Becoming

BECOMING ARJUNA I implored the Mistress of poetic Vision, thus; Grant me valour invincible as that of Arjuna of Mahabharatha. Seeing my anguish and quest pleading and plight, the Mistress obliged; talked to my mind"s ear. " You are devoured by desire. Let me guide: grow in valour. Take the subtle Bow of Life. having two ends with one string of equanimity As two ends good and otherwise Aspire to rise above petty whimper. Have the target of Foe internal - Maya. Illusion, the deceptive elusive Fish which is in whirl constant. Let the arrow sharp, the arrow of Meditation. Surge into the realm - beyond, into the space InnerFrom being to Becoming Yes. Becoming Arjuna! -- DR. MINNOORSRINIVASAN