Baba

I've seen them kneel
With baited breath for the ritual
I've watched this experience
Raise them to pseudo higher levels

I've watched them leave their families
In pursuit of your nirvana
I've seen them coming to line up
From Switzerland and America

How long will this take baba
How long have we been sleeping
Do you see me hanging on
To every word you say

How soon will I be holy
How much will this cost guru
How much longer 'til you
Completely absolve me

I've seen them give their drugs
Up in place of makeshift altars
I've heard them chanting
Kali kali frantically

I've heard them rotely
Repeat your teachings with elitism
I've seen them boasting robes
And foreign sandalwood beads

How long will this take baba
How long have we been sleeping
Do you see me hanging on
To every word you say

How soon will I be holy
How much will this cost guru
How much longer 'til you
Completely absolve me

I've seen them overlooking
God in their own essence
I've seen their upward glances
In hopes of instant salvation

I've seen their righteousness
Mixed without loving compassion
I've watched you smile
As the students bow to kiss your feet

How long will this take baba
How long have we been sleeping
Do you see me hanging on
To every word you say

How soon will I be holy
How much will this cost guru
How much longer 'til you
Completely absolve me

Give me strength all knowing one
How long 'til enlightenment
How much longer 'til you
Completely absolve me

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