677. Before the dawn of achievement

Before the dawn
Of achievement,
Everything is fruitful.

Before the dawn
Of achievement,
Everything is invaluable.

Before the dawn
Of achievement,
Everything is indispensable.

After the achievement,
Everything is useless.

After the achievement,
Everything is common.

After the achievement,
Everything is unnecessary.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 14, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973