Earth and the Sky

Dharmaraj asked Yudhishthira,

Who is greater than Earth?

The mother is greater, he replied,

she is the one who gives birth.

Earth facilitates the creation,

playing her part in nature.

The highest source is the mother,

so, she is greater in stature

Very apt and wise, he said,

Now you tell me one more.

Who is greater than the sky?

Tell me only if you’re sure.

Everything that we call alive,

breathes this air to survive.

Earth is livelier with the sky,

a reason for her to thrive.

The sky is a protective sheath

around the earth’s curvature.

The clouds bring rain and birds fly,

he supports every creature.

The question is perplexing

and no support from the literature.

Father plays the role of the sky

so he is greater in stature.

You are indeed wise, he said,

You bring glory to all the mothers.

Be victorious and live long

along with your brothers.

Learning from this dialogue,

there is something I want to say.

I may not be that wise

but this is my takeaway.

Please be my beautiful Earth

and let me be your azure sky.

With you, I shall adhere

and in me, you shall fly.