Thursday, January 30, 2020

Maa Samleswari


I drove through sleepy lanes
To offer prayer in dead of a night
I was welcomed with stoic silence
my sweaty hands trembled with fright

I instinctively pushed the bell near gate
Got startled by it’s sound
The wafting smell of earthen lamps
Accentuated good vibes all around       

As I stepped in to the dark Garvagriha
I felt my body getting separated from soul
A moment caught me looking at Her .
And I got merged into Black Hole.

Blinding clouds of light started fading up
And Maa Samlei emerged from above,
I was euphoric and jumped delightfully
As she looked intently with motherly love.

I involuntarily danced to sound of “Mridung”  
And lifted eyelids to come back to sense
I was surrounded by people who looked concerned
And my dress got completely drenched

I felt like a new man as I got up
With my newfound faith and belief
I keep thanking Maa for every moment of joy
And She is ray of hope for profound grief.

Holi with Shiva

 He handed over a glass of Thandai with a mischievous grin . As it went down my throat, a strange warmth spread through my body. Colors beca...