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Rhymes of Bharat
Vol.2 # 1
© Rhymes Of Bharat, 07/2024
Rama Rama, Hero Bold
Rama, Rama, hero bold,
In the tales of old, you're told.
Above the world so high,
A prince of virtue, in the sky.
Rama, Rama, with your might,
Fought for truth and what is right.
Like a lamp, in our heart,
Stay always, don’t depart.
Rama, Rama, king so wise,
Your story sings the skies.
Rama, Rama, hero bold,
You’re truly pure as gold.
Vol.2 # 2
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Arjun saw the eye
Focus, focus,
On your goal,
See just the target,
In your soul.
Arjun saw,
Just the eye,
Not the tree,
Nor the sky.
Focus, focus,
Like Arjun’s play,
Aim your best,
Every day!
Vol.2 # 3
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Speak the truth
Speak the truth,
and speak it kind,
Let gentle words
fill your mind.
Truth that hurts,
we need not say,
But lies, my dear,
we keep away.
Words like flowers-
soft and sweet,
Heal each heart
you chance to meet.
In truth and love,
we stand so tall,
This is dharma,
for one and all.
Vol.2 # 4
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Krishna, why do
you drive a chariot?
In Krishna's land, where tales unfold,
A child's question, pure and bold:
"Krishna, are you rich, they say?"
"Oh Yes, in love, in every way."
"Why then, be a chariot driver?
You could take a bow and quiver.”
With laughter sweet, Krishna replied,
"No task too small, no need to hide.
Love guides my deeds, big or small,
In every act, I hear its call.
Love's the force that drives my deed,
Not wealth or fame, but love indeed."
"Thank you, Krishna," the child did sing,
For love's the gift you always bring.
Vol.2 # 5
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Ram Ram, Holidays!
Ram Ram, One
The holidays are fun!
Ram Ram, Two
Crafts and games to do!
Ram Ram, Three
I chant with glee!
Ram Ram, Four
His love, I adore!
Ram Ram, Five
His tales make me alive!
Ram Ram, Six
Building temples with sticks!
Ram Ram, Seven
The music feels like heaven!
Ram Ram, Eight
Lit lamps at the gate!
Ram Ram, Nine
Each bite feels divine!
Ram Ram, Ten
Bedtime story again!
Vol.2 # 6
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Who’s the Gita for?
"Mother, mother, who's the Gita for?
For warriors bold or sages of yore?"
Oh, my sweet child, listen to me,
Gita's wisdom is for all to see.
In Arjuna's tale, we learn the way,
To love Lord Krishna, every day.
It rids us of doubt, worry or fright,
And live a life full of love and light.
Gita's teachings, pure and true,
Guiding us all, in all that we do.
So, O dear child, as you grow each day,
The Gita's lessons will guide your way.
Vol.2 # 7
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I am a hand bell
I'm a little hand bell,
Round and bright,
With a sound so clear,
In the morning light.
Shake me gently,
Hear my chimes,
Ring me softly,
In divine meal times.
When aarti is offered,
Hear me shout,
I ring, and you sing,
Let love pour out!
Vol.2 # 8
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If you love the Lord Divine
If you love Lord Krishna, clap your hands (clap clap),
If you love Lord Krishna, clap your hands (clap clap),
If you love Lord Krishna, and you really want to show it,
If you love Lord Krishna, clap your hands (clap clap).
If you love Lord Hari, raise your hands (Hari Hari),
If you love Lord Hari, raise your hands (Hari Hari),
If you love Lord Hari, and you really want to show it,
If you love Lord Hari, raise your hands (Hari Hari).
If you love Lord Rama, sing His name (Jay Shri Ram),
If you love Lord Rama, sing His name (Jay Shri Ram),
If you love Lord Rama, and you really want to show it,
If you love Lord Rama, sing His name (Jay Shri Ram).
If you adore Lord Vishnu, ring the bell (ding ding)
If you adore Lord Vishnu, ring the bell (ding ding)
If you adore Lord Vishnu, and you really want to show it
If you adore Lord Vishnu, ring the bell (ding ding).
In the temple, let's all bow, Fold our hands, and take a vow.
To show our love for Lord divine, With devotion, let us shine.
Vol.2 # 9
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Row your boat
Row, row, row your boat.
On the Ganga's sacred flow
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
With devotion let us row.
Row, row, row your boat.
On the Yamuna's gentle stream
If you feel the Lord's embrace,
Sing your heart out, let it beam!
But, if you feel a sense of fear,
Just remember, Krishna is near!
Chant, chant, chant in the mind.
Surely, Krishna you will find.
Vol.2 # 10
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Wake up before
the Sun’s first rays
Wake up before
the sun's first rays,
Start the day with
prayers and praise.
Chant the names
of God with glee,
Blessings come
to you and me.
With devotion in
your heart, arise,
In Krishna's love,
let your spirit rise.
Healthy, wealthy,
and wise you'll be,
In loving cheer,
joyful and free.
Vol.2 # 11
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The Turtle Teacher
Turtle tucks in, then peeks out slow,
Teaching us wisdom that we should know.
"Splash" in the water, "crunch" on a leaf,
Using his senses in firm belief.
Eyes to read tales of Hari so grand,
Ears for the mantras, that in temples stand.
Tongue to speak truth, and sing holy song,
Nose to smell incense, all night long.
In devotion to Hari, our senses we guide,
Like the turtle, with wisdom inside.
Vol.2 # 12
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Krishna, why did
you create this world?
"Krishna, Krishna," asks a child so small,
"Why did you make this world, tell us all?
Is it for fun, for sport, or more?
To learn, to earn, what's it all for?"
"My dear," Krishna smiles, gentle and wise,
"The world's a stage for love to rise.
To love, to share, with all you meet,
In devotion's path, find joy so sweet.
Perfect yourself, lend others a hand,
In this love, together we stand."
Thus spoke Krishna, his message clear,
Love and service, that's why we're here.
Vol.2 # 13
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A true friend
In their Guru's ashram so green,
Krishna-Sudama: two pals were seen.
Friends so true, in sun or shade,
A bond of love, never to fade.
In Sudama’s need, he felt so small,
Yet Krishna's kindness stood so tall.
Welcomed with love, an open heart,
Forever united, never to part.
A handful of rice, small and light,
Sudama's gift, in Krishna's sight,
Krishna's grace, a blessing so grand,
Took it all, with a generous hand.
Without a word, without a plea,
Gave him riches, like the endless sea.
Sudama’s life, once humble and bare,
Filled with fortunes beyond compare.
"Friends in need are friends indeed,"
Krishna proved, with every deed.
So, let's share, play, and be kind,
A friend like Krishna, we may find.
Vol.2 # 14
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Trees of Bharat
Pipal leaf, Banyan height,
Mango sweet, Banana light.
Neem and Amla, greenly rise,
Under Bharat's sunlit skies.
Tamal’s shade, a cool retreat,
Ashoka, Bilva, grace complete.
Coconut tall, jackfruit big,
Kadamba blooms, jamun's twig.
Trees teach us, young and old,
Nature’s stories brightly told.
Vol.2 # 15
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One two One two
One, two, one, two,
to Ayodhya we go,
Three, four, three, four,
by the Sarayu's flow.
Five, six, five, six,
Hanuman leads the way,
Seven, eight, seven, eight,
with peacocks we play.
Nine, ten, nine, ten,
brave and loving too,
Following Rama,
under skies so blue.
Step by step,
we count, feeling grand,
Our hearts with Rama,
in this pious land.
Vol.2 # 16
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Fruits of Bharat
Mangoes yellow,
bananas sweet,
To Lord Rama,
these fruits we greet.
Oranges bright,
apples gleam,
In Rama's light,
they truly beam.
Grapes in bunches,
coconuts so grand,
Pears and plums,
from the blessed land.
In seasons' turn,
with love we meet,
Offering these,
our joy's complete.
Vol.2 # 17
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Welcome Rama,
this Deepavali
Come, dear Rama, to our place,
With your smile, your gentle grace.
Into our hearts, come make your way,
Stay with us, every single day.
Around us, lights softly glow,
Inside and out, they brightly show.
Festivity fills the air, everywhere,
With love and joy in equal share.
The lamps are lit, they shine so bright,
In your honour, we light the night.
O Rama, your return we hold so dear,
Bringing joy to us, year after year.
Vol.2 # 18
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Hari, Where have
you been?
“Hari, O Hari, where have you been?
In jungles deep or caves unseen?
In temples tall, or in skies near sun,
Where do You hide, O endless one?"
“Dear child, I'm in every space,
Vaikuntha's my eternal place.
Temples, jungles, caves so wide,
And in each heart, I do reside.
But listen close, for here's the key,
In a pure saint's heart, you'll find me.
Where devotion's song flows free,
There, my child, you'll see me.”
Vol.2 # 19
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Rivers of Bharat
Ganga's waters, pure and bright,
Touched by Vishnu, full of light.
Yamuna, where Krishna played,
Joyful tales that never fade.
Godavari had a fortune grand,
Rama and Sita walked its land.
Narmada, where Shiva dances,
Sarasvati's unseen prances.
Sindhu tells of times long past,
Heritage that will always last.
Kaveri, blessed by Vishnu's grace,
Each river, a special place.
Vol.2 # 20
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Birds of Bharat
In dawn’s light, so clear and bright,
Birds of Bharat take their flight.
"Kaw-kaw," the clever crow cries,
Soaring high in morning skies!
"Chirp-chirp," from rooftops tall,
Sparrows call—so sweet, so small!
When the cuckoo starts to sing,
It’s a sign of blooming spring!
Parrot chatters, bold and free,
Echoing voices like you and me!
"Squawk-squawk," the mynah calls,
Echoing through trees so tall.
Peacock spreads its feathers bright,
Dancing in the monsoon light!
High above, the cranes glide by,
Painting Vs across the sky!
Swans glide on waters deep,
Where golden sunrays softly peep.
"Who-who," calls the owl so wise,
Watching under moonlit skies.
Listen, listen—what’s that sound?
Birds of Bharat all around!
Vol.2 # 21
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A-to-Z: Legends of Bharat
A is for Arjuna, with his famed archery skills,
B for Balarama, with a strength that thrills.
C for Chaitanya, the divine incarnate,
D is for Draupadi, her devotion so great.
E for Eknath, a saint second to none,
F for Fanidhar, Shiva - the great one.
G for Garuda, Vishnu's mighty bird mount,
H for Hanuman, love for Rama - paramount.
I for Ikshvaku, of the Solar Dynasty bright,
J for Jatayu, who in Ramayana took flight.
K for Krishna, our most beloved Lord
L for Lakshmi, mother greatly adored.
M for Manu, mankind's early seed,
N for Narada, spreading bhakti creed.
O for Omkara, the sound of cosmic sway,
P for Prahlada, devotion's purest display.
Q for Queen Kunti, with intense affection,
R for Rama, the emblem of perfection.
S for Sita, with her purity and poise,
T for Tulasi, in devotion does rejoice.
U for Uddhava, Krishna's friend so wise,
V for Vyasa, who opened our eyes.
W for Worship, to Narayana we bow,
X for ten avatars of Vishnu, as we know.
Y for Yudhisthira, of Dharma the king,
Z for Zero, without devotion: everything.
Vol.2 # 22
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Rama's Arrow: A-to-Z!
A was an arrow, swift and true,
B was the bow, strong and new.
C was the chant as it flew by,
D was the demon in the sky.
E was in the east, visible by sight,
F was the force, full of might.
G was the gaze as it sped,
H was the hope as it led.
J was the joy when it hit,
K was the kindness it lit.
L was the light in the land,
M was the marvel so grand.
N was the nod for what’s right,
O was the offering, pure and light.
P was the prayer, soft and sweet,
Q was the quiet, calm and neat.
R was the roar of his fame,
S was the song of his name.
T was the tale told and heard,
U was the unity, of monkey herd.
V was the vow, kept in word.
W was the warmth, in Rama’s embrace.
X, Y, Z
Yearned for his grace.
Vol.2 # 23
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Festivals of Bharat
Splash, splash, colors fly,
Giggles rise to the sky,
Holi's here, don't be shy,
Throw the colors, let them dry!
Ramanavami's bells chime clear,
Rama! Rama! We draw Him near,
Celebrate the Lord, oh so dear,
His glory we all deeply revere.
Janmashtami's flutes resound,
Toot! Tweet! The notes abound.
Krishna's birth, love's unbound,
In every heart, he is found.
Vijayadashmi comes with a beat,
Stomp! Clap! Dancing feet.
Evil's end, the drums repeat,
Triumph's tune is oh so sweet.
Deepavali's lights, oh so bright,
Crackle! Pop! Fills the night.
Lamps aglow, hearts alight,
Festive spirits take their flight.
Vol.2 # 24
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Thank you Moon
Oh dear moon, in the night sky above,
You calm our hearts with your gentle love.
Your silver beams, so cool, so kind,
Bring peace and joy to every mind.
You guide the tides, you guide the seas,
You dance with the stars in the evening breeze.
From fruits to flowers, your tender light,
Fills them with taste, a gift of delight.
You rest on Shiva’s brow with grace,
And remind us of Krishna’s lunar race.
Beneath your glow, He danced and played,
In Gokul’s fields, where love stayed.
Holi’s colors, Deepavali’s spark,
All do follow your celestial mark.
You show us time, in your gentle phase,
A timeless clock of eternal ways.
With folded hands, we bow and say,
Thank you Moon, for guiding our way.
Vol.2 # 25
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Divine Vahanas
Garuda spreads his wings wide and high,
Carrying Lord Vishnu across the sky.
Lakshmi's owl, with eyes so wide,
Brings wealth and luck, always by her side.
Seven horses pull the bright sun,
With Surya, day has just begun.
Brahma glides on a swan so white,
In the calm dawn and soft moonlight.
Shiva rides Nandi, a bull so strong,
In mountains and valleys, all day long.
And Yama on his buffalo, dark and grand,
Guides souls gently to the spirit land.
Simha the lion, brave and fierce,
Carries Durga, none to pierce.
Ganga rides a crocodile, swift and sleek,
Through rivers and waters, creek to creek.
Hanuman : the Vanara with strength untold,
Carried Rama, in the stories of old.
Airavata, the elephant, grand and wise,
Bears Indra through the cloudy skies.
Mooshika, the mouse, so small and keen,
Is the vahana for Ganesha, rarely seen.
Mayura, the peacock, with feathers so bright,
Flies Kartikeya with delight.
So many vahanas, so many tales,
Of Gods and creatures, in details.
So many friends in the sky,
Wave to them as they pass by !
Vol.2 # 26
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One to Ten
One is Krishna, unique and bright,
Second to none, a radiant light.
Two is Lakshmi Narayana, side by side,
In their blessings, we always abide.
Three's a chariot for Jagannath to ride,
With Baldev and Subhadra by his side.
Four Kumaras, wise and true,
Guiding souls, old and new.
Five brave Pandavas, standing tall,
Their valour and courage, inspiring all.
Six Goswamis together in Vrindavana’s grace,
Chanting and dancing, in a devotional place.
Seven are the Saptarshis, stars so bright,
Guiding us through the darkest night.
Eight forms of Lakshmi, blessings manifold,
Valor, victory, wealth and wisdom untold.
Nine steps of bhakti, to love and to give,
Teaching our hearts, the true way to live.
Ten are the avatars, Vishnu's great plays,
Protecting the world in so many ways.
Vol.2 # 27
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Rama, how can a rock
float on the sea?
"Rama, Rama," a young voice rings.
"Tell me please, of wondrous things."
How can a rock float, not sink in the sea?"
Rama chuckles, "oh dear one, Listen to me.
Write 'Rama' on stone, it floats on blue,
Write 'Rama' in heart, light you'll be too.
Cross the world's ocean, wide and deep,
With my name in heart, you'll leap and leap."
"Thank you, Rama," the children cheer,
"Your name's our boat, we hold it dear!"
Vol.2 # 28
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The family of Rama
Rama strong and Rama wise,
Shooting arrows in the skies.
Monkeys jumping tree to tree,
Helping friends with glee, I see!
Sita kind and Sita bright,
Shining with a gentle light.
Gardens full of flowers sweet,
Smiling faces when they meet.
Lakshman follows, brave and true,
Through the forest, morning dew.
Watching, guarding through the night,
Till the dawn's first light.
Hanuman with mighty leap,
Crosses oceans very deep.
Finds Sita, brings hope back,
Never does he lose his track.
Together, they all find a way,
To bring back good to light of day.
Love and courage, truth, and play,
In our hearts, they'll always stay.
Vol.2 # 29
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The Forehead Mark
On father's head,
A mark so bright,
Tilaka shines,
In morning light.
Two eyes to see,
The world around,
Third eye's where,
God's love is found.
This sacred mark,
So pure, so fine,
Reminds us of,
The Lord divine.
Tilaka shows,
We're never apart,
God’s in thoughts,
And in our heart.
We wear it for God,
And take a stand,
To stand by the faith,
Of our dear land.
Vol.2 # 30
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The art of bowing
In the garden, a fruitful tree,
Bows down low, so humbly.
But dry sticks, stiff and tall,
Never bend, they might just fall.
Little ones, look and see,
How good people should be.
Wise hearts bow with love so kind,
Learning more with an open mind.
Bow with a smile, and learn each day,
With humble hearts, we find our way.
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