Thursday, April 2, 2015

Love is in the Air - Birth



Day 2 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Birth

Lord Vishnu conferred with His Goddess Lakshmi
Their plan must now begin
His love for her made her blush demurely
He conveyed it with a sweet grin

Time to take a human birth
Lord Vishnu did exclaim
And so Lord Rama came upon this Earth
Evil to destroy or tame


Having watched the tyrannies of Ravana and the pleadings of Goddess Earth to intervene and save her, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, decide to put their plan into action. And part of their plan is for God and Goddess to also experience and enjoy human love.

We are often so focussed on God and Goddess as Divine beings looking after mankind, that we overlook that they share a deep love for each other and that each is the strength and life force of each other. Perhaps one of the purposes of human birth was to also remind us of that. 

One of the beautiful aspects of Divine love both from Spirit view and as Lord Rama is the ability to forgive. Both aspects of Divinity (in Spirit form and human form), give humanity many chances to redeem themselves before any step to destroy is made.

And lest we forget, all plans in Universes are orchestrated by the Divine and we all have a part to play in it.

So as Lord Vishnu descended to the Earth as Lord Rama what did Goddess Lakshmi think and feel? Check out my verses tomorrow.

Love is in the air.  May we rejoice that humanity was blessed as a result of a Divine human birth.

Check my previous posts in this series

Written for:  AtoZ Challenge 2015
Linking to: Write Tribe ProBlogger Challenge

Check out some other Bloggers participating in the challenge: AtoZ List 2015
And the Blog-A-Rhythm AtoZ posts featuring many bloggers

The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

 This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.


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74 comments:

  1. VinodiniApril 2, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    I love you theme Suzy. It is so refreshing to read about mythology after almost ages and that too on a blog. I'll look forward to reading more.

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:22 PM

      Thanks Vinodini. Glad you are enjoying my series.

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  2. Shanaya TalesApril 2, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    This is a refreshing change to read about Ramayana in this manner.
    *Shantala @ ShanayaTales*

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  3. Beloo MehraApril 2, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    It is getting better with each letter :) I like the idea of Avatar coming to earth to experience human love. In fact that is the key point to remember about this concept of Avatar - to experience all that humans experience and yet to transcend those things to regain the divinity. Isn't that so? Looking forward to C.

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:24 PM

      Thanks Beloo. You absolutely nailed it when you said to experience all that humans experience and yet to transcend those things to regain the divinity. So glad you get what I write. Sometimes I wonder if it is making sense to everyone.

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  4. Swathi ShenoyApril 2, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    I am loving your posts Suzy :) It really feels nice to read the interpretation of Ramayana like this :)

    Betrayed

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  5. VinithaApril 2, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Such a nice post, Suzy. Loving this.

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  6. AnonymousApril 2, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Great post Suzy and so very different.

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  7. Prasanna RaoApril 2, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Loved the narration and how Lord Vishnu incarnated as a human being to have mortal experiences.

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  8. LsApril 2, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Thanks Suzy for this daily dose of mytho.. my fave genre.

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  9. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Thanks Suzy for the informative post. Written in poetic form, the meaning becomes more effective. Loving it.

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:28 PM

      Thanks Usha. Glad you are enjoying my poems and my prose.

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  10. AathiraApril 2, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    We lose ourselves in the petty things in life that we fail to see the bigger picture. I'm loving your take on mythology!

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:28 PM

      Thanks Aathira. Yes so true, that we focus so much on the non essential things in life.

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  11. Boisterous BeeApril 2, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Very informative Suzy! And lines.. the poetry..
    Unique in its own way!

    Cheers

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  12. sulekkhaApril 2, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    This is such a nice way of learning about Ramayana, waiting to know how Goddess Lakshmi felt when Lord Vishnu went to the Earth as Lord Rama.

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:31 PM

      Thanks Sulekha. Glad my posts are informative and leave you wanting more.

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  13. NancyApril 2, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Looking forward to reading your piece tomorrow too! Super it is! :)

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:36 PM

      Thanks Nancy. Look forward to your visit. Do leave a link to your blog so I can drop by.

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  14. Shilpa GargApril 2, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    Liking the way you have amalgamated prose and poetry to share the story of Ramayana! Great thought, Suzy! Waiting for the next part!

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:42 PM

      Thanks Shilpa. Glad you liked the way I'm presenting the Ramayana a story so close to my heart.

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  15. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    I liked the verse and its subtle rhyme. We do have a lot to learn from mythological stories.

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:45 PM

      Thanks Vidya. We sure do. There is a wealth of great wisdom in them and their essence is love which we overlook. I am trying to convey that.

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  16. RajlakshmiApril 3, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    Lord Vishu and Goddess Lakshmi are my favourite God couple, if that's a word. Both powerful and respectful... at least that's how it's shown in TV ... that impression is hard to go :) Beautiful poem.

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:58 PM

      Thanks Rajlakshmi. They are my favourite too. :)

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  17. AnonymousApril 3, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    What an interesting theme, Suzy. Look forward to the next developments.

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    1. SuzyApril 3, 2015 at 11:58 PM

      Thanks Varan. Glad you find it interesting.

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  18. Susan ScottApril 3, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    Thank you Suzy. Profound in all aspects. Powerful, beautifully written, simply yet creating a necessary tension. Not for nothing is this myth one of the very great ones. I wonder if Joseph Campbell gives a critique of this myth. I'm sure he does. It may be through his writings that I know of Lord Vishnu and His Goddess Lakshmi. Does this myth form part of The Bhagavad Gita? - I'm not sure ...Thank you again.

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 12:01 AM

      Thanks Susan. Lord Rama was the 7th avatar of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna was the 8th. The Bhagavad Gita is the spiritual dialogue that Lord Krishna had with Prince Arjun on the battlefield of Kurukshetra in the other historical epic the Mahabharata.

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  19. Jeremy [Retro]April 3, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Very nice... powerful and well formed.

    Welcome in the "B"... as a host I am stopping by to say thank you!
    Jeremy [Retro]
    AtoZ Challenge Co-Host [2015]

    There's no earthly way of knowing.
    Which direction we are going!

    HOLLYWOOD NUTS!
    Come Visit: You know you want to know if me or Hollywood... is Nuts?

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 12:02 AM

      Thanks Jeremy for visiting. Glad you liked my post.

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  20. Matthew MacNishApril 3, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    Brand new follower here. So nice to meet you!

    2015 A to Z Challenge Co-Host
    Matthew MacNish from The QQQE

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 12:11 AM

      Thanks Matthew. Welcome to my blog. Nice to meet you too :)

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  21. Penelope Potty SnooperApril 3, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    It's amazing the way you

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  22. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 1:42 AM

    Nice post Suzy...taking us through the intricacies of Mythology.

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  23. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    Beautifully narrated Suzy...I can imagine my grandfather telling me tales from the Ramayana and Mahabharata when I was little.

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 12:49 AM

      Thanks Sanch. My grandmother also told me these stories and I've been fascinated by the Ramayana ever since. It tugs at my heartstrings.

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  24. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    Ramayana and Mahabharata tales are something I started reading through blogs. Happy to read some here too.

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 12:50 AM

      Thanks Sheethal. They are my all time favourites. I heard them both from my grandmother when I was very little.

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  25. the little princessApril 3, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    The divine lord takes birth to redeem us of our sins...beautifully narrated!

    will look forward to reading goddess Lakshmi's thought's tomorrow..

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 12:52 AM

      Thanks Little Princess. Will look forward to your visit.

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  26. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    My first time popping by your blog I loved hearing about Lord Vishnu
    and Lord Rama while I do not admit I know a lot about these Gods and Goddesses (a little on Lakshmi from my Western perspective) but I enjoyed the verse and your understanding.
    If you have a moment drop by my inspirational blog Kelly Martin Speaks, my first time doing the challenge http://www.kellymartinspeaks.co.uk/

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 1:01 AM

      Thanks Kelly. Glad you liked my post. Dropped by and loved your post on Attraction.

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  27. Sundari VenkatramanApril 3, 2015 at 3:22 AM

    Beautiful presentation Suzy. Enjoyed reading about the birth of Rama :)

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 1:02 AM

      Thanks Sundari. Glad you liked it. Thank you for your visit.

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  28. VarshaApril 3, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    A beautiful verse. Loved it tremendously:)

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  29. Fascinating QuestApril 3, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    An aura of peace in your words... I like that 'love is in the air' :)

    Nimi
    http://FascinatingQuest.blogspot.com

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 1:13 AM

      Thanks Nimi. Glad my words bring peace.

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  30. iluvfictionApril 3, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    Loved the idea of Gods being busy and looking forward to experiencing the human feelings when they take birth :-))

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 1:15 AM

      Thanks Ruchi. I think the Gods love to take human birth :)

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  31. Stephen TrempApril 3, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    That was pleasant to read. a to Z offers anyone a chance to visit the world and the people and customs.

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 1:16 AM

      Thanks Stephen. Yes so many wonderful posts around and great for armchair travelling. Thank so much for visiting.

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  32. AnonymousApril 3, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    Loving your narration each day, Suzy! It's refreshing and I am looking forward to tomorrow.
    *Shalini @TaleofTwoTomatoes*

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 1:22 AM

      Thanks Shalini. Glad you are enjoying my series. Loving yours too.

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  33. Mary PurpariApril 3, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    Thank you Suzy! I love this beautiful insight into a culture much different than my own. I will continue to read your posts. Well done!

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 1:22 AM

      Thanks Mary. Glad you liked my post. Look forward to your visits.

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  34. NibhzApril 3, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    It's feels nice to read your interpretation. Different and fresh!


    Best Kept Secret

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 1:24 AM

      Thanks Nibhz. Couldn't see the point in narrating the events - so many other authors have done that so well already.

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  35. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    First of all the poetic lines draws in your reader. As it unfolded the story of Rama in such a few words, was captivating.

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    1. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 1:25 AM

      Thanks Ina for your lovely comment. greatly appreciated and glad you are enjoying my posts.

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  36. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Great post, Suzy. I learned something new! Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Prathima RaoApril 12, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    Enjoyed the verse and the way the narration is coming along.

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  38. beingFabApril 12, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Well written poem!! I like reading different interpretations of famous mythological stories :)

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