Canticle of Brother Sun

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In a message dated 12/15/2005 6:18:19 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, chandimaakijai writes:

Dear All,

I was recently watching a movie on St Francis of Assisi (filmed in

1950 with a "real" monk playing the key role). One of the opening

songs moved me very much. It was either in Latin or Italian , and I

came to know later that it was called the Canticle of Brother Sun,

written by the great saint.

Namaste Nanda

I read this moments before your post. A little more on Brother Sun.

The Sun-God extends far his radiance, unfurling his flag in the

sky,like a strong man bent on spoil. The higher Gods ply their

course.Rig Veda IV, 13, 2Masters of unchallenged domains, they send

forth the Sun on his waywith never-failing precision. The Sun,

dispeller of darkness, whose eyecontemplates all things, is borne

onward by seven shining mares.Rig Veda IV, 13, 3His mighty steeds

advance inexorably, like a spider's web, rending thenight's dark

robe. The rays of the Sun, quivering, push down beneaththe waters the

darkness, like a heavy hide.Rig Veda IV, 13, 4How strange the Sun!

Untethered, unsupported, he hangs in space. Whatinner power propels

him? Who can observe it? He guards heaven's vault,the sky's

pillar.Rig Veda IV, 13, 5I magnify the Lord, the divine, the Priest,

minister of the sacrifice,the offerer, supreme giver of treasure.Rig

Veda I, 1, 1

Love

Om Namah Sivaya

Kanda

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You Most High, he bears the likeness. Praised be You, my Lord,

through Sister Moon and the stars,In the heavens you have made them

bright, precious and fair. Praised be You, my Lord, through

Brothers Wind and Air,And fair and stormy, all weather's moods,by

which You cherish all that You have made. Praised be You my Lord

through Sister Water,So useful, humble, precious and pure. Praised

be You my Lord through Brother Fire,through whom You light the

nightand he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong. Praised

be You my Lord through our Sister,Mother Earthwho sustains and governs

us,producing varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs. Praise be

You my Lord through those who grant pardonfor love of You and bear

sickness and trial.Blessed are those who

endure in peace,By You Most High, they will be crowned. Praised be

You, my Lord through Sister Death,from whom no-one living can

escape.Woe to those who die in mortal sin!Blessed are they She finds

doing Your Will.No second death can do them harm. Praise and bless

my Lord and give Him thanks,And serve Him with great humility.

=================== With great love and reverence to St. Francis

Nanda

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