Thursday, 8 May 2014

         


             A  MANTRA
courtesy : google image


       
 “Why don’t you open your eyes
Before I rise?”
I sat up and saw the speaker
Melting in soft hues of love
Embracing the world
I joined in the Matins
Of the warblers
“Om bhu bhuwarswaha
Tatsavirtu varenyam
Bhargo Devasya dhimahi
Dhiyo yona prachodayat”*

*We meditate upon the most adorable luster of the Sun-god who inspires the functions of our intellect courtesy Wikipedia
The prayer rose from the sages’ voice of ancient India which is still heard in the murmur of countless lips….
Posted for Claudia’s prompt Conversation in Poetry @ d’Verse Meeting the Bar                   
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17 comments:

  1. Vandana Sharma8 May 2014 at 23:15

    Essence of the universe" Gayatri mantra"!!

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  2. Roslyn Ross9 May 2014 at 01:33

    prayer speaks in all languages and no language.

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  3. Gabriella9 May 2014 at 02:27

    The sun is a powerful reminder and testimony of God's creation. I like the idea that He does inspire the functions of the intellect

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  4. Anonymous9 May 2014 at 02:34

    Oh lovely conversation.. gayatri mantra that resonates in our being...beautifully done...

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  5. Brian Miller9 May 2014 at 03:36

    ah cool prayer....and feeling the call to prayer as well...embracing the world is key...i need to translate your prayer too...

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  6. Walt Wojtanik9 May 2014 at 05:43

    Sometimes, a simple bow of the head to the wondrous beauty around us, is all the prayer it takes. Heart felt and contrite are the right attributes to communicate this. A thing of beauty you've written.

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  7. Glenn Buttkus9 May 2014 at 06:54

    How wonderful that you shared your spirituality through this prompt; novel, personal, important; thanks.

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  8. Cressida de Nova9 May 2014 at 09:20

    That is a very interesting ancient prayer.
    Daily prayer and offerings are a nice way to start the day.

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  9. Claudia9 May 2014 at 10:30

    i'm an early riser - so mostly i'm awake and ready to say hello to the sun as she goes up... love those peaceful morning moments...

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  10. Mary9 May 2014 at 11:54

    This is prayerfully beautiful, Sumana.

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  11. brudberg9 May 2014 at 12:34

    so beautiful.. I only see the sunrise in winter... (when it's late enough..)

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  12. Wendy Bourke9 May 2014 at 13:19

    " I sat up and saw the speaker
    Melting in soft hues of love" - Beautiful.

    And your notes, I find, are very interesting, Sumana.

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  13. Susan9 May 2014 at 13:28

    Thanks for the translation. Without it, I felt the narrator returning the warble of the birds which had its own significance. A fine way to wake ...

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  14. Kathy Reed9 May 2014 at 17:34

    Beautiful...oh if we could only sing like the warblers~

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  15. Grace9 May 2014 at 18:50

    That a lovely mantra to say in the morning ~ Thanks for sharing ~

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  16. Anonymous9 May 2014 at 23:44

    peaceful ~

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  17. hyperCRYPTICal10 May 2014 at 13:24

    Beautiful words Sumana.
    Anna :o]

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