Ipshita Ray Chakraverti--Good Witch! |
My conscience
has served me steadfastly
Chronicling true.. once it
lifted me to the inaccessible peak
tapping the mystic.
On a November afternoon
against the
prognosticated sun
My conscience coaxed me to seeing something
beyond the point of consciousness
and I loved drowning in it-
the Wiccan way...
The vulnerable me--- believed
the dark theories of the Wicca
Watched her in awe...
O' to feel and be felt was a complete bliss.
The Wicca-- feeding tribute to the supernaturals
instilled little seeds of desire in me..
With a penitent heart implanted
energy- cooling my nerves; and
Suddenly everything seemed so satisfying
Words such as 'infinite' 'eternal'
annihilated dimensions
in that witching hour
An icy enchantment unfolded
Shades of esoteric energies engulfed me
I journeyed into a passage
mingled with life and death
Had a rare glimpse of sorcery
Diversity is beautiful...
Especially when the soul gets maimed-naive;
I want to feel her Guiding Hands...
.....once again
And freeze those spells for good...
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Wicca is a volatile subject.
Ipsita
Roy Chakraverti is the only certified good-witch from India. Time and again
she has encountered the mysterious ‘X factor’ --a meeting ground between
science and the supernatural— and she believes there exists one - transcended
force that defies explanation. Some of her strange encounters have been with
the rich and famous - the scientist Homi Bhabha, Indira Gandhi and Elvis
Presley.
About a
couple of years back, I attended her Wicca workshop in Kolkata. I was drawn to this darkly exotic subject and had an amazing fairy-tale kind of an experience. It was interesting to know about the old pagan ways which were actually not so fearful as I'd imagined them to be...Of course, I didn't go back again. May be, she didn't want me there as she mentioned in her concluding part of the lecture that : “ You can’t choose Wicca – Wicca
chooses you.”
She says,
"We believe that nothing is inanimate. So tap that energy. Use it.
Sensitize yourself to Nature's hidden gifts. Make it work for you. Sometimes
you feel life is one dull day following another. But it's not so if you know
how to bring the magic back. There is magic, mystery and power in the way of the
Wicca, but not as commonly understood..."
Hi Panchali.This is amazing. As I was reading the poem,I felt that I was I was transported to some supernatural world, This is first time I have heard abut Wicca. After reading the foot note ,I read the poem again and again.It is superb!1
ReplyDeleteThank you, my dear. That was an impressive comment. I am amazed at your perceptiveness, clarity of thought and tolerance, Usha. Love you for that..:)
DeleteThis is outstanding Panchali. Love the mysticism in this write.
ReplyDeleteLisa...Thanks a lot.. you made my week... :)))))
DeleteI should thank you for I had no idea about this wonder lady ... who has been bridging the gap between the seen and unseen worlds ... as you rightly express in those wonderful lines. infinite and eternal is submission to the fact that we are yet to explore a lot ...absolutely awesome
ReplyDeleteThank you, mysay.in....Google and find out more about her and Deept (her daughter). Attend a workshop..you'll have an amazing experience.
DeleteAs for my writing well... lol... see the next remark... :)))Anyway, it warms my heart to read your inspiring comments. :))))
I love it!
ReplyDeleteWicca is a volatile subject, and I can't in any way understand why. It's a peaceful belief system.
Okay, on a logical level I understand the whys and wherefores. But on a personal level, it makes no sense to me that it should be. People need to open their eyes, minds, and hearts.
Ming Seiko! Sorry for the confusion. I guess I have miles to go before I can write a good piece on this sensitive topic... :(((( at least one which doesn't confuse. Btw... hats off to your patience... I mean it:)
DeleteThank you for stopping by...and for your feedback as well.
very true Di! there is a world out there, I am told too! and as the case is with the human mind the unknown mystery is always exciting and kindles curiosity!
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you, Akila. I am glad you know about witchcraft... thank you for your kind words and for the visit... :))
Deletethere can't be any penchant explanation in the form of a poetry...specially when talking of a Wicca....very apt description as well...there are many things which are not commonly understood by humans...wonderful ...!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right, Anjan. It is difficult to cover Wicca rituals in poetry. I am additionally gratified that you liked the narration despite the weak characterization..Thanks a lot:)
Deletei'm greatly mystified by the mysticism.As some one said, I read the poem again after reading the foot note.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm absolutely honored. Comments like this coming from a writer of your stature is definitely encouraging.Thank you, Eashwar.
DeleteGreat again..........
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Thank you, Debopam..:)
DeletePanchali, you've extended my horizon.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Thanks for the pat on the back, aprille. I am honored.:)
DeleteEerie!
ReplyDeleteWell, it sounds eerie..but, its not so bad when you're attending a workshop. The lecture was interesting. Thanks Deepak.
DeleteVery interesting...
ReplyDeleteThank you Laurie...
DeleteShe is indeed a powerful lady. It takes guts to get into something thats so tabooed in our country and not only has she done it but thanks to her we also know that wicca can also be a useful & positive science.
ReplyDeleteOh, so you must have heard about her, Shaivi...Yes, she's fighting for the rape victims in Delhi.So, may be, she'll bring in some sanity...somewhere...someplace for women in general.
DeleteThanks Shaivi:)) Hope to see you more often on these pages :)
Mystic and mysterious matters always catch minds,though the atheists criticize. So many mysterious things seen and unseen control our physique and psyche.No supreme mind can explain these supernatural phenomenon.Nice is your attempt.
ReplyDeleteYes Latha..It was an unique experience for me..Thank you for the pat on the back... :))
DeleteWonderfully treated!
ReplyDelete(I mean even a subject like this!)
I do think that academically I would like to experience what you did. I think it IS good to understand others' beliefs, to have them explained by a real expert. For me there is a bit of fear of the subject....all the more reason that I should experience firsthand to learn!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to make me sound like a frightful snob but I do not think I could engage with anyone who could conjure up the spirit of Elvis Presley:)
ReplyDeleteSeriously though,there is magic mystery and power and a lot of things that can and never will be scientifically explained. I also believe in evil spirits a powerful force at work today in our society with its emphasis on egocentricity, materialism,lack of spirituality, generosity and kindness.
I have been told that if one has good karma black magic just does not work on the subject. I think it might be true!Interesting subject and why I like poetry sites.Thank you.