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Heaven's On Earth

The world was a new and a fearful place
for all was mystery from land to sea
of salvation there was no need, no trace
and many say there was but, he and she.
Then Om sounded, the Word was God to be
thousands of years before mankind could scrawl
thousands of years before Moses or Saul
Om gave song to the throat of his creations
two legged, four legged, to one and all
Om gave the word to creatures and nations.


Prajapatir vai idam agre asit
Tasya vag dviitiya asit
Vag vai paraman Brahman

In the beginning was Prajapati (Brahman)
With whom was the Word;
And the Word was verily Brahman.
(Krishna Yajurveda, Kathaka Samhita, 12.5, 27.1; Krishna Yajurveda, Kathakapisthala Samhita, 42.1; Jaiminiya Brahmana II, Samaveda, 2244) 

Also from Bhagwad Gita: 1500 BC
“I am Om, the Word that is God.” 

The writing which form the Jewish bible were compliled from 2-5BC
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February 15, 2015 at 10:36 AM
Debbie, ~ Congratulations on the win. It's an honor to read every poem In Dr Ram's DAZAIN ME contest. *Skat LOVE*
Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 10:38 PM
this is utterly fantastic. A well deserved BIG win, Deb. congratulations.
Arowolo Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 4:11 PM
Nice write,great presentation,Debbie..Congrats on your well deserved win....
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 5, 2015 at 8:19 AM
Debbie, you have taken us on a sacred journey. I believe in the powerful vibrations of the sound of Om and also the written symbol. When many are gathered using Om anything is possible. I loved this Debbie. Congratulations on your well deserved placement with this gem.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
February 4, 2015 at 11:59 PM
John 1:1 also speaks of this one.. :)! very true Debie.. :)!Kudos!//olive eloisa
Mandani Avatar
February 4, 2015 at 1:21 PM
Very nice. I didn't know you were into Hindu Philosophy. I like it very much.
Guzzi Avatar
February 4, 2015 at 2:47 PM
I am a student of all religions there are many admirable and wonderful belief systems, as many as there are cultures in the world. And I like the site to have a world perspective. I trust in the higher power to decide what belief system to speak to his/her creations in.
Haight Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 2:34 PM
Debbie, congratulations on your 1st Place win. A beautiful spiritual and philosophical write. Sandra
May Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 10:27 AM
Congrats on your win Debbie
Roper Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 8:39 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem, Debbie, beautiful spiritual write. Eve
Chutani Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 8:23 AM
Debbie, heaven's definitely here with all of us, we need to feel it. lovely quotes from the Vedas and the Gita. Congrats for top win. Mohan
Chakrabarty Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 7:19 AM
Om is the primal sound. Great write Debbie. Deserved this win. Congrats>rajat
Allison Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 6:30 AM
Many congrats on your win Debbie:-) Hugs jan xx
Mehta Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 5:15 AM
Thanks for participating in my contest and congrats on the win, Deb, Light and Love
Brown Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Congratulations on your win in the "Faith Verses" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
Yadav Avatar
December 30, 2011 at 2:24 PM
Dizain's an interesting form to choose...''of salvation the was no need''...didnt quite understand the use of ''the'' here, perhaps it's 'there'...such spontaneous thoughts, and a lovely write.....
Guzzi Avatar
December 30, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Ohhh THANKS
Devnath  Avatar
December 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Classic write, read it and loved it. Congrats on your win, bl
Freeman Avatar
December 29, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Word Conscious(potential) to produce life. Merry Seasons and Happy new Reasonings in the New Year... I am honored that your chose to enter my contest... My hope is that you find honor in your placement. Agape, Moses
Richards Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 12:41 PM
ps....I haven't yet thanked you for the last contest...and my placement! Thanks once again, for the compliment...and next time I will use more punctuation if it is called for!!!!!!! LOL !!!!!! (sooooorrrrrryyy!)
Richards Avatar
December 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM
You bring so much more to the Soup than the rest of us....not only with such a poem such as this, but challenging and asking questions and making us ponder. I love also, reading the responses...and I learn from those as well. Thank you Debbie... I have been away too much lately, but see what I'm missing.
Kapoor Avatar
December 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Merry Christmas my friend. Love and best wishes ...Ravindra
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December 25, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Just sit empty stomach in the morning inhale a deep breath and with rounded lips start saying OooooooMmmmm with a humming noise. Practice it for 4-5 minutes only in t he beginning. It can take you to a new height of peace and tranquility. Great topic and great write my friend. The fear among many that reciting ‘Om’ can make you a Hindu is not correct. It only brings the real peace and tranquility and prosperity of mind. Love and best wishes always…Ravindra….D Guzzi
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December 25, 2011 at 8:12 PM
The word 'Om' has its own beauty and mystery. Om was existing when there was only chaos and this was nicely depicted by One great Indian Sufi saint Kabir said, " Jahiya kirtam Na hata, Dharti hati Na Nir, Utpal Pralay Na hata, Tab Ki Kahe Kabir." means “ Kabir is saying about the time, when there was no Earth, No water, and No doer or God, No beginning and even no End.” This wonderful word has tremendous power to change many things in any one’s life, irrespective of religion and belief. Continued in next ….Ravindra
Horne Avatar
December 24, 2011 at 6:52 AM
Clever and informative write, Debs. Thanks for the kimo advice : ) Have a great xmas xx
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