Wednesday 10 August 2016

Ode to the Holy Ganga

       Hail to you, O holy  Ganga , -
       Merely a river you never have been, 
       Darling daughter of the mighty Himalayas,
       A doting mother to countless children.

    Descending from   heavenly heights,
    Like a playful, agile girl child,             
    Out on an adventure spree,
    Ever in search of fun and frolic.

     From your snow-capped pristine abode,
     You rush out carving your own  route,
     Skipping gleefully on mountainous  rocks, 
     Jumping daringly into dangerous ravines.

      Traversing  through alpine forests,,
      And rough, unfriendly,  tough terrains,,
      Emerging cheerfully safe out forever,
    Filling the environs with melodious chants.


     The childlike mirth and merry movement,
     Slowly  gives way to  mature   gestures,
     And  as a lady of elegance and grace, 
     You enter regions of plain landscapes.

 

        Taking onward  your eventful  journey,
        You cover more than a thousand miles,  
        Flowing   elegantly with graceful charm,
        Prior to plunging into the vast ocean. 

         All along this  long  trajectory,
         You  provide nectar-like waters,
        Sustaining living beings on your way 
        And even those that are out of sight. 

       Since  time immemorial in  the history 
        You have been nurturing this land of ours
       Making it beautiful, cultured and  rich 
       With gems of material and spiritual wealth.

        I  bow to you,  O gracious Goddess!
        With  deep reverence and gratitude, 
        Pray go on blessing  us as kindly,        
        As you have been doing for countless ages.



Picture Credit--   eUttaranchal.com, EXOTIC UTTARAKHAND





    

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