Watching Forth
A painting-inspired poem
O Jiva,
You who
are a spark of the Infinite One,
Remember
the one Sun of Consciousness
Shining
upon the footprints
Of all
that you have done.
Though
the world upon which you tread,
May
singe your naked souls
Keep
yourself covered in the snowy white shroud
Of lofty
thoughts and heart-felt deeds.
Lest the
hag of the world’s ways,
Who lies
in wait
In the
shadows of the dunes of deeds
Grab
your heart with her daggered claws.
Be
aware, O Jiva,
Witness
yourself,
And feel
the Sun spin
In the
forehead of your Awareness.
— Janaka Stagnaro
Thank you for reading. Years ago I did a series of “Jiva” paintings. Jiva is Sanskrit for the individual consciousness, or soul that resides in all of us. Though it is not separate from Brahman, the Absolute, and is the same divine substance, there is still the part to play of evolving spiritually. Along with these paintings, I wrote poems to each, of which this is one.
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Inspirational Poetry: The Dancer upon Bald Hill
Inspirational Poetry: Watching Forth
Inspirational Poetry: The Beloved's Cake
Inspirational Poetry: Offerings to the Beloved
Inspirational Poetry: Nondualism Poems
Inspirational Poem: Enthusiasm
Inspirational Poem: Beyond the Beyond
Your Favorite Inspirational Poetry
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