LORD JAGANATH

LORD JAGANATH

P K Routray
Edited by P. Gaan

The doll looks full of frolic and fun
Billions of devotees on earth look at it with devotion.
For some, “The Big bang theory” describes the birth of creation.
But to his devotees, certainly creation is out of this doll’s play and fun.
His whole creation abides by His rules and direction
We can see this from the rhythmic movement of sun to electron.
He sits with His brother and sister in blue-hill temple on gem-studded throne,
To emphatically convey His message of universal brotherhood between man and man.
His brother is white, sister is yellow He Himself is black and red is his weapon
This tells us, irrespective of country and colour, caste and creed man is one
His weapon is a sharp edged wheel,
Meant to protect pious and holy and crush the devil
They call his weapon as Sudarshan,
It remains ready with Him for the devotees’ protection
This funny doll has so much significance about its creation
He Himself is the infinite creator; hence beyond any definition or dimension
In his body, we find symbols of all religions,
To exemplify He is one and the division and skirmishes are man’s creations.
The doll has His open arms and wide vision
Meant to embrace us and keep an eye on all His elusive creation.
Every year he comes out on the chariot to meet his devotees together
And declare, “Everything is transitory but He is the eternal player”
We keep Him dear to our heart with piety and devotion,
So that when soul leaves the body, it merges with Him attaining permanent bliss and salvation.