There, where millions of Krishnas stand with hands folded, where millions of Vishnus bow their heads, where millions of Brahmas are reading the VEDAS, where millions of Shivas are lost in contemplation, where millions of Indras dwell in the sky, where the demigods and the munis are unnumbered, where millions of Saraswatis play on the veena — there is my Lord self-revealed: and the scent of sandal and FLOWERS dwells in those deeps.
Where to next:
VEDAS or
FLOWERS?
[
Source: RT 15 (partial); 2.57. jânh khelat vasant riturâj]
This poem refers to the gods of Hinduism:
Vishnu and his avatar
Krishna,
Shiva,
Brahma, along with
Indra, and the goddess
Saraswati.
Vedas. These are the oldest Hindu scriptures; you can learn more at
Wikipedia.
demigods. There are the Hindu deities known as
devas.
munis. These are Hindu sages,
seekers.
veena. The
veena is a stringed instrument, as favored by the goddess of wisdom,
Saraswati.
sandal. A paste made of
sandalwood is widely used in Hinduism.
Here is the full poem:
XV
II. 57. jânh khelat vasant riturâj
Where Spring, the lord of the seasons, reigneth, there the
Unstruck Music sounds of itself,
There the streams of light flow in all directions;
Few are the men who can cross to that shore!
There, where millions of Krishnas stand with hands folded,
Where millions of Vishnus bow their heads,
Where millions of Brahmâs are reading the Vedas,
Where millions of Shivas are lost in contemplation,
Where millions of Indras dwell in the sky,
Where the demi-gods and the munis are unnumbered,
Where millions of Saraswatis, Goddess of Music, play on the vina—
There is my Lord self-revealed: and the scent of sandal and
flowers dwells in those deeps.
