Triveni Journal

1927 | 11,233,916 words

Triveni is a journal dedicated to ancient Indian culture, history, philosophy, art, spirituality, music and all sorts of literature. Triveni was founded at Madras in 1927 and since that time various authors have donated their creativity in the form of articles, covering many aspects of public life....

Under a Banyan tree

R. Vijayananda Reddy

  

Under a Banyan Tree at Bodh Gaya

You attained the ultimate

And now at Bamiyan they desecrated your image
Yet stoically you stand

An icon of peace for a warring age
which sorely requires
the wisdom of a sage

You looked upon all mankind as one
and left behind lasting impressions

The Dalai Lama is your representative
of your love and compassion

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