Abhanga, "the completion" is a stanzaic form commonly used
for devotional poetic composition
although it has also been used for cynicism, satire and reflective moods.
It was popular from the 13th thru 17th centuries Marathi Region of India
and is described as complex and classic.
The Abhanga is:
stanzaic, written in any number of 4 line stanzas.
syllabic,6-6-6-4 syllables each
rhymed L2 and L3 rhyme. Often internal rhyme is employed.
End rhyme scheme x a a x, x being unrhymed
Mukthi
When I see a rose bloom
I see its prickles too
Causal make it's by you
Parashakthi
When I see a bee there
Know sucking its honey
Will sting the rose thorny
Parashakthi
When I see a small worm
I know it'll harm the corn
Causal you made to scorn
Parashakthi
When I see a cobra
I know it has poison
Causal it has reason
Parashakthi
When I see a vulture
I see its beak and claws
Causal it's of a class
Parashakthi
When I see a tiger
I know it is hungry
Ready to pounce on me
Parashakthi
Why so this kind are these
Who can answer for these
While all act by your keys
Parashakthi
You are the sole causer
You are the sole maker
You're the only Mother
Parashakthi
How can I then oppose
Or say all I dispose
I can only propose
Parashakthi
Truth is you Oh Shakthi
All from you Oh Shakthi
You're in all Oh Shakthi
Parashkthi
I'm in you Oh Shakthi
You're in me Oh Shakthi
In one we're Oh Shakthi
Parashakthi
As Oneness is Mukthi
Bless that Oneness Shakthi
For ever Oh Shakthi
Parashakthi
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem