Flower Of Philosophy Poem by KUVEMPU KV PUTTAPPA

Flower of philosophy, thou teacher great
Of cosmic creeds, O spiritual giant,
O soldier of God, thou mighty-hearted saint,
O thou commander of suspicious fate,
All hail to thee! For thee the death-less date
Shall dazzling e'er survive! No shreik nor plaint
Thy brave devotee gives; he'll be a giant
Commanding earth and heaven; he ruleth fate!
Like a great dazzling meteor did'st thou come
Enlightening all, and flashed across the sky.
Then wonder thrilled each slumbering heart, while dumb
All stood adoring thee with winkless eye!
Again and yet agian, O Ascetic blest,
Way-Shower sweet, thy orient rays blaze WEST!
- - -Written by Sri KUVEMPU: 3.2.1924- - -