Deepawali


In the narrow muddy streets
As the sun was about to set

The tiny hamlet was soon envoloped in darkness
The simple oil vendors stumbled about in ignorance

In this extreme darkness a fakir walked the streets
His face shone like the bright moon on a cloudless sky

He walked at a steady pace towards the mud walled Mosque
Many simple and confused souls followed him in the dark

Two drops of oil alone remained in the small tumbler
Many were the lamps to be lit to show the way to everyone

Water mixed with this oil the Fakir consumed
Once again with water the tumbler was filled

Those in darkness watched utterly amazed
For to fill the earthen lamps this water was used

Suddenly several earthan lamps shone brightly
Like several stars with the moon  in the night sky

The simple souls were standing in a daze
To the Fakir's beautiful face they turned their gaze

Lamps of dispassion, devotion and knowledge were lit
Ego,ignorance,arrogance and illusion took to their heals and split!

It was as Deepavali, the festival of lights
Everyone worshipped the fakir to their heart's delight

The formless all encompassing ancient being
Had taken the form of a fakir to show the way

--Dedicated to the lotus feet of the Sadguru

||Shree Satchitananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai||

Bow to Shree Sai! Peace be to all!

Comments

Meena said…
Sairam Sharath,
Beautiful poem capturing the true spirit of Deepavali. Wishing you and your parents Happy Deepavali...

Jai Sairam
Meena.
October 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM
LifeOfSharath said…
Sairam Meena,

Thank you so much. Wishing you and everyone at home a very happy Deepavali :)

Jai Sairam

Sharath
October 25, 2011 at 6:51 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Diwali Sharath bhai!!!!
October 25, 2011 at 9:33 PM
LifeOfSharath said…
Thanks bhai..happy diwali to you too :)
November 2, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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