RELIGIONS!!!
Religions are a like
An orchard where
Delicious sumptuous
Fruit trees abound
Each “fruit tree” is unique
In Nature with
Different shapes &
Sizes are found
When they start
To “ripen”
It gets rid of the
“Foul smell that abounds”
Religion is not muttering
Mambo Jumbo from the
Prayer book or
Visiting Atash Behrams
Or agiaries
Nor praying near the
Holy Fire
Or for that matter
Performing religious ceremonies
But, its on’s thoughts
Words Deeds that counts
Zoroastrianism is a
Religion which gives
One the Choice
To lead one’s life
The way one wants
But, apparently there
Always be Bad rotten apples
Misleading innocent in the name
Of our Religion.
Religion is not
A mound of clay
To be twisted turned
Inside out as well
Abused in anyway
It’s a road map
For you to renounce evil
And stay away
Religion teaches one
To do no evil, hear no evil
And speak no evil
Yet gossip, hypocrisy
Dog us every step of the way!!!
Listen to no one
Just use one’s
Power of Reasoning
These “ignorants'”
Do not have any power
As to who gets to go
To the land of Dreams
Lastly:
I respect all religions
I give my hands to many
But my heart to one
Zoroastrianism
Choicest Happiness
Farida Bamji
Sept 20th 2021
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Farida,
Wonderful poem! Captures the spirit of religious practice! Just a few days ago I received the attached on WhatsApp from a friend. It captures the same spirit so I wanted to share it with you, and thank you for your poetic contributions!
Yezdyar
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Do you Pray? I loved this interpretation of Prayer.
What is a prayer?
Prayer doesn’t only happen when we kneel or put our hands together and expect things from God…
Thinking positive and wishing good for others is a prayer.
When you hug a friend. That’s a prayer.
When you cook something to nourish family and friends. That’s a prayer.
When we send off your near and dear ones and say, ‘drive safely’ or ‘be safe’. That’s a prayer.
When you are helping someone in need by giving your time and energy. You are praying.
When you forgive someone sincerely by your heart. That is prayer.
Prayer is a vibration. A feeling. A thought.
Prayer is the voice of love, friendship, and genuine relationships.
Prayer is an expression of your silent being..✍
Prayer is NOT just Burburing without understanding.
Thank you.
Absolutely right