Today is Ekadasi y’all know
by the way the stars on Giridhari’s cape glow
and he loves to see y’all coming here
to hear the mangala arati shank blow
my mundane mind is disarmed and charmed
by Mahaprabhu’s raised right arm
peacocks on Srimati Gandharvika’s skirt, parrots on her belt
bhakta blade’s combination is heartfelt
delphinium centers in the leis curl around their knees
as divya mauli recites names of all their flowers quick as you please
spinning in the sun to main street over the first highway.
the whalers are detailing each best however they may
treacherous triangle and the hairdresser gives a pass
vaikalika time is coming up fast
through bhakta blade’s hood
where the sandalwood oil is smelling good
I can take my leave at the shop
but Murkha can’t stop
ratha-bhojana-vrksa calls
noticing his watch Murkha halls
the kalarupa keeps up the pace
at the asrama Murkha is greeted by Vijaya’s smiling face
oh deer dough is the dress tonight
with silver mukuts and flute the best sight
at the start of the day
after they’ve been out all night at play