4137. When pride surpasses beauty

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When the pride of a human being

Far surpasses

The beauty of his self-giving,

His life no longer remains a playground.

It becomes a battleground.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, part 42, Agni Press, 1982
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