Three Boons

Look at me once, oh Sai!

This tiny bud turns to Your glory,

It neither possesses a branch nor root,

Yet I dream to bear a lovely fruit.

Hence, I need a touch of Your Divine light,

So that I could evolve tall and straight.

Speak to me once, oh Sai!

For I run behind You in Parthi and Trayee.

Leaving aside my every meal of bread,

I cry for You, till the eyes grew red.

Swami, steal my heart with Your loving word,

As I desire nothing else from this world.

For I believe these bonds are fragile and untrue,

So I turned my heart towards You.

In thirst for Your Love, Grace and Bliss,

The three boons which no one wants to miss.

Look at me once, oh Sai!

Speak to me once, oh Baba!

~ Raja Sekhar Ganta ~

(From his book "108 Heart Beats")