Poem for May 27



Radha-Govinda


Radha-Govinda reciprocate with me.
Radha-Govinda, I took a sizeable bit
of darsana of You during
the japa session this morning.
It is a great pleasure
to combine the chanting
with gazing at You.
The mantra is the main
thing, but looking at
You in worship is
equally potent. I cannot sustain
looking at You for the
entire sixteen rounds because
of the fear that it will
create pressure in my head.
But I am grateful
for what I can
get. Silent darsanas
later in the day,
without chanting,
are also welcome.
Just living close
to You is a balm
on my soul.
I am grateful You reside
with me in Viraha Bhavan.