This is a comparison of tapping a coconut, to a seeker of Spiritual Truth. One who seeks the coconut drink needs to overcome the height(of the tree), the hard outer cover, the stubborn fibres and finally the frame of the nut. Similarly, a Spiritual seeker needs to surmount attachments, blind belief in theory in books, self-love, pride arising from advancement etc to finally find his goal which is well hidden in his very self.
Each stage of the coconut hunting is described with the compared Spiritual seeker's journey described in Italics
1.
In the coconut grove and up the testing bark,
He strengthens his grip after every slithery lark.
Amidst many a loving kin I slip to a binding tune,
But the all-knowing books promise to take me past the dunes.
2.
Many a snarl overcome by his riveting belief,
He reaches to his fruit, alas in short-lived relief.
Practice and determination make me wise against delusion
But my newfound armor besieged by pride and her mission.
3.
A steel cold cover to break and unyielding strings to sever,
His bruised palms hold only one tool-faith that magical lever.
Hurdles this far have succumbed like butter to knife,
But did I know self-love would be my bloodiest strife!
4.
His muscles have withered and his voice wouldn’t reach his ear,
Every victory has been scoffed at by another riddle- so wry.
And when he placed the final blow with his determined gear,
He was awarded his drink, in all its sweetness and in fulfilling high.
Hours spent in discrimination, and books that were read,
But it’s the Heart* when found that the journey is done.
For many a wall surmounted and warriors sent dead,
But it’s when the throne annexed that the Fort declared won.
* The Heart here does not imply the physical heart but the very Essence of Inner Consciousness which the wise hail as God.
