From Hey Ram to Jai Shri Ram.

In an era of "Jai Shri Ram"

"Hey Ram" becomes a misnomer.

When political slogans change, 

Gods too are addressed differently.

We are now far away in time, 

From the Rama Rajya days,

If such a regime had really existed.

Who is ready now, to forego the throne 

As Bharatha did, by adoring 

His elder's footwear, enthroned.

Who lives here like Hanuman

With his heart keeping a space, 

For his Lord and his spouse.

Rebuild temples of your choice,

But do not make it a tool to rule,

For no one remains too long,a fool.

If divine slogans are uttered to play games foul,

Temples will stay, but gods will skip your howl.

God sees whether a regime's rule is firm or frail.

God is happy when fairness and justice prevail.

P.Chandrasekaran