Ten Thousand Flower-Flames

Who else is utterly helpless?

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Who else is utterly helpless,

If not I?

An urgent matter compelled me

To phone Heaven.

Heaven’s line was busy, as usual.

I phoned earth.

Earth was not at home.

I phoned my soul.

My soul told me that

My problem was too complicated,

And I should not bother it.

I phoned my Lord.

My Lord said, “Son, when will

You learn the supreme secret:

‘Self-help is the best help’.”

Now tell me, my seeker-friends,

Who else is utterly helpless,

If not I? ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,AUM — Vol.II-6, No. 7, July 1980, Vishma Press, 1980
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