God, let the clutter, and its source, within me, go (poem)

Let my chores, be a divine experience.

Let my suffering, be a divine experience.

Let my frustrations, be a divine experience.

Just like, my meditation, is a divine experience.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Oh my Krishna...(poem)

Be the transparent tape,
placed on top of my name,
so that none can see You,
and none can spoil the ink.
***
Aum Tat Sat

I am seeking from Krishna...(poem0

To put me under His Govardhan,
To shower me His Divine Light,
To bless me with His guidance,
To envelope me in His protection.
***
Aum Tat Sat

Precious Moments (poem)

Kids laying on the floor of moving caltrain,
just to draw a rising Sun in his math notebook.

Kids playing and laughing with their heads out,
just playing simple high five, low five games.

Grandpa clicking a photograph to the perfection
when the toddler grandson is eating an icecream.

Father carrying his toddler daughter at the game,
so that she feels content and secure amidst crowd.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Joy is...(poem)

being at ease anywhere,
be it, waiting for the train,
be it, feeling lost watching the game,
be it, getting stuck in the traffic jam.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Easing the Missing (poem)

I saw this old Chinese man in a restaurant in US,
reading very slowly and with immense interest,
through each word of the chinese newspaper,
as if, by doing so, he would be in China.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Victory by Surrendering to Newton's Third Law (poem)

Newton's third law states that,
action and reaction are always equal and opposite,
and from personal experience, I have verified that it is true,
so the only way, I can control, another's reactions is by my own actions.

***
Aum Tat Sat

I wished I could be in my father's arms....(poem)

I saw a 3 year old girl,
sitting in her dad's arms,
with her cheeks rubbing his,
and the chin into his shoulder.

Her father had his arms,
wrapped around her whole back,
I noticed the joy in his holding,
and the contentment in her surrender.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Its important for me...(poem)

To be at ease in the mind,
To be very relaxed in the body,
To be full of love in heart,
To be clutter free in the soul.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Connecting Via Thee (poem)

Now, I am one with Thee,
And, Thee is one with all,
So, I am one with everyone,
I just need to be open to it.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Striking the balance (poem)

Now, I've got to strike a balance,
between my aspiration and ambition,
between my spiritual and family life,
between my ideals and material needs.

***
Aum Tat Sat

I feel alive...(poem)

When I choose to radiate love,
When I choose to let go of complains,
When I choose to play cards with my son,
When I choose to sing a new prayer to a friend.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Feeling future into present is empowering (poem)

Now, its about being used as Thy instrument,
in all that I can do and really feel passionate about.

Be it to earn by sharing the joy of observing Physics,
or it is to have happy, laughing, communicating relationships.

It is simply realizing that I am being supported by the Universe,
and that It is constantly arranging, all that's needed for me to gete there.

Now, the focus is not on worrying, how will it ever materialize in my present,
instead, the focus is on, what it is that I will be actually feeling, when it happens.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Let things transform (poem)

Let I-ness dissolve,
Let Thy-ness manifest.

Let all separations go,
Let Thy oneness prevail.

***
Aum Tat Sat

My Ten Commandments (poem)

1. Connect to Thee,

2. Seek only from Thee,

3. Constantly thank Thee,

4. Have complete faith in Thee,

5. When confused see it in Thy Light,

6. Surrender thought, word and action to Thee,

7. Reconnect with everyone via Thee and not directly,

8. Offer to be used as Thy instrument to serve the humanity,

9. Know that each moment is exactly the way, it should have been,

10. Live in each moment, with full support from dearest friend, Thee.

***

Aum Tat Sat

Reconnecting via Him (poem)

It has been some work,
to seek and connect to God,
but the next step ahead is bigger,
to reconnect, with everyone as His children.
***
Aum Tat Sat

Love may be blind, but sometimes its time to open the blindfold (poem)

When in love, one can get blind,
but its not good to stay blinded in love,
when there is a feeling, this is not what I like,
for its time to open the blind fold and create love.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Hwo can I always be with Thee, with every breath I take? (poem)

How can I always think of Thee,
with every breath I take?

How can I always speak Thy words,
with every breath I take?

How can I always work for Thee,
with every breath I take?

How can I always seek Thy feet,
with every breath I take?

***
Aum Tat Sat

Now, I can connect dots to form a picture ...(poem)

When I was studying,
I thought earned the scholarship myself.

But, now I know,
that without God's support, I could not have done it.

Now, I feel,
that divine is like a selfless mother, constantly giving.

Now, I realise,
I am here to be used as Thy instrument, in all walks of life.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Love can be expressed without touching (poem)

in prayers,
via energy,
through gaze,
by listening.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Its wise to slow down while taking U-turns (poem)

When I take a U-turn,
I need to slow down my car,
take the turn with all attention,
and then speed up slowly in the correct lane.

Similarly, during a U-turn,
in my personal and professional life,
I've got to slow down the rate of change,
and be very careful with my thoughts, words and actions.

***

Aum Tat Sat

Overcome inhibitions, speak up, drop barriers and get closer (poem)

I was upset with what I heard, that my dear brother had said about me.
I had a choice to let it go, ignoring it, or to get it cleared up with him.
After much pondering, I decided to call him up, for it was bothersome.
I so glad I did it, for those words which sounded judging, were loving.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Life is privilige, not a right , and so is...(poem)

Breathing
Walking

Hearing
Seeing

Appreciating
Realizing

Connection
Sharing
***
Aum Tat Sat

Everyone needs completeness, but some pretend about it (poem)

Everyone needs love, but some deny it.
Everyone needs to learn, but some agree with it.
Everyone needs expression, but only a few pursue it.
Everyone needs communication, but only a few realize it.

***
Aum Tat Sat

I am a peaceful observing soul... (poem)

But, my mind, heart and body are also an integral part of my being.
And these three parts, are continuously creating a series of pictures for me to watch.
Sometimes, the pictures that surface are dis-empowering and at other times, are empowering.
So, I have a choice, either to become indifferent to both, or create the one that strengthens my whole being.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Recipie for Ease (poem)

What is my goal?
To be at ease in each moment.

How do I be at ease?
By seeking everything from the stillness within.

How do I get access to that?
By choosing to be still with eyes closed, few times a day.

How do I find time for that?
By choosing ease over uneasiness, in each perturbed moment.

***

Aum Tat Sat

Discovering my own source of peace and joy (poem)

When I seek from God within,
Then, I am all peace and joyful.

When I seek from people around,
Then, I am disappointed and hurt.

When I give without being asked,
Then, I am all peace and joyful.

When I yield under expectations,
Then, I am disappointed and hurt.

***
Aum Tat Sat

When I lay down on the grass...(poem)

The Earth supports my back,
The Sun provides the warmth,
The Breeze careeses my cheeks,
Nature inspires me to keep giving.

***

Magic of silence (poem)

Silence heals,
Silence relaxes,
Silence soothes,
Silence rejuvenates.
***
Aum Tat Sat

Become stronger, instead of complaining (poem)

Just as a needle can burst, a balloon, but not, a jute sack.

Harsh words can wound, a sensitive being, but not, a grounded person.

So the key, is to become stronger, around a needle-like-abrasive people.

It works for me, when I stop paying attention to people and focus only on thanking God.

***
Aum Tat Saat

O my Krishna, bowing at Thy feet...(poem)

I need You,
for I seek only from You,
and aspire to radiate, what I get,
with Your children, all over the world.

***
Aum Tat Sat

My Lord, is guiding me (poem)

My Lord, is protecting me.
My Lord, is taking care of me.
My Lord, is providing support for me.
My Lord, is constantly arranging for me.

***
Aum Tat Sat

In divine Light, even upsets look great (poem)

All this time, I used to get perturbed,
when someone used to talk to me disrespectfully,
but, now, I realized that when ever I got really upset,
then I rushed to seek God's Love; so, I've got to thank them.
***
Aum Tat Sat

Now, I am getting more clarity (poem)

All this time,
I have been wishing,
to have great realtionships,
and to share my joy of exploring Physics.

But, now,
I have only one wish,
to be with my Lord constantly,
and to manifest this joy of divine seeking.

In this moment,
I really don't know,
whats going to happen in my life,
but, I do know that my goal and journey is God.

Plus, all that matters,
is that I be at ease with God,
and pursue what feels right in each moment,
seeking divine guidance and just being in GRACE.

***

Aum Tat Sat

Goal Matters (poem)

Destination really matters,
for if I don't know,
where I am going,
I'll be lost.

Similarly, goal matters,
for, if I don't know,
what I really need,
I'll be lost.

***

Aum Tat Sat

Destination Matters (poem)

My GPS needs me to put the destination,
and it calculates the path and guides me there,
even if I miss the correct exit, it keeps recalculating,
and brings me finally to the fed in destination, where ever it is.

It makes me realize, that just like driving,
in this journey of life, I've got to have a clear goal,
once that's decided, then I can seek the entire Universe for support,
to constantly guide me in that direction, even if I keep on losing my path.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Now, I am greatful to everyone. (poem)

My goal is to be one with God, constantly,
My God wishes me to be at ease with Him, everywhere.


So, I am greatful to God and to those who are being used,
as His instrument to give Thy love or to push me to seek Thy love.

***
Aum Tat Sat

The magical chant (poem)

When I say, "Thank You God",
each time I am in pain,
the suffering ceases,
and pain decays.

***
Aum Tat Sat

In every breath I take...(poem)

I seek, to be at Thy feet.
I need, to be in Thy Light.
I aspire, to be Thy servant.
I desire, to be one with Thee.

***

Aum Tat Sat

I trust God (poem)

My God is creating every moment in my life,
My God has put every person in my life,
My God knows whats good for me,
My God loves me very much.

***

Aum Tat Sat

God, is the only truth (poem)

I just realized that,
my goal in life is,
to be one with God,
in each breath.

For, I do know that,
He is the only truth,
and now I wish to be,
seek only the truth.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Cleaning helps (poem)

Just as,
I clean up,
a dirty bench,
before sitting on it,

I've got to,
begin cleaning,
negative energy,
before entering in it.

***
Aum Tat Sat

How do I feel at ease all the time? (poem)

When someone is getting angry,
When somebody is judging,
Then, I feel unloved,
and, perturbed.

When I wipe my tears away,
When I give for giving,
Then, I radiate love,
and, ease.

***
Aum Tat Sat

What is Uneasiness for me? (poem)

When I feel pain in body.
When I feel helpless.

When I feel agitated.
When I feel guilty.

***
Aum Tat Sat

What is Ease for me? (poem)

Ease is laughing,
Ease is being,
Ease is opening,
Ease is loving.

***
Aum Tat Sat

What is healing for me? (poem)

Meditating,
Writing,

Walking,
Singing,

Hugging,
Dancing,

Chanting,
Thanking.

***
Aum Tat Sat

What is empowering for me? (poem)

Taking my own responsibility,
for what I did or did not do,
is definitely empowering,
and blaming is not.

Speaking up against disagreement,
to someone, about something,
is extremely empowering,
and justifying is not.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Thank You God, Thank you God.... (poem)

When the focus is on thanking God,
instead of the noise of lawn mower,
just then things begin to shift slowly,
as I begin to hear the swaying leaves.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Just like that, I choose to stop resisting (poem)

When my 7 year old son cries, just like that, I need to stop bribing him.
When my 11 year old daughter rages, just like that, I need to stop correcting her.
When my 41 year old husband gets angry, just like that, I need to stop getting upset.
When my senior parents-in-laws begin complaining, just like that, I need to stop justifying.

***
Aum Tat Sat

When will I begin taking responsibility for my actions, and stop blaming others? (poem)

When someone says something that agitates me,
I begin justifying whatever I had done,
I start blaming the other person,
Instead of simply apologizing.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Wen I announced, “I am choosing to radiate love, amidst upsets...” (poem)

I shared, for I believe, in the power of genuine sharing,
I spoke, for I wanted, others to know, what I did not know.
I shared, for I understand, the inherent power of experience.
I spoke, for I wish, to empower others, the way I felt empowered.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Let imprints be erased, before they become fossil (poem)

My white scarf got blood stain while taking care of somebody's bleeding finger. A friend told me about it and suggested that I run it through running cold water, right away. I followed the instructions and my scarf was pure white once again. In that moment, it made me think of my perpetration withholds, that is blaming another for what I did wrong, instead of apologizing. After two hours, this poem surfaced.

***
When the stain is fresh,
it can be cleaned easily.

When the stain dries up,
it can be difficult to erase.

When the mistakes are recent,
they can be healed immediately.

When the mistakes have been sitting,
they can be extremely hard to dissolve.


***
Aum Tat Sat

Empty me and Refill me (poem)

Let all blaming go,
Let all complaining go,
Let all finger pointing go,
Let all that is past, may go.

Uplift me in Thy Love.
Uplift me in Thy Light.
Uplift me in Thy Healing.
Uplift me in Thy Perspective.


***
Aum Tat Sat

To me butterflies, manifest freedom and fun (poem)

In my first school,
I loved butterflies fluttering around,
they showed me how to enjoy freedom,
how to have fun, without depending on others.

***
Aum Tat Sat

The Japanese Friendship Garden (poem)

In a pond inside this tranquil garden,
the water is still and absolutely clear,
so much, that I could see everthing,
the dancing tadpoles, coins and algae.


Then at a certain point the same water
begins gushing down like a waterfall,
but when it hits against rocks in path,
I can hear it and see only the bubbles.

Looking at that, I felt this is like me,
when I meditate the very first thing,
on waking up in the early morning,
my body is still and my mind is calm.

But, the entire day, when I am busy,
carrying out the activities in the day,
my body is perpetually on the move,
and my mind is stirred up constantly.

Perhaps, its a good idea to do this,
sometimes let body relax in chair,
and the mind gurgle out in writing,
so that I can see the blocking rocks.

***
Aum Tat Sat

All that matters is how loving and alive, I am in this moment...(poem)

Why is it, that I keep pulling my yesterday's miserable interaction into my present?
Why is it, that I keep focusing my attention, on how to make my future interactions with that person better?

When I know, for sure that, anything may change and the past circumstances may never ever surface again.
When I have realized that, I may not live the next moment, and it is not very smart to plan for the next 40 years, now.

So, does that mean I stop planning what's ahead in my life altogether - in terms of hours, days, weeks or even decades?
No, it surely does not mean that, perhaps, this awareness is taking me to a new thought pattern, in which I am choosing to be happy, now.

I remember seeing my 2 and 3 year old nieces fighting over a ball, when the younger one suddenly decided to let go of that ball to her elder cousin.
And she turned away and found another ball to play with and totally forgot about their fight, whereas the elder sister held on to the ball and the grumpiness.



Makes me feel, somewhere, I have got to be like the younger niece, make efforts to interact with who ever is available, in LOVING spirits as long as that person reciprocates.
But, if its not so, I turn my focus into something interesting, by letting go of my expectations and remaining open to how the next interaction with the same person goes, when it happens.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Default way, go away (poem)

One is a default way, I react,
that is an automatic pattern, I justify.

The other is a new way, I can be,
that is after reflection, I choose to be.

***
Aum Tat Sat

In each moment...(poem)

My Lord is arranging for me.

My Lord is supporting me.

My Lord is crediting me.

My Lord is loving me.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Everyone is perfect, as is (poem)

Crows are crows,
Parrots are parrots,
Humming birds are humming birds,
They are all different and perfect as they are.
***
Aum Tat Sat

Belief: the secret ingredient of success (poem)

I believe, I am here, to share exploring Physics,
I believe, I am here, to enjoy wonderful relationships,
I believe, I am here, to experience healthy body and mind,
I believe, I am here, to manifest the power of love and gratitude.
***
Aum Tat Sat

These are some of my favorite things...(poem)

Still quietness,
Pink Sky,
Soft Sun,
Sweet chirp,
Fluttering butterflies,
Swaying leaves,
Sprinkling water,
Dew drops,
Open heart,
Singing voice,
Heartfelt laughter,
Lighter body,
Calm mind,
Light within,
Uplifting energy,
Relaxing ease,
Feeling complete,
Just being.

***
Aum Tat Sat

In this morning's beautiful meditation (poem)

Each cell,
inside,
my body,
felt still.

Bombarding thoughts,
inside,
my mind,
slowed down.

***
Aum Tat Sat

With my eyes closed, I was present to...(poem)

Tender-dew-moist grass under my slippers,
Soft-sweet chirping ringing inside my ears,
Caressing breeze through my hair on neck,
Warm Sun rays falling upon my left cheek.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Discover all that's there (poem)

I was rushing in between dropping and picking up kids from camp,
assuming I can write, read, or walk only at or around my home,
till, after a week I was exhausted by the drive and heat,
and therefore decided to hang around camp site.

Before leaving home, I searched for a nearby library on the internet,
so that I can email or read books indoors, while I am waiting,
only to surprisingly discover that there is a green corner,
a poetry center and a very calming garden on site.

I assimilated an important lesson: LIFE IS only HERE AND NOW,
there is no other place or people to find what I am longing for,
there is no beautiful past or the rosy future to cling onto,
and I already have, all that I need, I just have to SEE.

Perhaps, this new lesson can be extended to my relationships too,
when I realize that they are frustrating or taking a toll on me,
then instead of trying to flee away from them for peace,
I've got stay right there and discover all that's there.

***
Aum Tat Sat

I surrender and seek (poem)

I surrender,
my deepest desires,
my owning attachments,
my frustrating expectations.

I seek,
to radiate love,
to be completely present,
to be always full of gratitude.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Speak up, but to the right person (poem)

Speak to the one, who is listening.
Speak to the one, who is empathizing,
Speak to the one, who is healing,
Speak to the one, who is supporting.
***
Aum Tat Sat

Isn't it most cowardish on my part....?(poem)

That when I was not able to digest the regular milk,
and my Ayurvedic doctor asked me to try Lactose Free milk,
I did so hiding it, from my husband, for he would get angry 'n' upset,
Just because, he needed a blood test to prove it and found it expensive.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Isn't it ironical...?(poem)

That, when I was pressed against deadlines for my Ph.D. thesis,
I chose not to spend two hours, to go meet my sick mother,
But, when she left the world in the next two days,
Then, I took a week off to mourn for her.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Lord, I am Thine (poem)

I am not a body,
I am Thy servant.

I am not this name,
I am Krishna's devotee.


***
Aum Tat Sat

O Krishna...(poem)

You were a lover to Radha,
You were a child to Yashoda,
You were a Lord to Mira Bai,
But, to me, You are everything.

***
Aum Tat Sat

What could be better than this? (poem)

The most beautiful chant, “Krishna” leads me to silence,
The most beautiful dance, “Devotion” leads me to stillness,
The most beautiful thought, “His Feet” leads me to blankness,
Now, what could ever be a better thought, word or action than this?

***
Aum Tat Sat

Judging, Complaining go away (poem)

When I said to a stranger interested in conversations about God,
“I can't talk to my old friends about inner journey, for all they are talking about is dresses and eating...”

On reflection, I realized, that, somewhere, I was judging my old friends and complaining.
Perhaps, I could have said, “I love talking about inner journey and I am happy to meet you and talk about this rare topic.”

***
Aum Tat Sat

Joy is the same, only the sources vary (poem)

What does meditation, kirtan and talking about God give you?
Joy, fun, ease, bliss.

Can you describe that joy?
The aha moments, that you as a football fan, get while watching the finals.
Perhaps, even more, because here I am the one playing, not just watching it.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Begin easing right now (poem)

If something feels uncomfortable,
I've got to fix it right away, here and now,
And not postpone saying, “I'll rectify it later...”,
For, life is happening now, just now, only in right now.

Whether, its a pebble inside my sneaker,
Or, a misunderstanding with parents-in-laws,
Whether, it is the pinching words from husband,
Or, an apology due towards my 7 year old little son.

If something feels uncomfortable,
I've got to fix it right away, here and now,
And not postpone saying, “I'll rectify it later...”,
For, life is happening now, just now, only in right now.

***
Aum Tat Sat

It's no point speaking, when the other is not listening (poem)

I had called up my sister in India,
I began talking, when she said “hi”,
Then I kept on sharing for 10 minutes,
Till she yelled, “I can't hear you, can you?”

It was only then, that I registered,
That all this time my talking was a waste,
And further, she began speaking very loudly,
Because she assumed, that like her, I can't hear too.

Later, I felt it had a much deeper message,
Perhaps, I need to periodically make sure that,
That the true listening is continuously happening,
If not, then I am simply wasting my energy and time.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Live life of choice (poem)

Laugh, so that the belly hurts.
Sing, so that the heart opens.
Speak, so that the faith shows.
Write, so that the pain melts.
***
Aum Tat Sat

My Lord has a divine plan for me (poem)

Embrace each moment as a divine gift.

Cherish each joy as a divine blessing.

Love each hurdle as a divine signal.

Hug each pain as a divine calling.

***
Aum Tat Sat

O Universe, please grant me my wish (poem)

I wish to laugh openly, more often, like I used to, with college friends.

I wish to love everyone, all over the world, like I love, my own children.

I wish to thank God, constantly, like I've seen, babies do, while nursing.

I wish to be blessed, with these wishes, like I need water, on a hot day.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Recognizing Helplessness (poem)

Now, I am discovering my helplessness,
whenever, I complain about the circumstances,
each time, I blame someone for blocking me from being,
everytime, I let myself suffer by the other person's expressions.

Now, I am searching for ways to overcome it,
may be, it can be achieved by laughing more often,
perhaps, by loving and expressing caring constantly,
or, simply by being in constant gratitude to God, Krishna, Gurus.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Evolve out of helplessness (poem)

Now, in each moment,
I am choosing to,
love and laugh,
by just being.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Focus Matters (poem)

When my focus is on people,
my bliss keeps on getting lost.

When my focus is on God,
my bliss keeps on remianing same.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Relativity Matters (poem)

A pebble thrown into the lake, creates big-deep ripples.
A pebble thrown into the ocean, creates ripples, which die out.
A noise of the birds bother very much, when my mind is perturbed.
A noise of screaming running kids, does not bother, when I am calm.

***

Aum Tat Sat

Focus Matters (poem)

Just as when I am reading an interesting book,
the noise of the lawn mower doesn't bother.

Similarly when I begin radiating God's love,
the stab in people's words doesn't bother.

***

Aum Tat Sat

Look, what am I doing? (poem)

I was with my college friends, laughing and singing,
at the local Nirulas restaurant, after over 21 years.

Just like good old days, we were screaming together,
trying to make our own voices louder than the others.

In that moment of utter chaos and fun-filled smiles,
somewhere I stopped in between, for it felt different.

I WITNESSED, even though we were all over 40, parents,
and responsible adults, we were messing up like teens.

***

I was in the middle of a deep crying arising from belly,
while sharing with my sister on the phone, my uneasiness.

She was at her work in India, surrounded by her coworkers,
and therefore was simply listening without saying anyword.

I was here in US, under a huge spell of painful complaints,
trying to squeeze out my discomforts through tearful words.

Within those 3 minutes, I suddenly felt an awesome silence,
and I stopped howling when a passive me WITNESSED active me.

***

Aum Tat Sat

When I am stressed out...(poem)

I lay down on a mat under a tree,
when the perturbing thoughts surface,
the gentle breeze wipes them away,
replacing them with only Thank You God.

Next the chirping birds sing to me,
as if saying, Be in Now, Only Right Now,
then I see the problem and solution,
and I become rejuvenated, in Mother's lap.

***
Aum Tat Sat

What does ease feel like?

Silence.

Calmness.

Stillness.

Contentment.

***

Aum Tat Sat

Now, I am aware that... (poem)

It is my expectations that make me feel frustrated.
It is my complains that make me feel miserable.
It is my fears that make me feel helpless.
It is my faith that makes me feel alive.

***
Aum Tat Sat

I did not know this...(poem)

That source of constant joy is within,
That loving God is what feels complete,
That all human beings are co-passengers,
That it is my choice to complain or embrace.

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Aum Tat Sat