To Sri Aurobindo

Homage and Prayer to the Avatar

Though now his eyes bespeak a million woes

And granite furrows line his time-worn face

With one brief glance his healing force bestows

Upon the seeking soul the Godhead's grace.

Wider He than distant galaxies,

Greater His light than the undying sun,

Fount of all knowledge, fount of eternal peace

Among the Avatars, the Chosen One.

Ruler of omnipotence enthrone

In every heart aspiring the Guest

And as we march into the great Unknown

Guide us on our path of Godward quest.

For the world has darkness more than it can bear

And men are blind or soon by evil led

It seems we climb an insurmountable stair

Littered with the dreams of those long dead.

Help us to rise to meet our destiny,

From transient desires turn, deny

The Siren voices tempting ecstasy

And tune our ears to Heaven's joyful cry.