Saluting and invoking Sri Ganesh

Today Sri Ganesh it is like You disappear To let the Shakti be, Or you become the Shakti, Or you are the Shakti, And you stand impassive, Draped in Her victorious light, But you also wear a hint Of smiling reverence, a tinge Of exuberance = The Deed is done, The Path is cleared For a new step – And your knowledge, Sri Ganesh, Is married and brimming with Her Irresistible Intent – Aum. But, Sri Ganesh, I ask you, Who will take care Of this country That is being ruined and Poisoned and defaced And plundered and betrayed By its own people? Who? (06-10-11)

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Sri Ganesh, In your makeshift quarters By the side of the road You are the gracious host, Her envoy and

Secret Assessor, Missioned by Her To assay The presence of gold in the midst Of humanity – And whoever comes to you Finds

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