157. Shining from within

I was shining from within;
Therefore
The world-souls thronged
To love me.

I was shining from within;
Therefore
The world-hearts mustered
To serve me.

I was shining from within;
Therefore
The world-minds gathered
To admire me.
Sri Chinmoy, The Goal is won, Sri Chinmoy Centre, New York, 1974