Atmānanda- Laharī

I surrender to the… Dharma that governs the universe  Karma that powers the cosmos  Maya who makes me dance Isvara who takes me to trance  Superimposed projection called world  Temptations that are nicely curled People with sweet and salty interactions Gods with flowery rituals and decorations Nine gated citadel community  Mind in a constant ambiguity  Senses that pull despite pushing  Inner enemies who appear rushing Thoughts that come and depart Experiences that teach day and night  Emotions that rise and fall Visuals that appear and fade Darkness that returns like the night Teachings that shine bright light  Clouds that fogs without any gain Sun that rises again and again   Uncultivated desire for freedom  Indescribable earning for liberation  Unbroken assurance of the Guru  Pillar of śrāddha that I hold on  Last two months pause in busy life Kickstart of business with a reset knife Busy bird of doing and enjo...

Witnessing the flow River is the name given to the flow of water I watch the flow of the river I stand in the banks and witness the flow Dried leaves float through Withered flowers sail through Dirt and debris glide through Salt and minerals slide through At times the river is slow and steady At times it is forceful and angry Other times it is happy and cheerful Sometimes it is slow and sloppy I stand at the banks and watch I am not in the flow of the contents I have no preference for the contents I don’t judge the quality of the contents I don’t anticipate particular things as the contents I am aware of the contents with no choice Life is a flow in time Life is a flow of time Mind is a flow of thoughts Mind flows with thoughts Thoughts that are disconnected Thoughts that become emotions Thoughts created by desires Thoughts that are powered by fears Anger, frustration and sorrow flows Anxiety, insecurity and conflicts flows They come without any notice They just appear and I watch In s...

 Vasishta Guha  Ganga flowing along gently Rocks of desires managed smoothly Stray puppies barking for territory  Cattle herd grazing calmly  There is a majestic guha  inviting seekers across the oceans Secret of secrets calling yogis Slippery slope leading peacefully Steps take down the valley  Mind and speech follow quietly  Calmness surrounds suddenly  Thoughts take tea break cheerfully    Eyes can’t see in the dark Ears can’t hear the silence  Nose and tongue slept off Skin receptors turned off Space is somehow witnessed Depth of the cave is perceived  Sitting statues of bodies breathing  Crisscrossed minds meditating  Closed eyes concentrating  Japa beads rolling constantly  Inner bells ringing silently  OM NamaShivaya  I transcend everything  I cannot say I know I cannot say I didn’t know Those who know,  know what I say

Oh Ganga! Words are trembling in your flow Unable to describe your glow Prayers are outpouring with a bow Blessed are those who know Emotions banked at the banks Questions answered without pranks Thoughts swing along think tanks Senses overwhelmed with thanks The IS ness is the only truth The awareness is the only joy I walk along Ram Janaki jhula I witness every mind hula Seekers with various names and forms Yogis in different faces and poses Devotees singing songs and bhajans Cameras capturing vivid moments Some sit still at your bay Some dance in ecstasy on the way Some offer flowers and diyas Some take a holy dip and shiver Let the past actions be washed away Let the future anxiety be swept away Let the present “now” be the present Let the knowledge flow every moment Let the darkness be destroyed Let the light of knowledge be lighted Let the Ganga aarti shine within Let there be joy everywhere Oh mother Ganga! Bless us all

I am the witnessing awareness I witness the cognitive decline I witness the emotional whine I witness the urge to travel I witness the urge to revel I am the witnessing awareness I witness the aches and pains I witness the groans and moans I witness the joy and sorrow I witness the pride ego borrows I am the witnessing awareness I witness the urge to live I witness the urge to give I witness the urge to love I witness the urge to serve I am the witnessing awareness I witness the urge to work I witness the urge to sulk I witness the urge to write I witness the urge to be quiet I am the witnessing awareness I witness the breathing body I witness the moving mind I witness the thoughts that come I witness the thoughts that go I am the witnessing awareness No words to describe who I am No effort is needed to be who I am No place to go to be who I am No work to do to be who I am I am the witnessing awareness

No more Drama, only Rama Rama is the embodiment of Dharma Sita is the embodiment of tranquility Hanuman is the embodiment of śraddha Golden Deer is the act of maya Ten headed ego is the Ravana Destroy the ignorance with śāranga Reclaim Sita with self knowledge Self is in-conquerable Ayodhya  Self is Sat Chit Ananda Build the temple of Dharma within  Build the temple of Rama within No more Drama, only Rama Let the notion that I am born, die Let the notion that I might die, die Let the notion that I am bound, die May the fear of death be conquered May the notion of samsara be crossed  May the truth be known without the knower No more drama, only Rama