[This is a short poem composed on a whim. I received an email and the sender had used the words - "Don't go like that!" in their email. And just like that, I wanted to compose a poem using that phrase. Initially, I started with a song - Aise na jao Nand Lal, but it proved to be quite difficult. Perhaps, another day. The poem may seem abrupt / incomplete. However, I hope the feelings and message (of what has been written) comes across. I hope you're all keeping well and safe.]
The student says:
Don't go like that!
The road is treacherous,
The problems unknown and continuous;
Humour my attachment and fear,
My intellect is not clear;
Stay a few more days,
Wait till the end of this phase!
The teacher says:
O Son, it is time to go!
By nature the world deceives,
It has no capacity to relieve;
Free yourself from this tracheary,
The world is a hall of misery;
Pursue That and That alone,
And nothing will then be left to moan.
O son, arise and awake!
There is nothing to be afraid,
When all is His handmade;
Discard the crutches of attachment,
Hasten slowly towards enlightenment;
Reign in the mind through the intellect,
Contemplate on Him to remove their defects.
O son, act now, do not delay!
Blink of an eye and years will pass,
Distractions increase and continue to harass;
Each age has its comforts,
Pleasing now, only to then hurt;
Recognise That Thou Art!
Look within, in the cavity of your heart!