9039. The Heart's Immediate Descent

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The heart at times cherishes

The mistaken belief

That the body, vital and mind,

In spite of their disobedience,

Live in the world of joy.

Alas, the pure oneness-heart

Is tempted to join them,

Only to begin its immediate descent. ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, part 91, Agni Press, 1983
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