Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill. Photo from Tallenge Store
Homage to the Rising Sun
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.