Goddess Deity of the River

Goddess Deity of the River

Yami, daughter of Surya

free me from the torment of death

as I immerse in your sacred waters.

You are indeed to be venerated

as you rise in majesty

from the Yamunatri

on the slopes of the Banderpooch,

from the mighty Himalayas to the Ganges basin,

you irrigate and feed the land

and quench the people's thirst.

 

17/03/13

Reviews

[quinfinn]

lovely imagery and well worded, i think this is a departure from your recent venues. i heartily approve!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Quin

[Claire Twinn]

Indian mythology is so rich in fantastic imagery, your imagination certainly seems to have been fuelled by it. Planning a trip there?

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Claire. Divya introduced me to this wonderful obsession and I intend to go there this year or next.

[DIVYA]

This poem greatly brings out the reverence attached to sacred rivers in India. The Ganges, the Yamuna, the Narmada.

These great lines underline the belief and the worship...

"free me from the torment of death
as I immerse in your sacred waters.
You are indeed to be venerated"

-beautifully expressed John!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Divya

[DIVYA]

You are welcome John! It was a great read!