Many a times I wonder what Yashodhara must have thought the night Siddhartha (The Buddha) left her with their newborn child. Some of her musings, as I could think of, are presented before you. Not verified by any historical fact, this poem is purely my imagination.
That night, O’ Buddha, I was awake
At last, that day had arrived
When You could hold no more
The purpose of your life and the divine call
were setting turbulence through Your inner core
Your concern was for mankind that was at stake
That night, O’ Buddha, I was awake
Quietly, you rose and kissed our boy
Then subtly you bade me bye
You did turn to look at me
You knew my plight but let it be
I held my tears and did not shake
That night, O’ Buddha, I was awake
I would not make things worse for you
I have seen your anguish through and through
It’s not a sudden day that has arrived
With aches, in society, you had much survived
Nothing in lieu of “Enlightenment” you would take
That night, O’ Buddha, I was awake
Although prepared, I was scared
To hold you back, I could have dared
Our family would have been happy and not alone
But then, we would have lived with a breathing stone
Your resolution, even your infant couldn’t break
That night, O’ Buddha, I was awake
I knew what you seek was very profound
That the world will become peaceful and sound
You will clear the flaws of religious duality
You will find for people the path to spirituality
Your birth was for humanity’s sake
That night, O’ Buddha, I was awake
I know you will come for me some day
And will guide me onto your saintly way
My sorrow will not be for futile
It’s my testing phase and sacrifice for a while
In Divine Realm, great couple we’ll make
Since that night, O’ Buddha, I am still awake…
Jai Shri Hari
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