Mirabai Marvels at Madhava

[Guest guest]

"The Dark One's love-stain

is on her,

other ornaments

Mira sees as mere glitter.

A mark on her forehead,

a bracelet, some prayer beads -

beyond that she wears only

her conduct.

 

Make-up is worthless

when you've gotten truth from a teacher.

Oh the Dark One has

stained me with love,

and for that some revile me,

others give honor.

I simply wander the road of the sadhus,

lost in my songs.

Never stealing,

injuring no one -

who can discredit me?

Do you think I'd step down from

an elephant

to ride on the haunch

of an ass?"

 

 

LoveAlways,

 

Mazie