With mind
searching
a realm of
bliss…peace…
I ask
myself-should I meditate?
I trust my inner
guide…
Sit cross-legged
on a mat
In silence, with
motionless eyelids
…. All absorbed in the
mystic mysteries
I start chanting
in a low murmur
Struggle to
transcend the self....
I breathe…take
another deep breath
The quiet mind
focuses and settles
Enters into a communion
…I stay rooted!
Suddenly, the
inconspicuous sun slumps on my windowpanes
The deep glow of
fire paints my room bright;
--- I notice the
glare tightening the eyelids
The threads of
gold take me over the hills…streams…river
Ah, the feckless
mind breaks the session…
Distraction is
relentless…
It makes me stop in the
track en route…and
I hear my ‘heart’
laughing with hilarity
I now have to
admit to myself;
We are all
welded-
Nature, dreams,
odors, destinies
All cannot cease or be controlled at will easily
Practice strengthens
concentration-
Deepens faith...and only then
...one can pin a sterling silver heart
No. Magic trick.
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Beautifully written...
ReplyDeleteDistraction is relentless..it indeed is.
Thanks Ekta. Nice to see you here... pl keep coming... :)
DeleteThe poem is heartwarming to read
ReplyDeleteFickle my mind is always, I must plead
I need no golden sun enter my window
Or shining rays to make my room aglow
For my mind needs no excuse really
It is always roaming unsteadily
Like the tree hopping drunk monkey
Stung by scorpion, possessed by spirit
Try as I might to withdraw into me
Scattered thoughts flood like tsunami
When I give up I am in false peace
With my unfettered mind roaming in sleaze
Hahahha....Mind blowing!!! I am much honored that this piece inspired you to write such a brilliant poetry, Parthasarathi!!!... :)))) Thank YOU....
DeleteBut inspired by your poem, I have one another poem in the making, will let you know when/if I post it. But, yes...nothing can match your creativity :-)))) Bravo!!
Distraction is relentless indeed!
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Gratifying to see you here... Naba. Thank you.
DeleteBeautiful ! Taming the mind is far more difficult than anything else under the sun. Isnt mind out biggest enemy as well as our biggest friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, themoonstone for that lovely comment.
DeleteStill.. one hopes for the best...indeed, taming the mind is not easy!! :))
Wow! You took me further into meditation than I have gone on my own so that it seemed the altered state itself was responsible for such awareness of the sun's allure. Wgat a distraction! I love "the sun slumped"! When such a friend comes knocking I want to go out and play. Beautiful poetry.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you enjoyed reading this, Susan. Your comment has given me a whole new sense of satisfaction. I donno how to thank you. :))))
Deletewelded....yes, i rather like the descent into peaceful meditation in that first bit...distractions def try to find their way in there as well once we reach that place...
ReplyDeleteEven I like the first bit more, brian...that's the way I want to progress in meditation. But, it's not easy :((((
DeleteThanks a lot for being here :)
Really Panchalidi distraction is relentless but some say that with practice we can surely control such minds but I wonder if any day I would be able to do the same..
ReplyDeleteI am glad you agree wth me, Ranita. With practice one day, I shall be there!! Amen.
DeleteIt always tends to pay to listen to that inner guide..it brings good things..and good words
ReplyDeleteThe poem sounds a lot like inner thought/ dreaming with all the ellipsis - quite good!
ReplyDeletewe need distractions to make ourselves strong willed...no magic trick..nicely said
ReplyDeleteGood one.
ReplyDeleteI can really relate to this. I don't see how some can meditate for hours w/out distractions.
ReplyDeleteTranscending the self takes years of practice I should imagine. Perhaps some personalities are more suited to it than others. I find peace in delicious deep sleep. I rarely dream and if you dropped a bomb outside I would not hear it:)
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Midweek Motif. Well, I really can't get into concentrating on meditation I am too distracted....no matter how hard I try. I agree with some of the comments above ....that taming the mind is not easy. Sometimes I don't think my mind is meant to meditate. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and so well said, with practice we can achieve so many things including this, to conquer the mind is no magic trick. Do keep writing, Ma'am. :)
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