The Banyan Tree Comments
Sitting under the Banyan tree I watch the water hitting its raised roots
Restless and agitated as a disturbed mind.
It's effervescence matching my own state of mind.
On the sun baked land the Banyan tree stands alone in silent meditation.
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the erudite and the discerning comprehends its deep mystical meaning. The Upanishads are the essence of Vedic teachings.
You are so right! I have taken an intense liking for Upanishad's regular readings. though I will probably never understand their complete imports. Thank you again for your appreciation.
The Banyan tree stands tall, majestic, peaceful and magnificent. Through its silent meditation it speaks volumes with various messages to the world and its people.
Thank you so much Geeta Radhakrishna Mennon for reading and leaving so many wonderful comments. Your opinion and thoughts I value and cherish so much.
Congratulations Madam for this poem being selected as the Poem of the Day!
Thank you so much Nabakishore Dash for reading and commenting.Appreciate it very much.
A profound and compelling rendition set aside for deep reflective thought. Congrats on your poem's selection as member POD., remain enriched.
Thank you so much Chinedu Dike for your much valued and thoughtful comment.
A wonderful poem with compelling images. Great lines to ponder about.
Or, learn to love the question itself; the answer doesn't even matter!
Yes! We all are in love with this question! Thank you for your great comment.
It is such a pleasant feeling to come to PH for reading poems and see my poem chosen as a member poem. Thank you PoemHunter and thank you to all the readers for appreciating the poem.
This wonderful poem has secured its place on the Home Page, as Poem Of The Day Members, today. Brilliant poetry. Deserving the Best Poem Rank on PoemHunter. Congratulations, Savita.
Thank you so much Unnikrishnan Shivasankara Menon for your comment and appreciation.
This philosophical writing has secured the coveted rank of #64 among the Best Poems of Members featured on PoemHunter, today. Congratulations, Savitaji.
Congratulations, Savita! This poem is still on the best member poems list at #74 today.
A magnifisent poem.The Hindus worship Banyan as representing God.You mooted a question that has great philosophical implication.Whether we call God as He, She or It.God is our creator, whom we have not seen.One must agree God is the creator of life and death and sustains the Universe
Savita, I'm unsure which poem your recent message meant for me to look at so I came here, and I see I left messages, as I expected. bri : )
a favorite line for me: 'All beings fight for its survival By confrontation or by cooperation.' four stars for Savita for this poem., from.... bri : )
'Or an It for an Atheist inquirer' I an an agnostic-atheist.....(not an inquirer; I've made up my mind to be an 'unbelieer') .... and a male, but I sometimes 'joke' that She is the Gpd. Why not?
Savita, Which definition works for your brain? Ha ha. 'ef·fer·vesce 1. To emit small bubbles of gas, as a carbonated or fermenting liquid.2. To escape from a liquid as bubbles; bubble up.3. To show high spirits or animation.
Lol Bri sometime I use the word simply because I like it or want to learn it, and practice in use is the best way for it. Poetry gives us the freedom to use the word beyond traditional use! Thank you so much for all your comments.
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Thank you for this beautiful poem dear Savita ji. Heartiest Congratulations for the poem of the day. Top score and to my favourite.