"A Low Temple" expresses profound reflections on life, death, faith, and self-exploration against the backdrop of an old dilapidated and neglected low temple that has witnessed multiple layers of civilization yet stands tall . Kolatkar deftly explores themes of impermanence , the transient nature of existence , the cyclical journey of life and renewal by drawing parallel between the ruins of an ancient temples and life .
Kolatkars' poem captures these meditations through imagery that interweaves historical and mythical stories with personal contemplation on time .