18. Inner vision
My inner vision tells me    That I am nearer than the nearest
        To my Lord Supreme.
My outer sight tells me
    That I am farther than the farthest
        From my Lord Supreme.
Whom to believe?
If I believe my inner vision,
    Pride tortures my heart.
If I believe my outer sight,
    Frustration tortures my mind.
    Therefore
I am not going to believe either.
Sri Chinmoy, Lord, Receive This Little Undying Cry, Aum Press, Santurce, Puerto Rico, 1975
