Swami Naranda - A Rememberance
Swami Naranda Devi had the devotion
To float us in style through the tribulations of life’s ocean
For our tsouris she had that mystically sacred loving potion
She was always, a Mitzvah in motion....
Most glorious Cosmic Jewish Mother divine...
A heartfelt magnanimous cornucopia of vegetarian feasts sublime
Boundless generosity, a perpetual banquet of Prasad
Hearts content, stomachs so full, all expressing a joyous, Oh my G-d
Not only that her creations were so intensely delicious
Never forget, her food balanced and nutritious
Soups, salads, appetizers, bounteous vegetarian main courses, breads, cakes, deserts, mangoes, and exotic herbal tea
Then one could rest and kibitz, or kibitz and rest, what better than Naranda's heavenly hug and cosmic kiss there could never be…
While our hearts sought comfort and sustenance in the presence of her sacred company
Most devoted and beloved of all, was that night
When after satsang, her Guru, Sri Brahmananda Sarasvati, beheld her sumptuous banquet in his sight
In preparation were three planetary revolutions of creative passion, karma yoga, and culinary fire…
More than 75 delectable dishes were presented by Swami Naranda to satisfy all our heart’s desire…
Whether it was food for the stomach, or sustenance for the spirit…
The end of Swami Naranda’s praise, you'll never hear of it...
Let it be remembered that night, for all eternity
When Guruji deeply bowed to Narandaji to salute her sublime divinity
That eve there was heavenly Prasad for all in attendance and beings in the planes above
Who witnessed her purest heart and example of untold boundless love
Dog Cat, Bird, or wild Creature
All sought to reside in the purest vibration of this loving teacher
Homeopathy, fasting, cleansing, papaya enzymes, acupuncture, herbs, or propilis from the bee
Swami Naranda could always come up with the best remedy
Should there be an instance of contrary belief
There was always Aloe Vera and the purified water of the sacred Life Leaf
What could be equal to the joyous special feeling
When Naranda chanted over the sacred Agnihotra fire during crystal healing
When this was your moment of perfect relaxation, inner corn fields, clouds, and Blue Sky
Our hearts so free, our spirits on the fly
A bliss of meditative grace
Her ashram was certainly that ever special place
She adored her family, yet to her students and devotes, most kindred were we all
Hangin’ out with Naranda was always a ball
No weekend was ever so complete
Unless you went out with Naranda for your special bagel treat.
Those that knew her know, how we honor her in this pensive recitation of reminiscence and blissful thought
A more loving giving soul there never was, so only a little taste to you we have brought
To those who are believers in the Dharma
Know that to have feasted at Swami Naranda's banquet, was the result of many lifetimes of good Karma
Remember mind controls the body, and breath the mind
A greater Master of Hatha Yoga and Pranayama, one could n’er ever find
Hashem had wanted in Paradise , the most wondrous heavenly feast.
So, He called to Swami Naranda, and her Soul was released
Often we mythologize those who have passed on from this treasure of life and living
But not for Swami Naranda, she was already an Icon of love, sharing, and giving
Remember for those with still mind, and heart blissful and pure ..
Meditate on the life and countenance of Swami Naranda, and you will find your cure.
by Sheldon Stein - 11.16.1994 Commemorating the Mahasamadhi of Swami Naranda Devi on 11.09.1994
I wrote this poem just after her passing, I wanted her to be remembered in a beautiful way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPptpUGX22k You can watch her in this video clip and experience her favorite relaxation
The picture of her on the swing was one of her favorite photos, I took it at www.anandaashram.org. during the late 1980's. She is also pictured next to Guruji, Sri Brahmananda Saraswati, Rammurti S. Mishra, M.D.
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