Poetry Inspired by Gurumayi’s Message for 2019
The World’s Peace and Freedom
As the sound of music drifts through my being, I watch the birds fly far away,
Swooping down to rest on trees.
Looking up at the sky, letting thoughts flow freely,
my thoughts like clouds—flowing and free.
Water misting through the sky extinguishing all negative energy.
What a beautiful world we live in.
As time drifts by, we know that the world can use some light and love.
Let us continue on the path of change.
I know there is goodness above and below.
Let peace and freedom fill you with contentment.
We live in such a beautiful place.
As the sound of music drifts through my being, I watch the birds fly far away,
Swooping down to rest on trees.
Looking up at the sky, letting thoughts flow freely,
my thoughts like clouds—flowing and free.
Water misting through the sky extinguishing all negative energy.
What a beautiful world we live in.
As time drifts by, we know that the world can use some light and love.
Let us continue on the path of change.
I know there is goodness above and below.
Let peace and freedom fill you with contentment.
We live in such a beautiful place.
12-year-old from California, United States
Dancing in Grace
The Guru took my hand
and led me into fields of grace,
where gentle breezes blow
and fragrant wildflowers bloom.
I knew contentment,
and ease,
like golden flowers
swaying in the breeze.
We sailed on the breeze of consciousness
to a vast blue ocean,
where waves of love thundered
Ham – Sa
Ham – Sa
Ham – Sa
My breath merged into sound.
Then God and I,
We breathed as one.
My mind knew stillness.
Peace.
The Guru took my hand
and bade me swim!
“Swim in the waves of love
that play upon the shores
of your mind.”
When I stepped in,
the ocean disappeared—
And so did I.
God’s orchestra played
heavenly sounds of the soul,
As mind merged into light,
and dissolved in bliss.
The Guru took my hand,
and we danced and danced,
on waves of bliss,
In celebration of grace.
The Guru took my hand
and led me into fields of grace,
where gentle breezes blow
and fragrant wildflowers bloom.
I knew contentment,
and ease,
like golden flowers
swaying in the breeze.
We sailed on the breeze of consciousness
to a vast blue ocean,
where waves of love thundered
Ham – Sa
Ham – Sa
Ham – Sa
My breath merged into sound.
Then God and I,
We breathed as one.
My mind knew stillness.
Peace.
The Guru took my hand
and bade me swim!
“Swim in the waves of love
that play upon the shores
of your mind.”
When I stepped in,
the ocean disappeared—
And so did I.
God’s orchestra played
heavenly sounds of the soul,
As mind merged into light,
and dissolved in bliss.
The Guru took my hand,
and we danced and danced,
on waves of bliss,
In celebration of grace.
Illinois, United States
Remembrance of Peace and Luminescence
"Draw."
Let happiness surge through the being. Light and love filling the heart with supreme love. Summoning forth courage and a quiet mind. Letting the mind’s essence drift through the soul.
"Allow."
Let the mind dance and be illumined with intention and bliss. Remember to keep this experience in your heart. Then you will be able to access it when you go into meditation.
"Repeat."
Find the space of luminescence in your memories as you drift into meditation. The remembrance of peace and luminescence still fresh in your mind.
"Enjoy."
Let this be an experience that you treasure. Enjoy this beautiful place of contentment.
Breathe.
Let the mind be happy.
"Draw."
Let happiness surge through the being. Light and love filling the heart with supreme love. Summoning forth courage and a quiet mind. Letting the mind’s essence drift through the soul.
"Allow."
Let the mind dance and be illumined with intention and bliss. Remember to keep this experience in your heart. Then you will be able to access it when you go into meditation.
"Repeat."
Find the space of luminescence in your memories as you drift into meditation. The remembrance of peace and luminescence still fresh in your mind.
"Enjoy."
Let this be an experience that you treasure. Enjoy this beautiful place of contentment.
Breathe.
Let the mind be happy.
12-year-old from California, United States
I Bow to My Own Self
Lost in judgment of past mistakes,
I swam in a sea of remorse…
Until my Guru gave me the mantra Hamsa.
I am That.
When Hamsa. arose from within
by the Guru’s grace,
A river of love washed away the fire of self-contempt,
and carried me on waves of blissful consciousness
to the arms of the Divine Mother.
Past, present, and future all dissolved in her Love.
A vision of my luminous, golden Self within
inspired self-love and self-respect.
In this kingdom of heaven
within my own heart,
There was no one and nothing
left to judge.
Just love,
gratitude,
and grace remained.
I knew the meaning of bowing
to my own inner Self, Hamsa.. Namaste.
Lost in judgment of past mistakes,
I swam in a sea of remorse…
Until my Guru gave me the mantra Hamsa.
I am That.
When Hamsa. arose from within
by the Guru’s grace,
A river of love washed away the fire of self-contempt,
and carried me on waves of blissful consciousness
to the arms of the Divine Mother.
Past, present, and future all dissolved in her Love.
A vision of my luminous, golden Self within
inspired self-love and self-respect.
In this kingdom of heaven
within my own heart,
There was no one and nothing
left to judge.
Just love,
gratitude,
and grace remained.
I knew the meaning of bowing
to my own inner Self, Hamsa.. Namaste.
Illinois, United States
Blessings
Joy in each step
as the mind turns
senses into thoughts
thoughts into impulses
impulses into action
action into offering
offering into the light
from which we come
and
then re-emerge
renewed and full of
blessings.
Joy in each step
as the mind turns
senses into thoughts
thoughts into impulses
impulses into action
action into offering
offering into the light
from which we come
and
then re-emerge
renewed and full of
blessings.
Massachusetts, United States
A thought rests on the tip of my heart,
yearning to be free
Through the Guru’s grace,
it travels upon bubble up into my awareness
I hear: “You are truly free,
your only obstacle is thinking you are not,
you and freedom are in forever satsang.”
I feel my heart expand into eternal truth,
immersed in scintillating particles of light
I have returned home
to the eternal home I never really left.
yearning to be free
Through the Guru’s grace,
it travels upon bubble up into my awareness
I hear: “You are truly free,
your only obstacle is thinking you are not,
you and freedom are in forever satsang.”
I feel my heart expand into eternal truth,
immersed in scintillating particles of light
I have returned home
to the eternal home I never really left.
Pennsylvania, USA
My Best friend
O my mind, my friend, my best friend,
My ever-present companion of journey,
I’ve already considered you just an instrument, a vehicle.
I’ve been so hard on you!
I apologize for that.
O my mind, my friend, my best friend,
You are God.
I honor you,
Namo, namah.
How strong and powerful you are!
How were you able to endure so many scourges that I inflicted on you and still remain at my side?
O my mind, my friend, my best friend,
I revere you as God.
When I breathe it will be for the glory of God that you express.
When I serve, it will be by the light of God that you emanate.
When I repeat the mantra, it will be by the greatness of God that you reverberate.
When I love, it will be in honor of God, who you are.
O my mind, my friend, my best friend.
O my mind, my friend, my best friend,
My ever-present companion of journey,
I’ve already considered you just an instrument, a vehicle.
I’ve been so hard on you!
I apologize for that.
O my mind, my friend, my best friend,
You are God.
I honor you,
Namo, namah.
How strong and powerful you are!
How were you able to endure so many scourges that I inflicted on you and still remain at my side?
O my mind, my friend, my best friend,
I revere you as God.
When I breathe it will be for the glory of God that you express.
When I serve, it will be by the light of God that you emanate.
When I repeat the mantra, it will be by the greatness of God that you reverberate.
When I love, it will be in honor of God, who you are.
O my mind, my friend, my best friend.
Niteroi, Brazil
I have been touched by my Guru in so many ways…
Ever allowing me to enjoy her blessings, the mind’s blessing.
God’s blessings.
Once again, I have been touched by my Guru.
Her compassion is such, her touch ever so warm and comforting…
I have been touched by my Guru, in so many ways…
Her touch has, once again, melted my body, making feel me at one with all.
Reminding me that we will meet again and again.
My Guru has touched me in so many ways…
Allowing my mind to shed the fear of time and numbers and age…
Yes, my Guru touched me, once again, in so many ways.
Her compassion is such that she has touched me again,
Forever teaching me that God lives in me as myself.
Teaching me to love God, love myself.
Yes, my Guru touched me, again.
Each time, going deeper and deeper into my soul,
Melting boundaries,
Allowing me to dare, dare be a Rose, just a rose…
A simple and magnificent rose in God’s garden.
Ever allowing me to enjoy her blessings, the mind’s blessing.
God’s blessings.
Once again, I have been touched by my Guru.
Her compassion is such, her touch ever so warm and comforting…
I have been touched by my Guru, in so many ways…
Her touch has, once again, melted my body, making feel me at one with all.
Reminding me that we will meet again and again.
My Guru has touched me in so many ways…
Allowing my mind to shed the fear of time and numbers and age…
Yes, my Guru touched me, once again, in so many ways.
Her compassion is such that she has touched me again,
Forever teaching me that God lives in me as myself.
Teaching me to love God, love myself.
Yes, my Guru touched me, again.
Each time, going deeper and deeper into my soul,
Melting boundaries,
Allowing me to dare, dare be a Rose, just a rose…
A simple and magnificent rose in God’s garden.
Cancun, Mexico
The Message
Masterful and masterly
Brilliant exposition
Mystical dharanas
Moments of munificence
Bounteous blessings.
Beautiful heart resonates through my heart
And outward through the universe;
Magpies pause their melodious song
To drink at the fountain of Truth,
Wombats cease their furious digging,
While kangaroos halt their bouncing strides
To listen to the words of Truth
Pouring from the skies;
Trees drink in the Truth through their aged roots,
Ducks absorb it through their watery wings,
And leaves pass it along the trees,
Whispered on the cooling breeze.
The bower bird weaves it into his blue-circled nest of love
And dogs bark the news across their backyard fences.
2019 is born anew,
Not in numbers
But in the divine Message of light.
Masterful and masterly
Brilliant exposition
Mystical dharanas
Moments of munificence
Bounteous blessings.
Beautiful heart resonates through my heart
And outward through the universe;
Magpies pause their melodious song
To drink at the fountain of Truth,
Wombats cease their furious digging,
While kangaroos halt their bouncing strides
To listen to the words of Truth
Pouring from the skies;
Trees drink in the Truth through their aged roots,
Ducks absorb it through their watery wings,
And leaves pass it along the trees,
Whispered on the cooling breeze.
The bower bird weaves it into his blue-circled nest of love
And dogs bark the news across their backyard fences.
2019 is born anew,
Not in numbers
But in the divine Message of light.
Emerald, Australia
Essence
Traversing the jagged cliffs
Descending into the valleys
Sticking to the latticed, honeycomb walls
Moving upwards and downwards
Expanding inwards and outwards
Rays of light
Gently, tentatively, carefully
Touch the unseen borders of the mind
Illuminating a vast enigmatic terrain
of desires
a shadowy landscape
of illusion
the slings and arrows of vasanas
As the light descends
Deeper and deeper
penetrating the boundaries
dissolving desire
that melt in the cool rays
like bubbles bursting and reuniting
with the source
The mind experiences its own light;
A wild, fertile emptiness
A profound ecstatic silence
A nectarean stillness.
Fitzroy North, Australia
Luminescent Mind
Nature captures my mind
every time that my breath opens my heart.
It is like the rhythm of a known song,
of a rose,
of a loving feeling.
The light of the mind is there when I close the eyes, bowing to the Supreme Principle.
Thank You, Gurumayi
in my mind
in my heart
in my magic soul
in the Universal Enthusiasm!
Nature captures my mind
every time that my breath opens my heart.
It is like the rhythm of a known song,
of a rose,
of a loving feeling.
The light of the mind is there when I close the eyes, bowing to the Supreme Principle.
Thank You, Gurumayi
in my mind
in my heart
in my magic soul
in the Universal Enthusiasm!
Vicenza, Italy
Flow
Sitting in silence
Sinking into earth
Still seed warmed in darkness
Mind slowed to pulsation
of breath
in
out
From that silent earth emerges
the pulsing light of Truth
tiny seed of Love
seed of Hope
seed of Life
Growing upward
Expanding outward
Tendril twining up the spine
Encircling the heart
Flowing into Light
For such Light the heart offers Gratitude
in the knowing, remembrance, the glimpse of
that rooted Truth
Beloved Gratitude, you are
the stem, the trunk, the spine
supporting the flow
of love’s unfolding
from that still knowing
Unfolding the Truth to be lived
in service
to the earth
and its beings
Listen to the heart seed’s whisper, rooted in silence
Remember to flow with gratitude in offering
Raise hands and eyes to sky in praise
May it be so.
Sitting in silence
Sinking into earth
Still seed warmed in darkness
Mind slowed to pulsation
of breath
in
out
From that silent earth emerges
the pulsing light of Truth
tiny seed of Love
seed of Hope
seed of Life
Growing upward
Expanding outward
Tendril twining up the spine
Encircling the heart
Flowing into Light
For such Light the heart offers Gratitude
in the knowing, remembrance, the glimpse of
that rooted Truth
Beloved Gratitude, you are
the stem, the trunk, the spine
supporting the flow
of love’s unfolding
from that still knowing
Unfolding the Truth to be lived
in service
to the earth
and its beings
Listen to the heart seed’s whisper, rooted in silence
Remember to flow with gratitude in offering
Raise hands and eyes to sky in praise
May it be so.
Carolina, United States
Blessing of Love
Delighting in sound, the mind
Moves within on the currents of the gayatri mantra
Eschews my ‘to-do’ lists, shimmers in and
About rocky crops of thought
then dissolves in the Heart’s glory
Maintaining my vigil I rest
Effulgence brims
Luminous rays spread within, later
Reveling in my experience I
Pause—there are hearts opening in the
Enormous blanket of clouds, deep blue pools and
Bursting through a single heart, the sun! Jai Gurumayi!
Delighting in sound, the mind
Moves within on the currents of the gayatri mantra
Eschews my ‘to-do’ lists, shimmers in and
About rocky crops of thought
then dissolves in the Heart’s glory
Maintaining my vigil I rest
Effulgence brims
Luminous rays spread within, later
Reveling in my experience I
Pause—there are hearts opening in the
Enormous blanket of clouds, deep blue pools and
Bursting through a single heart, the sun! Jai Gurumayi!
Thornbury, Australia
Dear mind,
You came from a sacred endless fountain.
You came from Truth
and to serve Truth.
Come, beautiful mind
to the very center
to the core of everything.
Come, beloved mind.
Gently, come to the light…
Let us go to the core of love
at the center of the heart
where an exquisite rose
—the rose of awakening—
lives by the Guru´s will.
Come, splendid mind
you belong here.
Now, rest on the Self.
Mexico City, Mexico