Don't go like that!

 [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!