DAS AVATAR

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

Burnaby, British Columbia

DAS AVATAR

Oh, Krishna!  It was Your absolute wish

To assume the form of a giant fish

Protecting and securing the Vedic wisdom

When immersed in torrential waters making them victim

Oh, Krishna!  You next assumed the shape of a huge turtle

Submerged in the milk ocean that was churned in a hurtle

You set on Your shell the great Mandara Mountain

Leaving a mark, a result of a divine outspin

Oh, Krishna!  Your next body was that of a boar

The Earth sank into the Garbha Ocean, and Your chore

Was to lift it with Your tusks from the universe's base

(It appeared like a spot on the moon) it was done with grace

Oh, Krishna!  The half-lion, half-man form was on Your list

Fearsome with sharp claws, You held down the demon as he hissed

Crushing him like a wasp and ripping him apart

With those pointed nails You permitted him a new start

Oh, Krishna!  Now as a full human You came as a small brahmin

Your striding steps were large, most uncommon

You deceived Maharaja Bali and spared so many beings 

Those lotus feet leaked Ganges' waters, purifying their feelings

Oh, Krishna!  You assumed the form of a warrior

Pitted against other kshatriyas who became blood river memorials

Their collective karma was washed away by You

As Parasuram, You relieved the Earth knowing what to do

Oh Krishna!  You became the celebrated Ram

At the battle of Lanka You defeated the ogre Ravan

Sending each of his ten heads to the directional gods

So long desired, Your action to eliminate him was against all odds

Oh Krishna!  Then You came as the wielder of the plow

As Balaram, brilliantly white, You became known somehow

With blue attire, the colour of the Yamuna River

Your striking weapon caused more than a shiver

Oh Krishna!  Next you became the very passive man

Buddha of compassionate heart, a non-violent human

You decried the slaughter of animals on the weak basis

Of approval by a Vedic authority premise

Oh Krishna!  Lastly, You come as Kalki Avatar

Appearing like a comet or a speedy shooting star

A terrifying sword in hand eradicates the wicked

In the current age of kali when people are afflicted

Oh Krishna!  O Keshava!  Oh Lord of the Universe!

In ten major appearances you disperse

We are grateful to You, and to the writer, Jayadev

This hymn of hope is something he generously gave

Oh Krishna!  You appear as incarnations numbering 10

As Matsya, You rescued the Vedas, and again

Heroically as Kurma, You bore on Your back a mountain

As Varaha, You saved Earth and also we can count on

The Narasingha method for opening the chest of Hiranyakasipu

As Vamana, your 3 steps let Bali know what he is due

As Parasuram, You delivered some corrupted warriors

In the form of Ram, You destroyed demonic barriers

With a plow, as Balaram, You drew the river close

As Buddha, You calmed the slayers and gave a quiet dose

When you are Kalki You subdue those who are gross

MAY THE SOURCE BE WITH YOU

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