32. HE HATES AND HE LOVES

He hates prosperity
      Because
Prosperity harmed his humility.

   He hates success
      Because
Success ruined his progress.

   He loves sincerity
      Because
Sincerity never deserted him.

   He loves humility
      Because
Humility is God’s universal
   Oneness-light,
   Oneness-might,
   Oneness-flight.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, Part 2, Sri Chinmoy Lighthouse, New York, 1974