Manatita is an esteemed author living in London, UK. He writes spiritual books, flash fiction and esoteric poetry, his favourite genre.

Wisdom from the Master

"The beauty
Of hope’s outer life
And the fragrance
Of hope’s inner life
Are keeping humanity sane." - Sri Chinmoy

"Hope is sweet.
Hope is illumining.
Hope is fulfilling.
Hope can be everlasting.
Therefore, do not give up hope
Even in the sunset of your life."- Sri Chinmoy

Glowing on the Effulgent Lap of Supernal Love

Each ‘now’, is the dawn of another sunrise,

That keeps our flames burning; the winds of

Transformation lies, within each sacred Heart.

The changing face of ashen clouds, offers

No dreams of a tomorrow, yet the voice

Of the Invisible whispers: “Go on, go on!”

Flowers fade, only to emerge again with blossoms,

Night ascends, heralding the moon and shooting stars.

Have you experienced a sunset, with no hope of dawn?

The deer’s a manifestation, of each new virgin fawn.

Lazarus was thought to have died for good;

Yet Grace showed that he was only sleeping.

The Prodigal went astray in his iniquities,

Yet rose to glory in his Father’s Kingdom.

The Naga Baba drifts from place to place, naked,

With nothing but his daunting faith. Yet the rose

In all its grandeur, cannot match the glory of his soul.

Rejoice, my sweet angels, you have not done so

Badly after all! Our Hearts still sing of eternity,

Even as hope blooms with new discoveries.

Our once forgotten humans, are once again

Remembered; the breeze of new

Benevolence, now penetrates the soul.

We’re much more in synergy, than the light of myriad

Suns! Gaia is simply grooming our shadows, so we

Continue to glow, on the effulgent lap of supernal Love.

- Lantern Carrier. 28^th December, 2020

The Smile of a Heart of Innocence, will Teach us all we Need to Know About Love

Teaching us Slowly, all we Ever Need to Know, About the Unspoken

Life gives me the plight of an old man

With myriad ailments, yet a Heart with

The smile of a child, soaring like a bird,

Carrying my ageing passengers on its wings.

Freedom is the cage unlimited, with or

Without form; the cage a Freedom veiled,

Purposefully unravelling its own map; marching

Towards the golden Light of the unknowable.

Earth circles the blooming flowers, while

The gem-stone beauty of the indigo moon,

Joyfully kisses my soul; walks with me to

The pinnacle-crest of happiness.

Silvery clouds float, as the stars twinkle, dancing

In the perennial vastness of a twilight sky. Autumnal

Leaves dissipate and flourish anew, falling and

Rising, like a pendulum, on the lap of supernal wonder.

A lit candle hurts when touched improperly,

Yet it gives light to the dark and solace during prayers.

We are all notes on the lute of the Breath of breaths,

Each one a beautiful flower, emitting its own scent.

In this drama called ‘Life’, the rose of Love blossoms radiantly,

Teaching us slowly all we ever need to know, about the Unspoken.

- Manatita, 27^th Dec, 2020

Wisdom from the Master

"From the New Year we can learn that God is God only when God is OUR God and not MY God. From the New Year we can learn that Truth is Truth only when Truth is OUR Truth and not MY Truth.

At every moment it is we who can make ourselves a blessing to ourselves and to the world at large." - Sri Chinmoy

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Beauty is neither 'this' nor 'that', but the Light of the Beloved. - Manatita

2021 and Hope

© 2020 manatita44

Comments

manatita44 (author) from london on December 31, 2020:

Thank you for a great sentiment. Much Love.

Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on December 31, 2020:

manatita44 Every write up makes sense and shows me your true talent. Great words for a Farah N Huq,

manatita44 (author) from london on December 30, 2020:

Ah, Mary. Thank you so much! Glad that you lived in Dhaka. Happy for you. Peace.

Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on December 30, 2020:

You transported me back to Dhaka where my husband and I worked for a few months and had really a great time. You made me think of the indigo moon...and my imagination wants to capture what you said. A great ode to Farah.

manatita44 (author) from london on December 30, 2020:

Thank you, thank you.

So kind, so kind. Freedom allows us to use the form with inner assurance. Indeed Freedom, in the Highest sense of the word, is Moksha or Liberation, which itself is one with Brahman and as such manifest in the Jivan Mukti or freed soul.

Being from Bangladesh, you already know this, as it has produced the likes of Ramakrisha, Aurobindo, Guruji and many more. Much Love.

manatita44 (author) from london on December 30, 2020:

Thanks Nithya,

Yes, Love keeps us going. It is our inseparable, visible and invisible friend that comes from Brahman, like Light or Peace and dwells in our Hearts, forever. Thank you so much! My Heart of Love to you for your support and best wishes to you and family. Happy New Year!!

Farah N Huq from Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 29, 2020:

Well! I had written a few more words but those seem to have vanished haha Extremely humbled, grateful and deeply touched by your kind genorosity! Needless to say.....you made my day! Yes, you are right! Hope is what keeps us moving ahead and freedom surely has no form. It's all about how we look at things. Thank you so very much once again! May you be blessed forever for the kindness that you nurture!

Farah N Huq

Nithya Venkat from Dubai on December 29, 2020:

Beautiful poems, love keeps us going. Makes this world a better place to live in.

manatita44 (author) from london on December 29, 2020:

Dhanyavaad, my Farah ji.

You've used four words to say it all. How charming!! I offer you my Heart of Love and wish you the infinite beauty of Brahman. Jai Ram!!

manatita44 (author) from london on December 29, 2020:

Indeed! I look forward with joy in my Heart. Much Gratitude, Linda C

manatita44 (author) from london on December 29, 2020:

You've used four words to say it all. How charming!! I offer you my Heart of Love and wish you the infinite beauty of Brahman. Jai ram!!

Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on December 29, 2020:

Thank you for creating an inspiring article about hope, Manatita. I hope the upcoming year is a great one for you,

Farah N Huq from Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 29, 2020:

My dearest bhaiya ji

manatita44 (author) from london on December 29, 2020:

And to you! Seems that you have things covered. Under control. Great my Didi ji. Keep on being safe and blessed. Gratitude

Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on December 29, 2020:

Beautiful words, well expressed to highlight love, hope, and wisdom. Keep spreading the divine message. Loved the quotes, and the pictures as well.

Thank you for sharing another wonderful piece. Happy New Year to you!

manatita44 (author) from london on December 28, 2020:

Thank you, Rosina

Sri Chinmoy was a remarkable visionary who did the impossible daily. You will never go work with his words. Me, am only an ant in comparison. Much gratitude.

Rosina S Khan on December 28, 2020:

Glad to read this article with poetry pieces focusing on hope, light and love. I have become a fan of your master and love all his wise quotes. Excellent article, Manatita.

manatita44 (author) from london on December 28, 2020:

Pamela (Chuckle)

I'm so happy I'm describing you! You have the Heart of a child? Awesome! We shall sit at the feet of Love together in Spirit, chanting the glories of the Unmanifest; the wonder of Its beauty. May the song-bearers carry our notes on the lap of perennial Silence and transcendental Peace. Happy New Year!!

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on December 28, 2020:

I am not sure about we, but I am always hopeful. Your words, "Life gives me the plight of an old man,

With myriad ailments, yet a Heart with

The smile of a child, soaring like a bird, etc. describs me.

I love that verse.

This is another poem full of love and hope, Manatita. God bless you.

manatita44 (author) from london on December 28, 2020:

Thanks Peggy.

Appreciations!

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on December 28, 2020:

You have shown us many reasons to be hopeful. Your words display truth and inspiration. Keep writing your words of wisdom and love. Blessings to you and everyone in the year ahead.