Don’t give up
don’t ever back down
there’s a strength inside you
waiting to be found.

Life can be hard
yet you’ve pushed through
because you didn’t yield
this anthem is for you.

Each moment you endure
every breath you take
is a stand against the darkness
a choice that you make.

Though the fight is hard
stay true to your quest
with resilience as armor
you’ll conquer the rest.

Remember this truth:
you’re not alone
together we rise
our strength is our own.

So, lift your voice
let this anthem ring true
you’re a survivor…
there is power in you.

Hold tight to this message
let it lift you each day
you’re stronger than your past
in every way.

A deep sorrow
grips my soul
a relentless ache
takes its toll.

My mind teeters
on the brink
like a ship in a storm
about to sink.

Into the silence
I scream in vain…
tears falling
like torrential rain.

Pain pierces
through to my core
I’m completely broken
sprawled out on the floor.

I must find a way
to lift this weight
before despair
dictates my fate.

When past and present
overlapped
I’d find myself
in a familiar trap.

Lost in a world
I once knew
old memories
distorted my view.

Unresolved emotions
I had to allow
confusing… for no one
is hurting me now.

Realizing some emotions
don’t belong in the present
I’m figuring out
which ones are relevant.

By grounding myself
in who I am today
I’m watching old fears
slowly fade away.

Emotions rise
and then depart
no longer holding dominion
over my heart.

With conscious effort
I take the reins
refusing to yield
to past-born pain.

Now when emotions
suddenly appear
I confront them boldly
with courage, not fear.

In shadows deep
silence emanates
a heart-wrenching grief
hard to penetrate.

A childhood stolen
innocence betrayed
yet my spirit
refused to be caged.

Sold and abused
stripped of my rights
despite it all
I reached for new heights.

Refusing to be like them
or mirror their pain
I reclaimed my life
I broke every chain.

Finding a part of myself
untouched by the abuse
turning wounds into wisdom
I paid my dues.

Sharing my story
no longer constrained
I hope to inspire others
to rise above their pain.

My soul now soars
wild and free
bathed in the brilliance
of simply being me.

In self-love I’ve grown
to myself I commit
victoriously I celebrate
the light I emit.

My mind takes flight
my heart shines bright
resplendent I bask
in my being’s pure light.

In this new chapter
I’m in control
a shining example
of a liberated soul.

I came to study Vedanta
wanting to be free
and when my heart was breaking
you stood by me.

I had never met anyone
so honest, so kind
your compassion and care
restored my mind.

Even when I was at my worst
you were calm and clear
your patience and wisdom
lessened my fears.

No matter the distance
you took my calls
offering your support
every time I’d fall.

I was plagued by doubt
drowning in despair
and you revealed my worth
with such tender care.

You broke down my walls
taught me to listen
helped me to grow
to trust my intuition.

Oh, how I wish
you were still here to see
the freedom and joy
that now lives in me.

Thank you, Swamiji
for the gift you gave
your wisdom and guidance
helped me to be brave.

You believed in me
when I couldn’t find my way…
because of you
I cherish who I am today.