16. God denied me

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I was inattentive;

Therefore

God denied me His Message.

I was selfish;

Therefore

God denied me His Smile.

I was impure;

Therefore

God denied me His Dream.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 20, Vishma Press, New York, 1974
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