Rajaram Ramachandran Poems

Ayodhya, the Capital City
Was famous for its gaiety,
With its entrance gates
Shining like ornaments.
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After paying tax, other kings left.
King Harichandran then kept
For counseling a few courtiers
On some important matters.
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'Oh, Lord! By morn, I blossom,
And by eve, I wither,
Then, of what use, I'm? '
Cried the fluttering flower.
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Once, Ananda, the disciple,
Who was thirsty, went to a well
To drink water and saw on the spot,
A girl drawing water in her pot.
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From astrologers the King heard,
The same what Sage Asita told,
But added, “He’ll become a monk
In the holy order of highest rank.”
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A beautiful courtesan,
Amrapali, had a big garden
Where Buddha stayed once,
Along with his disciples.
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All the members met Buddha,
Except Princes Yashodhara,
Who said, “Here he’ll come,
If I’m of any value to him.”
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Buddha was always keen
On one taking quick action,
And in support, he told
A story of two birds.
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Buddha wanted peace.
He sent two disciples
To Devadatta’s place
To settle any difference.
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King Ajatashatru heard
That Devedatta had died.
He had lost his best friend,
Who stood ever by his side.
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