284. The rulers of my life

Hollowness ruled my life;
Therefore
My body-life suffered and suffered.

Humiliation ruled my life;
Therefore
My vital-life suffered and suffered.

Narrowness ruled my life;
Therefore
My mind-life suffered and suffered.

Impurity ruled my life;
Therefore
My heart-life suffered and suffered.

Pride ruled my life;
Therefore
My soul-life suffered and suffered.