Poems, hymns & prayers
Hymn to Bast-Ra as the Great Cat
Praise the Great Cat, kissing the ground before Ra the Great God!
O peaceful one Who turns to peace,
You have shown me darkness for that which I have done.
Make light for me so I can see Your beauty.
Turn to me, Peace-loving one Who knows forgiveness.
May You give me life, prosperity and health.
© Tamara L. Siuda (Hekatawy I) - a prayer from Her "The Ancient Egyptian Prayerbook" - used with Her permission
Simple praise
Praise to You, Devouring Lady destroy those who do not wish me well,
Praise to You, Light Bearer illuminate my mind,
Praise to You, Lady of Truth keep my heart pure and true,
Praise to You, Tearer claw isfet from my way,
Praise to You, Eye of Ra warm my body with Your rays,
Praise to You, Mistress of Bubastis hold Your kittens safe,
Praise to You, Invisible Paw place Your velvet paw upon my ka,
Praise to You, Northern Hethert bring me joy and love,
Praise to You, Lady of Perfumes fill my home with Your sweet scent,
Praise to You, Lady of the Shrine forgive me my neglect in daily worship,
Praise to You, Lady of Heaven open Your celestial arms to me,
Praise to You, Mistress of the Two Lands protect Your children always.
By Temwaenbast, based upon a prayer written by Undenetyinepu
The Unknown One
Bast, I do not know you, and I've often wondered Who You are.
Great Lady, Patroness of Cats, Sexual Love and Fine Things,
I wish I knew you.
Feeling sad, I lay in my bed and am joined by my 2 kittens.
Their warm fuzzy bodies purring loudly,
And I feel a breath upon my cheek,
And She says
"I've been here all along"
© Ushaemnakhtwy
Who is Bast?
Bast is revealed in the words of Her children
When even seeming nonsense proves profound.
She is present in the sun's healing rays,
The glowing warmth after the storm.
She is there in the rhythm of motion and sound,
But there is no more fanciful dance than Her whim,
No brighter music than Her laughter.
For She alone knows the joke --
The answer will be shown in time
When we unexpectedly land on our feet.
© Shemembast
The Love of Bast
Sunshine settles soft on my shoulders
Pain and weariness fade forgotten
I feel warm light healing me
My heart is full with love and joy
Words tumble in a waterfall
And still fail to express it
I am alive
I am loved by the sun and the wind
By the earth and the sky
I can run, race out to the stars and back again
And still not reach the end of joy
Impoverished, I am never poor
In solitude, I am never alone
I am never forsaken
For I have the love of Bast
Who reminds me of Her presence
With a touch to the shoulder
© Shemembast
Mother
The green of fields
When harvest is before us
The sound of water singing
When the flood of life is new
The warm sun upon my skin
While I lay beside the river
The rich taste of life
In the wind and light around me
These things bring you to mind
Mother, in the darkness, protect me
Bast-Mut, in my joy, smile with me
Mother, in sorrow, hold me
And in my days stand with me.
The sound of a mother
Protecting her children
Soothing their fears
You fill her throat with the words to say
To rebuild the world around them.
Mother, you shine upon us
The bells and sistrum sing for you
You shine and the ka of the universe warm to your touch
Mother, you are the Queen of all good things
And the protector of Maat
Oh, blessed Mother, in dark times of the spirit
Oh, Bast-Mut, in brilliant times of family
Oh, Queen, in everyday acts of dignity
Stand with me, give comfort
Stand with me, give joy
Stand with me, I offer Maat unto You
Stand with me, this song is my gift to You
May it please you, May it satisfy You, May it bring You joy
As your presence with me gives me all these things and more.
© Bastmutneheti (Neheti)
Hymn to Bast
Mother of the gods, the One, the Only
Mistress of the Crowns thou rulest all.
Tearer is Thy name when Thou art wrathful,
Bast, beloved, when Thy people call.
Daughter of the Sun with flame and fury
Flashing from the crown upon Thy foe
Safely sails the Boat with Thy protection
Passing scatheless where Thy fires glow.
Daughter of the Sun the burial chamber
Lies in darkness till Thy light appears.
From Thy Throne of Silence send us comfort,
Bast, beloved, banish all our fears.
Mother of the gods no gods existed
Till Thou camest there and gave Them life.
Skhmt of the Boat the wicked fear Thee
Trampling down all evil and all strife.
Mother of the gods, the Great the Loved One
Winged and mighty unto Thee we call
Naming Thee the Comforter, the Ruler
Bast, beloved, Mother of us all.
Author unknown, altered by Banu
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