Vesak Blossoms

Vesak dawned and with his dawn
The Sakya Royal was born
The might of love to teach us all
And show the road where sorrows fall

In Lumbini the famous Sal Uyana
Queen Maha Maya bore, this Saviour Baby
Then to deck his Cosy Verdant bed
Sal tree dropped their scented flowers

In Lumbini radiant, pleasure grove
Lord Buddha as a Royal babe, was born
To teach what bliss, to heal life’s sorrow lasting
The Dhamma to devour, when we are fasting

Vesak gives us cheer, Vesak gives us gladness
Vesak gives us hope and soothing peace of mind
For this truth the Sakya Sage did clearly find
Dhamma bliss is everlasting to end our daily sadness

Vesak full moon, scenting the air shine on and on
Year after year every Vesak full moon, dawn
Your shining face shyly unraveling bright
Rhythmically bathing this world with your tranquil light

Vesak night, when the full moon shining bright
People gather all blossoms, that’s white
From the placid waters, the lotus peep
While the innocent babies are fast asleep

Young and old pilgrims clad milky white
With jasmin, lotus buds to temples wend their way
To offer to the Muny and at his feet to pray
With the fragrant flowers and scenting candles gay

On this thrice blessed peaceful morn
The Dhamma’s truth to him did dawn
Beneath the Indian Bodhi Tree
He left behind a shining glorious name with glee

Reader, I send you happy Vesak
greetings
More fragrant than any flowers
That deck your temple shrines
To greet the Vesak pure dawn

Sabbha Papassa Akaranam
Kusalassa Upasampada
Sachiththa Pariyodapanam
Etan Buddhanusasanam
 

Nalini C K V Aluvihare
Diyakelinawala Maha Walawwa
Dodanwala
Muruthalawa