The plant, related to the legendary
‘Kalpavriksha’, is also known as Parijat, which appeared as a result of the
churning of the Milky Ocean, the “Samudra Manthan”.
Though said to be a
favorite of Lord Krishna, many call it the ‘tree of sorrow’ for its flowers
bloom only at night. And yet, in those few hours, its fragrance heals the
darkness, spreading peace.
They say the Gods touched
the plant with gentle fingers, giving its seeds and leaves, life-granting powers, to heal
the universe.
Harshringar – the night jasmine
We
pruned the plants today.
All,
Except
for one at the gate.
The pruning
shears stopped
Their
click-clack chattering
At
the hint
Of an
old lingering fragrance,
And
the sight of small white flowers
Lying
scattered on the ground below.
As darkness
fell
And
the cumulus scattered
Across
the skies,
Under
the softly glowing stars
The
tiny white flowers bloomed again.
The
street lights watched quietly,
As,
wafted gently by the winds,
It
permeated our room
And then
the lobby
And finally
the whole house.
The
fragrance, tantalising,
Almost
wistful in its hesitation,
Whispering
awake dormant memories
Forgotten
for so long,
Carrying
just one message:
“Home”.
The haunting
reminder of an old legacy.
The
chattering shears knew
As
did the hands holding them:
That it did not matter
Whether
we held on to it or let it go
The legacy would remain.
For the eternal within, never dies.
Very nice!!
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