I spend most of my days at the wishing well, tossing in loose coins and spare change. One wish for them, one wish for me, one wish for them, one wish for me. Only thing I ever ask God or the universe for myself is to keep the cash flow coming in. Only thing I ever ask God or the universe for everybody else is world peace and maybe just...

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Lying dormant within the soul a coiled serpent, an infinite power the bond of ice and fire hidden embers smoldering eternally connecting soul,...

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Judaism The Mitzvah—God blesses every good deed Thousands of years old God Yahweh made a covenant with Abraham that if Abraham and his people the Hebrews Obey Him, He'd consider 'em, His chosen people, watch over 'em God sent the Hebrew to kill their enemies sparing not man, woman, child or even the suckling babe On the other hand, God said He...

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Why this life? Life is so incomprehensible often and often. Why this life? Why is this mine? Many people live on our planet, with different and different fates, endless life Different people, different nations, cultures, traditions, languages, lifestyles Everyone can ask why this life. God knows the true answer, says the priests. I am not sure. Hinduism and Buddhism...

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This is the most important festival for people who follow Hinduism. The aura it creates around us and everywhere is simply awesome. The instant thought which comes to mind is shopping, sweets and gifts. We all want to spend time with family even if we need to works in double shifts. Its colors, new clothes, crackers, gifts and sweets...

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In the twilight of thoughts, where shadows whisper the secrets of ideologies, I stand, a prism refracting the multitude of hues of the "isms," Each beam a story of belief, a spectrum of convictions. Socialism, communism, fascism, despotism— Colors blend and clash, painting histories of power and people, Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism— Beliefs woven into the tapestry of the human spirit, Territorialism,...

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We draw life's patterns, vibrant and bold, We arrange our karma, both new and old. In the mandala of time, we place our stories, In the chakra of days, we set our glories. We shape tales of anand, we shape tales of dukh, We turn the kaleidoscope of kismet, we turn the kaleidoscope of sukh. Our paths intersect like mehendi designs,...

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Unlike flower essence, which becomes roses or lilies, Unlike animal essence that's born into birds and beasts To bring within humanity love, justice, trust, and peace The divine takes the human form, and with it co-exists Gods and goddesses, Hinduism holds, took the form of fish. Hummingbirds, alligators, tortoises, snakes, stags, and boars Into eagles, horses, peacocks, doves, vultures, and Ibis The...

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Ode to Shree Hanuman ...

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In tertiary times, when two continents adrift Titanically collided to tectonically uplift The gasping ocean floor Resurrected up once more Left the water for the land; Five miles high it made its stand. And to these youthful mountains (that is as mountains go) The monsoon clouds paid homage as they gathered far below They strongly spouted fury and made the foothills wet But the...

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I am A joyous star in the universe's span, A twinkle in the Milky Way's grand plan, A fleeting second, God's timeless chore, In creation's symphony, forevermore. I am everything, I am naught, In varied moments, life is wrought, In every shade, in every rhyme, I am all, nearly all the time. In Christianity's embrace, I stand,...

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“Several Queens in mythology, history, nature , games are recognised as special since ancient Era and has become famous gaining popularity.” - Poet. QUEEN So many Queens attracted us through glorious events in fairy tales and mythology...

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In the blissful slumber, I wished upon the stars, I had wings, A fairy appeared with her magical wand, You will get the wings, you can fly, You can appear anywhere, The magic will last for six hours till sun appears. With magic wings, I dreamed of flying high, The magical sky with so many planets, galaxies, and stars, Never could see...

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Manu strolled to his stainless sink To wash his hands and have a think. He reached for soap, a bar was handy, A square pink cake that looked like candy. He ran the water, fresh and cool, And in his hands, it formed a pool. Then, out of the water, to his surprise, a tiny fish with bulging eyes Appeared to Manu...

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Siddhartha, a young prince, with earthly life unsatisfied, Left the palatial joys seeking enlightenment, worldwide. Meditating in wild woods for long, he got his mind trained; From Bodhi tree he walked toward the world, wisdom gained...! Life is full of pains, he said, caused by ignorant desires, Detachment to mundane things would ignite divine fires. Right view, intention, effort,...

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