Taramala Eleventh bead of the Taramala Mountains, mighty beings, Embracing lush green to snow, Urdhvajivana Mukhi, ever rising, Puranic soul, forever young.   Joyous cries of Maa Tara resound, Strange faces, yet familiarly found. Trekking trails with spirits high, Clear in will, body, and mind.   Miles passed, winds grew chill, Snowy weather, roads turned…

Taramala Tenth bead of the Taramala Tara Joy Tara Joy Joy Tara hums my heart in silence Tara Tarananda Immersed in Paramananda Tara   Phala, pushpa, sugandha, Pancha tattva offered in reverence. Each essence questions me, What truly belongs to me in these offerings?   Jala quenched our thirst, Vayu breathed life into our being,…

Taramala Ninth bead of the Taramala O Tara, I am a fool, without strong faculties, I know no shastras, no detailed rituals, Yet, I long to see you, Mother, Train me hard, guide my steps, Maa.   Compassionate master, bestowed Tara nama, Guide me in sowing and nurturing it, I patiently await its growth,…

Taramala Eighth bead of the Taramala In the bustle of busy life,   Inner voice echoes unfulfillment.   A void unexplainable,   A suffering inescapable.   Wandered across lands,   Savored delicious food and liquid nectars.   Serene places filled my heart briefly,   Yet, yearning lingers again.   Seeking relief, burdens to ease,   Yearning for lasting answers.   Life's boat leaps…

Taramala Seventh bead of the Taramala Jingling bells announce the arrival of cows; dust and aroma fill the air, commencing Godhuli Muhurtam.   Calves dance for milk, kids run home; parijata blooms at dusk, eyes and ears transfixed elsewhere.   Baby steps into the ritual, invocation in progress; dogs bark in the distance, sugandha fills…

Taramala Sixth bead of the Taramala Monsoon clouds, first rain, A drop’s maiden flight. Landing on a mountain crest, Excited with false pride.   The drop flew, wanting to be Everything under the sky, Unaware of its true nature, Life kept it moving by.   Searching for worth and meaning, The drop kept moving, meeting…

Taramala Fifth bead of the Taramala O Batuka, most handsome and divine, Invoked, troubles resign. Uncertainties grip my heart, Walk with me from the start.   My deva, Maa Kali's beloved son, Bearer of Trishula and Kapala, Empty my kapala, strengthen my swadharma. With your Trishula, burn my karma.   Life's trail twists…

Taramala Fourth bead of the Taramala O Batuka, the fearless one,   Crafting scenes we cannot shun.   You make us confront our fear,   Pushing past our comfort's sphere.   Anger shoots, temper runs,   Heart speaks truth like a firing gun.   Mind calms like ice,   When all is done.   Hearts love certainty,   Clinging to comfort's plea.  …

Taramala Third bead of the Taramala O Maa Tara, jagat janani, Rising early, starting my journey. Walking briskly for pradakshina, Excited and elated to get darshana.   On the way, Hibiscus winked, declaring they were first. Staying awake, bloomed in the morning, Surrendering themselves at your feet.   Pleasant chirping heard from afar, Birds serving…

Taramala Second bead of the Taramala When night arrives, cold and dark, The known becomes unknown. Eyes lose their sharpness, As another world wakes.   O Maa Tara, mother of all, Wolves howl, wind whispers Flickering fire, playing low, Eerie silence stuns the heart.   Weak-hearted, sleep at night, Your kith and kin Only those…

Taramala First bead of the Taramala Lift me, O Mother Tara,   Drowning in sorrow, weight pulling down.   Day and night, no difference,   Pitch dark with water around.   Pull me up with your love again,   Lighten my heart with your gaze.   Brighten my life with your grace,   Hold my hand to pass this phase.…