Holy
Mother!
Were you
the Mother Durga, the Mother of the Universe,
Who was
born as Sarada to receive the worship of Sri Ramakrishna?
I wonder.
Were you
the Mother Parvati, the consort of Shiva,
Who was
married to Sri Ramakrishna,
To take
care of him who ever remained in samadhi?
I wonder.
Were you
the Mother Sita, the daughter of the Earth,
Who
appeared to Sri Ramakrishna and
Bore
patiently the sufferings inflicted by your kith and kin and others?
I wonder.
Were you
the Mother Saraswati, the godess of knowledge,
Who
showered her blessings on Swami Vivekananda
Before
his voyage to the World Parliament of Religions?
I wonder.
Were you
the Mother Ganga, the redeemer of sixty thousand sons of King Sagar
Descended
on the earth as Sri Sarada
To purify
all who take a dip into your life and teachings?
I wonder
Were you
the Mother Anasuya, the wife of Rishi Atri,
Who
transformed all the great giants like Naren, Rakhal, Sarat, Yogen, and
Girish
Into
little children with your motherly love?
I wonder.
Were you
the Mother Mary, the solace of many,
Who was
born to give peace and assurance
To Sister
Nivedita and others?
I wonder.
Are
you the Mother, the sum total of love of all the mothers,
Enjoying
your own glories
Dwelling
in the hearts of all?
I wonder.
