Ujwala: Illumination

Light encircles each day
with its garland of seven illuminations.
In solemn stillness of Pre-dawn
is foretold the course of
each heavenward destiny.
Dawn heralding advent of rose-golden rays
in beneficent blessing, spanning across
the horizon of time and space.
Gaze upon this day of Thy creation!
Each morning bathing the day with renewed
vitality and opportunity.

From its glorious apogee
the Sun infuses all earth
with the power of pranic light
ensuring growth and evolution.
Twilight, the ending edge of day,
withdraws consciousness again
into self-contemplation
of the mystery of light and shadow.
Gaze, we all, with subjective wonder
at the serene beauty of this evening!
The moon, quiet and full of calm
and vast constellations offer
unanimous confirmation of
Thy benediction over all.
Filling the spheres with the
still darkness of night.
Rise from the depth of dreamless sleep
into worlds of shadowless midnight
To commune in realms unknown,
with pervasive and ineffable peace.

Awake, awake, this heart’s desire!
To again find promise of abiding Light
in each new day dawning!