Woman

Varsha Krishnamoorthy
@varsh.a

I am guidance 

All-pervasive from the mountains I reside in 

I am the origin of universe and time 

Hundred-eyed, day and night oh 


I am a union 

A source of energy indifferent to illusion 

I am embodiment of wisdom and devotion 

The sun, the truth, the stars, the moon oh 


I am woman 

I am woman 


Dark complexion 

Reflect the river as it bends, every inflection 

I am desire, I am beauty, I’m affection 

Introspect within, I am what has been 


Oh I am violence 

I am antithesis of quiet and compliance 

I sit magnificent and mounted on a lion 

In triumph, inner fire 


I am woman 

I am woman 

I am woman

I am woman 


Sarva manggala maanggalye 

Shive sarvaartha saadhike 

Sharannye tryambake gauri 

Naaraayanni namostu te 

Sarva manggala maanggalye 

Shive sarvaartha saadhike 

Sharannye tryambake gauri 

Naaraayanni namostu te 


Prayer Translation: 

Salutations to you O Divine, who brings auspiciousness to all, The counterpart of Lord Shiva himself, who manifests all desires, The one who protects like a mother, and is all-seeing with the Third Eye, Oh Divine Mother, I humbly seek your blessings.