540. Progress

In the morning of our life,
Our true progress
Is measured
By the yardstick
Of our sense-control.

In the afternoon of our life,
Our true progress
Is measured
By the yardstick
Of our compassion-realisation.

In the evening of our life,
Our true progress
Is measured
By the yardstick
Of our oneness-manifestation.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 11, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973