31. Surrender-life

He aimed at Peace.
    Peace came not.
He aimed at Joy.
    Joy came not.
He aimed at Power.
    Power came not.
He aimed at Surrender-life.
    Lo and behold,
    Peace came in unreservedly,
    Joy came in ceaselessly,
    Power came in measurelessly.
    And who followed?
    No human being,
    No cosmic god,
    But God Himself,
    The Absolute Supreme.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 3, Vishma Press, New York, 1974