A Flower To Auroville Mother-18 Poem by Indira Renganathan

A Flower To Auroville Mother-18

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Vaadaamalli (Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena globosa)

Stiff and stern and sturdy a gem
Buttoned to a globular rhythm


An ideal of empurpled deep wonder
Gathered ball of a wisdom-gender


Symbol souvenir of sisterly passion
Selected for Nepali brother's affection


Decocted treat for a gripe infantile
Blog of bundle ever to beguile


Freshened femina, Vaadaamalli long
Freedom preaching in united throng


Unscented yet no debar of hue
Arresting grandeur approved true

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Note: * Bhai Tika Worship of Brother(Nepal)

Tiharalso known as Deepawali and Yamapanchak or Swanti, is a five-day-long Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal
and the state of Sikkim the regions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong in India where ethnic Nepalese have their presence.

The fifth and last day of Tihar is called Bhai Tika or Kija Puja. It is observed by sisters applying tilaka" or "tika" to the foreheads of their brothers
to ensure long life and thank them for the protection they provide. It is believed that Yamraj, the God of Death, visited his sister, Goddess Yamuna,
on this day during which she applied the auspicious tika on his forehead, garlanded him and fed him special dishes. Together, they ate sweets,
talked and enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content. Upon parting, Yamraj gave the Yamuna a special gift as a token of his affection and,
in return, Yamuna gave him a lovely gift which she had made with her own hands. That day Yamraj announced that anyone who receives tilak from his sister
will never die on that day.

Sisters make a special grandly for their brothers from a flower that wilts only after a couple of months,
symbolizing the sister's prayer for her brother long live. Brothers sit on the floor while their sisters perform their puja.
The puja follows a traditional ritual in which sisters circle brothers, dripping oil on the floor from a copper pitcher and applying oil to their brother's hair,
following which a seven-color tikas is applied on the brother's forehead. Next, brothers give tikas to their sisters in the same fashion with an exchange of gifts.
This ritual is practiced regardless of whether the brother is younger or older than the sister. Those without a sister or brother join relatives or friends for tika.
This festival strengthens the close relationship between brothers and sisters.

In addition to these, Newars make colourful Ashtamangala mandalas and recite chants and procedures in accordance with Tantric rituals.
Along with the seven-coloured tika, sisters provide brothers with Sagun, sweets, Makhamali (Gomphrena globosa) garland, and
a sacred cotton thread of Tantric importance, similar to Janai thread meant to protect their bodies.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dr Dillip K Swain 14 December 2017

A beautiful flower poem dear madam. So nearly inscribed. 10

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Nivedita Bagchi SPC UK 10 June 2010

Compact nifty groovy…freedom…what a woman wants ‘Freedom preaching in united throng’ 10/10 Ms. Nivedita UK Please visit my page Ma’am n

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Kesav Easwaran 07 June 2010

the style of this poem is butten flower-like...sturdy...short...and compactly packed words...another good flower poem...10

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