Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 This Poem is posted by kind permission of the Poetry Chaikhana website. Screening its face amongst lotus stalks By Mahendranath Battacharya (1843 - 1908) English version by Rachel Fell McDermott Screening its face amongst lotus stalks the golden bird contented limbs listless with love eyes open sleeps on the flower with v, s, s, and s emblazoned on its petals. In a flower bud above reigns the mantra " ram. " Repeat " ram! ram! " and fan the flames red; surround the swan with heat. Let no obstacle stand in your way; get to work -- you are young and fresh. Break this fake sleep and snap out of your dreams; then the storms of this world won't concern you. Oh soul, whip up the wind; let the bird fly flower to flower towards Her mate in the sahasrara. When that happens the five elements in you earth, water, fire, wind, and ether will dissolve, and you'll be free to merge in the Supreme. -- from Singing to the Goddess: Poems to Kali and Uma from Bengal, Translated by Rachel Fell McDermott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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