{"id":191293,"date":"2021-08-09T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/?p=191293"},"modified":"2021-08-07T08:16:23","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T07:16:23","slug":"stringing-a-garland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/2021\/08\/stringing-a-garland\/","title":{"rendered":"Stringing a Garland"},"content":{"rendered":"

I sit mesmerized, as I thread each delicate flower
\nThe petals are perfectly arranged from a dew`s shower.
\nIt is true that only God can use His power
\nTo create such beauty imprinted in every flower.
\nMaking this garland is going to take at least an hour.<\/p>\n

This earthly flower will adorn the neck of a deity.
\nI weave each flower with such spontaneity.
\nThe flowers and foliage are freshly plucked from my garden
\nSo, I use it to make an earthly garland.
\nTrying not to let the garland get tangled,
\nI try catching the thread, making sure each flower is perfectly angled
\nI weave it into perfect ring
\nSo, I continue, threading one flower at a time.
\nThis is an earthly necklace, subtle and sublime.
\nThis mala<\/em> is an act of love and adoration.
\nI offer it to you, in an act of appreciation.
\nThere\u2019s no lotus or jasmines for decoration.
\nCause finding you, I found my inspiration.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a sanctity of motivation, therefore I thread a petal
\nHoping to be in your warm, tender embrace.
\nWill only lead me to divine illumination
\nSo, I humbly offer It to you.
\nIt is the best I could do!<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Meaning of Mala: <\/em>A\u00a0garland\u00a0is a circular decoration made from flowers and leaves, worn round the neck or head of a bridal couple or deity.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/em>Dr Usha Roopnarain \u2013 Former parliamentarian in the National Assembly of South Africa, social activist and passionate about human rights and gender equality.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I sit mesmerized, as I thread each delicate flower
\nThe petals are perfectly arranged from a dew`s shower.
\nIt is true that only God can use His power
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