maya - the illusive energy..

A misty, illusive play this maya
bringing up waves that jostle and bounce about
continuously --
no still center to be found
the soul that is looking to be freed of this force
is to relax in the heart
see it for what it is
unreal
born from lifetimes of clinging to the false
and having no true power within it
if one can see clearly what it is
transient and insubstantial
this is the beginning of pulling away
and witnessing
vs getting lost within it
and losing clarity

this maya has no truth within it
it has no name or face
and cannot be grasped or controlled at all
it can only begin to be
conquered by grace alone
which is the sword of truth
that comes from Guru's words and presence
otherwise maya
will go on and on...

this maya is not real
as the reflection in the water is not real
it is moving within the still center
of grace
captured by the one identifying with ego
it lives and seems to be real
but it is truly just imaginary
as the dream of being a one that is
high or low
or bound or free
or this or that
in reality, eternity is all that exists
even in delusion
this is true always...

this maya carries one away into
a sea of unrest
not having any substance or wisdom
within it
why to chase it and create more of it?
as it will only continue to
torment the being
with restless vibrations
which is not your true nature
begin to see it for what it is
and do not come under it's tempting sway
be here in heart

this maya will never settle itself
only the compassion and sharp words of Kali
which is Guru
will break it down and render it powerless
to haunt no more
never to rise again as separation
what suffering it brings
but have no fear, friends of heart
you are well within
and will come
to know yourself in time
with sincerity
and true efforts
it may take a lifetime(s)
but it will come


this maya haunts
like a play of mirrors
in itself, it is nothing but a reflected
appearance
a gross or subtle form of energy
rising from nowhere
be free of it dear souls
rest easily in heart and the
gift of Guru's bright words and
stilled presence
only here, will this dream begin to loosen

this maya has not found anything of reality
or truth
is this not true friends?
has thou found a little bit of insight
and now where has it gone?
it has been forgotten
so do not entertain in this moment
maya
let it go
and it will find another place to roam
where it is given attention
but not here now