Monday 27 August 2012

The vices

Every time i talk to people about common sense, goodness and remaining pure, I always mention the 5 vices that affect the humanity around us. What are the 5 vices? This post will be the RHYTHMSPEAK of the August month and will explain them. I hope all my readers would benefit immensely from this. Wishing all of you the greetings of this season, here it goes.



Of what use is Anger
which rattles all men of honor and peace?
It is 'd' short of danger
destructs and devastates with ease.

Of what good is Greed
when empty-handed, souls arrive and depart?
Tis the sole cause for hierarchy and creed
wrenching humanity and morals apart.

Of what good is Lust
which fosters only jealousy and lies?
Control of senses and organs, a must
lest we perish in its vice.

Of what good is Attachment
a harsh predecessor of love and then sorrow?
Right from the womb to the tomb, tis a constant predicament
to those awaiting for the morrow.

Of what good is Ego
that cloud the intellect and reason of mind?
Better late than never to forgo
such vices, it may strike us blind.

Blind enough to embrace the madness 
of sin, blasphemy and many a lunacy.
Oh Lord, engulfed in illusion and sadness
we pray unto you, "Mercy, Mercy!"

10 comments:

  1. I can say one thing, this was absolutely amazing.. very thought provoking and holds so much truth. Anger, lust, ego, greed, they can all ruin a person.. they can be the death of someone.. as far as the attachment goes, I can understand how that might ultimately be the end of life as we may know it but Love is a very precious gift.. Whether it ends badly, or is filled with sorrow, or whether we're ultimately left with some painful memories of love lost, it's worth it in the end. Though it might not feel that way in the end when tragedy strikes such as death of a spouse, a child or another loved one.. there's a very good reason why we're the ones left behind and I feel it's our responsibility and moral obligation to our loved ones to keep going.. Very nice post.. very thought provoking! :)

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    1. I wish the others also understand and take this seriously like u crystal. Thanks a lot!!!

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  2. Great post! It's good to be reminded of these vices. Gives us the opportunity to examine our life and see how we're doing.

    Also, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. It's always good to meet new people here.

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  3. Good work Aravind!
    Keep writing..

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  4. I can imagine you reading this out aloud ~ Good use of the questions, a lot to reflect on those vices ~

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  5. i think the thing with all our emotions and even values is when we get them out of balance it makes a tremendous difference....anger can be righteous and not bad, but often trails the wrong direction....

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  6. This is a sagacious and well written poem, thank you for bringing it to my attention. I didn't participate in OLN this week so I appreciated the tweet.

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