Tehmiben

The final flame has leapt to join its source

Above the failing candle of the flesh,

The spark of its sincerity so bright

It flamed into a fire of the soul,

Burning as a beacon in our night,

A torch to guide us towards the coming Dawn.

We who gathered round this blazing light

Meet now in silence as once we leaned to her

To hear the higher knowledge from those lips

That at the last spoke only 'Ma, Ma'.

Where now the reign of sorrow when the sun

Of aspiration rises in all hearts

Touched by one who lived for Her alone?

O luminous soul could we forget your smile

Or fail to hear eternal harmonies

When from your lips 'Savitri' burst forth?

Even now celestial choirs sing

Chanting your way to heavens beyond the stars.

Rest now sweet spirit and come to us again,

Return to earth apparelled in Their Light

And lead more striving souls to truth and God.

Remember us who ever remember you

Poet and teacher of the incarnate Word,

Our golden friend, human, yet most divine.