Anaee Basibi
Saradha Ku Tora Mane Bhabuthibi
Karibaku Mora Nahin Kichhi Prabhu
Tava Prema Rase Samsaara Bhasu!!!!

Lotus Feet Of ShreeRadherani on Amla Navami

(938) Shree Radha Pada Darshana Amla Navami

2016-11-9

Radha

Shree Radha I shall see Your Lotus Feet
Those Feet that are always running to meet
Kanha, never were they tired to admit defeat
On this day whoever sees it is quite a feat!

Shree Radha it is only by your Grace
That one can get to see Your loving Face;
O Pyariji, I am so sad being far away from You
Your sidelong glance will make me devotee true!

Radha the purest love is Yours to give
No matter how undeserving I am, do forgive;
Wish to serve day and night without respite
Shree Radhe Your Love for Kanha is a delight!

Lotus Feet Of Shree Radha

(939) Shree Radha Pada Darshana Amla Navami

2015-11-4

Radha

The thorns apart, Radhe ran so fast
Knowing this happiness will not last;
Soon Kanha for Mathura, will depart
For Kanh She gave Her Soul n Heart!

Household chores done, She started
When none could see, She departed;
For Her Tryst, Shyam Name chanted
Coming Shyam Her wish He granted!

Her Kanha must be waiting restless
Heart was pounding longing no less;
Their meeting on Earth was to bless
All of Creation so waiting to witness!

Her Lotus Feet Shyam placed gently
His Lotus Eyes beholding Her swiftly
Made Her comfortable very lovingly
With Shyama Shyam rest peacefully!

AT THEIR LOTUS FEET NOV 4, 2015

(940) Shree Radhe

2014-11-13

Radha

Shree Radhe came down to please Shyam
Loving Radhe grant to always please Shyam;
Without Your Grace my life has no meaning
My life will be worthy only when Both serving!

Shree Radhe Your Love is indeed Supreme
Simple and Pure even makes Krishna dream;
You run always to meet Krishna without a doubt
Your honor and reputation both thrown out!

When He plays on His flute calling Your Name
Shree Radhe always You forget Name and Fame;
Not a creature stirs in the dark forest night
Gopis assist You, sometimes Moon is bright!

Radhe Your Birth is our triumph and hope
To one day love Shyam life learn to cope;
It is so hard Shree Radhe always You Bless
We can please Govinda, not anything less!

(941) Shree Radhe - 1

2013-4-10

Radha

Shree Radhe You Define LOVE please grant this
I love only the Son Of Nanda who contains Bliss;
Human beings not knowing compare Your Love
To what they feel for one another call that Love!

Enough I say we know not even what we do here
How can we ever love Son Of Nanda without fear?
Without your Grace Radhe how will love be known
In a frail human body with fear of death unknown!

Poets cannot describe Your Love no tongue to say
The overwhelming Alhladini when as two you play;
The Silent Sages know how difficult it is to preach
Pray that the human being be humble as to reach!

The freedom I feel within my soul aspires to pray
The tiny bliss you implanted in my soul dares say
Wish only to love the Son of Nanda not fall a prey
To the voice of false ego which can lead me away!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radharani Devi April 10th 2013

(942) Shree Radhe - 2

2008-7-23

Radha

The many years that I spent apart from you Radhe
The many people I met, also departed from dearest;
That was just for the divine mission dearest Radhe
I have never parted from you no one more nearest!

The seasons come and go but I never was alarmed
Your Love was my reason to live, but so far from you;
The reasons to part many, but you were not harmed
Your Love made me strong not weak so far from you!

The world worships me even now but I worship you
I am not able to repay the love you showered on me;
Although on earth I was so far away only love you
Shree Radhe none will forget you when they do remember me!

Dear Kanha, I do not worry if the world remembers me
The hours and minutes and seconds for me were pure agony;
Without you Lord near me what is then the need for me?
We came down together to earth but this is the greatest irony!

At the Lotus Feet Of Shree Radhe Krishna July 23rd 2008

(943) Shree Radhe - 3

2008-7-27

Radha

The lessons she learnt did Radhe no good
She heard Shyam's flute where she stood
I'll never respond to the flute sound again
Hearing the sound there was thrilling pain!

She forgot her body as she raced to meet
She forgot her mind, Shyam she did greet
My Kanha where are you why did you call
Do you know to please you I take the fall?

The sound of the flute makes me insane
Without your flute sound my life is inane
Away from you a moment stretches long
With you time races then soon I do long!

Your beauty isn't found in all the worlds
Your Love is such can't be told in words
Why did you choose me for I am no one?
ShreeRadhe for me you are the only one!

At the Lotus Feet of ShreeRadhe July 27th 2008

(944) Shree Radhe - 4

2007-10-8

Radha

Radhe did everything the same
Everyday she took Kanhu name
Did not forget him a single day
Did not forget what he did say!

Everyone changed but not she
As always she waited patiently
Even if he never did come back
At sunset and cows came back!

The flute didn't call her anymore
Suka did not have to awaken her
Still she waited for him to meet
His sweet voice will again greet!

Her love for Him grew day by day
She knew Kanh had to stay away
Love like hers is dear to His heart
Radhe is Kanh how can they part?

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanh October 8th 2007

(945) Shree Radhe - 5

2012-9-23

Radha

Shree Radhe You came to earth today
Shree Krishna Himself to You did pray;
You came to please Him with all Love
Continued to Grace All from up above!

Jaya ShreeRadhe Kanha's flute calls
You run fast to meet before night falls;
Tender Sweethearts, a Love so strong
For one another You both always long!

This day is so special please bless me
That I desire nothing else except Thee;
Guru silently pointed direction to reach
He did not take Thy Names nor preach!

All around Him, Your Names resounded
Without a break and thousands rounded;
Shree Radhe the flute calls even till now
Dark Age of Kali cannot stop it somehow!

At The Lotus Feet Of Shree Radhe on Radhashtami 2012

(946) Shree Radhe - 6

2014-11-13

Radha

Shree Radhe came down to please Shyam
Loving Radhe I will also please Shyam;
Without Your Grace life has no meaning
My life will be worthy just by serving!

Bhanu Laly Your Love is indeed Supreme
Simple and Pure even makes Kanha dream;
You run to meet Krishna without a doubt
Your honor an reputation all thrown out!

He plays on His flute calling Your Name
ShreeRadhe and You forget Name and Fame;
Not a creature stirs in the forest night
Gopis assist You Both Moon shines bright!

Your Birth is our triumph, our only hope
To one day love Shyam life learn to cope;
It is so hard Shree Radhe only You Bless
We can please Govinda, not anything less!

(947) Shree Radhe - 7

2015-2-24

Radha

Shree Radhe now had become so old
No one knew of her stories untold;
Her memories of Krishna pure gold
In her mind, heart to love unfold!

The dance she used to dance before
Ages ago, in the arms of her amour;
Swaying in state of bliss together
Swiftly, deftly around one another!

Kanha whispers, in ears once again
For me Radhika, you took much pain;
Never left you, things looks plain
We are one unborn, but two to gain!

Show all that we went separate ways
Fire an heat never separate anyways;
Milk color is white can't part ways
Say Radhe Krishna when anyone prays!

At the Lotus Feet Of Radhe Krishna

(948) Shree Radhe Govinda

2007-4-3

Love

Radhe Radhe Govinda Gopala Shree Radhe
Your love is immortal for ever Shree Radhe
Living in Vrindavan yet strong is your Love
Kanhu left Braj but never forgot your Love!

What magic you hold over Govinda's heart
Your love is so strong even when you part
This inspires one and all who do love you
To attain Govinda's love they emulate you!

There is no greater love as this is so perfect
The Lord teaching us love without any defect
We have to love for the sake of love unending
No return of any kind a love that's not binding!

This is the perfect love of Shree Radhe Govinda
Love is the means and the end to love Govinda
Radhe please bless us to love Krishna like you
Stay at Vrindavan and serve Krishna and you!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Yugal Sarkar April 3rd Pournami
Anand Nisha Haresh Ma

(949) Shree Radhe Govinda

2014-11-20

Guru

Shree Radhe Govinda let your Love and Care
Save the people who are in pain everywhere;
The times are tough and I cannot ever pray
Running around troubled merged in the play!

Your devotees pray to help all if they may
I am not even a devotee to help in any way;
Call out Your Names sans devotion and love
Your Names have the efficacy to save prove!

Living is difficult, every day without You
Even if I am not good I am Your child true;
I will hold on to Your Names Guru imparted
Without remembrance even it is well gifted!

Your Names Radhe Govinda will save all show
Madhusudana Mukunda Murari Madhava I do bow;
RadhA Radhika Raseswari Rai Grace Love flow
Will save one and all from pain this I know!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba

(950) Shree Radhe Lakshmi Ma

2014-11-20

Radha

Shree Lakshmi Ma please have Grace
On me, so I shall behold Your Face;
Without Ma I am in trouble to live
My life, struggling please forgive!

You came as My Mother loved me dear
I had forgotten to pray had no fear;
Now realizing Your Power pray Mother
That as Shree Radhe come dear Mother!

I wish to serve You forever do grant
This child is desperate cannot chant
Your Names, that Shree Guru bestowed
So can serve you right in Your Abode!

Troubles are there so I never forget
My Ma, call out Her Names not regret;
Thank You Shree for loving me always
Shree Radhe Lakshmi sing Your Praise!

Jaya Radhe Shree Radhe Jaya Jaya Ma Lakshmi
Gurubaar Manabasa Nov 20, 2014

(951) Shree Radhe VaraLakshmi

2014-10-23

Radha

Radhe please be my VaraLakshmi today
My Karmas are heavy to you only I pray;
Did not do rituals but I love you, Mother
Jagannatha is my Lord there is no other!

The path is very rough hurdles so many
I cannot walk straight with pebbles tiny;
Thorns piercing my feet have to endure
Mother how to reach you please ensure!

People celebrate your day candles light
To welcome you Mother make all bright;
I am yours do I have to go through fire
Bless me to love you remove all the ire!

Clean my heart full of dross to sit there
My mind be the candle steady in prayer;
Crackers be your Name people will hear
Gentle and soothing that falls in the ear!

Jagannatha is Krishna Lord of this World
Listens to so many that I cannot be bold;
Radhe as VaraLakshmi please my Mother
Put me in your lap or sit in heart forever!

I cannot reach you, but you can reach me
Grant me boon always to be with you free;
Krishna will come and both will be with me
Life will be joyous as in my heart I will see!

At the Lotus Feet Of Shree Radhe

(952) Shree Shree Maa's Vision

2012-8-31

Radha

One day Shree Radhe looked around
But no where was Kanha to be found;
She saw her playmates had a thought
If all are Radhe can Shyam be bought?

She changed the Gopis inside and out
They looked like HER without a doubt;
Any person on earth would be amazed
To see Radha everywhere be so dazed!

She waited to see the look on His face
Shyam would arrive soon see Her face;
Where is My Beloved Rai please show
His Love for Her She wanted to know!

When Shyam came to meet could see
Everywhere Radha roaming with glee;
What has happened to My Radhe dear
I am mad for Her Love it is very clear!

Radha chuckled where She hid Herself
From Shyam She couldn't hide Herself;
Shyam clearly found out His own soul
For Shyam's pleasure is Her only goal!

(953) ShreeRadha

2004-7-11

Radha

Aradhika Radhika you wait for whom ?
Night has fallen and cows gone home.
He asked you to come then where is He
Will remembering Kanha set you free ?

You met Kanha here many times before
He went to Mathura,came back no more
Then with what hope you wait to meet
The Lord Himself, you long to greet!

Many moonlight nights have since come
No Shyam, although you remain at home
For Rasa dance, does Shyam still come?
Your love immortalised Vrindavan home!

At the lotus feet of Radharani July 11 2004

(954) ShreeRadhe Called The Magic Flute

2006-8-9

Radha

ShreeRadhe called the magic flute once upon a time
Where's the magic now why doesn't the music chime ?
Shyam is there, Vrindavan too, where has Radha gone ?
Retreated into the forest now that her work is done !

She came to distribute His love to make it well known
She needed nothing herself 'cept to please Shyam's own
He knows her love and her pain and yet he let her go
He knows that it is Radha's love that will always flow!

Hari Hari the trees resounded hearing the flute call
The whole world looks for you and yet you Radhe call
Radhe Radhe Shyam called out I know not naught but thee
Please be there to confer Bliss to all creatures that be!

Hearing Shyamsundar speak Radha couldn't say no to this
Those who take Radha's name will always attain to Bliss
Radhe the world calls her name and yet she sheds tears
Her love flows as the Ganges and takes away our fears!

(955) ShreeRam

2003-xx-xx

Life

Where are you Ram when we need you most
We are your children and we feel lost
Please do come and show your loving face
Shower on all of us your love and grace!

Shreeram if anyone loves your lotus feet
The whole world is his and he can treat
Anyone as his very own whom he does meet
So bless us Ram to love your lotus feet!

Hanuman could not see your love in pearl
He threw the necklace although Sita gave it
Let tears of devotion for you be our pearl
To the world at large we dont have to show it!

Your birthday is celebrated by the world
What can we give you who gave us all ?
Our birth is but a vision that you hold
In your heart having love for us all !

Let Navaratri be like Navadha Bhakti
where devotion devotee and devotion are one !

At the Lotus Feet Of Ram On Ramnavami 2003

(956) Shyam

2015-5-27

Radha

Walking on the edge of a sword
Trying to catch air by a net
Burning without a fire or word
This is how Shyam one will get!

You cry for One you have not met
Trusting your Master's Word
Walk on a slippery path you bet
This is the Path to the World!

You fall and get up to run
Faster and faster like a race
Sometimes bruised fall back upon
To rest, look at Master's face.

Believe what you have not seen
Tread a Path not often trod
Keep on plodding being serene
Thinking you will reach God.

Love and Joy if you feel alone
Cry and pine with a pain
Intolerable for anyone
That my friend is a gain!

These are some signs on the way
Troubles Master will sustain
For one another let us pray
Wish for all only Love and Joy!

At The Lotus Feet Of Radha

(957) Shyam

2017-1-12

Unknown

Shyam
Jan 12th

Shyam be gentle from now on
You thought of me, I was born
Life is a Play of Eternal Illusion
Wish to remain not in delusion

Ras Khan, Meera Bai, suffered
To love you, entire life offered
Test by all means, but be soft
If form goes who will sing oft?

You can create, yours to play
Let your love now n then say
Grace to forgive all, you may
All belong to you, end of day!

(958) Shyam - 1

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Sakhi Kahde Shyam Se
Mil Na Paoongi Aaj Mein
Jaag Jaag Kar Guzre Raina
Ro Ro Kar Suje Naina
Ab Ki Baari Aa Na Paaongi
Shyam Se Neha Nibha Na Paoongi
Bansi Ke Dhun Yun Sunaye
Abala Ko Ye Kyon Sataye
Koi Kahde Shyam Se
Mil Na Paoongi Aaj Mein
Bairan Ke Ghar Jaye Aaj Woh
Aur Kisiko Sataye Aaj Woh
Sakhi Kahde Shyam Se
Mil Na Paaongi Aaj Mein

(959) Shyam - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

Please tell me, where will I find Shyam
I have looked for Him entire Brij Dham
Will search which place, all doors slam
Where is Shyam hiding now is it Naam?

Have you looked inside your own heart
So soiled by this world long did He part
Clean with tears flowing chanting Naam
Then will you find in heart RadheShyam!

They play in your heart eternally always
Then how can you forget them anyways
Distractions so many force to part ways
Hold fast the Lotus Feet of Guru always!

The Son of Nanda bewitches so beware
Pray to Rai Kishori always and be aware
Your love for RadheShyam always share
ShreeGuruNitaiGaura will take you there!

Shree Guru Nitai Gaura Radhe Shyam
Jaya Guru Hare Krishna Hare Ram

(960) Shyam - 3

2005-7-20

Unknown

Dekho Na Dekho Na Sakhi Dekho Na
Shyam Aaj Naache Vrindavan Mein
Shyam Aaj Naache Vrindavan Mein!

Jao Na Jao Na Sakhi Aaj Jao Na
Jao Aaj Sakhi Vrindavan Mein
Shyam Se Milne Vrindavan Mein!

Dhoondli Ankhiyaan Dekh Na Paye
Yeh Man Phir Kyon Itna Sataye
Shyamse Milneko Vrindavan Mein!

Shyam Sang Pakar Shyam Rang Range
Lally Se Milne Par Lal Rang Range
Aaj Mein Naachoongi Vrindavan Mein!

Aaj Shyam sang Nachoongi Dhoom Machaye
Geet Milan Ki Gaoongi Vrindavan Mein
Shyam Sang Naachoongi Vrindavan Mein!

Offered at the feet of Shyam July 20th 2005

(961) Shyam - 4

2007-1-13

Unknown

Mera Ghar Hai Shyam Nagaria Sakhi Jaaon Mein Kahan
Yeh Duniya Do Din Ka Basera Sakhi Jaaon Mein Kahan
Wahan Lutna aur Lutana Sahi Sakhi Jaaon Mein Wahan
Shyam Rang Mein Rangna Sahi Sakhi Jaaon Mein Wahan
Us Duniya Ka Batado Thikana Sakhi Jaaon Mein Wahan
Na Shok Na Rog Sataye Kisiko Sakhi Jaaon Mein Wahan
Bas Prem Neer Barse Pal Pal Sakhi Jaaon Mein Wahan
Mera Ghar Mein Base LalyLal Sakhi Jaaon Mein Wahan

Bolo Vrindavan Vihari Lal Ki Jay
Vrishbhanu Nandini Laly Ki Jay

(962) Shyam - 5

2007-1-14

Krishna

Bhakti Do Shakti Do
Bhukti Do Mukti Na Do
Tere Liye Mein Aaoongi
Pyar Saath Mein Laoongi
Duniya Ke Log Dekhenge
Shyam Rang Mein Khelenge
Bhakti Do Shakti Do
Bhukti Do Mukti Na Do
Tere Liye Mein Gaoongi
Baar Baar Mein Nachoongi
Duniya Ke Log Dekhenge
Shyam Sang Woh Nachenge
Bhakti Do Shakti Do
Bhukti Do Mukti Na Do

Om Shree Krishnaya Namaha

(963) Shyam - 6

2007-1-22

Love

I didn't see you dear Shyam
I was never worthy to see
But this I know in every form
I met, I have only felt Thee!

Not in all forms you love me
Not in all forms have you cared
Of this I am proud that each time
My love with you I've shared!!

I used to laugh when I met you
I used to cry when I left you
These sentiments no longer there
Because Shyam you are everywhere!!

(964) Shyam - 7

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Tan Mein Man Mein Chitta Darpan Main
Shyam Hi Shyam Vase Re Manua
Shyam Hi Shyam Vase Re......
Shyam Vina More Ankhiyaan Pyasi
Shyam Ko Tarase Shyam Ki Daasi
Shyam Ko Tarase Shyam Ki Daasi
Yug Yug Se More Ansooyana Varase
Bhool Gayee Thee Shyam Hai Mujh Mein
Bhool Gayee Thee Shyam Hai Mujh Mein
Man Mora Dheeraj Dharna Seekh
Man Mora Shyam Shyam Prateek

Sukh Mein Dukh Mein Jeevan Path Mein
Shyam Akelaa Hi Saathi Re Manua
Shyam Akelaa Hi Saathi
Shyam Vina Sav Kachhoo Hai Soona
Shyam Nahin To Koee Na Apnaa
Shyam Nahin To Koee Na Apnaa
Pal Pal Tadap Rahaa Dil Mora
Bhool Gayee Thee Shyam Hai Dil Mein
Bhool Gayee Thee Shyam Hai Dil Mein
Man Mora Dheeraj Dharna Seekh
Man Mora Shyama Shyam Prateek

(965) Shyama Shyam

2001-5-5

Radha

Love is sweet clothed
with words or silence
But the pastimes of
Our Divine Couple at
Vrindavan is Madhura than
Madhura and so special
that Sukadeva in the Bhagavatam
could only speak of it and yet
did not speak Our Lady's name!

Keep Shyaama gently in your heart
so that you will see and I will
Let others see if they so will
That beauty that splendour
Love that can bind Govinda
Bliss to distribute freely
Love of God to Mankind!

Radhe Radhe - 5th May 2001

(966) Shyamsundar

2014-1-12

Guru

With Shyamsundar I stand no chance
That HE will look my way perchance;
So many love Him gave Him their All
How will I learn to know Him not fall!

Guru Vaishnavas will bless me today
So I can to Shyamsundar always pray;
Need nothing more this life to bother
Just please Guru loving Shyamsundar!

If Radharani would plead for my soul
Perhaps then I would reach life's goal;
Need nothing else just to love n serve
This Grace much more than I deserve!

The Divine Couple Radhe Shyam
As Nimai Prabhu at Nadia Dham;
Saved so many souls one by one
Surely will save me for I'm alone!

Ha Nitai Chand I call out to Thee
Have mercy please come free me;
Am in need of your Grace O Lord
Please let me follow Guru's word!

At the Lotus Feet of My Baba

(967) Silence - 1

2010-1-13

Life

The way is silent, not left or right
The question is never who is right
Not even who has strength, might
Or to let go of our goal from sight
For each his own way, not our own
We cross paths, maybe take a loan
From another yet our path's shown
For ultimately we are apart and alone!

(968) Silence - 2

2007-11-27

Guru

Is silence what you wish dear Lord
Then so be it shall heed your word
So many ways you teach somehow
I never tried to understand till now!

Do not ever wish to make you sad
Always to please I have tried hard
So many things I have yet to learn
Good from the bad have to discern!

Always thought I will love you most
Know now that you're the only host
Supreme Will prevails to work for all
I will not worry then for my downfall!

We will be together no matter what
Dwarka Puri Badrinath Yamuna Ghat
Become ordinary places without you
The heart just an organ without you!

Therefore O Lord I will surrender now
So that you will not be sad somehow
Although all is your play the doer one
I would love to play with the only One!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba November 27th 2007

(969) Silent Scream

2017-3-27

Life

Silent Scream
March 27th, 2017

Silent screams even now
echo across many a corridor;
A Woman refuses to give up and
budges not even in the face of peril;
Suffers with the hope
that all is not in vain;
Let one more day pass
Love will triumph again;
For together all things possible
Never Alone!

(970) Sita's Love

2008-6-7

Love

ShriRama asked Sita to go through fire
The second time she did not accept fire
She did not have to prove her love again
She 'turned back to mother earth again!

Rama and Sita are inseparable we know
For the world their play was just a show
Still God listened to the views of mankind
Did not transgress law but to Sita unkind!

Who knows their pain both went through
For the sake of world separated and blue
They are worshipped now but suffered so
If God suffers this then we have far to go!

To make one person happy another is sad
So sacrifice is good for it makes other glad
Was this the message Rama and Sita gave
To mankind and hence all mistakes forgave?

At the Lotus Feet Of Sita and Rama June 7th 2008

(971) Siva Vivaha

2017-5-29

Invocation

O Siva you were meditating after Sati
Tarakasur could be killed by your Son
Narada told tales about you to Parvati
So that you both get married have Son

We celebrate Sithala Panchami Sasthi
Honor your wedding Siva by a carnival
You married to beget Kartika by Shakti
He killed Tarakasur thus protecting All!

Om Namo Sivaya

(972) Sleep

2012-8-7

Unknown

Eyelids heavy push head down
Lack of sleep and lots of frown
Body's dull with aches and pain
Mind is so full of bliss and gain!

Weep not when I am not here
Be full of bliss and banish fear
The answers might elude me
But someone's set to free me!

(973) So Much Pain When Someone Loves You

2007-5-7

Krishna

So much pain when someone loves you
Why should they love not forget you?
Kanha when you are the Lord of All
Why do your devotees have to fall?

Please bind them with ropes of Love
Shower your grace from heavns above
Why do you make them forget the goal
Confound their hearts mind and soul?

In so many forms you appear to them
They have a choice but play your game
Wish to give you their all they play
Kanha just see that they don't stray!

They will forget you and to Radhe pray
Laly will bring them near you they say
So Kanha please come near your very own
Love them eternally make yourself known!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha May 7th 2007

(974) Some say I have forgotten you

2015-11-26

Life

Some say I have forgotten you
Is it possible to forget the true?
I do not find anywhere anyone
Who is even remotely like you!

Nature makes a unique consign
No flake nor leaf, similar design
Still you are truly above all I see
Gift of Baba, made me truly free!

You took care of me, like a Mother
Nurtured so kindly didn't smother
Left me free to think help another
I am complete, for you did bother!

The many problems of this world
Know cannot solve all being bold
Still will try my best although old
To help another, to you I am sold!

The many blessings I wish for all
To have someone like you withal
In their lives so they are blessed
By True Happiness be possessed!

(975) Sometime Somewhere Somehow

2012-4-1

Life

Sometimes somewhere you both shall meet
Somehow nod your heads as strangers greet
Somewhere deep in both the hearts shall beat
Some tune familiar which both wish to repeat
Someone special has come to heart's retreat
Somehow both would wish again to meet!!

Sometimes by chance when you meet someone
Somehow wish to leave but the soul pulls one
Sometimes take a chance not to lose the one
Somehow make excuse just to be with the one
Sometimes mind protests this is not at all sane
Somehow you convince self but all else is inane
Sometimes the lucky few meet again and again
Somehow sometimes Your Love you shall regain!

(976) Son Of Hamed

xxxx-xx-xx

Love

I wait to be born to a brave new world
Where people care for people young and old
Everyone is treated equal and all are fair
No battles fought in the land, sea or air!

Our parents and teachers make us citizens true
To respect one and all, and no one feels blue
Where bread and water is enough, shared by all
Ignorance is replaced and Knowledge stands tall!

My Father's Wisdom and my Mother's Love
Will protect me like My Lord from above
Look forward to come to this Brave New World
Where I will grow up to be strong and bold!

LOVE AND BLESSINGS FROM ASHOKA

(977) Song For Kanha

2015-5-13

Krishna

This song is for Kanha, I have not seen
But if you ask me Kanha how do I know
If to His Home Golok I have never been?
I will say Guru knows one day will show!

Guru came, when I was happy and small
He did not speak about Kanha but I knew
How His loving care always is same for all
The Holy Name of Kanha all around grew!

Kanha's love, for His Own came to know
Parents Gopis and Friends doted on Him;
Read stories about Him and always show
Anyone I meet, only few believed in Him!

Doesn't matter if I will see Him one day
I love Kanha as best friend always shall;
Will write a song for Kanha when I pray
Guru will guide me inside n always shall!

I bow at the Feet of my Vaishnava Guru
Do not belong to any sect, race or creed;
With a clear heart and mind love all true
When time comes will see Kanha indeed!

(978) Sonnet

2008-12-17

Unknown

When you smile the heart feels lighter
All problems go things look so brighter
Yet my pain is so much when I am far
Coming close I forget I am near or far
I send you away thinking you wish to
When you leave I wish to go near you
Strange is this feeling I cannot explain
Never knew I wished now it is so plain
The people they feel what I don't know
That all affection for you I indeed show
How to hide what I feel appear so plain
So that even from me safe you remain
Heart beats I appear cool when I greet
So that we are given a chance to meet

(979) Sonnet For All!

2013-8-17

Unknown

Often when I am in the mood
Think of things that amuse me
Under the open sky I've stood
Gazing at the birds flying high
When the evening sun has set
One by one the stars appear
Twinkling as if they have met
Sending signals to their peer
Cloudless sky is what it takes
To show Moon along with stars
The beauty seen then reflects
The clear mind without bars
Then Joy floods my very being
Along with the Universe I sing!

(980) Soul Song

2000-2-7

Guru

The Six Philosophies Could Not Reveal You
The Four Vedas Could Not Describe You
You are neither at Vaikuntha nor with Yogis
You are neither at Kailash nor with Rishis
The Bhakta thinking incessantly about you
Singing your leelas easily attains you!

O my mind roam at the lotus feet of that Bhakta
Who will take you to a place where abides Mukunda
O my heart be there and serve both Bhakta and Bhagavanta
Become lower than a blade of grass and tolerant as a tree
Giving respect where none is due sing the Kirtanas Of Hari
There is no other way - no other way to set you free!

Offered at the feet of Baba Monday February 7th 2000

(981) Sound

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Life

I can give no sermon
Nor watch Television!

I cannot talk
I cannot walk!

No dance or song
Nor do any wrong!

No help around
And I am bound!

No one can come
This is my home!

Lord's love abounds
To drown all sounds!

(982) Spark

2006-11-14

Unknown

The spark will always remain a spark
There is brief joy and then all dark
The fire glows bright in eternity
Where all sparks are born and die!

If indeed into the fire they go
They are eternal it is their glow
When we try to grasp the tiny flame
Then we are lost in this Divine game!

See the glow and their dance
How the Divine does romance
The spark cannot but merge
Into the Raging Fire converge!

~ Ashoka

(983) Sri Balamukundam

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Sri BalamukundAshtakam

karAravindEna padAravindam MukhAravindE vinivEshayantham
vatasya pathrasya putE shayAnam Balam Mukundam manasAsmarAmi

The one who keeps his lotus like feet on his lotus like face with his lotus like hand, I think of Balamukundan who sleeps on the vata pathra (leaf).

samhruthya lOkan vata pathra madhyE shayAnamAdhyantha viheena roopam
sarvEshwaram sarva hithAvathAram Balam Mukundam manasAsmarAmi

The one who sleeps on the vata pathra after the dissolution of the worlds, the one whose form is without beginning or end, the one who is Lord of all, I think of Balamukundam who incarnated for the good of all.

IndeevarashyAmalha kOmalAngam, indrAdi devArchitha pada padmam
santhAna kalpa drumamAshrithAnAm Balam Mukundam manasAsmarAmi

The one who has a beautiful body that is dark like the cerulean blue lotus, the one whose lotus feet is worshipped by Indra and other devas, I think of Balamukundam who is like the kalpaka vrukshA tree giving santhAna bAgyam to those who bow to Him.

lambAlakam lambitha hArayashtim srungAra leelAngitha danthapankthim
bimbAdaram chAru vishalanetram Balam Mukundam manasAsmarAmi

The one who has locks of hair falling in front of his face, the one who wears a long hanging chain, the one whose teeth rows shine with the nectar of shrungAram, the one whose lips are like the kovai fruit, I think of Balamukundan who has long and beautiful eyes.

ShikyE nidhAyAdhya payOdadhEni bahirgathAyAm vrajanAyikAyAm
BukthvA yathEshtam kapatEna suptham Balam Mukundam manasAsmarAmi

The time when Yashoda has gone out after keeping milk, curds in the pot, the one who sleeps falsely after eating all this, I think of this Balamukundam.

KalindajAnthasthithakAliyasya phanAgrarangE natanapriyathnam
thathpucha hastham sharadindu vakthram BAlam Mukundam manasAsmarAmi

From the rock of KAlindhi, the one who has the desire of dancing on the hoods of the snake kAliyan, the one who has the tip of the tail of kAliyan in his hand, the one whose face is like the moon during sarathrithu (december month), I think of this Balamukundam.

UlookhalE baddha mudArashouryam utthuGgayugmArjuna bhangaleelam uthphullapadmAyathachAru netram Balam Mukundam manasAsmarAmi

The one who is tied to a round boulder, the one who is great, the one who has the playfullness of pushing two Maruthamaram (trees) to the ground, the one who has eyes like a bloomed red lotus, I think of this Balamukundan.

AlOkya mAthur mukha mAdarEna sthanyam pibantham saraseeruhAksham
sachinmayam devam anantha roopam Balam Mukundam manasAsmarAmi

The one who looks affectionately at the mother's face while taking milk from her, the one who has eyes like the red lotus, the one whose form is Truth, Intelligence and the one who has other forms and is a Lord, I think of this Balamukundam.

(984) Statue

2012-9-1

Krishna

You stand there like a statue
Please understand I love you;
Show me that you listen too
By talking to me as only you!

Although all things are you
This form of yours only true;
Although all beings are you
Let me hold Lotus Feet Blue!

They say you are the Brahman
Have to meditate only on that;
Your form is only imagination
You created us then for what?

Come out of your statue now
Stay with me so I shall know
My heart is reflecting love
And you are not far above!

At Your Lotus Feet September 1st 2012

(985) Statues Come Alive

2011-9-26

Life

When the Moon was full and very bright
Shone on the dancing statues of the temple
They became alive and danced through the night;
If you listen you can still hear their ankle bell.
First She opened her eyes and clapped her hand
Sprung to dance and He followed her movements;
Keeping the beat as she danced with her band
Of celestial musicians playing magical instruments.

They danced on the mountain
They danced by the ocean
Before the first rays of the sun
They were back to statues again
The little child who saw them dance
Thought was it a dream perchance?

(986) Stop giving me things

2011-07-11

Unknown

Stop giving me things
July 11 2011

Cosmetics or rings

Just be with me

Never did I think

For one moment blink

That you don't belong to me!

The worry and fear

When far or near

Were all real for me

When you fell sick

The seconds would tick

Yet there was no rest for me!

True Mother is who

Will love true

Any child

Does not lie

Sets all free to fly

But always there to guide!

(987) Strange Are Your Ways

2000-1-31

Krishna

You left Brij as a little boy
The gopis never saw you again
They were always full of joy
In spite of their separation pain!

Your memories were all they had
To comfort them when they were sad
You sent Uddhav to console and teach
Lord is within you he did preach!

Still your breath and be in Yoga
Close your eyes and meditate he said
How can we when we are in Biyoga ?
Eyes are for seeing Kahna they said!

Tears are useless and your life in vain
Lord is not found in misery and pain
Give up all these and you shall see
The same Lord is within you and me!

Tears are pearls and misery thread
We shall place this wreathe on his head
He shall roam at Madhuvan once again
He is our life, our love, our pain!

Strange are your ways My Lord
One who went to teach was taught
Uddhav came back to you humbled
Revelling in that which was naught!

Offered at the feet of Baba Jan 31st 2000.

(988) Strange Search

2012-11-6

Love

Strange is this search after we found
Each other, we love and forever bound;
Came here to finish my work all alone
You couldn't bear to part to be alone;
Love you my life breath and dearest soul
Although I am alone know you are my goal!

Insanity reigned and I became a stone
The people say that I should be alone;
I cannot imagine now a life bereft of you
Know no love that has ever been more true;
The intensity and the focus confounded me
That you can love in this manner so free;
The world is there outside but I love you
Won't take you for granted nor love true!

At your Lotus Feet Kanha

(989) Stranger

2013-11-14

Life

None a stranger if you can open your eyes
Expand the heart to see Truth and not lies;
The Play will go on Eternally for Evermore
Live and enjoy without being sad anymore!

The Player is One and appears being many
Sometimes a foe sometimes a friend if any;
Loves and hates creates destroys all things
Lord of the World indeed Acts as all Beings!

In a thousand ways this Truth is known yet
All blame the Other as a Stranger they met;
Know this Truth to forget just like everyone
When Wisdom dawns remains the only one!

Remember when you interact with the world
You are the Emperor The One and Only Lord;
Love to your heart's content for it is only You
Donning thousand masks, cover what is True!

LOVE LIVE ENJOY 14th November for Children's Day 2013

(990) Strength

2018-4-6

Invocation

Heart palpitating Lord
Have to listen to Word
Have Trust Your Grace
All odds I have to face!

You Are, For Evermore
Think only to reassure
Doubting Thomas mind
Lord, You Are Very Kind!

'Love You Lord' is Impossible
The Lord Loves me, possible
Whether I am sincere, or not
Whether I am premier or not!

Folks join hands with me today
The Lord, we shall indeed pray
Strength to face life, please Give
All our transgressions do Forgive!

(991) Strength Of Love

2016-5-4

Love

Give strength to help all Kanha asked Radhe
Our Creation is in trouble, let us help Radhe;
You are Shakti the Reservoir of Power Radhe
You Sustain Our Universe, with Love Radhe!

Alhadini Shakti Dearest, the Earth needs YOU
Corruption and Greed has made Man so blue;
Shower your Power of Love, on Earth this day
Let all love one another to continue the Play!

Shree Radhe looked at Kanhu, very sweetly
You are My Lord for evermore, said gently;
Yours is the Universal Play beyond Eternity
But Love for Your Devotees beyond Infinity!

We are One that is sure so let us Shower Love
Man will not understand just soak in Your Love;
Rainbow Colors and Blooming Flowers everywhere
Shyam spread Love in Our Universe for I AM THERE!

Inspired by Poet Sarat Dash
At The Lotus Feet Of Radhe Shyam

(992) Subtle are the ways of Lord

2014-2-10

Invocation

Subtle are the ways of Lord
Swiftly cuts, with the sword;
Ignorance cord with a look
To fall in love, He will hook!

Only to Him do you belong
The path is windy and long;
Rewards so few, tests many
Friends few you meet if any!

No one to help on your way
His Name for strength, pray;
Kanha why do you me tease
I am so lost, help me please!

God is Love and Love is God
Knowing this following Word;
All my life I have tried to love
Think you are here not above!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha

(993) Sunny

2014-4-4

Love

If you have understood IF poem by Kipling
Any action on your part, effects are rippling;
The world is a playground to learn and Master
Enjoy consciously live leisurely but not faster;
Then you will reign on earth no one above
All will be yours health, happiness and love;
Gods wish to be reborn as Men on this earth
Live wisely kindly make worthwhile your birth!

Love Mandi Apa

(994) Supplication

2014-6-26

Love

The most undeserving person am I
Who cannot on merit approach nigh;
You have to save me Gora with love
Not strict measures sent from above;
Have not pleased Guru this life at all
When I dwell on being saved from fall;
His Love and Compassion does flash
In mind's eye but I was always rash;
I beg from you Love that will please
Guru Krishna and the world appease!

(995) Supreme Dancer Shivaya Namo Om

2007-2-16

Invocation

Thou O Supreme Dancer You Dance In Space
The Supreme Divine Dance So Full Of Grace
Dancing To Awaken Souls To Come To Thee
Dancing So That They Shall Be Ever Free!

Jiva Becomes Shiva Only When He Can Dance
Beholding Your Face He Falls Into a Trance
Drinking All The Poison With Love For Him
Make Him Dance With You The Dance Supreme!

Danced When Sati Fell Into Daksha's Yagna Pit
Your Sorrow Even Krishna Could Not Dispell It
The Whole World Shook With Terror Unknown To All
Yet All Auspicious Shakti Peethas Blessed Us All!

Dance Dance O Shiva So That The Universe Is Free
Of All Undesirable Elements, Be Pure As Can Be
Together The Dance Of Shakti And Shiva Glorious BE
Dance That Will Save Everyone From Threefold Misery!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Shiva Shakti Guru February 16th 2007

(996) Surrender

2008-3-10

Krishna

Have to stop thinking about you Kanha
There is no peace while I am living here
They say you are the only Reality Kanha
How can one know not seeing you here?

If just thinking about you gives me pain
I find no rest and seek you everywhere
Then I know not seeing what will I gain?
More restless I'll be no peace anywhere!

Eternally I am seeking and you are hiding
If I would hide would you seek me Kanha?
Then only you will know the fun of hiding
When the fun of seeking you know Kanha!

What makes you happy I will do the same
You created me Kanha I have to surrender
If you wish to play will not spoil your game
But without freedom there is no surrender!

Surrendering at the Lotus Feet Of Kanha March 10th 2008

(997) Survival

2014-6-24

Love

Man needs little to know
There is nothing to show;
Just Love Faith and Care
Survive on earth to dare!

All that you need more
Inside of you evermore;
Dive deep and get pearl
Of Wisdom my dear Girl!

You can give and forgive
Plenitude of love receive;
Everything is there inside
And Illusion there outside!

Hope of Joy makes us live
Gives us love wish to give;
Joy is Here With You Now
Don't think of why or how!

(998) Sweet Agony

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Love

Out of the blue in graceful form you came
Stole my heart and now nothing is the same
The sun rises every morn and yet
I wander in a daze till sunset
It is as if my life departed with my heart
The agony though was ecstasy from the start
You are so very near and yet so very far
Without I cannot see you, within no bar
I feel you when deep sighs fill my very being
And warmth rises up as if welling from a spring
Sometimes with a start I wake up in the night
Stare blankly at the window without sight
I could cry once but that also is gone
I try to sleep huddled with your memories alone
They say that you are me and that I am you
I really do not understand how this is true
Becoming me you really feel the pain
Then becoming you, you hunger for it again

(999) Sweet Lord

2007-6-27

Invocation

When nowhere to go and nothing to get
No person to meet this world can forget;
Know that sweet Lord is not far from you
Know in your heart that He does love you!

The world is His Play and He is your Lord
Though many inhabit none know His Word;
They are all busy, looking after their things
Not knowing what Bliss Lord's Name brings!

You live like the prince who has everything
With no name nor fame but Bliss unending
Love all mankind yet stop not for anything
When you meet dear Lord give everything!!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Sweet Lord June 27th 2007

(1000) Sweet Mother

2008-5-14

The sweetness of your smile
Makes me forget pain awhile
My Mother you sent me here
To learn to love you never fear!

Sun cannot outshine your love
Moonbeams seem pale above
My heart races seeing you are
Near me so please don't go far!

Your power created this world
But only by your Love I'm sold
With my whole being I do pray
Mother please let me not stray!

Mother I have found you at last
Let my love be strong ever last
This little love comes from you
Infinite more is your Love true!

At the Lotus Feet Of Sweet Mother May 14th 2008

(1001) Tears - 1

2013-6-14

Love

Tears of Kanha no one saw as He left
For Mathura leaving His Heart behind
With the Gopis whose hearts did melt
Losing their only Love one of it's kind!

He cried for them always none know
Depth of His Love for He didn't show;
Went on to be the greatest in History
Only a few know of His Love Mystery!

Greatness and Opulence was all around
But Love of the Gopis had Kanha bound;
He never came back sent so many there
To Vrindavan so they learn how to share!

Unconditional and singular love they had
Not knowing Him to be Lord of the World;
He remained forever in their debt, so sad
That He stays now with them in His World!

To God who cries for His Devotee and is bound by Unconditional Love sounds easy but just try......June 14th 2013

(1002) Tears - 2

2007-3-7

Life

These tears I offer you Lord
To make all happy and free
I exist only for your word
That which just lets me be!

Searched myself to find
There was no real me
What can then me bind
When you have set me free?

Gratitude I always feel
That you look after me
At your Lotus Feet I kneel
For sending an angel to me!

Please take care of all
As all belong to you
Let no one from Grace fall
Let all come home to you!

At the Lotus Feet Of Mira March 7th 2007
At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba March 6th 7th 2007

(1003) Tears - 3

2007-6-4

Love

The tears fell so fast I knew not how
The fear of losing you too somehow
Please know God wants not our pain
He only wishes us BLISS as our gain
Please do not torture and think of HIM
He is indweller of that body supreme
I will love myself and pain HIM not
Please love yourself separate not
For He is you and does all things
From HIM all Knowledge springs
Love too like you touch the cows
He too lovingly grazed the cows
My Kanha you are and I love you
Knowing God exists only as you...

(1004) Tears For Kanhu - 1

2007-2-26

Krishna

I wanted tears O Kanhu You are not to blame
When I cannot find You crying feels the same;
Tears when they shower cleans the inside out
I cry for You Kanhai and have no more doubt!

You are Yasoda Nandana, helpless and small
Even if I cry you cannot come as you will fall;
Wish to come running to you so that can see
Lost my way in the world and cannot be free!

Kanhu Baba I miss you and cannot even say
When you are but a baby to whom do I pray?
Baba take me back to Kanhu for I miss Him
Please transform love of mine and give Him!

I will wait Kanhu when You will come to me
Tell me Life was a dream all along was free;
That You never left me, even when i did cry
We always were, will be together in Eternity!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanhu Feb 26th 2007

(1005) Tears For Kanhu - 2

2007-2-26

Life

I wanted tears O Kanhu you are not to blame
When I can't find you crying feels the same
Tears when they shower cleans the inside out
When I cry for you of my love I have no doubt!

You are YasodaNandana so helpless and small
Even if I cry you cannot come you will fall
I wish to come running to you so that I see
Lost my way in the world and cannot be free!

Kanhu Baba I miss you and cannot even say
When you are but a baby to whom do I pray
That take me back to Kanhu for I miss him
Please take this love of mine and give him!

I will wait Kanhu when you will come to me
Tell that this was a dream that I was free
That you never left me even when i did cry
We always were will be together in eternity!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanhu FEB 26th 2007

(1006) Tears Of Kanha

2003-7-27

Radha

Seated thus in a pensive mood Radharani sighed
Her soft Lotus Feet extended to bless the Cosmos
Shyamsundar could not find the oceans to wash Her Feet
They had dried in the fire of His Separation from Her
His tears fell in torrents when He saw Her Lotus Feet
Those tender feet had trampled the thorns at Vrindavan
To keep a tryst oft forgotten by Chandravali's paramour
Shreemati waited patiently even after He left for Mathura
Ha Krisna Ha Krishna resounded the forests of Nidhivan
The creepers plants and animals got salvation witnessing
This Divine Tale which has no beginning and has no end
They discarded and went to Eternal Goloka instead!

Tears poured forth from the eyes of Shyamsundar
Creating oceans seas and rivers just like Yamuna
Beloved Radhe I cannot repay your debt ever He said
This love of yours which I was absent to receive
Let that Love be received by this Creation of ours
Bless Oh Radhike Bless Oh Mother of this world
Let all know this Bliss even without deserving
Aradhika let me hold and wash your Lotus Feet divine
Tears of Kanha Radhika could not bear to see long
Her Lotus feet were washed over and over again
She wiped the tears with the jasmines from Goloka
She gave Hari Naama Samkirtana to the whole World!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba July 27th 2003

(1007) Tears and Laughter

2013-11-20

Guru

The sky is not even head rest
For the one who likes to show;
Ocean depth can't hold secret
For the one who likes to know!

Life is not one jolly good ride
For the one who likes to give;
Even if lawfully one will abide
World will not let the one live!

Tears are never the solution
Laughter a continuous affair;
More joy less pain resolution
Many Living Beings are after!

When anyone starts to blame
Just remember this with care;
They're after name and fame
If a willing scapegoat you are!

Life is Now and not hereafter
So be awake and try to laugh;
If your world does not shatter
Do not cry and become tough!

Each passing day is revelation
Of the Being that is within you;
Compassionate no segregation
Between friends, enemies true!

At the Lotus Feet of Baya Baba

(1008) Temple - 1

2008-8-20

Invocation

Lord this illness was due to my carelessness
Forgot the body is a temple for His Highness
Abused this temple thinking it belongs to me
Where is My Lord search for you outside me?

You created me from the five elements then
Breathed life into me established seat when
You sent me here equipped to survive here
Gave me worry to care fear to survive here!

Love you kept hidden deep inside me where
You sat in my heart throne did not look there
Then heard your call looked for you high low
Where is My Lord face why doesn't He show?

When everything looked that this is not place
Where My Lord would reside then to see face
I turned inward and felt me that He never left
Love you were here when I was feeling bereft?

I am waiting dear child in every form I gave life
They forget enjoy world and battle every strife
Love never left them as I am always with them
Curse and condemn lot when love is with them!

Dear Lord I will love you in my form and others
What is use of going to temple no one bothers
They neglect their body and disrespect another
Dear Lord you are nearer to me than any other!

Temple of the Lord is inside of you dear heart
He never left His throne nor did Lord ever part
Breathe in deep and feel Him within you love
He is here and now and not in heav'ns above!

(1009) Temple - 2

2010-11-22

Invocation

Going to temple I do persist
But you are always with me;
For without you I cannot exist
Lord, and can never be free!

The priests who worship you
Always do crowd around me
To just have a glimpse of you
Is very hard for I am not free!

Some say that Lord is a myth
That man made up to feel safe
I say that you alone exist with
Me, this you please vouchsafe!

Have not worked hard love I lack
No knowledge that will guide me
How will I ever find my way back
So Lord please come to free me!

(1010) Thank You Lord

2015-11-26

Invocation

We must Thank The Lord everyday for letting us live
We must Thank Him for the chance to give also forgive;
Thank You Lord for my Family and all my Friends
Thank you for good health and chance to make amends!

Although I have not said it enough I am happy to meet
Anyone you send my way O Lord I heartily greet;
Food on the table, roof over head something to wear
We need not more than this anything more do share!

The troubles that come our way I pray to The Lord
Save and protect me so I cross this danger Lord;
Life is there Lord is there so lets raise voice to Thank
He will send love, good thoughts and merits to bank.

Happy Thanksgiving Dear Family and Friends!

(1011) Thank You Lord

2008-11-3

Invocation

Thank you Lord for this Grace
When I could behold your face
Even though you are with me
I wish again and again to see
All desires must end but Love
When you show me this Love
What is there Lord but Thee??
Chintamani Prema Kalpataru

(1012) The Devotee

2007-12-12

Unknown

In lisping your words as I started to speak
I have searched for you in every soul I met
To some I have appeared as far too meek
As they pass me by with a careless mindset!

Joy I felt as I passed my day tried to share
With one and all who did not understand
The joy I felt was their's to love and share;
They thought I was dealt an unfair hand!

I cannot tell them I have seen your face
Nor who are you and what's your race
But I have known you before my birth
That I have felt you in tears and mirth!

An unknown joy stays always with me
Declaring your presence here with me
I bow to all but go my own way to you
The pathless path can only lead to you!

(1013) The Divine Couple Radhe Shyam

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Radha

The Divine Couple Radhe Shyam
As Nimai Prabhu at Nadia Dham;
Saved so many souls one by one
Surely will save me for I'm alone!

Ha Nitai Chand I call out to Thee
Have mercy please come free me;
Am in need of your Grace O Lord
Please let me follow Guru's word!

(1014) The First And Last Word Is Thine O God

2007-11-5

Invocation

The First And Last Word Is Thine O God
We cannot ever comprehend this world
There are many names and many forms
There are many rules with many norms!

Your will is supreme and love unlimited
A Soul that surrenders to you is guided
Knowing this still my struggle is endless
This ego should go God please do bless!

What is left to do after this but just Be
For mercy to descend and set me free
Bask in your Love and bend to your will
This is the extent of my own sweet will!

Whatever happens to whom and when
Is all your sweet will I have learnt then
Why do I run to help forgetting you God
Why do I forget you have the last word??

You have made me so I will not question
Maybe Love can't be explained by reason
I surrender atlast to your supreme Love
Let things be as you ordain from above!

At the Lotus Feet Of God Nov 5th 2007

Remembering Jisu

(1015) The Flute - 1

2008-2-3

Krishna

The flute thinks ShreeRadha's smile
Makes Krishna forget me for awhile
He used me to call her here to stay
I am forgotten when they both play!

ShreeRadhe sees the flute with HIM
Thinks the flute is lucky so near HIM
Why she can't be hollow as the flute
So Krishna can play her not the flute!

The Gopis serve as they both dance
The divine flute gets another chance
He plays again so they all join hands
Dance together in the Yamuna sands!

Flute being played at Krishna's leisure
Glad to be used for Krishna's pleasure
Realizes that they all exist for His Love
Shree Radha's smile shines in His Love!

At the Lotus Feet Of Vrinda Devi Februray 4rth 2008

(1016) The Flute - 2

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

Hollow flute how sweet thy sound
Makes the world go round and round
Enticing souls to dance to thee
Making them forever free!

Hollow flute wish all would learn
To banish ego and be reborn
To make the sweetest sound like thee
To live in perfect harmony!

God can play if "i" am gone
Then can "I AM" play alone
Hollow flute please teach me
To play the perfect note like thee!

(1017) The Lamp

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

Before the lamp will burn out
It's light will dazzle the world;
Steady the flame within, without
Strong and bright as gold!

Many came when faint it's glow
Guided by fate to meet;
Many helped to face life's blow
Encounter was short but sweet!

The people who live near the lamp
Do not understand or know
That many are guided by the lamp
As they live in it's shadow below!

The time will come when the lamp will burn
The brightest ever steady and sure;
The glow will turn into a blazing sun
Shining Knowledge and Love that is pure!

(1018) The Mother

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

The Mother in the temple resides in you;
So wake up to yourself and make it come true!
Do not let anyone in the world rule over you;
Be mistress of your own destiny loving all true!
Bhakti is needed but be your own Shakti true;
So you protect self fearlessly and others too!
The world is beautiful when you are not blue;
Make it happen with faith in the power within you!

(1019) The ONE

2014-3-8

Guru

Yet the One wants to play
Becomes Many Vedas say;
One in many gets an urge
To be still again to merge!

On and on the play is eternal
Comes Master who gives signal;
You seem tired of this role play
Love here or go back your way!

Many return to be the One
All Powerful and Eternal One;
Some come back to lead the way
To others who have lost the way!

(1020) The One

2007-12-23

Unknown

The One who blows the wind windy
The One who rolls the earth muddy
The One who gives the fire it's glow
The One who makes the water flow
The One who fills the entire space
The One who's always full of grace
To claim Power and Glory should speak
Yet remains silent allows fools to speak

To The One! Dec 23rd 2007

(1021) The Silent Spectator

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This boy Jisu grew up to see his manhood
He was talking to his Father all he could
The witness knew that his only son would
Die to save the whole world as he should!

Still it hurt Mother Mary as she stood
Helplessly stared at HIM in sombre mood
She was unable to help her son understood
Love hurt not for his death she withstood

At the Lotus Feet Of All Mothers who lost their son

(1022) The Thirst and the Fire

2008-9-16

Love

At home or outside can thirst be quenched
Within or without can this fire be drenched
Water of love and light can satisfy the soul
Thirst quenched fire drenched to reach goal!

Sweet words soothe intellect does the rest
The words that harm can heal one the best
This constant craving to reach out to Divine
Is blessing of the Lord and not totally mine!

However new Love seems to the one in Love
Music starts soon as when enters one's Love
The Fire of Love has ignited the souls in past
How did they encounter that to make life last!

I cannot remain at home nor feel peace again
The Fire that burns invisible gives a lot of pain
The thirst is ever increasing to know you Lord
The water of love and light will grant you Lord!

Radhe and Meera survived as they were you
How can the common person ever attain you
This constant craving as if a loved one lost
Also the means to reach you Lord at any cost!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord Sep 16th 2008

(1023) The Woman

2015-3-8

Life

The Woman she sighs children will be home
The kettle is not on and her head is not clear;
After a long tiring day at work which some
Might take it easy, but not her for she's sincere!

She is the breadwinner, homemaker, wife and mother
All depend on her relatives, parents, neighbor and friends
To keep them at ease, for life is hard and a bother
She loves, wipes, cleans, earns a living and goodness spreads!

Not only today, but all days she must be revered
For without her silent tolerance and solid support
Mankind would not know where to turn to, shattered
To the Woman of your lives each one of you resort!

She is someone's mother, sister, wife and daughter
Best friend to husband, counselor and a loving wife
Anything she puts her mind on she can only do better
Pamper, spoil, respect and love the Woman in your life!

To All Women 2015 March 8th

(1024) The Wonder Of You

2003-8-17

Guru

Do not ask me to go away for I leave anyways
Time is so valuable that I spend it with care
I do not know this world nor the worldly ways
When I meet a child and a saint I stop to share!

God placed us in this world to have fun and joy
He did not wish us to be burdened with sorrows
Neither does He manipulate us as if we are a toy
He wishes us to enjoy the present not tomorrows!

The wonder of you only you can discover by prayers
If I tell how special you may not believe my words
Please enjoy and experience your own beauty inside
The Lord resides there you won't find HIM outside!

Put all your trust in His Hands and rest with ease
Chintamani is His Name and He is there to please
Our little family He takes care more than we can
So be silent and watch how wonderful is His plan!

Offered at Baya Baba's Lotus Feet August 17th 2003

(1025) The Wonder That Is You!

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Since childhood I have talked to you
They called you God yet did not know you
My fears and joys, laughters and tears
I have shared with you over the years
When I did not feel your presence near
I shouted loud so that you could hear
Every where I went I looked for you
Each time I've got a glimpse of you
Nothing prepared me for this meeting
Two frames in view but one heart beating
Quiet joy, acceptance and faith anew
When I faced atlast the wonder that is you...

(1026) The World

2018-2-6

Life

The world has you bound
Attracts by light and sound;
Remember One who is Unseen
Will love much more than seen!

Cares, arranges so you enjoy
To give you a prelude to Joy
Everlasting and for evermore
Bliss awaits at the other shore!

So be brave when down n out
Lord's Name confidently shout
Come out from darkest corner
Your Lord is kind full of honor!

(1027) The many moments without you Lord

2007-12-10

Invocation

The many moments without you Lord
Seem like ages where I am not alive
The hours minutes seconds lost Lord
Then you come Lord I am again alive!

You gave me birth for what reason
When without you there is no love
If I have to pass through all season
Then come Lord show me your love!

Nothing makes sense in this world
Work Knowledge or anything else
Life has no meaning for me O Lord
Without you there is nothing else!!

This moment I offer to you My Lord
When Truth is revealed atlast to me
That no matter where I go My Lord
There is no one else to set me free!!

At the Lotus Feet Of The Lord Dec 10th 2007

(1028) The unwritten words on Beauty

2015-5-22

Unknown

When the last word on Beauty
Has all been told, The Mystery
Of the Universe revealed Duty
Human beings will live History;
Divinity and Beauty one Word
One meaning springs forward
Cutting asunder, like a sword
Blind Belief marching onward;
Divine Beauty, shines forever
Faith and Patience shall abide
Peace, reigning on earth ever
Making Man in Divinity reside;
All things plenty, so bountiful
In Divine Light very Beautiful!

May 22nd 2015 at Lotus Feet

(1029) Then I will test you

2018-1-10

Love

When those whom you hold so dear
Will testify against you bold and jeer;
You will love All and follow Word
Why shall you be so cruel O Lord?

I have always been cruel to Devotee
Tried them hard so they are set free;
I give plenty to those who care not
Bow before my alter who dare not!

You are Good Lord, behave so harsh
All your Devotees, so brave to clash;
You heap test after test to try them all
How Devotees will pass cry they shall!

Mercy I ask mercy for your children
Those who love and those forsaken;
We know not Lord how to Love
Grace All to know Truth n Love!

(1030) There are so many paths to simple Love

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Love

Why O Why Shyam you bewilder all
Love is so simple but all do fall
So many paths to reach the same goal
My heart breaks to see their trouble!

I know you love to play and yet
For all a difficult task you set
To come to you when they can get
You easily, for Love is the bait!

The body is tortured and so is mind
Treading difficult paths not so kind
They torment themselves as well find
Fellow travellers who can also bind!

Please Shyam give them your Glance
With you they do not know to dance
Let them feel your Divine Romance
Before it's late give them a chance!

(1031) There is no one else O Giridhar

2008-4-14

Life

There is no one else O Giridhar
Who can make me wish to live
At your Lotus Feet I surrender
You are the only one I believe!

I have not seen your face at all
Except what artists showed me
You are the reason I do not fall
Though you have not called me!

With patience I live out my days
The way that my Guru asked me
I have not followed all the ways
To reach you that he taught me!

The ray of hope is your love light
That sometimes lights up my path
When in the dark I grope for light
That will clearly show me the path!

At the Lotus Feet Of Giridhar April 14th 2008

(1032) They Said You Will Come Govinda

2007-1-26

Life

The saint's company I kept just to see you
I hope and pray their words will be true
They said you will come Govinda very soon
I waited all life for this precious boon!

The world just revolves but I stand still
Only by seeing Govinda will I have my fill
I waited and prayed that soon you will come
He has not shown His face nor taken me home!

Will I speak now for no one will believe me
That you exist and that you will set us free
They nod their heads but carry on their way
No one will listen to me nay not even pray!

Govinda come here and show all that you care
Even if I am not worthy and not done my share
To live your life that you sent me here for
To plant your Love in every heart evermore!

At the Lotus Feet Of Guru Govinda...Jan 26th 2007

(1033) They say you left today

2007-9-xx

Guru

They say you left today
But hold on dear heart
For I am alive and pray
That we will never part!

There is nothing I know
To abide or be real here
Still my heart does know
You to be the truth here!

Even if I can't see you
I feel you are very near
Your love only is true
Why should I have fear!

Forms and Names dissolve
Never your affection for me
The Universe does revolve
You are the pole star for me!

The six philosophies I read
Nothing appealed to me
When your story was read
Truth was revealed to me!

You take birth here on earth
Just for the love of your own
When we read of your birth
The seed of love is first sown!

You came to teach me again
How to Love and be strong
Can you ever leave me again
As to you solely I do belong!

At the 26th Anniversary of My Guru September 2007

(1034) This Search

2007-3-12

Life

This search for you Beloved
Is since eternity truly
It makes me feel so loved
That I live my life fully!

You are here and everywhere
You make me free to fly
Of sorrow I have had my share
For you I will gladly cry!

I wish to see your face
Whenever I will need you
Please grant me this grace
That at last I come to you!

(1035) Time

2016-9-25

Life

There was a time when one moment away, felt like Eternity
Then came a time when being apart, led the way to Infinity!

Walk on dear traveler, with long strides taken confidently aware
That Time is an Illusion to ensnare anyone who seemingly care!

(1036) To Be Or Not To Be

2014-6-26

Krishna

When I do not exist
Then why do I persist
To be counted among men
This is way beyond my ken!

If I do persist
Within Krishna to exist
Then why this thirst to be
Counted when I must be free!

Do I need recognition
Do I need reaffirmation
That Love is the reason to be
For only in Love will I be free!

Who am I to think
Within all problems sink
When Krishna is the only One
Playing eternally, joyously Alone!

(1037) To Family and Friends

2016-10-25

Love

You are my Family and you are my Friend
Till the cows come home up until the end;
One has to Sacrifice in Life at every bend
For another to be happy all your Love send!

Love is not words nor actions that is glorious
Love will never take but give gifts bounteous;
Suffering one goes through is never tedious
For the one who can Love selflessly pious!

The Joy is hundred fold if one truly can Love
Satisfaction you gave all to the one you Love;
There is no taking nor faking about Love
No showing or knowing that you can Love!

There are many obstacles that intimidates you
From acting in the best interest to Love true;
Love cent percent and be Joyous not blue
When you cannot even say that I Love You!

(1038) To The One

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

The One who makes the water flow
The One who makes the wind blow
The One who spins the earth slow
The One who gives the fire's glow
The One who fills the entire space
The One who fills us with his grace
Power and Glory is His, He should speak
Yet remains silent to allow fools to speak!

(1039) Today

2007-7-7

Life

They say today is beautiful
Year day and month in sync
I say that day is beautiful
When about the Lord we think!

We think of how to reach high
Wherever the Lord might Be
He must be laughing how we try
Then He comes to set us free!

The mystic number is the seven
The world rejoices thinking this
There is rejoicement in heaven
Only for a true devotee in Bliss!

For him the world ceases to be
As he contemplates on the Lord
He does not care if bound or free
As he dives deep into the Word!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba 7-7-7

(1040) Tomorrow and Now

2017-10-3

Love

Tomorrow is gone followed by day after
Now is Here and that is all we have now
Sorrow is not needed but lots of Laughter
Trick is to be present in the present somehow!

Pencil says to eraser I am so so sorry mate
For my mistakes you have to erase each time
Eraser says to pencil this has been my fate
The purpose of my Being is to help you each time!

Parents forgive our mistakes and love us without condition
When they get old we have to love them without condition
Not find them a burden as we look after children
Rather give them the same love we give children!

(1041) Translated Kanh

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Translation
Kanh Jab Brij Chhod Ke Gaye
Gopiyan Phir Dekh Na Paye
Sadaa Woh Anand Mein Rahe
Viraha Dukh Jitne Bhi Sahe!

Smriti Sahaare Jeete Rahe
Yaad Mein Din Beete Rahe
Uddhav Brij Mein Aaye
Gopiyon Ko Gyan Sunaye!

Pranayam Aur Yog Karo
Ankhe Band Dhyan Karo
Biyog Mein Ye Kaise Karen ?
Shyam Darshan Kaise Karen ?

Aansoo Jhoota Bekaaar Jivan
Dukh Mein Nahin Patita Pavan
Yeh Sab Chhodo Ab Dhyan Karo
Sab Mein Kanha Pehchaan Karo!

Aansoo Hai Moti Dhaaga Hai Dukh
Denge Kanha Ko Payenge Woh Sukh
Phir Madhuvan Mein Kunja Vihaar
Woh Hai Jivan, Dhan, Pran Hamaar!

Uddhav Gaye Brahm Gyan Sikhane
Gopiyon Ko Jap Dhyan Sikhane
Laut Aaye Uddhav Haar Maan Kar
Abhimaan Chhode Khud Premi Ban Kar!

(1042) Traveler

2014-5-30

Life

Tread on traveler all thru night
Seem to know your true plight;
Destination n route one of love
Stars shine on your path above;
Truth is theirs those who brave
Darkness so their life they save;
Find what they seek to research
Love and truth share this search
With others to ease their search.

(1043) Tribute to MJ

2009-7-7

Unknown

Will you dance in heaven?
Like you danced on earth?
Will you sing with angels?
For with them you belong;
The love you spread wide
For sure will narrow divide;
You won all hearts at end
Though you tried to mend
While living,
but like Christ In Death!

(1044) Tribute to MJ

2009-7-7

Guru

Will you dance in heaven
Like you danced on earth
Will you sing with angels
For with them you belong
The love you spread wide
For sure will narrow divide
You won all hearts at end
Though you tried to mend
While living,but like Christ
In death were you glorified
Your songs will grow wing
To God many souls bring!

Guru Purnima July 7th 2009

(1045) Trip to India

1998-4-3

Guru

With pleasure I will narrate my trips to India in 1998 when I went to meet one saint but met actually many many saints all of whom I knew before.

I first came to know about Kripalu Maharaj in the yahoo group of Divine Love in 2001. But I remembered a miracle that happened to me which was connected with him. In 1998 visit my sister was dying of Cancer and I was involved with Shirdi Sai Baba so I went to Shirdi
to plead for my sister and was feeling all grand that I am coming from a Saint and will cure her but somehow God loved her more and took her away. But little did I know my husband Dilip would be having a heart operation soon and I would need her blessings as well as all the other saints to bless me which I received.

I saw in my home town Raseswari Devi will speak; Maharajaji has many many such talented young people who are trained in Shastras and very eloquently give speech. I did not know this. When I went to meet her
she asked me to attend her lecture in the evening warning me though weather is her enemy and when she begins to start talking about Krishna it would pour. Now luckily for me her speech was near a field
near MY BABA'S ashram and not having gone to his Samadhi even once I agreed to go with my third brother Asit that evening.

We went in the evening and first went to Baya Baba's Ashram and nostalgia enveloped me as I went to his room where I had spent countless hours and then I wept on his Samadhi for I had just lost a precious spiritual sibling, my second sister. I had lost 2 nephews and parents and grandfathers in reverse order so sorrow was not new to me although Ashoka is my name. Then out of the blue one young man
came and told me "Don't you remember me ? I was so small and we used to serve Baba together" I just had to take his word for that as many years had passed precisely 20 years since my wedding. He gave me a
small plastic photo of My Guru Baya Baba. I was thrilled as I did not have one and gladly gave him some money. Later that photo would come
to my aid in my hour of great need.

I could not listen to the lecture of Raswswari Devi as down came the rain at the mention of the name Krishna. Asit and myself had to leave the place.

In that trip while my sister was alive I met the saint
Chandrabhanu Satpathy IPS at the Bhubaneshwar Shirdi Sai Baba Temple where he unofficially gave me the indication to carry out Baba's work at Montreal. Same trip I also met the Miracle Boy Kuni Baba of whom I
have mentioned before and Swami Arupananda who called me to give me blessings. The Miracle boy is the incarnation of Radharamana Deva Guru of Ram Das Babaji Mahashaya who is My Baba's Guru. Swami Arupananda is from the Pancha Sakha Sunya Gadi Lineage Yasovanta Sisu Ananta and is connected with Kalki Avatara. I could not meet the Himalayan Sage Ram
Kripalu of Rishikesh Ashram but would get his blessings on the phone.

When I had arrived at Calcutta where my brother Ranjit Mohanty IPS is working I had met a saint the same day I arrived who spoke in strange languages. I thought I am meeting Maha Muni Babaji and he sort of
indicated as it is so hard to know who is Babaji for all purposes he might be Babaji. He is a worshipper of Mother and blessed me that I would come to India every Navaratri like that April of 1998. He also indicated Santa Santana - saints are my real children and that my end I should not worry about being childless as God takes care of HIS VERY OWN.

The day I was leaving I was very tired and trying to climb the 4 flight of stairs to my brother's apartment. A saint of the Anjaneya Order was following me saying stop if you are tired. He came up and
strangely came into the same apartment to collect some donation. I was lucky to give some and he tells my sister in law Hanuman is going to Canada today with your sister in law. Later that night Himalayan
Sage phones me and says do not worry Dilip is going in for major surgery of the heart. You can imagine the state of my mind on my flight back home. That photo of My Guru came to my rescue the day of the operation as the heart did not start and I asked the chief surgeon
with all the boldness I could muster; "This is My Guru" opening my palms where I was clutching my Baba's photo as if my life depended on it, "please go in and do your best I told him". When he came out
hours later he had his thumbs up not triumphantly but as if he did not know what happened just then.

Saints are Gods walking on earth. In gratitude for making me remember.

(1046) True Love - 1

2007-12-31

Love

True love be made of loving kindness
Compassion, joy,freedom unbounded
One cannot love nor relieve the stress
If one is not trained in being a kindred!

Looking deep with presence understand
Dear One I am here for you and see you
In all their pain and suffering give a hand
Ability to love will grow joy all around you!

Freedom and space the mark of true love
They feel your love but not get suffocated
Overcome pride if that be a barrier to love
Anger,fear,pain and mistrust calmly faced!

Mindfully eradicate all concepts to be free
Free to love oneself one can help another
Non dual state where there is no contrary
True Love resides self abides in the other!

Inspired By Thich Nhat Hanh December 31st 2007

(1047) True Love - 2

2009-11-27

Love

In this world no one can really love
The world does not know how to love
Where there's only true and pure love
The soul wishes to be there and love!!

Self or other both lose their meaning
When true love drenches very being
I and thou cannot remain co-existing
Distinctions gone just love remaining!

With knowledge only clouds appear
Bars your vision that has to be clear
With love one glimpses without fear
True Self that has been always near!

From Love to Love

(1048) True Peace Of Mind

2018-3-20

Unknown

True peace of mind, is when you know
Reality, which you cannot really show;
Acknowledging that it is all the hearts
You are all alone, playing all the parts!

It is too vast to ever try convince anyone
Don't preach we know it all say everyone
Knowing that they all belong to your soul
Forgive heal fast move towards your goal

Goal is Peace and Happiness within
No matter the method used therein;
Truth is, was and ever will Be there
Realize, be silent, for cannot share!

The Player dons a million roles to play
Body mind and soul one can only pray;
Worry for no one, not even your being
Then good dreams will fill entire Being!

(1049) Truth

2017-4-10

Life

All are busy in their own way
Bless all an for them do pray;
Let Life be good n fruitful say
Then go alone, your own way!

Life is hard, have compassion
Inside be filled with dispassion;
Attached to none, with passion
Work hard with comprehension!

Fellow Beings, will help all along
Load will be light your life a song;
To no one on Earth you do belong
Only Truth be triumphant do long!

(1050) Truth Beauty Love

2014-2-2

Love

Truth Beauty and Love attract the soul eternally for evermore and is the only guarantee in this life and makes it worth living. Everything else is a gamble as there is give and take. Will I receive if I give? When one goes on loving and giving without receiving anything then that eternal truth and love which is beauty will be theirs. This alone is cause enough for celebration in life.

(1051) Turn Within

2012-5-30

When O when will I ever turn within
Get to see things and beings unseen;
Masters say that please look therein
You will find what needs to be seen!

Started the journey maybe long ago
Within is infinite and long way to go;
Just take Mothers Name with Love
She will send you help from above!

Ma I am here but my tears stopped
Take into count tears that dropped;
All my smiles as I weaved garland
Accept and lead me take my hand!

Formless you may be for all others
Your smile for me precious flowers;
Guiding and loving since beginning
In all forms my Dear Mother shining!

At the Lotus Feet Of Mother May 30th 2012

(1052) Twenty Five Years!

2014-6-30

Invocation

Dear Father Twenty Five years ago
You left and I was not by your side;
The legacy you left behind as guide
Let me fulfill in this life and then go!

Faith you never lacked although you
Went through all tests by God in life;
Pillar of strength to children and wife
You still helped many other souls too!

Odisha never knew it bore such a son
Name and fame were never your goal;
Hard work belief so strong in the soul
That you accomplished yourself alone!

Being a householder still you could do
What Saints could not accomplish true;
Your love and faith in God could renew
Your life thus helping your children too!

For My Father Naba Kishore Mohanty who believed in God, loved his Family and did ground work for Odisha to prosper in the Industries. He is my inspiration along with Baba and my Bou!

(1053) Twenty Seven Years

2016-6-30

Unknown

With your Blessings I could live here
Bapa is this the twenty seventh year?
Since you have left me to go far away
Bapa please come now n then to stay!

Your Manu Jhua, still remembers word
That you have uttered cuts like sword
Do not ask of God any desire to fulfill
Save His Vision be asked, so Be Still!!

You be well Bapa wherever you are
Baba and Bou must be near not far
Am imagining not knowing anything
Life for others may happiness bring!

I miss you today and now and then
The goals all set by you so I refrain
From over indulgence and frivolity
Dear Dad have enjoyed our amity!

(1054) Two

2008-8-31

Love

When I was two I thought of you
Who I might be and who are you?

The years rolled by not knowing
The tears replaced love showing!

As I saw you everywhere and me
Now I look for you but just as me!

If naught is there what would be
This thought came to confuse me!

I would run to hug the surest love
My Mother but now whom to love?

The day you came my life started
Continues although you departed!

Now there is ONE no longer two
Therefore I no longer look for you!

August 31, 2008 Montreal Canada

(1055) UMA

2015-8-20

Be very happy always and stand tall
Keep name of your mother above all
Uma you were named to give Power
To all around plenty of Grace shower!

We need blessings and also love you
Perfectly so that you can function true
Once you know who you are then Joy
Will flood your being so you will enjoy!

Take care of your Ganesha to remove
All obstacles from your path and move
Heaven and Earth, so you can protect
All whom you love, your life you do set!

Love you Uma now and for evermore
I can only be there till you need more
Let us be happy and take care of self
Only to find out there is none but Self!

For Uma's Birthday August 20th 2015

(1056) Uddhav - 1

2008-7-22

Love

You have come so far to tell me
How to love Shyam and be free?
Uddhav if you ever love Shyam
The way I love you see Shyam
Everywhere you cast a glance
Your whole life will be a trance!

No other thought in your mind
Shyam invades body and mind
Please do not teach me Uddho
This dry knowledge kills Uddho
Any love that I have for Shyam
Do Yoga just so I forget Shyam?
What is the use of all this when
My eye lids do not close for then
I might miss a glimpse of Shyam?
Thinking of Him I am now Shyam!

(1057) Uddhava - 2

2008-9-16

Unknown

Uddhava Jaain Kahibu SriGopiNathanku
Pinda Achhi Prana Tanka Charanatalaku
Netra Chahein Dekhi Na Pare Anya Chhabi
Mana Acchi Kintu Na Pare Anya Kichhi Bhabi
Nasika Karna Jiwha Nija Karma Kale Madhya
Bhavanti Kaha Tharu Ebe Aame Nebu Agyaan
Sabu Luti Nela Pare Jenhe Pinde Na Thae Prana
Sabu Dela Pare Kanhu Teji Gale Mate Mani Ana
Jiba Jibana Kanhu Se Je Sabu Gopinkara Prana
Se Mathura Gala Dinu PindaRu Udi Achhi Prana
Uddhava Kushala Debu Ama Dasa Barnibu Nahin
Kanhu Ambha Jene Ruhantu Ambhari Je Kanhaee!

(1058) Uddhava Sandesha

2002-3-15

Guru

Shyam sent word through Uddhava one day
Tell my beloveds to love come what may
Feeling honoured Uddhava had this to say
Pray to BrahmaShyam formless night and day!

The Gopis and Gopas were overjoyed to see
Uddhava and were bent upon setting him free
They welcomed him with kindness full of glee
Just told him to tell Shyam all their plea!

We have ONE MIND and that has gone with you
How can we meditate now on your formless true?
Please come back dear Shyam for we feel blue
Without you no life no love no colour nor hue!

Uddhava saw not a MEMORY had slipped them by
After many years passed they for HIM did cry
Their LOVE was real and their PAIN made him sigh
To advise them on the FORMLESS Uddhava did not try!

Offered at the Holy Feet Of Baba March 15th 2002

(1059) Uddhava and Gopis

2008-7-8

Love

So many things you teach us Uddhava
Do you really know what Kanhu wants?
If you will ever come to know Uddhava
You will be mad like us if Kanhu grants!

The days and nights are the same for us
The seasons change with no Kanhu here
Yet we feel not he has gone away for us
Our day starts and ends as if he is here!

If you see Radha and her state of being
You will be touched by a madness pure
The Love that can bind Govinda's being
Is something that no preaching can cure!

You can stay with us if you wish to know
What makes Kanhu so happy to be here
There is no magic here that we can show
Just love Kanhu without condition or fear!

Heart that knows no malice or artfulness
That thinks of none else but Kanhu alone
Filled with the love He gave with kindness
Offer yourself to Kanhu and Kanhu alone!

This malady of ours Kanhu did not remove
He came to earth to taste this love again
The world can shake but we cannot move
For Kanhu's sake we can give up all gain!!

(1060) Uma

xxxx-xx-xx

Life

So you both were born at the same time
More or less Mahamaya and her Brother
Krishna is the only reason and rhyme
Why this world stays glued together!!

Uma, the name evokes strange feeling
Of Mother and yet she is so very tiny
Kumari she is Iccha Shakti revealing
In this world so glittery and shiny

(1061) Unique Meera

2008-3-8

Love

The Ocean gives rise to waves every moment
The waves formed rise and fall in the moment
Now the individual forms can they come back?
The same way unique Meera we cannot track!

But the love in the Ocean shaped a new wave
This new form remembered Meera's love wave
Krishna never forgot Meera's love so yet again
He created a new soul to enjoy her love again!

The memory was the same agony in the heart
Love was real as if Giridhar again from her part
Heartbeats were deafening as all was forsaken
To her Beloved Giridhar only her love was given!

The sacrifice seems trivial as Giridhar is the goal
This give and take world could not deter the soul
As the real was kept and the fake was discarded
From all things superficial the heart was guarded!

This Love in the Ocean is what is real and abiding
The forms remember and live their lives by abiding
The more they remember they melt into His Love
What comes back again to form is only His Love!

At the Lotus Feet Of Meera and Giridhar March 8th 2008

(1062) Unlimited Guru Krishna

2013-11-12

Krishna

The Limited has no Knowledge of the Unlimited
Can only Love with a limited heart to be United;
Krishna can and will do anything for the Devotee
But the Devotee must have kindness an Humility!

I will act the way Krishna made me same as you
I will accept Guru Krishna who are silent an true
They came to me and are always with me ever
If you cannot find then ask Guru and Surrender!

(1063) Valentine

2014-2-14

Love

Would you be my Valentine
I asked of God today;
There was no reply to shine
Upon Valentine's Day!

Myths and Lore trouble Man
He goes about his way;
Helping others if only he can
Knows not how to pray!

Love is the only hope he has
Love will find a way;
In this hope man lives life as
He sits down to pray!

Love one another help if can
This Valentine's Day;
Who has seen tomorrow man
Live to love everyday!

(1064) Valentine's Day

2015-2-14

Love

Love is not impossible when
We all surrender discreetly
To the One we love for then
The One can Love completely!

The troubles seem to go away
When we let go of self pride
On Valentine let us all pray
Our Beloved, must never hide!

Love of the Lord Infinite Is
He Created and we came to be
This birth we can never miss
The chance to Love n be free!

God can be the true Valentine
Who perfectly loves His Being
We miss Him in mine and thine
Scattering Love in everything!

To The One The Only Krishna

(1065) Veil

2010-11-20

Invocation

When the mind is free and heart's clear
Every soul you meet is close and dear
It is precisely what makes God appear
You roam in the world without a fear!

Forget that you were ever born
Nor shall you die to be reborn
Ever shall your eternal spirit be
Be clear of doubt to remain free!

Joy shall abound within without
From the rooftop you will shout
When Grace for all is all around
Why O Man are you so bound?

Love for all will drench your Being
With heart and soul you will sing
God is in Heaven and all is well
He shall indeed remove your veil!

(1066) View From Bou's Window

2015-10-18

For us children growing up, the window
Was just right height perfect every way
Cot besides was often empty somehow
Bapa being busy most of the time away!

Ramleela, Pala, Dussera all sorts of fair
Peepal Tree shade Ma Mangala Temple
Activities galore to keep a child on chair
Busy in watching, exciting events ample!

Bou a simple pious lady looking after all
We children took her for granted as love
All mothers must be as beautiful and tall
Watching Bou's face for me defined love!

For me she was God who loved me a lot
Never found fault, in whosoever she was
Came a time, Bou lay down on same cot
View the outside world child like she was!

Dedicated to Mother Laxmipriya Devi

(1067) Vision

2015-8-1

Invocation

Craft my Image of how I should be
Install in the cave of your heart see
When you will, but then again seal
This is how you can see me to feel!

We each create our own God to love
He doesn't rest in the heavens above
He dare not show his face to us ever
We will never believe, to love forever!

We walk a certain path created by us
Argue about paths,people mislead us
Stay on your path loving all you meet
Simple and pure state then you greet!

Honor all people and their paths to God
Do not say they say right or wrong word
All walk the path in their wisdom to see
Faithfully patiently simply to behold me!

(1068) Vision - 1

2007-7-15

Love

What Surdas could see and no other
When you were running from Mother
Your agile feet barely touching ground
Although Yasoda's love had you bound!

She ran after you so that you are safe
Life after life you saw that she is safe
What a divine play between you both
She saw Universal Vision in your mouth!

She didn't dwell long on what was said
She took you in her lap not to be afraid
You could be God but you are her son
She chose to love you the one unborn!

She gave you sweet freshly churned butter
When in your sweet broken voice you utter
Ma and then you ran fast away from her
To catch with all her might she ran faster!

She could not tie you even if hard she tried
Then she was tired and sat down and cried
Seeing this scene your heart melted at once
Surdas cried seeing you gave love a chance!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha who will soon be on the Ratha at Puri where devotion and faith will be the ropes that will pull HIM towards you.........15th July 2007

(1069) Vision - 2

2008-2-5

Life

Kanhu if I wish to can I see you?
They all say they have seen you
Sometimes feel that I have seen
You in a land where I have been!

Remember vaguely your laughter
As you tottered me running after
I see you swing on a mango tree
I am pushing and you swing free!

Sometimes feel that you are near
When I close my eyes to all I fear
Mostly feel you in a child you sent
I run to you to share this moment!

Then heart strings pull to a sound
That is familiar as I become bound
Then the whole world stops for me
In a moment of wonder Kanh I see!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanhu Feb 5th 2008

(1070) Viswa Roopa

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

I thought I said goodbye
that I am atlast alone and I sigh
When an all too familiar voice resounds nigh
Look at me look at me
Am i really gone he says
I turn around and lo I behold
my beloved with a thousand face!
Thousand eyes thousand feet
no beginning no end and yet complete....
Reaching out to eternity and beyond with infinite
Shapes and Forms and yet this heart looks for that form
That stole the heart of the milk maids and calls out in despair
Ha Govinda Ha Krishna Ha Madhusudana I cannot find you please come
Give this soul some peace that passeth all understanding so that she
can love and serve you with a dedication that is the gift of Radhika
Who came as her Guru to show her the path back to you..............

(1071) Voice Of Women

xxxx-xx-xx

Women whisper sweet lullabies
Babies fall asleep peacefully
They turn back to truth all lies
Hold all together in a family!

They nurture, suffer torture
Silently, always with a smile
They shape children's future
With body and mind that's agile!

Homes break when they leave it
Yet no one heeds when they speak
Even Nations they can build it
Yet they are considered very weak!

Voice of women please listen
For She is God's gift to Man
Love and Wisdom in her glisten
Emotion and Reason blend as One!

For All The Mothers Wives Sisters Daughters!

(1072) Voices

2008-6-8

Guru

When all voices silenced only one remained
Who spoke softly taking away all my fears?
Do not give up on love although restrained
Never in vain a beating heart nor your tears!

If all those who look for me have found me
If all those who seek for me in books know
Their knowledge reveals that they know me
Pray tell me what they really have to show?

A simple act of kindness for a fellow man
Is worth much more than the logical mind
Compassion and Love weighs more than
All the other virtues executed of its kind!

Dry your tears and keep them safe for me
No one here on earth is worthy of a drop
Rather with a single pointed love find me
From this moment human weakness stop!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba June 8th 2008

(1073) Vraje Vasantam Navneet Choram

2014-9-26

Krishna

Vraje Vasantam Navneet Choram
Gopangananaam Chadukul Choram
Shree Radhikaya Hridayasi Choram
Choragyaganyam Purusham Namami
Shree Krishna Shyamam Mansa Smarami

He steals freshly churned butter at Vraja residing
Steals the clothes of the Gopis at length deciding
The Heart of Radhika He steals again to complete
The Lord of the Thieves He is and I bow at His Feet
Shree Krishna Shyamam mind remember to repeat!

(1074) Vrindavan

2008-2-4

Radha

Radhe and Gopis asked Shyam one day
Why did you leave us to go so far away?
We thought if we come and be with you
We will be happy instead we cry for you!

The whole world went on just like before
Vrindavan missed daily it's Shyamsundar
The cows don't give milk birds don't sing
In the forests your voice echo does ring!

Nand Baba and Yasoda wait daily to hear
Word that their Govinda is well so no fear
Subala Sridama Madhumangala miss you
They don't eat butter charm left with you!

The Gopis keep household but mind gone
To the place where dear Shyam is begone
Radherani is worst off as she cannot show
What she feels for she fears you will know!

You came to save all and we paid the price
No matter what you say you rolled the dice
Vrindavan is now holy where we sacrificed
Our Love and now the world has sanctified!

At the Lotus Feet Of Vrinda Devi Februray 4rth 2008

(1075) Vrindavana

2017-10-19

Love

Vrindavana, the Land of simplicity and divine love
It is here now and not in some higher plane above;
Now the Time and Here is the Place we shall greet
Simply Love with an Innate Joy all whom you meet!

I have done that all my life, only now I get to know
Did not know this is Vrndavana for nothing to show;
Shyam is inside with Radhe their love simply is goal
Ready to reveal when simple love manifests in soul!

(1076) WHY

2004-12-25

Life

You asked me why o why
Why should I live
Through my eyes - through my heart - through my sighs?
I could not give
An answer befitting your ears - your heart and your sighs.

The world is so beautiful that is why
Your heart is so bountiful that is why
The pain that you hold in your heart, lips and your sighs
Release it and live - And please forgive - all our lies.
You know all the answers and yet you ask me WHY ?

(1077) WHY - 1

2014-8-25

Life

Why do you love me
There is no earthly reason
Why do you speak to me
In every season
Beyond this give and take
Beyond the smiles we fake
Is a field where we can meet
With no form or word each other greet
The Nothing is the cause of everything
From Nothing we come and have our Being!

(1078) WHY - 2

2013-12-17

Life

Why does a cat kill a mouse
Some people have no house;
Some people blame another
Fact is that there is no other;
Every one is running around
In circles, being earthbound;
Stop for a moment to behold
Beauty,Joy,Truth easy to hold;
Love every Being as Only You
Live in this world as God true!

(1079) WROTE THIS LAST YEAR FOR THAKUR!

2013-9-18

Invocation

Haridas Thakur chanted faithfully with love Mahamantra till the end
Could not see Jagannatha but Chaitanya was His Lord and friend;
His only wish, Lotus Feet of Gaur on his chest as he left his form
Shree Krishna Chaitanya Name replaced the Mahamantra norm!

The Lord complied with that wish and much more as He held him
Dancing like a frenzied Shiva holding the body of Sati with him;
The Love of the Lord dear heart only few like Radha and Meera know
The Lord as Gouranga knew as well His depth of pain not a show!

(1080) Waiting for Godot

2007-10-22

Invocation

All are waiting for Godot you know
Pretend to be busy so as to show
For work and play show a taste
Godot comes then all is a waste!

Why not then wait and do nothing
No one works nor any salary bring?
Will there be food or crops be sown
Or hunger remain if Godot is known?

If this is His play then who is acting?
If He is acting then who is directing?
This play has to go on who says so?
Godot says, then how far do we go?

Think we are dreaming this life away
Everything seems to be so far away
Yet pain is real and hunger is urgent
Population growth, poverty rampant!

Why not then act instead and be busy?
To feed the hungry and not be so cosy:
Work sustains the world as we dream
Act with Love, effortless make it seem!!

Who is Godot now you tell me :)

(1081) Walk

2007-xx-xx

Life

When I walk
Wish I could fly
Fly away
Way up so high;
Then I would get
To see Thee Lord
Then all would get
To hear Thy Word;
When I sleep
Wish I could dream
Dream away
Of you My Lord;
Then I would dance
Away the night
Then all would romance
You at first sight!

2007 Walking at Champlain Mall

(1082) Walk alone

2010-5-8

Unknown

When no one heeds your call
Comes not, then walk alone
Walk alone walk alone walk alone!
If no one talks o unlucky one
All turn their faces out of fear
Then open your soul raise your voice
And speak your mind alone!
If all return back o unlucky one
While treading the dense path
No one looks back then trample
The thorns by your bloody feet alone!
When no one shows the light
In a rainy stormy night o unlucky one
All close their doors then with lightening
Aflame your heart soul and burn alone!

Inspired by Tagore's song Ekla Chalo

(1083) We Are The Hollow Men!!

2014-2-3

Unknown

When great things happen through us
Without our knowledge even around us
Then I have to agree we are hollow men
Everything happening is beyond our ken!

You witness that all things fall into place
All events arranged without even a trace
Of who is this mysterious puller of strings
One whose Name Great Happiness brings!

People praise us and we think it is not I
But the One who deserves is really nigh
Within or without One without a second
Remember or forget One that is fecund!

We the hollow men make much clamour
Of ourselves think we are full of glamour
Being vain have notions of our greatness
When time and again we face emptiness!

(1084) We are Nothing

2007-1-22

Guru

We are nothing, just memory of God
Spilling out of us since Eternity
Nothing is ours no rhyme nor word
Everything does belong to Divinity!

How can we ever forget this fact
Receiving life we begin to play
Since with God we made this pact
He brings us back when we stray!

You are Mine alone child says He
I have brought you here to enjoy
You think living is apart from Me
Remember Me and you will have joy!

I am Nothing, I have Nothing I said
You Are, and have Everything O Lord
All is Thine Nothing is mine I said
Where can we stray to but Thy Abode!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba Jan 22nd 2007

(1085) Wedding Song for Iris and Chris

2013-6-30

Love

Iris a flower, a beauty, a baby born of a dream
Of Ruby Tukuna not so long ago it does seem;
Full of love and affection for family and friends
An achiever, a woman all good vibes she sends!

One fine day she found her soul mate and love
Chris who was created for her in Heavn above;
Love that was bound to bring all around bliss
N a grand festive wedding sealed with a kiss!

May your love ever grow keep you both secure
Till it reaches the Lord an His Blessings procure;
Both a joy to your parents and all you hold dear
Their love will protect you from things you fear!

Bonds form in heaven and on earth continues
We are reborn again so as to pay all our dues;
Some are lucky to find love spread joy around
Iris n Chris be blessed, to each other be bound!

(1086) Well and Happy

2018-3-20

Life

I am well
Just by your words;
No need for dagger
No need for swords;
My words harm
Do not ask me why;
It heals some people
My illusions truly fly;
I wish the very best for you
If you can believe me for once
My ego gone when I look back
You have indeed given chance!

I am happy when all alone
Serenity rules worries gone
God is in Heaven looking down
Wipe all worries and your frown
You are Blessed with true wisdom
Discern discriminate get freedom
Do what makes you happy, while
Live Life wearing a radiant smile!

(1087) What Might Have Been

2012-1-2

Life

Within the Infinite Possibilities Of The Matrix
Three decades plus four years ago we were
United in Holy Matrimony now like a Phoenix
You have risen to settle My Love somewhere;
But the indelible impressions of the time here
Spent with me, has put me in a vacuum since
You have left me, I am wondering everywhere
Looking for what would bring back My Prince!

Knowing that all forms melt to rest in Beloved
I have patience, to wait when we shall forever
Be One, but feel your absence today Beloved
Although grateful for our times spent together;
This day is ours, to celebrate Alone in Eternity
Beyond the wormhole of space-time continuity!

2-1-2012 34rth Anniversary

(1088) What Name shall I call you with?

2007-9-21

Invocation

What Name shall I call you with?
All Names belong to Thee Lord;
Form that I associate you with
Is three way bent form O Lord!

Krishna Name makes heart race
Name and Form, closely knit so;
See You then in my heart space
This the ONLY REALITY I know!

Guru came and gave Your Name
I was young and played with you;
Nothing ever after was the same
Can't I Lord always play with you?

You now ask to serve everyone
So that I will be responsible now;
Spread Your Word to everyone
Lord be with me what do I know?

Offered at the Holy Feet Of Gurudev September 21st 2007

(1089) When

2012-8-3

Love

When I love you destroy my being
When I hate you can't do anything
When I stop to care what more felt
Why pretend to self that love is left?

When we first learnt power of word
When we used it to cut like a sword
When hearts were won just to break
Why pretend to care for Love's sake?

When my life and all pleasures gone
When I am asked by you to be gone
When all my belief systems crumble
Why will we ever in our love fumble?

(1090) When I was small

2015-11-18

Life

When I was small
Wee bit tall
Loved one and all;
People thought
I can be bought
Company they sought!

When I was two
Thought me and you
Before us what was true?
No birds, trees, stars at night
No Sun or Moon shining bright
I could not envision that sight!

I grew up with love around
Home, Parents had me bound
I enjoyed life of light and sound;
Listened to one and all whom I met
Thought what they say is true I bet
Appeared docile obedient life was set!

An Independent Spirit reined within
Still ran to serve all the people seen
Praying for all and loving all so clean;
Life spent obeying people in the world
Nothing did I desire but never was sold
To anybody, Spirit shone bright as Gold!

Dedicated to My Family And Friends And All Souls I Ever Met Young N Old!

(1091) When Krishna Plays Flute

2016-4-5

Krishna

Heart strings pull one when He plays Flute
One then becomes numb, dumb and mute
Eyes shower nonstop to drench your being
They are wide open but really not seeing!

Your legs walk but you know not where
Not a soul in world with whom to share
Hands weave flowers for whom not known
Smile adorns the visage, for Grace is shown!

Solitude is really what the soul seeks
Not to appear absurd when love peaks
No one is more dear soul looks for Him
Yet He is nowhere, soul cannot find Him!

What is this incruciable feeling of pain
When lovingly seeking Him all do gain
Is it all real or fantasy or just a dream
Krishna Radhe Your Love is beyond extreme!

(1092) When Radha Met Krishna

2007-9-20

Krishna

They were little children playing a game
Lally and Lalla were called by that name
Like any other child born in the holy land
Of Braja yet they came from eternal land!

This land of love where there is no sorrow
Where all happens Now and no tomorrow
Eternal Beauty and Truth live side by side
Joy pours forth unceasing nothing to hide!

The trees bear fruit the sun shines bright
Flowers in full boom and everywhere light
Radha came down first to be with Krishna
She opened HER EYES first to see Krishna!

Kirti and Yasoda held their bundles of joy
With pride and love for all Gopis to enjoy
All amazed to see Lally did open Her Eyes
Glanced at Lalla who looked into Her Eyes!

They will get along fine the mothers agreed
None knew the pact was signed and sealed
Krishna and Radhe came to share their love
With the world from Goloka the land of love!

At the Lotus Feet of RadheKrishna September 19th /20th 2007

(1093) When We Are Young

2016-4-1

Life

When we are young do not understand
We crawl until people make us stand
We are full of Joy and soon run around
Full of wonder n joy looking all around!

We grow up soon but we have no care
To try new things we learn and dare
We feel like loving all and love to share
Childhood of every one unique and rare!

Then we grow up and think of our future
How we will live have enough to nurture
Our children we forget our joy to torture
Ourselves think how to hoard for future!

Our children grow up and leave us alone
We are still alive and our work not done
Friends, relatives leave us one by one
Then if we are lucky, think of the One!

We have never changed since childhood
We have never changed since livelihood
To have perennial Joy, have understood
The source within us when we are good!

(1094) When all fail at the end of day

2018-3-11

Unknown

When all fail at the end of day
To live up to your expectation;
Forgive, forget but not to pray
Give all plenty of compassion!

The Eternal one plays a game
There is nothing anyone does;
I am the Doer who is to blame
Saying on His way gladly goes!

We are all puppets on a string
Unknown hands make us play;
Knowing not, blame and bring
Misfortunes forgetting to pray!

Trust not Mind, but your Heart
It will never ever let you down
Do tasks assigned till you part
Wear cheerful smile not frown!

(1095) When all think of only you

xxxx-xx-xx

Guru

When all think of only you
Why do I think of them?
Why I cannot think of you
And be just like them?

Are they dearer to you
Am I not dear too?
Are they nearer to you
When will I be near too?

They can very well teach
Why do they need me?
They can very well preach
You please be with me!

If love from you all need
Then I need it too
Your loving words all heed
I will heed them too!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba

(1096) When there is none but you

2007-3-4

Unknown

When there is none but you
How can you abandon me so?
Ages have I waited for you
Tears to fill the oceans
Still not a word from you
What are you waiting for?
Lord all is known by you
How is this not known?
That I await for you
Since the start of dawn!
Every move known to you
Every thought is thine
If ever I come to you
If you ever become mine
Then I will reveal to you
I have always been THINE

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba March 2007

(1097) When you descended on earth Krishna

2007-1-29

Guru

When you descended on earth Krishna
The whole world rejoiced Madhusudana
Why don't I feel that joy my Govinda?
Sing your songs with abandon Mukunda!

LOVE is born when all else is gone
Traces of ego stops one from death
Without my death how will you come
Gopala you are my life and breath!

Without you I am not alive I know
I feel you Kesava when tears flow
Madhava I cannot even for you cry
What happened that tears did dry??

Singing your song once again dear
Will celebrate your arrival here
May Love rule earth and none fear
May all to Dharma strictly adhere!

Your play at Braja decided above
To enjoy your own flavors of Love
The Gopis treated you as their own
For them it was you and you alone!

Then as Chaitanya you achieved both
You savoured LOVE and gave it to All
Namasamkirtana and Prema Bhakti both
You gave away in quantum heaps to All!

At the Lotus Feet Of KrshnaChaitanya Baya Jan 29th 2007

(1098) Where Are You My Lord ?

2001-2-25

Invocation

Where are you My Lord she said
As she gently on the pillow laid
Closed her eyes as she prayed
You are in my arms my child He said!

She was fast asleep to hear His word
Her maker whom she called her Lord
Each day His name aloud she called
Not hearing the whisper of her Lord!

I am always with you my dear
You have nothing at all to fear
Just call out my name and I'll be here
She was in His arms and did not hear!

He watched over her every day
Every night in His arms she lay
Where are you Lord she'll say
I AM HERE NOW Her Lord will say!

Offered at the feet of Baba Feb 25th 2001

(1099) Where Govinda Is Not?

2014-9-29

Krishna

Tell me friends where Govinda is not?
Running to the Temple always forgot;
Tears if wished, still cannot justify for
How to behold should Govinda appear?

Yet melting seems the only option left
Cannot justify my acts on earth bereft
Of Govinda in the worldly ways caught;
Where is Govinda yet where is He not?

Knowing this no one can remain sane
That's why this fact appears so inane;
Govinda is clever and hides in Nature
He is everyone either ignore or adore!

Why tears sting the dry eyes yet again
May the world be joyous an full of gain;
The wonder of wonders the Sweet Love
Of Govinda is my only hope from above!

At The Lotus Feet Of Ma Govinda Rupini

(1100) Where are you when I need you most?

2008-2-29

Krishna

Where are you when I need you most?
There is not a single soul that can help
All my life I have searched for my host
To come face to face walk step by step!

If everything I have to face alone Kanha
Then all will know Her Lord let her down
Besides you who else is there My Kanha
To wipe my tears and remove my frown!

When you sent me to be with your own
I forgot you and me and helped them all
I never questioned their paths unknown
With my entire being gave them your all!

Now in this hour of need where are you
Why have you not shown me your face?
Forsake all I have to inorder to find you
To reach your abode and ultimate grace!

At The Lotus Feet Of Kanha February 29th 2008
Leap Year I Leap In Faith

(1101) Which is better?

2007-8-15

Krishna

Which is better My Lord what should I do
Feel separation or I contemplate on you?
One makes me restless so I look for you
Other makes me think with nothing to do!

Where will I begin to look for you My Lord
The mind cannot answer the heart forlorn
How to realise the meaning of your Word
Why this need to see you since I was born!

Some pull inside me has never let me rest
You know all hearts and know what's best
Your enchanting form let these eyes behold
Chant your Names forever in my heart hold!

This shall set me free independent I will be
Not from some dominating power on earth
In every situation you are there to guide me
Now I need you not having home nor hearth

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanha August 15th 2007

(1102) Who Am I? - 1

2012-6-10

Unknown

Who Am I?
Who Am I?
I am the Earth
I am the Sky
I am Love
I am Light
I am the Sun
Shining bright
I am the Moon
In a starry night
I am your heart
I am your soul
Will never part
I am your goal!

(1103) Who Am I? - 2

2013-9-30

Life

The "I" in you is me
The "I" in me is you;
Just no you nor me
Awakened "I" is you!
Clever twist of word
It is not that simple;
When the final word
Delivered to a pupil!
Soundless "I" speaks
Sightless the "I" sees;
When this idea sinks
Conscious "I" frees !!

(1104) Why Pretend?

2015-8-19

Guru

Why pretend anymore
Beyond this pain's shore?
That all is fine for evermore,
It all makes sense some more!

Nothing do I comprehend
Events, people, who a friend?
That at times is supposed to lend
A hand, so that I survive till the End!

While alive my whole Life flashes by
Ruminating on things heave a sigh;
Lord is in Heaven or is He Nigh?
Cannot reach however I try!

Then do I remember a lovely face
That overshadows all in this race;
Who assures me so as to efface
Doubt and Fear without a trace!

At the Lotus Feet Of Namacharya Baya Baba

(1105) Why did you bring me back???

2007-9-27

Guru

I was sitting in a place where You alone exist
Why to bring me back to earth did you persist?
Just to join the millions of people who are here
Oblivious of YOU and spending their lives here!

I can only stay here if you show me your face
Your bidding shall I gladly do at my own pace
But then you ask me to look after this world
Meeting your children here I am bewildered!

They love you but think that you are not here
So feel that they must all take care of me here
Not knowing that I do not act without your will
That everything that happens is only your will!!

So Baba please tell them for I don't know how
To convince them I am taken care of somehow
That everything that happens is your will alone
Meeting or Parting ordained by your will alone!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baya Baba September 27th 2007

(1106) Wishes

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

They are the best to give Love to all
When surrender is we hear the call
May you have their Blessings today
You get a glimpse of Beloved today!

(1107) With Mother

2013-10-15

When you are with Mother let it be

Singing all Her Beejas always free

At Her Lotus Feet of Nada and Bindu

We shall all cross this Bhava Sindhu

When we Realise Self then let it be

When you are with Mother let it be!

I have met Her every moment of life

When I realize it is not eternal strife

Mother trying to test if indeed I know

Break down or my knowledge show

If only I would remember to let it be

Know all as Her Will ever roam free

Her sweet love for children let it Be

Mother loves us so much eternally!

(1108) Without You

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Unknown

I lost all shame
gave up name and fame
It is not the same
without you!

I gave up hope
lost the power to cope
Pulled the rope
without you!

The world goes on
Many souls are born
But I am alone
without you!

Do come to me
To set me free
For I cannot be
Without You!

At the lotus feet of Baba

(1109) World is Round

1957-10-4

Life

The world is round
And so I Am bound
To travel the World
All around!

The Ocean is vast
Have succeeded at last
To travel in a space ship
Without any mast!

The Space in unknown
To any human
Except for a little
Discovered by Yuri Gagarin!

My poem is now done
My ideas all gone
I will present you the same
If you please do not scorn!

Poem written for school after Gagarin went to space. Today happens to be the day Sputnik-1 was launched on October 4rth 1957.

(1110) Worldly Love Vs True Love

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Love

In this world no one can really love
This world does not know how to love;
Where exists only true and pure love
The soul wishes to be there and love!

Myself Another both lose their meaning
When true love drenches the very being;
I and you can never remain co-existing
Distinctions gone, just love remaining!

With knowledge only dark clouds appear
Impairs judgement that has to be clear;
Love drives away cloud there's no fear
To glimpse True Love thats always near!

From Love to Love

(1111) Worthy

2013-3-29

Guru

I am not worthy
Ask no sympathy;
All karmas earned
Baba only burned;
Whatever He does
Wherever He goes;
He has loved me
Free He made me;
Now it is my turn
So all karmas burn;
Whatever I do
I will be true!

(1112) Written long ago....

xxxx-xx-xx

Unknown

Shree Madhusudan Ram
Trahi Kara Radhe Shyam
Kesave Kansari Hari
Rakhya Kara He Murari
Rakhya Khyama Sharanam
Sada Rahu Smaranam
Govinda Gopala Hare
Madhava Mukunda Saure
Krishna Kesava Trahi Mam
Rama Raghava Pahi Mam
Mangala Darasana Mangala Kari
Tuma Pada Tala Bina Gati Nahin Hari

(1113) Wrote only to you

xxxx-xx-xx

Invocation

Feel trapped and bound mind unsound
The laughter gone with fears unknown
Where are you Lord what is my goal
Is this Lord the dark night of the soul?

O Lord I know not how to reach thee
All roads are closed that lead to thee
Feel so helpless and all closed in now
Cannot stay at home nor go somehow
The tears are dry I cannot cry anymore
Know not how to reach the other shore

The sun will shine and light the way
I will come soon to you O Lord I pray
This doubt shall go the path be clear
Soon your familiar voice I will hear!!!

(1114) YOU - 1

2008-7-3

Invocation

Wherever I glanced I saw you
Who changed left without you
If decay and change all around
Cannot stand on stable ground;
Then why we enter world stage
When it can imprison like a cage?
There are no wings how to soar
With the birds fly with lions roar?
Moment affords strange delight
Yet next moment ready to fight?
The stable ground is your Name
My failure in life of name or fame
My good fortune brings me close
To You My Lord it's me you chose!!

At the Lotus Feet Of My Lord July 3rd 2008

(1115) YOU - 2

2002-3-20

Life

When I am at my wit's end and think nothing else will come through
The clouds have all but hidden my happiness, then you come through
Sometimes distressed by problems, I have even forgotten to call you
When all have left me to bear life's burden alone still I have you!

There are so many wonders in this world but none compare's with you
I go about my daily routine of living undaunted for I think of you
The smile on my lips and the glow on my face even when I am blue
Truly confounds one and all who meet me for they know not about you!

You are no longer my secret love for the whole world worships you
Though I wish you were mine alone and I didn't have to share you
My soul whispers to me that you're LOVE and I just cannot hide you
Sometimes let's just pretend that there is no one else besides you!

Offered at the Lotus Feet Of Baba March 20th 2002

(1116) Yasoda Krishna

2014-11-22

Krishna

The child grows up to be a Man
She has instilled love all she can
He the source of all love did fill
Her life with joy just by His will!

He looks so innocent like a child
Made her catch as He ran so wild
Then He begged to sit on her lap
To win her heart sets such a trap!

God or Man does not matter at all
Mother's love always prevents fall
Can withstand pain and suffering
For her love by fully surrendering!

At the Lotus Feet Of Yasoda Kanha

(1117) Yasoda Looks For Kanhu

2012-3-3

Krishna

Yasoda looks for Kanhu when she is old
Kanha is at Dwarka now then she is told;
How can it be when He is stealing butter?
Making me mad with his constant chatter!

She has forgotten that Krishna indeed left
Without Him entire Braja is sad and bereft;
In her mind's eye He is always around her
Stealing butter, pulling pranks to tease her!

To ensure safety Balaram with you will stay
They hear her talk to Krishna night and day;
She dressed and fed Him with joy in her heart
Entirely forgetting from her Krishna did part!

When will you return after grazing the cattle?
It will soon be dark people heard her prattle;
She is so crazy people around her presume
God for His dear ones any form can assume!

He put His arms around her neck with a smile
Wait I will soon be back Mother He did beguile;
His enchanting form even now you can behold
Like Yasoda always in your heart you can hold!

(1118) Yasoda Made Kanhu Dance - 1

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Krishna

Kanhu danced when Yasoda did ask
In her Love Kanhyaia, You did bask;
She would hide from You the butter
You pleaded, give me more mother!

Once she danced for Lord Supreme
Only once when she tried to tie him;
He made her run to get more rope
For it would fall short to tie him up!

What kind of rope can bind the Lord
Make Him stay, not run to the world?
Only the Love that Braja people had
Only they could make His heart glad!

Though He claims to have never left
Braja People of His Love were bereft;
Who could lord over, Lord of this world
When they wished to, they could scold!

Bhaktana Jana Jeevana Dhana Ek Shyam Nam

(1119) Yasoda Made Kanhu Dance - 2

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Invocation

Kanhu danced when Yasoda did ask
In Her Love Kanhyaia you did bask
She would hide from HIM the butter
He would plead give me more mother!

Nowhere she danced for Lord Supreme
Only once when she tried to tie HIM
He made her run and get all the rope
For it would fall short to tie him up!

What kind of rope can bind the Lord
Make Him stay, not run to the world
Only the Love the Braja people had
Only they could make Kanhyaiya glad!

Although He claims that He never left
Braja People of His Love were bereft
Who could lord the Lord of this world
When they wished to they could scold!

Bhaktana Jana Jeevana Dhana Ek Shyam Nam

(1120) Yasoda looks at Kanhu

2007-11-29

Life

Yasoda looks at Kanhu and says you are mine
Can't you see Kanhu how my face does shine?
Lights up with joy everytime I see you playing
Near me Kanha when demons you are slaying!

Kanhu says Mother are you not angry with me?
So many Gopis come and complain against me!
The demons are troublesome and I run so fast
Make you chase me so your happiness will last!

The Gopis complain but they love you so much
I raise a finger at you or display anger as such
They all come to your rescue Kanhaiya is good
He had to get butter his friends asked for food!

The mud you had swallowed was not your fault
The trees you split open freed spirits by default
Your smile and your flute fluttered many a heart
Entire Braja loves you Kanhu please do not part!

I have come to do many things but this is for sure
My life here at Vrindavan is full of love that is pure
We came here together and together we shall be
For a long time Mother so now butter you feed me!!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Yasoda and Kanhu Nov 29th 2007

(1121) Yasoda's Bal

2015-3-12

Krishna

Kanhu all the butter are only for you
Churn all day extracting just for you;
You do not have to steal anymore Lala
I do not have to get mad anymore Lala!

Although I left Mathura to be with you
Maiya the Gopis have done penance true;
I love to tease them and make them mad
So they complain against me not be sad!

The reason for living for you and them
My teasing and mischief so I get blame;
You all have done your duties and more
Pleased me so I have come to your door!

Came as a child so you will never fear
Love and pamper me for I'm always near;
You wish to protect when I protect all
Incomprehensible Leela mine to enthral!

At the Lotus Feet Of Yasoda BalKrishna

(1122) Yogi

2007-9-9

Guru

Even as a householder you are a yogi supreme
For the world a worldy person you might seem
You have never forgotten your duty and goal
Many might wonder at your degree of control!

I know the truth having lived my life with you
Did not agree yet my admiration was for you
Nothing and no one could shake your stance
Perhaps Mother sent you, Her Loving Glance!

Bereft of earthly mother at a very young age
You some how took care of self and engage
In the inner world where you conversed oft
With God your smiling face ah ever so soft!

You take care of me as a mother takes care
I lacked for nothing knowing where you are
On this your birthday I pray that you remain
Safe in Mother's arms always having no pain!

(For my dear husband on his birthday September 9th 2007)

(1123) You Became Many

2012-11-29

Love

You became many to know yourself
To hold behold just to love yourself
The unlimited assumed limited form
Who require unlimited love as norm!

Feeble body and soul cannot wear
That name and form can one bear?
Yet unlimited desires wreck peace
Mind is baffled searching for peace!

Then as Guru you guide gently boat
Just to reach the other shore afloat
But why did you start to become all
To enjoy have pain go through a fall?

Why not enjoy yourself as the One
Containing all joy peace love alone?
Why as many you writhe in the pain
Of ending differences be One again?

The joy is yours and the sorrows too
We think we do enjoy and suffer too
Why be many when Love needs two?
Love is beautiful when its me and you!

Head is dizzy like the dervishes so scribbled something to Shyam

(1124) You Came

2016-4-19

Life

I was not there to receive
You have so many to give
Blessings n love, perceive
For all our deeds reprieve!

Do not know if I'll see you
This visit but I will be true
Stay firm, in Devotion too
Love those, who love you!

Only ask, that all be well
In the Divine all do dwell
All fear from heart dispel
Temptations all will repel!

Time you shared with me
Tried to make me so free
Have been so kind to me
Those who know are free!

(1125) You and I

2013-10-29

Unknown

Just to feel you are there
I look for you everywhere;
Then, when I peep inside
I see you but not outside!

I can just be, myself with you
Silently without a word or two;
I feel a bond that is too strong
Even in pain, only for you long!

If I did not ever with you share
You are with me, not out there;
Please know, that we cannot be
Without the other, roaming free!

(1126) You are our own Ullas Dada

2018-5-28

Love

We never saw your childhood days
Your mischiefs pranks or silent ways
When you walked into all of our lives
Baba and Parents conspired like wise!

You a handsome youth, an actor too
Soon Household revolved around you
Looks Gregory Peck also an actor too
Smart sober youth we waited for you!

Parents so busy, loved you from start
Brothers small Sisters loved from heart
Mother's love was vast her family huge
Your actions precise, charm like a deluge!

Baba soon came and you took care
Served coffee clockwise devotion rare
Household vast children relations many
Divine designer designated roles many!

Your Parents joined you in love to complete
We were one Family no one could compete
Weddings, Studies, Industries you managed
Dashing here n there actions you staged!

Baba Bapa Bou Dei love you from heart
We respect you as our elder from start
Soon the time when you had to part
Your family young need of the heart!

Heart encompassed all Baba and us
Witnessed it all through the years plus
Gave me away as bride to travel far
Forgive our mistakes we made so far!

(1127) You are the best

2016-8-15

Unknown

You are the best
In You we truly rest
Kanhu all said and done
We are free with you alone!

Men depend on one another
To survive on earth together
To be truly Independent and free
There cannot be a 'you' and 'me'!

You show us the Path true
In every form you speak anew
The methods and means same
We have to understand your game!

The One is Many for His Pleasure
Now we can decipher this at leisure
Not get caught in any net whatsoever
Soar high and independent we gather!

At the Lotus Feet Of Kanhu

(1128) You came as earthly Mother Ma Laxmi

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You came as earthly Mother
Now please do come to me
I have nothing else to offer
Even Love you gave to me!

This cry of Ma can you hear
The cave of my heart cries
The tears left me I do fear
All you can hear Ma is sighs!

Today they all worship you
Giving you so many things
My sweetest Mama are you
Your Name great joy brings!

Great Light descended here
To show us TRUTH this day
Deepavali drove away fear
Please Bless Us All today!!!

At the Lotus Feet Of Ma Laxmi

(1129) You never forget to torment me!!!

2009-11-16

Guru

Kanha you never forget to torment me
Whether you stay near or far from me
I am meek Kanha and to you I am sold
Why then try that I be strong and bold?

There is nothing left in me not even tears
You have made me struggle with my fears
Have never believed in your false promises
You can't torment me anymore with wishes!

Guru was very kind and made me so humble
Gave me knowledge true so I do not stumble
I know that I am nothing not even a devotee
Forgot love long ago so you cannot cheat me!

Your sweet words cannot cheat me any more
You have everything then do you need more?
The only true gift I had Guru gave to me free
That also Kanha you snatched away from me!

At the Lotus Feet Of Baba for
Dilip's first anniversary November 16th 2009

(1130) You will be so kind!!

2001-10-3

Invocation

I am blind O Lord
Please give me your sight
To see you My Lord
To know wrong from right!

My soul pines for you
My heart knows no rest
To get a glimpse of you
Please do what is best!

Tears were all I had Lord
My eyes burn when I cry
Now I'm not even sad Lord
Now I can't even sigh!

They say you are Bliss
Then I don't know Thee
My life's purpose I miss
What will become of me ?

To wait for you Lord
I really don't mind
Please come to me Lord
If you will be so kind!!

Offered at the feet Of Baba October 3rd 2001

(1131) Your Grace For All Your Children

2016-6-6

Guru

Your Grace is on my mind
O Lord, please be so Kind;
Do lead me from darkness
Your child needs Kindness!

You have looked after me
Made me Joyous and free;
Happiness, all around wish
Your Grace will accomplish!

You are my Lord I do know
Your Grace, Is just to show
The People all around me
To have Faith, and be free!

Enjoy life given only by You
Love each other, being True;
Days on Earth, a new lease
Good Lord Grant me please!

To Baya Baba Humble Prayer!

(1132) Your Longing

2006-9-16

Unknown

Your Life is for the purpose of teaching others to Be
Longing is for the purpose of making others Free;
Your Knowledge is hidden from you so that you stay
Your Beloved is hidden from you so that you pray!

You know all the answers and yet you choose to ask
You show that you are just a Devotee doing His task;
The Blazing Sun is attracting all the souls in your form
Stay just a little while here on earth so all can go home!

Ashoka Vatika

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