The Path That Transforms Identity

Poetic RenderingThe Path That Transforms IdentityIf one called “low-born” bows to the Linga,then that is the company I choose.Even the man the world despisesif his heart leans toward You,call him…

Sharana - Bhakta BHAKTA

The Peril of Hypocritical Devotion

Poetic RenderingTo bow at the doorstepand then trample over itis this what you call devotion?To take from the Sharanaswhat nourishes your life,and then cast them asideis this what you call…

Sharana - Bhakta BHAKTA

The Path of Humble Steps

Poetic RenderingIf an elephant walks a forest path,can the small goat claim it can follow?So too how can I,a mere speck of dust,pretend to stand equal to the holy sharanas?Yet…

Bhakta - Maheswara MAHESHWARA

The Vessel and the Nectar

Poetic RenderingFor my own inner fulfilment I offer dāsoha;seeing the universal Liṅga shining in another,I bow my head in reverence.But if one who wears the Liṅgastands apart from its truth,then,…

Maheshwara - Bhakta BHAKTA Prasadi - Bhakta

Poetic RenderingWhose company will you truly choose?Does not the caterpillar, by its own weaving,transform into something wondrous?And see how sandalwood, in its quiet grace,lends fragrance even to neem and arka,to…

Maheshwara - Bhakta BHAKTA

The End of Lineage

Poetic RenderingWhat worth is this pride of birthyou cling to?Will your lineage guard youwhen truth stands before you?Among sharanas,who asks, “Whose son are you?”or searches for clan and pedigree?In the…

Bhakta - Sharana SHARANA

The Honest Crumbs

Poetic RenderingWhoever it may beif his mind rests in remembrance of Mahadeva,I shall accept even the smallest morsel from his hand,and live in ceaseless communion with himlike the upper and…

Aikya - Bhakta BHAKTA

The Currency of Compassion

Poetic RenderingWhat worth is this life of mineif I lock away what I possessand offer nothing to those in need?If my hands refuse to give,would it not be betterthat they…

Maheshwara - Bhakta BHAKTA

The Sacred Boundary

Poetic RenderingEven when one guards the senses,desire rises againsoft as perfume,subtle as a shadow.And who, truly,can reject the rightful sweetnessof a sacred, consecrated union?Even the wise may delightin joys that…

Maheshwara - Bhakta Pranalingi - Bhakta Sharana - Bhakta

The Mirror of Authenticity

Poetic Rendering“Come near, come closer,”the true sharanas call.Some step forward shyly,a hand over the mouthnot from pride,but from the softness of little learning,simple lives, simple words.Yet their faint whispersshine with…