Saluting and invoking Sri Ganesh

The forest’ secret offerings, And the jewels and the honey That were drawn to you, Lit with bursts Of joyful and wise knowledge Of all obstacles And All obscurities – A warrior, a sorcerer, An eternal Child Of Aum, An ageless figure Of promise… (27-01-11) Today Sri Ganesh You stand at the threshold, Sweet gold and fire, Tender and loyal, The incorruptible Guardian Of Her inner domains, And before you are laid The offerings to The Lord and the Shakti – Your figure is of a welcome And luminous ushering To those who come With truth in their hearts – While you appear Massive and uncompromising To those who would Misuse the moment – Gentle, exquisite, a song Of fulfilling harmony, Entirely offered And given * 6-43

To the Shakti, Is your stance, And all your knowledge Is At Her Service –

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