06 July 2009

Ramana Followers note- Poetry Blog by Alan Jacobs

There is a very good blog of poetry that has totally and wholesomely the flavour of Sri Ramana Maharshi- Alan Jacobs. The posts are traditional, rhymed poetry- mostly sonnets- but each and every poem is inspired by the poet's absorption and understanding of the teachings of Ramana.

I reproduce a poem here:


DIVE DEEP

Deep in the sacred shrine of the heart cave,
Dwells the glorious formlessness of Self:
One pointed, shines as I; not demon elf
Of ego, but subtle space, our soul to save
Through questing mind. Dive inwardly deep!
Let vital breath and thought quiesce to keep
Self abidance. These words the great Guru gave.

Who perceives and wakes from sleep to see
The essence of this verse, uttered by the Sage,
Will through his life be unassailed by doubt.
The precious pearl of Self shall set him free
From slavery to that banal world without.
Stay in Self by any way we can engage,
For gates to open; this is the master key.

2 comments:

  1. I'm not sure if you have heard of Narrative Magazine, but it is a free online magazine that is always looking for submissions. If you have a chance, check it out at http://narrativemagazine.com

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  2. Thanks. It feels great to think you feel i could get published in a magazine; thanks a lot.

    Regards,

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