~~OM~~

When love is tainted by selfishness, it cannot illumine at all. Self is lovelessness; Love is selflessness. Love gives and forgives. Self gets and forgets. Love can never entertain the idea of revenge, for it sees all others as Oneself. When the tongue is hurt by the teeth, do you seek vengeance against the teeth? No, they both belong to you and are integral parts of your body. So too, when some other person insults you or inflicts pain, allow wisdom to have mastery over you. Discover the truth and do not rush to conclusions, always keeping love as your guide. This is a difficult task, but not beyond your capacity. Embark on this task with ardor and faith, you will attain sweet victory.

~~OM~~

A devotee shares his love and devotion to Shree Maa and Swamiji in this beautiful poem in Marathi.

Chotich Murti Piwali Vastra Dhaari |
Sooti Kesh Jiche Janu Keshi Ari ||
Bhaali Charche Kumkum Jasaa Tri-nayanaa |
Namaksar Tya Shree Maa Ni Swami Ranaa ||1||

Meaning: You are petite and you wear Yellow clothes. Your hair is open as is of Kesi Ari (Krishna). You have Bindi on your forehead as if that’s your third eye. We Bow to Shree Maa and Swamiji.

Aho Aashcharya Haa Kasaa Paschaatya-Deshi |
Niwaasi Jari Mani Maaya-Deshi |
Pragaadhya Pandit Sadhu Haa Sujaanaa |
Namaksar Tya Shree Maa Ni Swami Ranaa ||2||

Meaning: Isn’t it a great surprise that a Westerner has so much love for Indian culture and India ? He is full of wisdom, intellect, Seer and knows everything. We Bow to Shree Maa and Swamiji.

Dhyaani Rudrastadhyayi Va Aahe Jithe Chandi |
Ghor Sansaar Saagar Bhaye Tayaa Saandi ||
Mahaa Durga Chaa Jo Sadaa Kari Dhyaanaa |
Namaksar Tya Shree Maa Ni Swami Ranaa ||3||

Meaning: Swamiji meditates on Rudrastadhyayi and Chandi. He relieves our fear of this world. He continuously meditates on Maha Durga. We Bow to Shree Maa and Swamiji.

Maa Sharada chi Zhaali Punaraavrutti |
Bhagwe Vastra Dhaarane Aale Yeshu Kristi ||
Aarti Kare Aalawe Sadaa Ramkrishna |
Namaksar Tya Shree Maa Ni Swami Ranaa ||4||

Meaning: Shree Maa is Sharada Maa reborn. Swamiji is Jesus Christ in Orange Clothes. They always do Aarti to Ramkrishna. We Bow to Shree Maa and Swamiji.

Vasey Devi Mandiri Oonch Pahaadi |
Durgechaa Simha Jeth Kalivaree Dahaadi ||
Saraswatich Saakshaat Gheyee Kari Veena|
Namaksar Tya Shree Maa Ni Swami Ranaa ||5||

Meaning: Shree Maa lives in Devi Mandir on the top of the mountain. In Devi Mandir there is Durga’s Lion who drives away Kali by his load roar. Shree Maa is Saraswati with Veena in her hand. We Bow to Shree Maa and Swamiji.

Hoto Saatat-tyaane Chandi cha Paatha |
Tute Shrawanaane Janma-Maranaanchi Gaatha |
Sahaj Samaje Jiye Kaay Aahe Manaa |
Namaksar Tya Shree Maa Ni Swami Ranaa ||6||

Meaning: In Devi Mandir there is continuous recitation of Chandi. You are liberated from life-birth cycle by listening to Chandi. Shree Maa knows what’s going on in our mind. We Bow to Shree Maa and Swamiji.

Aahe Peedeet Mahaa Dukhi Krodhi |
Neech Swaarathi Kukarmi Alp-buddhi ||
Kaahi Karaa Maazyaa Manaa Aavarenaa |
Namaksar Tya Shree Maa Ni Swami Ranaa ||7||

Meaning: Upendra is suffering, sad and angry. He is mean, selfish, has bad Karma and not intelligent. He can’t control his mind after trying out several options. We Bow to Shree Maa and Swamiji.

Tari Tumha Aalaavito Manda-mati Upendra |
Karaave Anugraha Peek Yaa Hridayi Aardra ||
Aata Tumhaavina Aamhaa Raahavenaa |
Namaksar Tya Shree Maa Ni Swami Ranaa ||8||

Meaning: Upendra still urges and prays to Shree Maa and Swamiji. His heart has become wet because of praying to them. Now his heart is ready for Shree Maa and Swamiji to grow crops of their grace in his heart. Now Upendra can’t live without them. We Bow to Shree Maa and Swamiji.