997. The most difficult question

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Lord, please do not mind.

Today I have

The most difficult question

For You.

If You do not know the answer,

Just tell me so.

I shall understand.

But if You know the answer,

Then You have to answer me

Most sincerely

And

With no reservations whatsoever.

Lord, here is my question:

Is the world really progressing

Or

Is the world really regressing?

“Daughter, you are most proud

Of your question

And

I am most proud

Of My answer.

Here is My answer:

The world is definitely progressing

For those who know that

I am the Creator

And

I am the Owner

Of this world,

And

The world is unthinkably regressing

For those who think that

They are the owners

And

They are the rulers

Of this world.”

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From:Sri Chinmoy,The Dance of Life, part 20, Aum Press, 1973
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