in praise of Sri Ramana, 3-5

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3. Who is perfect in mastery over the unruly senses,

Who readily recognizes only the merits of others, Who

always abides in unsophisticated Bliss of Peace, Who

has subdued all flagrant and devastating passions;

 

4. Who lives on the spontaneous offerings of votaries,

and dwells as an austere ascetic on the slopes of the hill,

Whose heart is proof against the arrows of Cupid, Who

has consecrated His life to guiding others on the Path

of Self-realization;

 

5. Who has crossed the fearsome ocean of misery and

stands on its other shore, Who uses his hands soft as

lotus, to serve Him as a bowl, Who chases away fear

from those who take refuge at His lotus-feet, by a

single refreshing glance;

 

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Ganapati Muni: 40 verses in praise of Sri Ramana

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