Safe Travels Sivarathna!
Today was Sivarathna's last full day with the monks before leaving the Aadheenam, having finished his taskforce. As is often the tradition, he gave a going away speech during lunch, expressing his heartfelt appreciation for all he's learned during his stay, an inner and outer education which he will carry forward for the rest of his life. He also wrote a short poem, which references his experiences in each of the four kulams, as well as other unique moments.
Poem for the monks by Sivarathna: Little I knew...
From far far away I came,
On a journey that would not be the same,
To be with the monks and serve at the feet of my Satguru
Little I knew of a wonderful world I just stepped into.
(LK)
With Siva's guidance, I built and rebuilt my character
Always something new to learn from the temple prayer
Working selflessly everyday to serve on an unrelenting routine
Little I knew cooking and chopping would make me so keen
(PK)
The adventure of life is to grow and learn,
So starting the day with cows and numbers was my turn,
Being surrounded by tech savvy, I had to give my everything,
Little I knew it would be laser etching and world record pricing.
(SK)
I long searched to live in harmony with nature,
All it took was some digging, some weeding and hard labor.
Not afraid to get down and dirty, and lift things sometimes extreme.
Little I knew, I would be serving with such a team.
(GK)
How does hinduism meet the future I wondered,
It takes a small group of visionaries that are really inspired.
Here I was being trained by computer wizards in this microcosm.
Little I knew, work from a small cave could reach all Hindus of the macrocosm.
Bodhinatha
Your guidance and blessings to me are of infinite worth,
Endless is my gratitude for having me here where it's heaven on earth.
I reached for the sky, looking down mountains and the magnificent blue,
Little I knew, it would be on helicopter with my Satguru.
Aum Namah Sivaya.
Sivarathna.
THANK YOU!
12 Responses to “Safe Travels Sivarathna!”
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March 25th, 2015 at 7:35 pm
A beautiful poem dedicated to Satguru and the monks,you are indeed fortunate being able to serve the guru.May their blessings be with you always. Aum Sivaya
March 26th, 2015 at 1:45 am
Aum
Nice poem…
March 26th, 2015 at 6:20 am
What a lovely way to show appreciation. Beautiful poem, Siva.
March 26th, 2015 at 9:52 am
Jai Jai Shree Maha Ganesh!
Aum Namasivaya!
Sivathondan Sivarathna, your spiritual wings are expanding by the day as you have amply demonstrated your appreciation and gratitude to the Satguru and the Monks at the Monastery with an eloquently written poem. Best of luck!
Bon Voyage!
March 26th, 2015 at 9:52 am
Jai Jai Shree Maha Ganesh!
Aum Namasivaya!
Sivathondan Sivarathna, your spiritual wings are expanding by the day as you have amply demonstrated your appreciation and gratitude to the Satguru and the Monks at the Monastery with an eloquently written poem. Best of luck!
Bon Voyage!
March 26th, 2015 at 10:04 am
Good Luck and God Bless.
March 26th, 2015 at 3:28 pm
Beautiful poem. Love it. Thank you. AUM SIVAYA
March 26th, 2015 at 6:53 pm
Poem is simply awesome!
All the best to you !
Lots of love from Malaysia
March 26th, 2015 at 8:47 pm
All your thoughts and feelings are beautifully put in words.
May Lord Shiva guide you in your endeavour.
March 27th, 2015 at 8:14 am
Congrats Sivarathna ! I too love the poem you composed. It reveals a lot of information. I am happy for you & thank you for the service you did at the Monastery. Anbe Sivamayam.
March 28th, 2015 at 6:36 pm
Beautiful heartfelt poem…Aum nama sivaya
April 2nd, 2015 at 10:32 pm
Very nice indeed