5. TOO MUCH FOR HIM

God-Beauty was too much for him;
      Therefore
He wanted to stay in ignorance-ugliness.

God-Smile was too much for him;
      Therefore
He wanted to stay with ignorance-frown.

God-Perfection was too much for him;
      Therefore
He wanted to stay with imperfection-prince.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, Part 18, Vishma Press, New York, 1974