BUDDHA

Buddha, in the sitting posture

In the meditative stature

The gesture ignites all austerities

Keeps away all life-absurdities

Sheds light for sin-atonement

Spreads the light of enlightenment

Soothes with the voices of silence

Heard from his heart of benevolence

Lays the paths of devotion

To lead to bliss in perfection

Infinite thoughts in echo

Multiple charms in glow

All poise and peace in the face

Always to propel bliss in all ways

Ways to release from worldly bondage

From death, disease and old age

That deeply moved his young heart

Sought the path of salvation on his part

Young prince, sure to reign

As a sole sovereign to shine

Forsook his rightful kingdom

For gaining insightful wisdom

All led him to Gaya, to the Bodhi tree

Glancing the tree calmly free

Beneath it, 'Maha Bodhi' sat he in prayer

For an eternal solution as a seeker

For seven weeks in deep meditation

Peace and positivity in assimilation

Buddham Sharanam Gacchami now as ever

Echoes in and around the place.

Published

METVERSE MUSE

Nos. 61st to 63rd Triple Issue (April 2021)