Dr. Raghavendra Kumar Raghav
The Bhagavad Gita’s sacred song,
Invites us to a devotion strong.
In this world of boundaries, wide and deep,
Bhakti’s power, our souls it seeks to sweep.
Vedanta’s wisdom, ancient and grand,
Transcends the limits where we stand.
From separation’s grip, it frees the soul,
Uniting us with the cosmic whole.
Antagonism’s fierce, dividing might,
Vedanta turns to concern and light.
Understanding, respect, it does infuse,
Bringing harmony, and ego’s ruse, we lose.
From isolation’s solitary shore,
Vedanta guides to connect once more.
With open hearts, in communication we thrive,
No longer alone, together we’ll strive.
Communion divine, the ultimate goal,
Vedanta whispers to every soul.
To merge with the Divine, a sacred art,
In the depths of the Self, where we all start.
In Vedanta’s embrace, a transformation grand,
We walk with God, hand in hand.
No longer apart, but as one we shine,
In the realm of the divine, truly, we become divine.
Bhakti isn’t just praying for ease,
It’s effort and gratitude, if you please.
Acknowledging nature’s gifts, divine,
Working with devotion, in every design.
Not mere murti puja, nor worship so small,
Bhakti adores murtis, the Creator’s call.
Idols shaped by God’s own hand,
In their presence, we truly understand.
Bhakti doesn’t shun diverse views,
It welcomes all, no matter the hues.
Accepting paths that toward Realization steer,
Unity in diversity, we hold dear.
It’s not asserting our will, oh no,
Bhakti’s about letting God’s will flow.
Aligning, submitting to the divine plan,
In surrender, we find our true span.
Bhakti’s love isn’t confined in a frame,
It’s an inclusive embrace, all the same.
For every being, deity, and creed,
In love’s vast ocean, we all succeed.
Life’s an orchestra, each with a part,
In the warm-up, cacophony does start.
But under the conductor’s guiding hand,
Noise transforms into music, so grand.
In the orchestra of life, we each play,
With the Divine conductor, we find our way.
Harmony, not noise, is our true aim,
With this vision, we’ll never be the same.
In mirrors diverse, you may find delight,
For every image reflects your inner light.
Yet a monkey, unaware, takes offense in haste,
Fighting its own reflection, in a frenzied chase.
Life’s mirror, too, holds this sacred view,
Each being reflects the eternal truth we pursue.
A bhakta knows, in all, the Self does gleam,
In their joy and sorrow, it’s a shared dream.
But when delusion clouds your sight,
You see divisions, and you fight.
The Gita whispers, “We are all as one,”
In unity, life’s grand journey is spun.
So let go of delusion’s blinding veils,
See the truth beyond petty tales.
In the mirror of life, we’re reflections, no less,
All beings united in one vast oneness.
Body-centric, divisions abound,
Inimical feelings circle ’round.
Ill words spoken, attacks unfurl,
Harm to self in this ego-driven whirl.
As mind takes hold, unison appears,
Within the family, joy and cheers.
Strength and courage, a bond so tight,
A sense of oneness, pure and bright.
With intellect’s grace, we find the way,
Harmony with Indians, come what may.
A unifying thread through diverse lands,
Bridging languages, customs, faith’s strands.
In the realm of Spirit, a truth does ensue,
All creatures part of me, not apart, but true.
A vision of Divinity, in all that’s seen,
A tapestry of oneness, forever serene.
In mother’s love, so pure and grand,
Understanding blooms, hand in hand.
No words are needed, just hearts that feel,
A bond unbreakable, love’s eternal seal.
A doctor’s heart, with empathy it’s graced,
Diagnosing ills with care, not haste.
Through compassion’s lens, the truth is clear,
Healing hands, dispelling fear.
In marketing’s world, where needs arise,
A genuine concern, a caring guise.
Understanding customers, their wants so well,
Love’s touch in business, where stories often swell.
For love indeed, a key to thrive,
In every venture, it helps us to arrive.
Fostering understanding, bridges we create,
In love’s embrace, success can’t wait.
Through love’s gentle lens, we clearly see,
The good in others, from blemishes set free.
In unity, we form a team so bright,
Each one’s best, filling gaps with light.
Goodness in action, the key to unite,
We bring out the best, like stars in the night.
With love as our guide, we pave the way,
Towards success, together we’ll sway.
In love’s absence, darkness takes hold,
The flaws magnified, hearts turn cold.
From their lowest selves, people may roam,
In such an environment, dreams may not find home.
To see imperfections is to miss the art,
Of love’s transformative, healing part.
Change your view, feel oneness’s call,
Discover the good, amidst flaws, standing tall.
Desire and ego, a blinding veil,
In finite world, they set their sail.
But when you align with the Divine’s grace,
They fade away, leaving no trace.
From self-centered thoughts, to God, you steer,
As the Divine presence draws near.
Individuality starts to recede,
In the Lord’s light it’s no longer a need.
Desire and ego, once robust and bold,
Now wither away, as new stories unfold.
With the Lord as your constant guide,
They lose their grip, and quietly subside.
In meditation’s embrace, you find way,
Desires dissolve, like night into day.
A union divine, as ego dissolves too,
You merge with God, in love so true
Arjuna, torn by choices, stands perplexed,
Path of devotion or knowledge, he’s vexed.
To worship form or formless, he seeks to know,
Krishna’s wisdom, which way to go?
Krishna smiles, His wisdom pure and clear,
Both paths, He says, dispel every fear.
For emotional souls, the form shall suffice,
While intellectuals, the formless entice.
In unity, these paths shall merge,
The devotee’s love, the sage’s surge.
Towards Realisation, they both ascend,
In different ways, but to the same end.
Arjuna’s query, a lesson profound,
In diversity of paths, wisdom is found.
Embrace the way that resonates within,
Both lead to Truth, where all paths begin.
So, Arjuna, choose the path you hold dear,
In devotion or knowledge, have no fear.
In the end, the forms and formless unite,
Guiding you toward eternal light.
Krishna, the guide, with wisdom so profound,
Offers paths to enlightenment, choices abound.
Graded options, like steps on a stair,
To elevate the soul, with tender care.
Beginners, take the gentle way,
Meditate, let your mind gently sway.
With devotion, to the form, you cling,
In simple practices, your heart will sing.
As you grow, your practice will intensify,
Deeper knowledge, you’ll begin to apply.
Explore the realms of your inner grace,
Krishna’s teachings guiding your pace.
Higher still, the challenges may arise,
Yet Krishna’s wisdom, a brilliant prize.
Graduate to the practices more profound,
In the search for truth, you are bound.
Finally, at the peak, your soul takes flight,
Enlightenment’s dawn, radiant and bright.
Krishna’s guidance, your eternal friend,
Leads you to the truth, without an end.
So, heed Krishna’s call, embrace the way,
With graded options, you’ll find your day.
From the base to the summit, you’ll ascend,
Enlightened, your soul, on this path, will transcend.
In devotion’s realm, let us now explore,
The qualities of a devotee, a treasure to adore.
These virtues guide, like stars in the night,
A test of spiritual growth, shining so bright.
Compassion, the first, a gentle heart’s grace,
To all beings, a warm, loving embrace.
Empathy flows like a gentle, soothing stream,
In the devotee’s world, it’s not just a dream.
Patience, like an oak in a tempest’s wild dance,
The devotee waits giving life a fair chance.
With calm and endurance, they weather life’s storm,
In patience, their spirit takes on a new form.
Forgiveness, a balm, in heart it does dwell,
In men’s soul, it works wonders, we can tell.
For they let go of grudges, as dove flight,
In forgiveness, darkness turns into light.
Purity, like crystal waters so clear,
In the devotee’s soul, it’s held dear.
Their intentions are noble, intentions are clean,
In purity’s realm, they’re a radiant, blessed dream.
Steadfastness, like a mountain so grand,
In the devotee’s heart, it takes a firm stand.
By trials and tribulations, they don’t sway,
In steadfastness, they find the true way.
Freedom from envy, and ego’s strong tide,
In devotee’s essence, they gracefully slide.
For they see the divine in every soul’s eyes,
In humility and love, their spirit truly flies.
Now explore this world, unity’s sweet domain,
Where devotees shine, their spirits remain.
In unity among diversity, they truly see,
The power of One, within and eternally free.
Within you, the power of One does reside,
In unity and love, there’s no need to hide.
World, a canvas, where your dreams unfurl,
With power of One, you can change world.
