On Day 9 of our #NineDaysNineMuses Navratri journey, we celebrate Joy.
True joy is found not in grandeur or possessions, but in the little moments of life—love, kindness, compassion, and nature.
The following stories and poems capture this pure and simple essence of joy.
Simple Joy
Real joy comes from the simple moves,
A grateful look or a cheerful response,
An act of goodness fills the mind with satisfaction,
Nothing pleases us more than kind action.
Not all the riches and all the fame,
Can give us joy as inner peace,
The smile of a friend instills happiness,
Nature’s beauty takes away all sadness.
A compassionate gesture with love and ease,
Fills our mind with inner joy and peace.
— Sarita Khullar
Little Things of Life
Looking at nature is a real joy,
Hearing chirping birds I truly enjoy.
The bright sky lifts my mood carefree,
Moments like these bring peace to me.
Real joy is not in struggling,
Calmness blooms when worries start untangling.
I indeed find joy—
Joy lies in the little things of life.
— Marilyn Evans
Joy Divine
Joy is expressed in helping others,
Joy is gained when you overcome anything that bothers.
Joy is gained by sharing your achievements,
Joy is gained by spreading happiness that is meant.
Joy is expressed in laughter and smiles,
Joy is expressed in eyes that shine.
Joy is a feeling divine.
— Anu Budhrani
True Joy
Surrendering to her potent energy,
Whether you like it or not,
Detaching simultaneously with what ifs,
And allowing yourself to be in the present.
Ushers in real joy,
Forever immaculate and forever shining.
Overshadowing and defeating unwanted vibes,
You’re free… You’re content, and at peace,
That is all that matters.
— Amrita Mallik
Celebration of Joy
With unbridled joy, we celebrate your presence,
The sound of the conch shell fills the air with resonance.
Drum beats mark your victory song,
The environment reverberates as we sing along!
The joyous occasion is marked by triumph,
Dispelling the darkness, as we bow down to thee.
Revelling in your glorious felicitation,
Hymns resound with your aspiration!
— Anwesha Bhattacharya
True joy is found not just in laughter or achievements, but in compassion, sharing, and simple acts of kindness.
This is the real spirit of Navratri!
