A fair of faith

Every year, the grand Shivratri celebrations in Mandi bring together devotion, festivity, and the joy of spring. This poem captures the excitement of revisiting the fair, where prayers, music, and dance fill the air in honor of Lord Shiva. The vibrant festivities reflect both spiritual devotion and the warmth of shared celebrations. Just as spring renews the earth, so does faith renew our hearts, reminding us of the divine love and blessings that grace this sacred occasion.

Oh come dear, like every year,

we shall again visit the fair,

and pray and dance and sing,

we shall celebrate the spring,

for in Thy love, all fetes and feast, 

And Thee loves me too, a handsome treat.

Welfare unto all 

Rab rakha 

Footfalls of grace

This poem reflects the perennial hopes of mortal traders, who navigate both the worldly marketplace and the spiritual realm. In its vivid imagery, the "rains of Thy mercy" symbolize divine grace that satiates our hearts, while traders fervently pray for the rains to end so that the vibrant Shivratri fair may proceed bountifully. It speaks eloquently to our human desires, a deep longing for both earthly prosperity and the transcendent fulfillment found in divine embrace.

The rains of Thy mercy,

our hearts satiated.

Sunshines too in Thy embrace. 

We, the traders, wait for footfalls.

Welfare unto all 

Rab rakha 

The rhythm of devotion

In Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, during Maha Shivratri, an awe-inspiring gathering of deities infuses the air with profound spiritual and celebratory energy. This annual international fair transforms the town into a vibrant stage of divine revelry. The poem captures this celestial spectacle, portraying gods descending, nature adorned in spring, and hills echoing with drumbeats, culminating in Shiva’s grand wedding. It invites us to experience the transcendent union of cosmic devotion and festive celebration with joyous fervor.

Welfare unto all 

Rab rakha 

Thirsty Sparrowhawks

Wah Pargteyo Mard Agamda Wariyam Akela Wah Wah Gobind Singh Aape Gur Chela

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Ganpati Bappa Morya

 Magnificent, Thy form. 

Formless, Thy eternal divinity.

Rising chants of Thy glory, 

reverberating, 

dispelling all darkness, all agony. 

Thee, we hail, with fervour, 

O Lord of pious beginnings! 

Bless us all, with Thy grace. 

Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Mangalmurti Morya!

Janmashtami

 The cosmos dances,

to the flute-tune of cowherd, 

the rhythm, hypnotic. 

Love-enchanted, the pawns sway. 

Lost cattle, He steers us all.

Hare Krishna. Hare Krishna. 

Krishna Krishna Hare Hare. 

Welfare unto all 

Rab rakha 🤗 🤗 🤗 

Payo ji maine

 Payo ji maine raam rattan dhan payo

Like the pied-crested cuckoo, 

thirsty, parched and dry, 

Thy Meera, 

seeks Thee, 

yearns for Thy name-water, 

the priceless elixir, 

the valuable gemstone. 

The blessed downpour of Thy grace, 

Meera sings Thy name, 

and Thee satiates her longing. 

A treasure to cherish, 

she loses all 

to find Thy richness. 

And thus blest, 

radiant with joy, 

she follows the melody of Thy flute 

and Thee leads her to salvation. 

Mesmerizing, the play of love and devotion. 

The pied-cuckoo is always quenched.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare. 

Welfare unto all 

Rab rakha 🤗 🤗 🤗 

Life in moments

Beyond the chaos,
someday we will start living,
and
we will celebrate.
Lavish candle light dinners
with
tables and timelines ,
both reserved.

Amidst this mayhem,
when the world is all topsy-turvy,
between the uncertainty of it all,
amongst the fleeting moments,
we will celebrate.
All of us, together,
A home cooked meal,
simple, yet sumptuous,
set out on that grandpa-table,
with extra dullops of love,
and extra-large servings.
Luxuries, only a few can afford.
Such moments of simplicity,
when
through the gossamer curtains of nonce,
that mesmerizing gander of life.

Love for those who matter,
when it matters.

Amen!

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Welfare unto all
Rab rakha 

Thy True name

Faith in Thy True name! 
With Thy grace, dead wood blossoms,
Without thee, we wilt. 
Alive, kindled with your love,
Thy Sparrowhawks pine for Thee.

Satnam Sri Waheguru. Satnam Sri Waheguru. 

Welfare unto all 

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Thou hast ordained

On this day let’s eradicate selfishness from within and obtain the greatest comforts and lasting peace.

Happy Baisakhi!!!

Lord! Thou hast ordained,
sustenance and contentment.
Sweet, taste of Thy will.
Thee showeth path to follow.
Thee walked it with us, for us.

Khalsa, mero roop hai khaas!

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With Thee, towards the shore

Thee, our truest friend,
pour the showers of your light,
in dark chasms of heart.
We falter, you redeem us.
O! With Thee, towards the shores.

Jai Ma. Jai Jai Ma. 

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Rab rakha 

Into thy hands

Thy bountiful care,
blessed for the grace of thy gifts.
Trust in thee, you grant,
answer to all our prayers.
Into thy hands, we commit.

Jai Ma. Jai Jai Ma.

Welfare unto all 

Rab rakha 

We, Thy children

We, Thy children seek,
the haven of your embrace.
A shelter in storms,
Thee be our saviour in strife,
Thee be our strength and refuge.

Jai Ma. Jai Jai Ma.

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Welfare unto all
Rab rakha 

Thy will

Pray, Thy will be done,
for we are your handiwork.
Blest! Thy love enfolds.

Jai Ma. Jai Jai Ma.

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Thy name, our nectar

Thy name, our nectar,
quenching the thirst of eons.
We gulp it with faith.
Jai Ma. Jai Jai Ma.

May Ma lead us from darkness to light
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From storms to sunshine

Lost souls that we are, 
You steer our swayed wanderings, 
from storms to sunshine.

Jai Ma. Jai Jai Ma. 

I walk with thee

For a sliver of faith,

you grant light of eternity,

Blessed for you hold my hand

and I walk with thee.


Jai Ma. Jai Jai Ma.

 

Welfare unto all 

Rab rakha 

Rangon ka tyohar

Best wishes for a Holi filled with sweet moments and memories to cherish for long.

Let this festival burn all negativity and bring positivity in life. May our lives be filled with vibrant colors.

#holiwishes #holihai #buranamanoholihai #happyholi #rangotsav #rangonkatyohar #holikadahan
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Defining her

Where there is a woman, there is magic.

Bitparts, minified.
Yet her layered soul, like a
appliqued rainbow wrap,
bearing her earthy perfume,
encompassing, engulfing.

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Rab rakha 🤗 🤗 🤗 

Welcoming spring

Spring is here.
The fresh crisp breeze.. Giving wings to the creative spirit that resides in all of us...
May this season lead us to path of light... May we all rise and shine...

Tamso Ma Jyotirgamay

'neath the fallen leaves,
the grains of eternal spring.
Seeds germinating.
Drunken sway of mustard crown.
The soft breeze. Subtle wisdom.

Happy Basant Panchami

Welfare unto all
Rab rakha 🤗 🤗 🤗