Thought Vs Touch

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“better a rebel, a nerd, than a blind follower of the herd” _____________________________________________ Buddha urged to illuminate darkness Set forth towards the closest habitation His countenance aglow with luminescence Was asked by a passerby cause of his elation Buddha replied that he was the one, the Arahant Light that lights all lights, eternal God essence Master of elements, glory of enlightenment His aura bestowing soul transcendence Buddha’s affirmation fell on deaf ears No one grasped his words seemingly vain Earth bound weary souls caged in myriad fears Try as they might, exalted wisdom could not ingrain Thus came about the need for wisdom intermediate The four noble truths in easy symbolic language Eight fold path being way to heavens gate Simplified teaching became a rage Narrow mind oriented to resist Accepts not authenticity of oneness Unaccustomed to light, our delusion persists Feeding ego cravings in delusion of separateness Most religions therefore opt to contour the ultimate truth Subtly hinting towards the single underlying reality Knowing we may not embrace God forsooth Urging practices to infuse in heart purity Spirituality on the other hand is direct Unfettered by ritual, custom or blind belief Head and heart with love aligned, stance erect Directly imbibed wisdom gives soul permanent relief 21-July-2021

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/21/2021 6:40:00 PM

In addition to the elegant artistry of each line, I am just amazed by how you manage the shape of the poem as I gaze upon each stanza. Bravo, Seeker

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 7/22/2021 9:03:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon! This is praise from Caesar!

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/21/2021 5:54:00 AM

Well said; Divine light is far brighter than sunlight (sunlight dark by comparison) -- therefore only the devotee can clearly see such effulgence -- a student must be brought along slowly, taught in bits and peaces, and protected from negative forces as he or she progresses upward along the path -- it is a commitment that cannot be taken lightly, cannot be rushed and must be performed void of all lesser ego. In a rare few, enlightenment can be instantaneous, oneness accepted and revealed.

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 7/21/2021 9:11:00 AM

Uplifting words, Joe! Do tell us more!