2. Four realisations

My body-cage has realised
Freedom’s quick fame
Does not and cannot last.

My mind-cave has realised
Freedom’s quick promise
Does not and cannot last.

My heart-flame has realised
Freedom’s quick transformation
Does not and cannot last.

My soul-flower has realised
Freedom’s quick perfection
Does not and cannot last.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 3, Vishma Press, New York, 1974