Ganga Aarati Poem by Narayanan Nair. P Perunthanam

Ganga Aarati
Five inch cotton threads interlocked
Reminded me of “I ” visible, burning:
Its radiance from flames reflecting
On the crest of ripples of Ganges told:
“Burn, merge in ripples of society, shine!
This is “Aarati” that give you “Rati”, dear.
The sacrifice of “I” and my ego and fear
Is “Ganga Aarati”, my eyes brought fine.
Cast castes away from the Constitution;
From institutions and rise to occasion
For good governess, progress of nation
To sustain peace and impart justice on.”
Narendra of Bangal predicted of India
Growing under Sudra mighty, vibrant.
Yes, the Sun rose up; sons rose up at last
Casting castes and see Lotuses bloom fast.
Dealers feel it betrayal but leaders a boon
Plumes of “Ganga Aarati” shows a visionary.
As candle plumes make a sweet Mercury
Beside the Crescent with breeze in dawn.
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Note: rati=happiness. Narendra=Swami Vivekananda. Ganga=River Ganges.