Death to all thoughts

Let there be no difference.

Good thoughts and bad thoughts

Living in darkness under the clouds

Good thoughts, bad thoughts filling us in shrouds

isn’t thoughts simply thoughts?

Isn’t it keeping silence in a clot?

Good thoughts and bad thoughts

are they even real?

Would you rather choose a chain made of gold or steel?

To keep you a hundred years abound

Holed in with bed, bars and the window sill

would you remain imprisoned without making a sound?

Good thoughts and bad thoughts

aren’t feelings among men and women a lie?

A few shots of different hormones on compulsion

would have you questioning… Oh god, love? Oh why me why?

 Human attraction is simply nature’s manipulation

Good thoughts and bad thoughts

 `It is the thoughts that bring the division 

It is religions that need the eviction

A Hindu mind, a Christian mind, a Mohdn mind

Enter each and every one of them you can find

Each is packaged with its set of thoughts

Have been creating lately problems of all sorts

In silence, it is freedom

Once the clouds of thoughts vanish 

Because all thoughts ultimately tarnish

The heavenly kingdom that is silence

Author's Note

Inspired by OSHO's Sathyam Shivam Sundaram.

Dear Beloved Bhagwan,
I have created a bit of poetry to serve a little more joy
Among the cosmic beings

Reviews

[Mak(ayla:)]

I did really enjoy this read.
I understand the dread and bit of agony of thoughts constantly consuming my brain.
Can drive one crazy, maybe even insane.
Like you put it perfectly,
"In silence, it is the true freedom"
only then can one came have some peace of mind.
Keep up the amazing work.

Love & Rockets,
Mak!

[Ashwin Shanker]

Thank you Mak for your review. Happy that you are able to resonate with the thought that I have shared through my poem.

[Tabby Mac]

Very deep. I enjoy the thoughts this stirred up. I often think can't faith just be faith. Maybe thats a pompous thing to say, but I wonder still....left me pensive...well penned!
I enjoy your work!
Tabby

[Ashwin Shanker]

Thank you Tabby for the review. and thank you again for sharing your views in this space as well.

[Pushkar Prabhat]

truthful.....

there is no actual difference.........only what you choose to see......
one is free to choose......if not, what is the difference...........

great message.......
i loved it!!!!
:)

[Ashwin Shanker]

Exactly my point. I am happy that you liked it Pushkar.
Cheers

[Pushkar Prabhat]

you are welcome........cheers!!! :) :)

[Ruth]

Reminds me of the saying that thoughts like emotions will pass and to remain calm in the moment...recognise them for what they are...nicely done Ashan :)

[Ashwin Shanker]

Thank you Poppy

[Surabhi Kaushik]

I think this is the best of your work I have read so far Ashan. It was an absolute delight. "In silence it is the true freedom" Wow! I love the line. It seems like that line says pretty much everything you want to say.
Good thoughts and bad thoughts
are they even real?
Would you rather choose a chain made of gold or steel? I totally agree with that. Superb!

[Ashwin Shanker]

I have simply transcribed the words of OSHO in a poetic format. Trying to spread his message among the masses. Much like how Rabindranath Tagore simply translated the Gitanjali.
Yes, there are certain lines in this poem which can bring as much impact as the whole poem put together, often it is those lines which ultimately stay with the reader.
I am happy that you loved this one. Thank you for your review.

[Anindita Janhabee]

Simplicity is the key to honesty. You have proved that. Can you answer me why do we love the way we think or do? No. None can answer this perfectly. You know why, because this turns out to be some kind of despair at the end, dissolving the limelight. Our thoughts preview us. Nothing like attraction and diversion acts to be of that sort of thing which plays an important role over thoughts.
Best example, this piece of yours let me know about your thoughts and that's the reason I liked your being as a simple human does.
I liked the depth of your thoughts....
Anindita : )

[Ashwin Shanker]

Anindita,
There is absolutely no way for one person to know another person's thoughts.
They can simply try to grasp what the other person is thinking by the way the person express themselves. Thoughts, I feel, are the most private possessions any conscious being can have.
Thoughtlessness however, is a luxury which only the enlightened ones are entitled to.

[Anindita Janhabee]

yep... u r right too...

[Coyote Poetry]

Honest, strong and powerful thoughts.
"In silence, it is the true freedom
Once the clouds of thoughts vanish
Because all thoughts ultimately tarnish
The heavenly kingdom that is silence"
Good thoughts and bad thoughts leave us in good or bad places. I believe we decide our place. Thank you Ashan for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Ashwin Shanker]

Thank you for the lovely review Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Schatzi]

Hello Ashan Shanker,

Once again, you have impressed me with another creative and interesting poem. Great topic!

Thank you for sharing!

Kind regards,

Schatzi

[Ashwin Shanker]

Hope I have been able to get unto you the message that I have understood.
Thanks to OSHO's talks which I listen to, helping me get new understanding of my mind.
Thoughts are simply chains that keep you occupied. Because the mind is afraid to let you remain unoccupied and have you discovering the transcendental joy of silence.

[Schatzi]

Most people fear silence.That is why they find it so hard to meditate. It took me many years to be able to turn off my surrounds and just enjoy the peace and tranquility of silence.

[Mayank]

I like the flow, your thought process which is questioning the thoughts which are basically astrayed(sic).

All the years gone by and the years, coming by. Our awareness of things will make difference and will change our thought process, it will give us that one quality thought. A peaceful thought, that can be our guiding light.