Makaradhwaja
Emerged from its guts - a boy of glory
reddened by blood, with an untold story.
Hairs white on face but pristine youthful eyes
an infant at heart but a giant in size.
He leapt away from his unfitting womb
but the guards were keen on making his tomb
right then and there, with their brute and their tools
but he, quite quickly, outpowered these fools!
Tossed one right at the feet of the Seer
one was found hanging on the chandelier
two heads were clashed as to exchange their thoughts
vases were broken, broken were the pots.
As the guards flew off, his image was clear
he had a monkey's trunk but a fish's rear
his arms were brawny and body well built
his head, cool and calm and legs long like stilts
his mermaid-like tail billows like a flag
smooth like a gazelle and strong like a stag
the claws were sharp, of his hands and his legs
even with all his strength, for peace he begs
Ahiravana: Who are you, my Makara riding guest?
Such a strong lad, may your parents be blessed.
What were you doing inside of this beast?
And if you are willing, let's have a feast!
I don't know who I am, the boy said
I do not look like you, he crouched his head
nor like this Makara from which I came
I know not my parents, don't know my name
how come I happen to be on this ride
I am at a loss, the boy almost cried
Ahiravana: Do not worry, I will take care of you
you'll have a father in me, a life new
a mother too, the most beautiful one
you shall now live in the land of no sun.
I'll show you your ma, as bright as the east
our talk now is done, let's enjoy the feast.
Makaradhwaja will be your name from today
let us now go to the feast, right away!
The feast was set, the fishermen were fed
next day a sacrifice, chop went their heads!
The Seer also ate but not with his heart
new son was a bad omen in his art.
Makaradhwaja quickly climbed up the ranks
he was made guardian as a way of thanks
he was strong and swift on both land and sea
and hence was given the Patala's key.
He was now the guardian who always won
and kept safe Patala the land of no sun!
The end
~Ajay
21/3/2018
