Burnaby, British Columbia
Sage the Earth
Congratulations to Bhakta Michael
who accepted diksha initiation. What a fine person he is! A gourmet chef
and caterer, he is also a good devotee. His Sanskrit name now is Mukunda
Madhava.
Offering initiation to Mukunda Madhava is one of my reasons for coming to Vancouver. I’m also here to participate in an event called “Sage the Earth.” I just finished a poem on the topic.
Sage the Earth
She goes by the Vedic name Bhumi
And is worshipped by many a sage and muni
Sometimes she’s described as a sacred cow or calf
A sentient being who can sob and laugh
We are speaking of none other than this planet, the giver
Our sustainer, our mother, and deliverer
She favours a massage with our walking on her surface
Her glories are told in folklore verses
Indeed, Mother Earth is loved but she has been ravaged
We act upon her as though we are savage
But she is tender and very fragile
Deserving attention and a break from the hostile
It is sensitivity that we must awaken
To the spill of the rubbish, she has taken
We must own up to our deviation
And, hence, offer our practical protection
May the Source be with you!
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