Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SWAMI VIVEKANANDA, by LAVINIA R. CLARK


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SWAMI VIVEKANANDA, by                    
First Line: Vivekananda, swami, now as near
Last Line: You taught that all religions lead to god.
Subject(s): Goddesses & Gods; Mythology; Worship


Vivekananda, Swami, now as near
As when you poured the Vedas' holy writ,
The heart of India, in our hearts, and knit
Our souls with your high vision, calm and clear,
Godlike and gracious, you seem standing here
In ochre robe and turbaned head. We sit
In your majestic presence, where is lit
The starry fire that swings celestial spheres
Through India's length and breadth you trod,
A princely mendicant, from Orient
To our religious parliament, you came,
Where hearts swept up to you like flame
With tolerance, deep love, and logic blent
You taught that all religions lead to God.





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