The Gods of Winds

A warring god of wind storms and lightening, Rudra, rough looking, well built, braided hair Golden in color, of firm limbs widening With streaks of lightening and fearful blares Making nervous with fear all the beings. But caters medicines to the world with care The wind God is the breath bringer to all Perfumes, caresses and senses at his call. Rudra sired his wife Deeti with a son Deeti vowed to keep him in her womb for more years Letting the child be more and more brawny one. Indra, the chief deity of heaven, out of fear, Entered her womb and chopped him with passion But pieces so strong reformed into numbers. They were named as Maruts, varied Gods of wind Who lash the world from end to end with great dins. They are progeny of Rudra, the bulls of heaven, Radiant in serried rank free from spots and stains Who drench the earth with heavy rains uneven. No one know from where they take shape and rain Spreading forth darkness during the day time even. Bring health and wealth in noisy way, but veterans. *"The winds of God’s grace are always blowing It is left to us how to set the sails flowing." +++ *Rudra, Maruts and Deeti are characters in Hindu Mythology* * Inspired by a quote December 21, 2014 Third Place win Form: Ottava Rima - Rhyme Scheme abababcc, dededeff, ghghghii Sources : Wikipedia - hinduwebsites