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Sri Krishna Jananam

Sri Krishna Jananam

 

It was a dreadful night of tears

amidst He came as a child

in a desolate prison

with a promise to protect the good

and demolish the evil

 

Devaki’s sacred womb

Carried this invaluable gem,

The doors of the prison stood wide open

A divine light was there to guide

Vasudev, the frightened father,

To carry him across a rising river

 

Lord, over ages you have ferried countless

across the river of life, and lo!

the lean Vasudev carried you across Yamuna!

What a devotion…

 

A new sun, the Lord, rose in Gokulam

to fill the waiting hands of Yashoda,

A celebration of rare motherhood,

Not hitherto heard of before…

 

Yasodha, the divine mother, clasped Him

She clasped Him with tears, tears of joy

that was held up in her eyes for countless lives!

Krishna cried too to inform His arrival

The whole world has been blessed…




 
— SAKTHEEE2007, Aug 13, 2009

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Geezer

Geezer

16 years 10 months ago

Krishna....

I was impressed with this one because the lanquage was understandable. Even though it depicts religion, I was interested enough to keep reading, and the flavor [I don't know how else to describe it,] was right. Great job, Sakkkkkk. Your friend, Gee
Race_9togo

Race_9togo

16 years 10 months ago

Sakthee

What a beautiful depiction of his birth. We westerners often read about Krishna's birth and life, but we seldom experience the depth of love and joy and wonder that Hindu folk feel for him. Feelings that you have portrayed so beautifully. Respectfully Jim "Laws and rules don't kill freedom: narrow-minded intolerance does" : Race