LURE OF KHAJURAHO
M. G. NARASIMHA MURTHY
‘Khajuraho’ – the magic word
Conjures up visions
Of ecstatic love
And rapturous union
Of amorous couple
And playful acts
Of enchanting grace –
Sculptures of rare elegance
On temple walls – a holy place!
Khajuraho, a cluster of shrines.
Sacred abodes
Of Vishnu and Mahadev,
A timeless legacy
Of Chandel kings
Of Bundelkhand,
And master craftsmen
Of rarest skill.
Ancient temples
That rise like hills
Spire upon spire –
Adorned with sculptures
Of dancing damsels
And alluring nymphs –
A curious blend
Of love and devotion
In the sublime realm
Of art and religion
Where the bloom of Youth
Never fades
And abiding Love
Transcends things mundane
And attains communion
With Spirit eternal
And Life divine!