Bhaktimarga Swami: Leaving Us Today<\/p>\n
Dear Vaisnav, you are leaving us today
\nTo take part in a much greater play
\nFleeing from this world, a mix of sweet and sour
\nTo ascend to the realm of the Higher Power.<\/p>\n
It’s hard for those who knew you well.
\nIt’s not for us to say or for us to tell.
\nWe can’t be greedy demanding your presence
\nWe take from you and capture the essence.<\/p>\n
Inspire you did and that we’ll remember
\nFrom the start of the year to the end of December
\nYou were loyal, determined, fixed, and straight
\nAnd overall your devotion was great.<\/p>\n
You have cut the bonds, to join the Onewith the flute,
\nThe One who claims He’s the very root.
\nLet’s sing! Let’s dance! seeing you off
\nLet’s be elated which is never enough<\/p>\n
Bhaktimarga Swami
\n(in dedication to my godsister Bhadra Priya) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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