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18 Ashamed And Proud ...

ASHAMED AND PROUD

I am ashamed

Of my vital's freedom-fame.

I am proud

Of my soul's freedom-game.

God is ashamed

Of my body's ignorance-claim.

God is proud

Of my heart's surrender-flame.

Excerpt from The Goal Is Won by Sri Chinmoy.