903. The essence

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Desire is the essence

Of a desiring man.

Doubt is the essence

Of a blinding man.

Fear is the essence

Of a bound man.

Aspiration is the essence

Of an aspiring man.

Bliss is the essence

Of a serving man.

Surrender is the essence

Of a God-man. ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Dance of Life, part 19, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973
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