From her tears grew the rose

Symbolizing her strength and resilience

Ravens love rose because they lighten the world

However, the great flood filled the entire land of rose with water

Until a prophet Noah stopped the flood by worshipping the God of rain

Which helped to grow three other plants: corns, beans and squash that were planted together

However, coyotes destroyed the plants in the field because they didn’t have fences

As the summer ended, the winter began

And so did the season of harvest

To warm up humans, water spider brought coals on her back showing her wit and bravery

Although most animals are benevolent

Some are malevolent and are filled with greed and cannibalism

However, even animals regardless of their behavior love rose signifying their beauty.

Forged in epochs forgotten, the James Webb Space Telescope wove the ethereal tapestry of the Pillars of Creation. Near-infrared light unveiled newborn stars, while mid-infrared hues whispered secrets of dust-laden veils. Within the vast Eagle Nebula, their light echoes across 6,500 light-years.​ JWST-NASA

Oh Lord I sing your praise with obedience

As I stand here with my better half

Praising thy instead of praising myself

Because self-praise is a vanity

You are in me, I am in you

Your praise is my praise

For this reason, we are undivided

Despite living separate lives

Your dear love gives me hope and courage

Through our separation, I grow strong like iron

As I deserve to praise thee

Were it not for your sweet love during my leisure

I would be walking alone in the highway with thoughts of love

That tries to deceive me

And you teach me how to be single

By praising you in whom I remain.

Parakeets

What have I gained in falling in love with you?

My whole life has been a mystery without love

Wondering away from place to place

Then, if it was not for you, I would not receive your love

I cannot blame you, for my love is pure like Ganges

But yet I am to be blamed if I deceive you

By conscious effort of what you refuse

I forgive your robbery of my heart

Because you give me happiness

Like no other while stealing away my poverty

Thy love is a great relief

To undergo transformation spiritually

Which reduces my injury

Thankful to God’s grace who turns illness to wellness

And I learn to grow despite my illness and my foes

Whom I keep closer like my friends

The Golden Gate Bridge, California

Narrow is the gate that leads the life to heaven

Few are those who pass through it

Understand that you will be judged by the deeds you do

And not by your materialistic possessions

Hear the words of a wise man

Who builts his house on rock

Even the torrential rain and storm does not collapse his house

Whoever does not hear Lord’s word and puts them into practice

Is a foolish man who builds house on the sandy ground

That collapses after the wind blows and rain lashes.

Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill. Photo from Tallenge Store

Homage to the rising sun above the mountain

Lifted up his burning spirit under the sun’s sky

Bestowed with a new sight

Served the Lord with all his heart and soul

And climbed the mountaintop.

Surrounded by the valley

Mirroring Lord Krishna’s youthful exuberance in the middle age

Yet his valor was not limited to fighting his demons

Lifting up Govardhana hill to protect people from flood sent by Indra

Echoing his role as an enforcer of justice and harbinger of enlightenment

But when supernatural adversaries attacked Lord Krishna

He rose to the occasion

Defeating demon King Mauru and his 7000 sons

For Satan couldn’t outwit him

How could they?

For the Lord is on his side; he will not fear

Despite weak age, his wisdom flourishes like a palm tree

And still bears fruit in old age

From his humbleness to his uprightness

He sows the seed of light for the righteousness

Spreading the loving kindness and truth

Is the Lord

Asking us to merely perform our duty

Without being attached to success or failure.