I have received three immortal presents
On life’s Christmas tree:
Detachment-bud
Concern-flower
Love-fruit.
With the bud I shall begin
My self-enquiry.
With the flower I shall achieve
My self-discovery.
With the fruit I shall enjoy
My self-mastery.
Excerpt from ‘The Dance of Life‘ by Sri Chinmoy
Copyright © Sri Chinmoy 1975
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