The Garden of Meditation - Poem


One of my favorite places to visit is the meditation garden next to Swami's beach near Encinitas, CA. It is a hidden gem that I recommend to anyone visiting the San Diego area. It is a serene, peaceful, calming, beautiful garden. There are many spots to contemplate and meditate. When you climb up a small hill with lush lawns on either sides, you get to see this breathtaking sight of the Pacific Ocean below you, lots of colorful flowers down the cliff side, and brown pelicans soaring above you. 


The beach that you see below the cliff is Swami's beach, named after the author of the famous book "Autobiography of a Yogi" - Swami Paramahamsa Yogananda. The meditation garden houses this Swami's ashram (hermitage) and is maintained by the Self-realization fellowship founded by him. The gardens are open to the public and the kids loved watching the fish by the calm ponds. 

Here is a poem that was inspired by my visit to this garden.

The Garden of Meditation

Standing at the very peak
Surrounded by wildflowers
Golden, maroon, blue
I drank the nectar of bliss.

Looking down the tall cliff
At the lone brave surfer
Saddling the crest of a wave
I pondered on the meaning of life.

Smelling the salty breeze
As jellyfish and teeny crabs
Walked the silvery sands
I meditated on oneness and unity.

Following the white clouds
As brown pelican flocks
Swooped to twist and twirl
I gasped in awe of such beauty.

Lost in the gentle flows of fish
Orange and yellow aplenty
Playing with love in calm ponds
I contemplated on truth and diversity.

Soaking up the energy of this garden
Of meditation and devotion
By the beach of the fearless Swami
I cherished this moment for all eternity.

For those who have not been to the meditation garden, here is a photo of the place. It was taken my colleague and dear friend, Barbara, to whom I recommended this garden during her recent visit to San Diego.




Peace and love to all! 

Comments

  1. Dear Srivi,

    This is such a beautiful poem!

    I LOVE this place, the poem you have written and the poet!!

    Hugs and love,
    Chinnu

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  2. Thanks so much for your encouragement, support and love always!

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