It rains for ALL

when the adherance of dharma
mixes with the spirit of yagna
when the fruits of actions are shared by all
then it simply rains and rains for all

fruits of actions have never been for you alone
because actions have never been by you alone
when all ahdere dharma with the spirit of Yagna
then it simply rains and rains for all

when the whole creation is parched for rains
when all are yearning to welcome rains for all
when the heat of yagna drains you off water
then it simply rains and rains for all

when your eyes seek the beauty of nature
when ears asks for thunderous music
when your legs look for a dance floor
then it simply rains and rains for all

when the wheel of dharma spins
when all pores of your body soak this rain
when beauty of your soul relishes this rain
then it simply rains and rains for all

when the heat of tapas scales up the peak
then the peaks of mountains melts into streams
and when gods of rain are compelled to shower
then it simply rains and rains for all

this is not a trickle to my field alone
this is not a drizzle on your field alone
when lavishing benediction is seen everywhere
then it simply rains and rains for all

this rain is not mine nor yours
this rain is not just the flow of water
when this knowledge pours
then it simply rains and rains for all

when the dams on your energy are broken
when all boundaries are drowned in this deluge
when you feel flooded by love all around
then it simply rains and rains for all

when the water flows downwards and becomes salty
the heat of nature’s yagna moves it upwards
likewise when the energy moves upwards in you
then it simply rains and rains for all


On a day when it is continuously raining like this, who will feel like working. Right now poetry flows naturally like a stream of water.

There is reference to the rains in Vedas (Mantrapushpam specially) and Bhagvad Gita.
Bhagvad Gita Chapter 3 verse 14 is:

annad bhavanti bhutani
parjanyad anna-sambhavah
yajnad bhavati parjanyo
yajnah karma-samudbhavah

(Living beings live on food grains, food is derived from rain. Rains are results of of Yajna, and Yagna is born of prescribed duties.)

The poets of Vedas and Gita have written in poetic but simple language prfound Truth.  The language need not be highly rhythmic or classical or scholastic.  It is the simplicity of these poems conveying highest Truth that endears us to them.  Of course, brevity of Sanskrit is unparallel.

The rain that is referred to in the poem “It rains for ALL” in not merely the physical aspect of rain with water flowing. The rain here somewhat means showering of blessings, of benediction.

The way towards that showers through Dharma and Yagna is mentioned. We should also possess the intensity and preparedness to melt.
Ultimately when it rains it rains not just for you or me. When we move beyond you and me then it rains and rains for ALL.