Instruments of Peace and Prayer to Sri Rama

Instruments of Peace

Are we crazy
To long so deeply
For just one glimpse?
Oh sparkling Light,
We are so sad, beaten, and battered by the world
But the hope of Your love,
How could we not practice austerities?
Sacrificing is a joyous occasion at the thought of You
Your strong, yet gentle touch
Graceful hands that hold the flute of our lives
Oh, gentle breath, breathe Your goodness into us
May we be instruments of Your peace


Prayer to Sri Rama

Oh Sri Ramachandra
Righteous one
Exile yourself not from our hearts
Oh how Kaushalya must have wept
At the loss of your beautiful face
As Ravana stole Sita
So ignorance steals our devotions to your feet
Oh dear Ram
Make us like your darling wife Sita
Serving you always
Make us like your noble brother Lakshman
Defending righteousness
Make us like your great servant Hanuman
With you as the main jewel of our hearts
Ramachandraji, beloved King
Leave your golden throne, O warrior
Come to the forest of our material world
Dwell among us, O protector of Dharma
Guide us with your gentle love