A Divine Gift

A Divine Gift

P K Routray

 

 

A charismatic figure

that the Lord could configure

with traits uniquely divine

in a calm composure shrine

as if, in it, Baladevaji ascended His throne

to exhibit the world His brotherly affection

to make everybody, his own

even antagonist and unknown.

Of Tulashikhetra, a befitting breed

Rabibhai was a person rare indeed!

being one, among the five siblings

all genius thanks to Baldevaji’s blessings

dedicated themselves to the nation and abroad

leaving Rabhbhai behind to serve the Lord

and the society where they were born and grown

who looked at them with a lot of expectation.

Rabibhai did the wonder on behalf of all

his service, no impediments could stall.

As a token of gratitude on behalf of me and all

bent knee,bow down I to salute to the departed soul

Neither I am from his relation

not knotted  to him by social obligation,

a mere friend of his younger brother

bonded with him at my life’s late hour

I am indebted to him for his boundless affection

as if Lord gave me another brother for protection.

I often feel with blood in tears

as if Rabibhai in person appears

to kill my ego

as always he told me so

a word synopsizing the entire Hindu philosophy

and a passport, to Him to flee

Where he must be resting in bliss and peace

“ Hey, Baldevaji! Your love for him should never cease.”

Thus we all pray in one voice at you altar

as on his journey behind and ahead, you are the author.”

 

 

 

 

(N , B  Rabi Bhai is the elder brother of my friend a professor t Alaska. I knew him five years back but was too impressed by his brotherly affection. He expired due to heart ailments on 18.9.2018. It is a tribute gor him on his Sradhadaya.)