Summary
The website content presents a reflective poem titled "Tranquil Waters: A Monoku" that celebrates the calming effect of a serene lake and the broader concept of stillness as a source of peace and contentment, with an accompanying image and a nod to the haiku-like structure of the monoku.
Abstract
"Tranquil Waters: A Monoku" is a meditative piece that captures the essence of tranquility through the imagery of a placid lake, emphasizing the value of stillness in life as a means to achieve inner peace and contentment. The poem is attributed to the philosophy of Paramhansa Yogananda, who believed that worthwhile things evolve from quiet moments. The monoku, a single-line poem similar to a haiku, is presented alongside an evocative photograph by B.R. Shenoy, enhancing the poem's impact. The webpage also acknowledges Bhavna Narula for providing a platform for such poetic expressions and offers links to additional poetry works by the same author, including "Beautiful Sky at Dusk: A Haiku" and "Dewdrops on Roses: A Monoku."
Opinions
“All worthwhile things in life are evolved in the stillness.”— Paramhansa Yogananda.
stillness of the lake, pure peace and contentment of living in the now
A monoku is a type of one-line poem similar to the haiku. The monoku typically consists of seventeen syllables or less in one, single horizontal line.
Thank you to Bhavna Narula for creating this beautiful space to house our stories.
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