American Aarti

How can one fathom Your fathomless being?
How can we know You we see with gross eyes?
A glimpse of Your shadow has blinded our seeing;
How can Your glory e’er be realized?

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Consumed is my mind in Your fire and flame
Accept it O Meher, in Oneness
Consumed is my heart in the sound of Your Name.
Accept, O Meher, my aarti; Accept, O Meher, my Song.

Thought cannot reach You and word cannot speak You
Infinite ocean of unending Bliss
Though we beseech You, how can we seek You?
How can the finite know Your limitlessness?

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At Your command, suns and stars give their light;
What in the worlds can I offer as mine?
Even my gift of love would be naught in Your sight,
But veiled reflection of Your Love Divine.

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You are the Ancient One, Lord of Creation
How can we measure Your true majesty?
You are the Christ, the Divine Incarnation,
Dear Lord, please don’t be indifferent to me.

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You are beginning and end of all things;
’Tis You alone who assumes every role.
Sinners and saints, beggars and Kings,
You are the Source and You are the Goal.

Chorus

How can one fathom Your fathomless being?
How can we know You we see with gross eyes?
A glimpse of Your shadow has blinded our seeing
How could Your glory e’er be realized?

Chorus