She is a candle,
Which shines so bright.
So brightly she shines,
Even in the dark, cold and windy night.

She is the messiah of love,
As pure and beautiful as a dove.
She stretches her hands,
And welcomes all,
Her love knows no bounds.

She is a mother, father, teacher and God,
And all look up to her and chant, “O, Lord.”
She tells us to gain mastery over the mind,
And to chant mantra to purify the mind.

O God,
Bless us to serve and follow this mother,
As she leads us along the path as the light.

— by Sharanya Shriram, 11 yrs, Mumbai.