40. You tolerated me

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My Lord, You tolerated me

Before I aspired.

Therefore

My vital-horse is all gratitude to You.

My Lord, You tolerated me

Before I realised You.

Therefore

My heart-deer is all gratitude to You.

My Lord, You tolerated me

Before I manifested You.

Therefore

My soul-lion is all gratitude to You. ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 3, Vishma Press, New York, 1974
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