In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Sri Ramakrishna entitled “I Have Joined My Heart to Thee.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Love and Light I have joined my heart to Thee: all that exists art …
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The Ocean of God’s Beauty: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Sri Ramakrishna entitled “Dive Deep, O Mind.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Ocean of God’s Beauty Dive deep, O mind, dive deep in the Ocean of God’s Beauty; …
The Way of Love: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Bhagavad Gita entitled “The Way of Love.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Way of Love That one I love who is incapable of ill will, And returns love …
Lord, Make Me an Instrument: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Saint Francis of Assisi entitled “The Prayer of Saint Francis.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Lord, Make Me an Instrument O divine Master, grant that I may not so much …
The Light of The World: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Gospel of Saint Matthew entitled “The Sermon on the Mount.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Light of the World Ye are the light of the world. A city …
Limitless Love: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Sutta Nipata entitled “Discourse on Good Will.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Limitless Love Let your love flow outward through the universe, To its height, its depth, its broad …
Your Voice: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Hazrat Inayat Khan entitled “Khatum.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Your Voice O Thou, Who art the Perfection of Love, Harmony, and Beauty, The Lord of heaven …
Peace of the World: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Hazrat Inayat Khan entitled “Prayer for the Peace of the World.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Peace of the World O Thou, the Almighty Sun, Whose light cleareth away …
The Beginning of Enlightenment: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Ramdas entitled “The Central Truth.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Beginning of Enlightenment Forget not the central truth that God is seated in your own heart. —Swami …
Looking in the Mirror of Eternity: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Saint Clare of Assisi entitled “The Mirror of Eternity.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Looking in the Mirror of Eternity Place your mind before the mirror of eternity, place your …