Monk mode

No one comes and no one goes 
as Self dwelling in heart knows,
sipping love’s magic potion,
observing life in motion.

Passions squashed, ego exhumed,
presence with bliss mists perfumed,
nonchalant to quirks of fate,
the monk stands at heaven’s gate.

As bliss in-pours through heart’s door,
non-judging eye keeps no score,
holding all in embrace,
seeing in all hearts, God’s face.

With bliss as the monk’s consort,
stance erect without support,
attachments having let go,
his abode is the bardo.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Oh, to even attain the bardo!
Seeker Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
:)
Jones Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I really like this one! The cadence and the gymnastics of phrases starting with the first line is captivating! Great write! A fav
Seeker Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Thank you, Karen :)
Seeker Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Inspired by the Teja Bindu Upanishad
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