The Two Voices of Humanity

Poetic RenderingAcross Jambudweepathis land of nine vast divisionspeople speak of two sovereign powers:one that frightens with the cry, “You will be destroyed!”and another that rises with the vow, “I shall…

Maheshwara - Bhakta BHAKTA

Fiery Vigilance

Poetic RenderingIn waking, in dream, in deep sleep if I think of another, strike me down!In laughter, in joy if I forget you, strike me down!If ever I turn from…

Bhakta - Maheswara MAHESHWARA

Inner Arsonist

Poetic RenderingWhy direct your fury at another, O fool?What is your gain? What is their loss?The body's anger first burns your own dignity.The mind's anger first shatters your own inner…

Maheshwara - Bhakta BHAKTA

The Eclipse of the Soul

Poetic RenderingIgnorance devours the poor like a dark eclipse.Delusion ruins the wealthy like a shadow swallowing their light.Lust blinds the lustful in the darkness of craving.Afraid of these terrors haunting…

Sharana - Maheshwara MAHESHWARA

The Threefold Flame

Poetic RenderingOffer your body in devoted service to the Guru,Offer your mind in pure surrender to the Linga,Offer your wealth in sacred sharing with the Jangama.But if after making these…

Maheshwara - Aikya AIKYA

The Silent Offering

Poetic Rendering“I offered my body,” I saybut if my mind strays from the Guru’s word,that single thought of givingbuilds a wall within me.“I offered my mind,” I saybut if I…

Maheshwara - Bhakta BHAKTA

Unmediated Love

Poetic RenderingCan you place your joy of love in another's hands?Can you let another taste your meal?Then how can you delegate the worship of your Linga the sacred vow that…

Maheshwara - Sharana SHARANA

The Compassion of Correction

Poetic RenderingWhen a father scolds his child,his anger is never for the child’s lifeonly for the misstep.When a Shivayogi correctsa fellow seeker on the path of the Linga,his reproach is…

MAHESHWARA Prasadi - Maheshwara

The Mirror of the Beholder

Poetic RenderingA single pot of milk rests beneath the toddy palm.One person declares it milk, another insists it is liquor.This is the disease of a clouded gaze, O Kudalasangamacut through…

Sharana - Maheshwara MAHESHWARA

The Fallacy of the Measure

Poetic RenderingAs the rattle of beads on a dancer's ankletall noise, no musicso is the company of the hollow.And the Gunja seed, bright and uniform,used to weigh gold and gems:can…