Canto 2Bride of the Fire

Book 15. Part Six - Baroda and Pondicherry Circa 1902 – 1936

Bride of the Fire, clasp me now close, —

Bride of the Fire!

I have shed the bloom of the earthly rose,

I have slain desire.

5Beauty of the Light, surround my life, —

Beauty of the Light!

I have sacrificed longing and parted from grief,

I can bear thy delight.

Image of ecstasy, thrill and enlace, —

10Image of bliss!

I would see only thy marvellous face,

Feel only thy kiss.

Voice of Infinity, sound in my heart, —

Call of the One!

15Stamp there thy radiance, never to part,

O living Sun.