All the challenges seem to be strewn on my path alone
Does this world make you too feel forlorn?
I wondered if everyone around me was having it easy?
Did the world give them joy? Or do they wish to be free?
Having experienced the highest desire, the desire for the divine,
all experiences in this world were off by a mile.
I went through the motions trying to engage my mind,
But unlike what i thought, the world was not kind.
I struggled to see what they were seeing,
where i saw "unnecessary" strife, they claimed "such is life"!
What have you achieved by playing these games of power?
Serve others and see how every aspect of life flowers
Surely they could not be enjoying their days!
Who enjoys being a victim in all ways?
Why spend days being insecure and fearful
Take refuge in knowledge, and life becomes beautiful
But it seems that this is what the world is used to
It is a huge discomfort to adopt something new
I shouted I screamed to make them see the light,
The fact that they didn't see it, only worsened my plight
Then realisation dawned on me
Not all desire to be free!!
I was fortunate the desire arose in me
Consistently living the knowledge is the key
Then i distanced myself from what was disturbing
And i realised it was only my mind that was playing!!
I smiled and decided to put that brat straight
I'm not going to let it dampen my devoted gait
Now when something bothers me
I look deep inside and the unchanging, i see,
I see how everything in this world is a reflection of my mind
I have to just dive into knowledge and peace i do find.
Its not easy, its very tough, i do reconcile
But that's what makes this human life worthwhile.
Guruji, you wanted to see me free
You put me through a test of fire
I came through unscathed
just as you desire
- Alpa
