Silence was what I could add
Buddha sat before the bodhi tree
Near him sat his disciple three
Ananda The boldest and oldest
Always was a man with a quest
Came an old man in his presence
Says he it doesn’t make any sense
Asked does god really exist?
Definitely you’ll see him if u persist
Walked in a young fella and bowed
Is there a god worth being loved?
Hearing this said the great sage
God, just a myth, your disowned image
Entered a man who seemed unsure
Is there a god who can miseries cure?
So that we can get away from all violence
This Buddha answered only with silence
Ananda the trustworthy was confused
Asked the master who looked bemused
Three different answers you gave sage
Your inconsistency is it not an outrage?
“People without thinking can’t accept the lord
The first, an atheist, is now thinking hard on god
Second is now questioning his belief that had him scared
Third was thinking aloud; silence was what I could add”
That was such a lovely comment to make.
Thanks Sa Na.
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A beautiful poem that silently occupies a place in the heart. It did in mine.
Sa-Na
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Sometimes Silence speaks more eloquently then word
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hello dsampath,
i was wonder-struck by the cadence, the meter and the depth of thought in this poem. truly, a spiritual little indulgence this one is.
great job.
sandeep
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Dear rajee khushwaha,
the four lines you have added are so beautiful.
i am so happy that you have understood the essense of the poem.
thanks for coming..
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Do people ask questions to strengthen their prejudices, my dear?
Didn't the SAGE tell his three enquirers what they wanted to hear?
"Did god create man or man created god " are my constant refrains?
In the absence of sound arguement, ruefully I, SILENCE Maintain.
A very thought provoking poem. I loved it. Sorry, I had been off for the last month and a half and did not respond due to domestic reasons. i shall now respond to your notes. Regards. Rajee.
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Dear Anneshwa,
it was an indeed af ine act fo you to vist me
despite the fact that you do not have a great
liking for the heavy statements
that are around Buddha.
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Thanks ajit nambiar,
I am happy that you came.
I liked your comments.
i would like to thank you
for your recommendations also.
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thanks palahali,
I went through the blog
prince who went for a walk
and was very impressed.
thanks for coming and commenting.
I am happy that you liked the blog.
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Dear Nargis.
a always look forward to your comments
As you do have the ability to make meaningful comments in a unique way.Thanks for your comments.
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