Ram Temple, Ayodhya ; 7 Jan 2024

                        RAM TEMPLE, AYODHYA

“In the minds of geniuses hatch’d,

With their finesse unmatch’d,

For the eyes, the finest wonder,

A feat ‘pon which always to ponder…”

(…)

“An old spot re-adorn’d, a shrine of renew’d destiny…”

(…)

“By our experts envision’d,

By our people fashion’d,

By our men mould’d,

By our folks decorat’d…”

(…)

“Some magic as only India can make …”

(…)

“This monument, boasting of the finest poetry,

Doth stun one and all with its majestic poise….”

(…)

“‘Pon this marvel let there be poetry :

Let us chant to extol our mastery !

To do it again we’ll summon our virtuosity :

Verily be Mother India a legend for humanity.”

---From my poem “A marvel in marble” (on the Taj Mahal), written on 25 November, 2001.

https://allpoetry.com/poem/17077706-Poem----A-marvel-in-marble---on-the-Taj-Mahal---28-March--2023.-by-Soman-Ragavan

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“A people whose genius ne’er ceases to stun…”

(…)

“Our sculptures have we carv'd in yon rock

To give the whole world a very shock;

Our masterpieces have we engrav'd in marble

Even if we only have a tree as stable…”

(…)

Immortal India, overflowing with philosophy,
Silent conqueror, supreme umbrella,
We will sing till the death of us,
We will sing thy glory in our poetry !

---From my poem “Immortal India,” written on 22 July, 2001.  

https://allpoetry.com/poem/17077483-Poem----Immortal-India----28-March--2023.-by-Soman-Ragavan

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                            RAM TEMPLE, AYODHYA

The land of temples hath gone and done it again :

Nothing can stop us : no flood, no earthquake, no rain :

From the spot rose a new Ram Temple :

Of India’s virtuosity, a shining example.

Temple masterpieces do dot the land, all around :

Many a stunning construction is to be found :

Dreams captur’d and reproduc’d in stone,

In marble : in such marvels be India alone…

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The times have change’d : India’s expertise remains :

She excels in many temple-building domains :

Rising from unassuming plains, in spectacular attire,

Her expertise turns masterpieces for all to admire.

The times may change : the knowledge remains :

Expertise hiding behind deceptive nonchalance,

From the past barbarous hordes weathering the pains,

Crafting anew marvels to be chant’d in foreign parlance…

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In four years, the new marvel sprout’d out of the ground :

Stunning miracles as only in India could be found :

Harnessing new machines, new methods, new equipment,

A novel cousin of the Taj to design and to invent…

Speeding up the minute sculptures,

Polishing up the shapes creat’d,

Giving new meanings to the novel implements

Ramming shivers into the faraway vultures…

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Mother India, thou will still stun the universe :

‘Pon thy prowess will the world again converse :

No other civilisation can match thee :

Thou shalt forever reign with glee !...

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Soman Ragavan

Mauritius (Indian Ocean)

7 January, 2024

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