Mirabai poems
Mirabai(1498 - 1546 / Kudki / India)
Do Not Leave Me
- by Mirabai 37
Do not leave me alone, a helpless woman.My strength, my crown,
I am empty of virtues,
You, the ocean of them.
My heart's music, you help me
In my world-crossing.
You protected the king of the elephants.
You dissolve the fear of the terrified.
Where can I go? Save my honour
For I have dedicated myself to you
And now there is no one else for me.
I Have Found My Guru
- by Mirabai 37
I have found a guru in Raidas, he hasgiven me the pill of knowledge.
I lost the honor of the royal family, I
went astray with the sadhus.
I constantly rise up, go to God's
temple, and dance, snapping my
fingers.
I don't follow the norms as an oldest
daughter-in-law, I have thrown
away the veil.
I have taken refuge with the great
guru, and snapped my fingers at
the consequences.