7. What I knew and what I know

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Desire-life

Is a life of useless waste.

I knew it.

Aspiration-life

Is a life of shelter-nest.

I knew it.

Surrender-life

Is a life of perfect rest.

I know it.

Perfection-life

Is a life of supreme test.

I know it.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,Giving and becoming, Agni Press, 1974
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