Before the break of dawn I hear the mellifluous voice of the black bird 'koel'. The voice is deep and full. Even amidst dawn chorus the song stands out splendidly and mesmerizes me. The song to me is a lilting, melancholic, haunting and soulful melody. It is sung from the great depths of the heart. I feel the burning desire of the bird in its song to meet the creator. It is a prayer a great longing for the unknown.
The bird sings from dawn to dusk. As the sun dips down the horizon and night descends the bird stops singing. Till it sings the rendition is impeccable and keeps me spellbound. The pitch and tonal quality is unwavering.
The voice resonates and travels from horizon to horizon and beyond into eternity. Even in a crowded place, full of cacophony of sounds when I hear the song I 'loose' the world and connect with the song, travelling with it in a different world of stillness and void. The melody melts deep in my consciousness and a momentary, timeless tranquility envelops me. I feel the power and beauty of benediction in that silence. I am not able to hold on to that blissful, magical moment. Then the world takes over; an altogether different journey in time.
After a few months the bird stops singing. Probably nature has allotted only those few months for it to sing. During those months it seems it only lives to sing. It sings only when existence wants it to sing. That to me is complete and unconditional surrender to nature. I feel, then the bird recedes into the silence of deep meditation.
The song leaves an indelible impression in my heart. It will remain etched in my memory forever. I marvel at the bird's spiritual journey – A poignant tale of the bird's quest for spiritualism. I wish I had that prayerful heart to sing with that intensity and devotion the name of the lord. I bow to your compassionate and selfless singing which helps to stoke the fire of the unknown inside me. O dear bird I have a lot learn from you.
Rajesh
(Member of Violet Affection)
Rajesh
(Member of Violet Affection)
