Saluting and invoking Sri Ganesh

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Sri Ganesh, Quiet Seer and Poet Of all vicissitudes, So refined and so poised, So ancient and free

And yet so near, The sight of you Is a comfort To all, For you seem To bridge All chasms

And know the way through, And know the way through… (19-04-10)

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Sometimes, Sri Ganesh, your dance Is that of the trained Fighter, Tranquil yet nimble, Massively poised and yet

As fast as light, As quick to parry As to strike, Deeply elusive and yet Without fear, An unerring diviner Of all opponents’ moves, Yet detached and fair

And always ready With your dance

To embrace And offer… (24-05-10)

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