Classic Poem

O today it’s Diwali! O it’s the Festival of Lights for me!
For the Lord with garland of wild flowers, at last, has come to me!
He invites me and soothes the searing desolation of so many days!
O today it’s Diwali! O it’s the Festival of Lights for me!
For the Lord with garland of wild flowers, at last, has come to me!

Light, O Light the brilliant lamps! Draw rangoli with exquisite pearls!
Sing, O sing the auspicious hymns, sweet proud girls,
And beat, beat the festive drums,
For today is Diwali! O it’s the Festival of Lights for me!
For the Lord with garland of wild flowers, at last, has come to me!

A wonderful crown graces his head,
An exquisite necklace of champa flowers graces his neck,
His cheeks stuffed with red betel leaves!
And dressed in beautiful yellow garment,
He exudes alluring perfumes of sandalwood!
O today it’s Diwali! O it’s the festival of lights for me!
For the Lord with garland of wild flowers, at last, has come to me!

Because of you, we are not orphans, O Lord!
Can we ever sing your praises enough?
Just don’t go away, Narsaiyya’s lord, that’s all I ask!
O today it’s Diwali! O it’s the Festival of Lights for me!
For the Lord with garland of wild flowers, at last, has come to me!