E N L I G H T E N M E N T Poem by Sachidananda Panda
E N L I G H T E N M E N T
I wish not to find it under the trees
No! Never behind the walls
of decorated Monasteries
Church, Gurudwara, or Temple Mount
Preaching of Gospel or in Azzan loud
Kirtan, Pravachan, Prophecies' mess
Am wise enough not to look for it
At some Himalayan caves
A loaf of bread for the rumbling bellies
To douse the flair of anguish in dolorous eyes
A piece of cotton to cover the bare
A pair of shoes against the blistering fire
An ounce of love to care and comfort
For the destitute, diseased and desperate lot
If ever I can do this for the needful race
That would perhaps be my true enlightenment
©Sachi -17th July-2020
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Something best doing for others is always enlightenments of life.....
A very meaningful poem. Religion and faith have different appeal for different people depending upon their family background, financial position and personal value system etc. One thing is clear. Those who can't fulfill their bare essential needs, religious debate is of no use. Thanks.
I especially like the line about the loaf of bread for the rumbling bellies!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/23/2024 9:19:04 AM # 1.0.0.1119
I agree with you. Excellent work! After all Swami Vivekananda said " Those who serve others serve the Lord in the true sense"