rich in spirit

when he was here
he walked on the mountain daily
the sun shone bright and hot
he wore his white cover
his devotees followed close by
he took sometimes his dog
he was very devoted too
the dog was infused with shakti
like all living with the saint
the animals were not different to him
he loved them the same as all else
for how could there be a difference
to a one in non-dual perfection?

Lakshmi, the cow
she was very still inside
the saint loved her very much
he would pat her head
and whisper sweet words to her
he would smile when she was near
she was so sweet with her
gentle presence
and showed deep devotion
to the saint
when she died
he gave her the blessings of a sage
she is buried on the ashram grounds
and those that come near her
burial grounds
feel the saint's energy of love and joy
as the two were never divided in reality

Lakshmi means wealth
in the way of being rich with
non-dual vision
(not worldly ways and ego attachments)
just pure peace that never wavers
Lakshmi is truth
personified in all that are still
then abundance of love, joy and truth
flow
as a one that is rich with spirit
om shanti