My prayers this Spring
By Atreya V.
7th grade, Birmingham, AL
On the occasion of so many religious festivities like Vasant Panchami, Mahashivratri, Holi, Saraswati pooja, in early spring, here are few of my favorite couplets (Dohe) from Kabir.
With these, I offer my prayers to the Almighty.
1) Sai itna dijiye, Jaame kutumb samaaye;
Main bhi bhookha na rahoon, Sadhu na bhookha jaye!!
-O Almighty, give me as much only, as adequate for my family, me and my guests.
2) Rahiman ve nar marr chuke, Je kahu maangan jaye
Unse pehle ve muye, jis mukh niksat naahi
-People who ask from others are like dead People. But, even worse are those who deny to give and share with those who ask.
3) Dheere dheere re manaa, dheere sab kuchh hoye;
Maali seenche sau ghadaa, ritu aaye phal hoye!
-My dear mind, everything happens at a scheduled and destined time and pace. Have patience!
4) Guru Govind doau khadey, kaake laagu paaye
Balihaari guru aapno govind diyo bataye!!
-My teacher is the one who introduced me to you, O Almighty. That is why I hold my teacher in highest regards.
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