Salutations to Vishnu

 

At the sight of your magnificent wheel,

Sicknesses and ill-health take to heel,

Bless me with an abundance of vigour,

So that I may boldly face my daily rigour.

The swing of your mace shatters arrogance,

The slice of your sword slays ignorance,

The blare of your conch chases life’s storms,

I feel protected thinking of your mighty arms.

Amidst all the distraction and ruckus,

Grant me perseverance and focus,

Like the arrows shot from your bow,

To you, my Lord, my family and I bow.

With muscles, bones, nerves, organs and skin,

I pray not to protect just my own kith and kin,

Nay, to each one according to their worth,

Bestow bliss upon all beings of the earth.