The Garland of Past Deeds

"When man emerges from the womb of his mother,

one does not find any garland around his neck.
There are no jewels made of pearls

nor are there glittering gold ornaments.

There are no chains studded with precious stones

like emeralds and diamonds.
But there is one garland around his neck.

Brahma strings together the consequences

of his past deeds into a heavy garland

and puts it around his neck at the time of birth."

~ Telugu Poem ~