Let Er Rip

"Remove all shackles that take away your bliss. Enjoy a blissful life " Quote by author
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Following innumerable rules,
A life of bondage we live
Copying others, trying to be same
Scared what others may think
We never lead life our way

Dressing up to please others
In our best behaviour to impress 
Wanting to prove we are the best
We literally live for others

Our real self hidden behind a facade
Without a thought about its feelings
Egoistic humans still criticize us
Is it worth it? Why not be true?

Rip the rules that bind
Rip the fears that make you timid
Use your brain and live sensibly
Pave way for a much-needed change

Still a kid at heart, behaving like an adult
Wanting to cry, controlling emotions
Dressing up for society, not as per comfort
Whole life is a saga of falsehood

Our happiness and peace long forgotten
Our opinions crushed daily dying within
How perfectly we copy others 
Determines our success in life

Blindly following what parents told
Without thinking why we should do
Afraid of being a laughing stock
We lead an unintelligent life

Why not be your true self
Live for your inner bliss
Same inside out, no masking
Am sure many would follow

All are stifled from within
Wanting a solution but scared
Why not be brave and lead
Many would be thankful to you

Look at animals, no rules to obey
They live for self not for others
Enjoying every moment of existence
Much we can learn from surround

Our life is short, anytime it can end
Still we bother so much about world
Scriptures say we are not body but soul
We just don't bother to find out more 

A puppet to senses and world
Is this right way of living?
So many things that we need to rip 
To see the truth and be truthful

We have to tear the illusion that we are body
We need to tear our egoistic tendencies
Tear all our desires that rob us of our peace
See soul, live for soul and God and inner joy.

27.06.2021
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Bhagvad Gita 2.11: The Supreme Lord said: While you speak words of wisdom, you are mourning for that which is not worthy of grief. The wise lament neither for the living nor for the dead.

Contest Name: LET ER RIP #3 
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Date: 6/28/2021 1:21:00 PM
Well said my friend. Too many people try to put forward a facade and not let anyone see who and what they really are for fear of rejection. Excellent verse with an important message. Good Stuff. ]God Bless, JB
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/28/2021 5:47:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/28/2021 11:42:00 AM
A wise poem with much depth and a lot to think about. Well done :)
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/28/2021 5:46:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 9:04:00 PM
What an amazing poem of wisdom is this gem.....
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:33:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 8:24:00 PM
You pen the truth and some very valid advice in this work. Well done.
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:33:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 1:44:00 PM
Rama, you've written an incredible piece, your insightful thoughts are a lovely read, and  Your excellent poem's insights are treasured; if only we all can be the same way you have suggested we behave. Kindest regards, my dear friend
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:33:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 1:14:00 PM
Love this, and I feel pretty good in knowing that I live by my own rules mainly. (well I have to follow rules of my job and I have to keep hubbie happy, but basically I think and do what I want to do almost all the time!!)
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:32:00 PM
You are an inspiration, all should follow you. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 1:01:00 PM
Very well written, Rama. Sorta like the Bible verse, "eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we die" Hoping you are well dear friend.
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:32:00 PM
I am fine. Hope all is well with you. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 10:24:00 AM
Your wise words are a pleasure to read, Rama. The lessons in your fine poem are priceless. Kindest regards, Evelyn
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Date: 6/27/2021 9:31:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 10:08:00 AM
What an amazing write Rama, I relate to your thoughts too, if only I could be the way you have suggested we be, that’s being free to be and find the real me… Belle
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:31:00 PM
Nor easy to practice. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 10:03:00 AM
Your last four lines bring it home for me dear poet friend. You have so much soul in you, you make me want to reach out and hug you :) thankyou for the tips on double spacing,
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:30:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. One day we might just do that!. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 9:32:00 AM
Extremely pertinent and well-written, Rama. I enjoyed reading your thoughts and found that I could easily relate to them. Good job!
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Date: 6/27/2021 9:29:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 9:22:00 AM
Well written and quite a thought provoking verse Rama, stand tall and proud never follow the crowd, be your own person at all times. Hope your day is going well. Tom
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:28:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. I am enjoying my day. Take care, God bless!
Date: 6/27/2021 7:46:00 AM
Man tries to escape his animal nature and follow the divine within. This, however, cannot be done without following our Lord's command to love one another. Interesting writing that one should pay attention to. God bless you dearest, Rama.
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Date: 6/27/2021 8:38:00 AM
I fully agree with you. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Have a wonderful day ahead friend
Date: 6/27/2021 5:18:00 AM
WOW! This is powerful write, Rama. Much depth and wisdom for humanity--words of BG always resonate.
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Date: 6/27/2021 8:37:00 AM
Thanks for your wonderful comments. Have a wonderful day ahead friend.
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