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Theme: Imagination

The Imaginations of Us

I am aware that my presence
On this planet is temporary
 
I must be ready for the 
Final journey
Today or tomorrow
 
The other words like
Heaven, hell, salvation
Are all imaginary
And they don't belong
To me
 
Affections, love, last
As long as I last;
Associations, bonds, tuned hearts,
Passions and dispassion;
Just are of that short duration
 
"Unions, separations
Are all destined 
And are results of our
Previous actions"
 
Whether one believes 
This or not, I and others
Don't differ much in living
 
Whether one understands
Philosophies, spirituality or not
The end is same for all
 
Action, devotion, realization,
Theistic or atheistic;
All get dissolved,
As all the "forces" of the chess
Are put back in the box
 
This play is not 
Out of my volition
I am given an opportunity
That's all
 
What happens next,
What remains and 
What disappears
 
Are all fancies of the mind;
The unconfirmed sayings
Of the elders and
The imaginations of us
 

18-Mar-2021

More By  : Dr. Varanasi Ramabrahmam

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Comments on this Poem

Comment Thank you so much Sri TA Ramesh for the kind attention, scholarly and learned observations. I am also glad that you are also following my other posts and responding. Regards.

Varanasi Ramabrahmam
19-Mar-2021 06:06 AM

Comment Nobody has discovered what happens next to one's death. All ideas based on intellect or imagination are only some guesses only sans any proof to say they are true or false! All ideas are opinions only ! No one is permanent here! That is sure! So, all should be ready to face anything! Cry or fear cannot solve anything or change this natural diktat for all in this world! Let us live well and die in peace!

T A Ramesh
18-Mar-2021 22:37 PM

Comment Thank you so much, Rajendra Kishan ji and Kulbir Bhalla hi for the kind attention and learned, discerning and encouraging words. I am delighted for your scholarly response. Regards.

Varanasi Ramabrahmam
18-Mar-2021 21:22 PM

Comment Guru Nanak in his Japji Sahib
has a few lines which need reflection
in context of this poem:

a) Bahuta Kahiye, Bahuta Hoye
(The more we talk, the more it becomes)

b) Kete Kah Kah Uth Uth Jaye
(Innumerable came, sermonizing, but finally left)

Rajender Krishan
18-Mar-2021 18:03 PM

Comment Deep and intriguing questions.

Kulbir Bhalla
18-Mar-2021 13:45 PM


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