Saturday, January 16, 2010

Devotion - Whence and Whither?



Where does devotion dwell?
Not just in winning words,
Nor in the sweetest song,
But in the little deeds
Done with love all day long.
What does devotion shun?
Egos that usurp His role,
Tongues that do not speak true,
Acts irreverent of Him,
Thoughts not of cheerful hue.
When is devotion false?
When the outer show is grand
And wears the hypocrite's pose,
When artificial routine
Robs fragrance from the rose.
How does devotion grow?
With ears that listen with love;
With small acts that kindness breeds;
With hands that hold and help;
With efforts that fill the needs.
Where does devotion end?
As Lord Sai works through you
His love you cannot miss;
Replete with thoughts of Him
The journey's end is Bliss.
~ Hal Honig ~


From: Sanathana Sarathi April 1994.

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