My Morning Soul-Body Prayers, part 4

1 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I am all gratitude to You

For keeping Your Ear wide open

To my heart’s cries

And Your Eye wide open

To my soul’s smiles.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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1 April 1999, 8:23 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine.

1 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

To my greatest joy,

You are much closer to me

Than I thought.

You are doing much more for me

Than I ever expected.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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1 April 1999, 8:34 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 180 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

1 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I am my heart’s

Infancy-prayer.

You are Your Heart’s

Intimacy-sower

And intimacy-grower.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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1 April 1999, 8:50 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. twice with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lifts number eleven and twelve.

2 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Only a heart of true God-devotion

Can escape the snares of temptations,

Frustrations and destructions.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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2 April 1999, 8:19 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine up to 150 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

2 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

A heart of true God-devotion

Is the fastest speed

In the world of aspiration

And in the world of dedication.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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2 April 1999, 8:31 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

2 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

A heart of true God-devotion

Is the pride-treasure of God.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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2 April 1999, 8:47 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. twice with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lifts number thirteen and fourteen.

3 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I have only one prayer:

Please use me

Only in Your own Way.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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3 April 1999, 7:54 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. three times with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lifts number fifteen, sixteen and seventeen.

5 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I must be committed,

Solely and sleeplessly,

Only to Your Compassion-Eye

And Forgiveness-Heart.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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5 April 1999, 5:34 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine.

5 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I must realise

That if I do not forgive

My enemies,

Then I shall lose You

As my Friend,

Specially as my only Friend.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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5 April 1999, 5:43 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

5 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

My heart is all gratitude to You

For giving me the opportunity

To enjoy immensely

The nectar-delight

Of forgiveness-light.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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5 April 1999, 6:00 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. twice with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lifts number 18 and 19.

5 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I am offering

The smiles of my heart

To Your Eye unreservedly.

I am offering

The tears of my breath

To Your Heart unconditionally.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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5 April 1999, 6:23 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. fifty-two times with one arm. (25 right, 25 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

6 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Today my life and I

Are completely surrendering

To Your Will

So that our love for You

Can take infinitely deeper root

In our heart.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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6 April 1999, 9:07 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine up to 150 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

6 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

To establish my inseparable oneness

With suffering humanity,

I must learn the art

Of being humble.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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6 April 1999, 9:19 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

6 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I know, I know,

Possession has no peace.

But oneness has peace,

And fulness founded upon oneness

Is bliss.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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6 April 1999, 9:32 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lift number twenty.

6 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

You are so kind to me.

You are so compassionate to me.

Do allow the tears of my devotion-heart

To flow

Only towards Your Compassion-Sea.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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6 April 1999, 9:43 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. fifty-two times with one arm. (25 right, 25 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

7 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Smiling and smiling

You go before me.

Blessingfully and compassionately

You keep the path ready for me.

Yet my mind is so unmindful

And my heart is so ungrateful,

Alas, alas!

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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7 April 1999, 3:26 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine up to 150 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

7 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Please tell me, what actually happens

When I lose imagination?

“My child, when you lose imagination,

You become spiritually sick.”

My Supreme, what happens

When I lose inspiration?

“My child, your case becomes

Extremely critical.”

My Supreme, and when I lose

Aspiration?

“My child, you spiritually die.”

My Supreme, when I have imagination

In my spiritual life, what happens?

“My child, you become My joy.”

My Supreme, when I have inspiration,

What happens?

“My child, you become My pride.”

My Supreme, when I have aspiration,

What happens?

“My child, you become

An exact prototype

Of My Transcendental Dream

And My Universal Reality.”

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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7 April 1999, 3:30 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

7 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

You are telling me not to be afraid

Of anything undivine.

You are also telling me to continue doing

Only things divine,

Sleeplessly and unconditionally.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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7 April 1999, 3:54 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lift number 21.

7 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I am placing my life’s progress-smiles

And my heart’s gratitude-tears

At Your Feet

Lovingly, prayerfully,

Soulfully and self-givingly.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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7 April 1999, 4:05 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. forty-two times with one arm. (20 right, 20 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

8 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

True, You do not respond

To each and every call of mine,

But You do respond

To my every tear-heart-call.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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8 April 1999, 8:03 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine.

8 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

My heart’s newness

Inspires my life

To run fast, faster, fastest

Towards You.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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8 April 1999, 8:10 a.m. Before lifting 210 lbs. forty-nine times with one arm. (23 right, 24 left plus once each arm to greater extension)

8 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I do not want to find a way.

I want You to find me a way —

The Way —

To reach You and sit at Your Feet.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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8 April 1999, 8:22 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. twice with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lifts number twenty-two and twenty-three.

9 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

You are telling me

That You will leave an indelible mark

On my heart’s shrine

When I am eager to become

A constant self-giver to humanity.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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9 April 1999, 8:29 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine.

9 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

When will You accept

The leadership of my life?

“My child, I shall accept

The leadership of your life

Only after you have established

Your devotional friendship

With Me and My Heart.”

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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9 April 1999, 8:41 a.m. Before lifting 220 lbs. fifty times with one arm. (24 right, 24 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

9 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

You are telling me

That if I want to become

A joy-giver to humanity,

Then I must first become

A dreamer

Of Your Compassion-Eye

And Your Forgiveness-Feet.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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9 April 1999, 8:54 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lift number twenty-four.

9 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

My heart and I

Are missing You terribly!

“My child,

You and your heart will never miss Me,

Even for a fleeting second,

If you give Me your unconditionally

Self-giving breath.”

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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9 April 1999, 9:07 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 180 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

10 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Please bless me

With an ever-blossoming

Devotion-heart.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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10 April 1999, 7:57 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously. New record.

10 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Please bless me

With an ever-growing

Surrender-life.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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10 April 1999, 8:10 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

10 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

You love to examine

My aspiration-heart.

You love to examine

My dedication-life.

But You never, never care to examine

My qualification-mind!

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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10 April 1999, 8:19 a.m. Before lifting 220 lbs. forty-two times with one arm. (21 right, 19 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

10 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

You disarm me

With Your Heart’s untiring Love.

I disarm You

With my heart’s streaming tears.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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10 April 1999, 8:31 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lift number twenty-five.

12 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Today You have given my heart

A new name: joy,

And I am giving my life

A new name: gratitude.

I am placing my heart’s immensity-joy

And my life’s intensity-gratitude

At Your Compassion-flooded Feet.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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12 April 1999, 9:43 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine.

12 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I know, I know, I know,

If in the morning I offer You

A sincere prayer

And a deep meditation,

Then You will undoubtedly bless me

With a beautiful and fruitful day.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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12 April 1999, 9:55 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 140 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

12 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I am a constantly changing mind.

You are a sleeplessly unchanging

Heart.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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12 April 1999, 10:12 a.m. Before lifting 230 lbs. fifty-two times with one arm. (25 right, 25 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

12 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

May my faith

In my aspiration-heart,

In my dedication-life

And in Your Manifestation-Smile

Every day, every hour,

Every minute, every second

Increase.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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12 April 1999, 10:26 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lift number twenty-six.

13 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Thirty-five years ago

I came from India — the Old World —

To America — the New World.

Before I left,

I prayed to the soul of India

To bless me.

The soul of India compassionately

And tearfully

Fulfilled my desire.

On my arrival here in America,

I prayed to the heart of America

To embrace me.

The heart of America smilingly

And unreservedly embraced me.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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13 April 1999, 7:10 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. five times with both arms simultaneously.

13 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Thirty-five years ago

I stoically wanted

To change the world,

But now I am desperately trying

To change myself.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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13 April 1999, 7:25 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

13 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Thirty-five years ago

I thought that the world

Belonged to the strong,

Both inwardly and outwardly.

But now I see that the world

Belongs to the morally sick

And spiritually weak.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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13 April 1999, 7:37 a.m. Before lifting 230 lbs. forty-three times with one arm. (20 right, 21 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

13 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Thirty-five years ago

This world of ours

Was clear, pure and certain.

But now, alas, alas,

This world of ours

Is confused, blind and greedy.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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13 April 1999, 7:48 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lift number twenty-seven.

18 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Do give my devotion-heart

A handkerchief

To wipe Your Tears.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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[After the prayer:]

“The whole morning I had nothing but tears, tears for what is happening in Yugoslavia. God is so sad at what is happening there.”

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18 April 1999, 6:19 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

18 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Who can console You,

If not Your own Eternity’s

Blue-gold Dreams?

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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18 April 1999, 6:29 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

18 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Who can console You,

If not Your smiling,

Singing, dancing

And perfection-dreaming

Children?

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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18 April 1999, 6:40 a.m. Before lifting 230 lbs. fifty-two times with one arm. (25 right, 25 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

18 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Who can inspire You

And encourage You,

If not my heart’s absolutely sincere

And pure promises?

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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18 April 1999, 6:47 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lift number thirty-two.

21 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Only the sacred dust-worship

Of Your Feet

I need, I need.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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21 April 1999, 7:15 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

21 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

What I need is more intensity

In my aspiring heart.

What I need is more immensity

In my God-searching mind.

What I need is more humility

In my God-serving life.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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21 April 1999, 7:25 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

21 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Your compassionate Heart

Responds immediately

Only to those who need You

Only, only, only.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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21 April 1999, 7:34 a.m. Before lifting 230 lbs. fifty-two times with one arm. (25 right, 25 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

21 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

How often I do things

And tell the world

That I am doing everything

For You,

When actually I am doing everything

For my own fulfilment!

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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21 April 1999, 7:45 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. twice with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lifts number thirty-four and thirty-five.

22 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

You have opened my heart-eye

So I can see and feel

How much You love me,

Care for me and need me —

And not so I can see

How many weaknesses I have

Or how insignificant I am.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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22 April 1999, 6:28 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine.

22 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Today do bless my mind

With a new inspiration-joy,

Do bless my heart

With a new aspiration-joy

And do bless my life

With a new dedication-joy.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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22 April 1999, 6:37 a.m. Before lifting 240 lbs. fifty-five times with one arm. (26 right, 27 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

22 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Mine are the self-giving dreams

To manifest You in Your own Way.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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22 April 1999, 6:51 a.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. twice with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lifts number thirty-six and thirty-seven.

25 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

No devotion,

No destination.

No destination,

No God-realisation.

No God-realisation,

No God-Satisfaction.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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25 April 1999, 8:24 p.m. Before using seated double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

25 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

You are telling me

That a seeker does not need

Strict spiritual disciplines.

He does not need austerities.

He does not need the highest

And deepest meditation.

What he needs to realise You

Is only pure, pure, pure devotion.

You are also telling me

That all are equal in Your Sight,

But those who have sincere

Devotion to You

Have a very, very special place

In Your Heart,

And their hearts

Are Your choicest homes.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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25 April 1999, 8:34 p.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously and 200 lbs. with each arm separately.

25 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Your Command is

My golden opportunity

To become all Yours

In the twinkling of an eye!

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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25 April 1999, 8:46 p.m. Before lifting 240 lbs. fifty-five times with one arm. (27 right, 26 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

25 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

O my stupidity-flooded mind,

Do not try to understand God.

You will never, never, never succeed.

Just try to love God.

Lo, you have already succeeded.

You have become

A truly choice instrument of God.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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25 April 1999, 8:59 p.m. Before lifting 200 lbs. with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 400 lbs.) Lift number thirty-eight.

27 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

My heart’s soulful smile

Is my God-satisfying

Sacred secret.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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27 April 1999, 7:21 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine.

27 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

My heart’s streaming tears

Shorten

My God-Destination-distance.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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27 April 1999, 7:31 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 180 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

27 April 1999 (III)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

I need Your blessingful,

Infinite Grace

To change my inner life

Completely

And my outer life

Immediately.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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27 April 1999, 7:45 a.m. Before lifting 220 lbs. three times with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 440 lbs.) New record.

27 April 1999 (IV)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Your Forgiveness-Heart

And Your Compassion-Eye

Do not allow You to remember

How long You have been waiting for me.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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27 April 1999, 8:40 p.m. Before using seated double-arm machine up to 160 lbs. with both arms simultaneously.

27 April 1999 (V)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

When I breathe in,

Do allow me to breathe in

Gratitude-tears.

When I breathe out,

Do allow me to breathe out

Surrender-smiles.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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27 April 1999, 8:49 p.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 180 lbs. with both arms simultaneously and 210 lbs. with each arm separately.

27 April 1999 (VI)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

My prayerful and soulful determination

Has a special name given by You:

You call my determination

Your Heart-hero.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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27 April 1999, 9:01 p.m. Before lifting 250 lbs. fifty-two times with one arm. (25 right, 25 left plus once each arm to maximum extension)

27 April 1999 (VII)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

My faith-life

You have lovingly, compassionately

And unconditionally

Kept inside Your very Breath.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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27 April 1999, 9:12 p.m. Before lifting 230 lbs. three times with both arms simultaneously. (Total: 460 lbs.) New record.

29 April 1999

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Alas, alas, early in the morning

Why do I forget

To fold my hands devotedly?

Why do I forget

To bow to You prayerfully?

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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29 April 1999, 7:17 a.m. Before using seated double-arm machine.

29 April 1999 (II)

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My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

Do give me the capacity

To bind You inwardly,

Prayerfully, soulfully

And self-givingly

Only with my devotion

In my inner life of aspiration.

My Supreme, my Supreme, my Supreme!

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29 April 1999, 7:25 a.m. Before using standing double-arm machine up to 200 lbs. with both arms simultaneously and 230 lbs. with each arm separately.

Editor's preface to the first edition

These morning prayers were offered by Sri Chinmoy during his weightlifting sessions at his home in New York in April 1999.

From:Sri Chinmoy,My Morning Soul-Body Prayers, part 4, Agni Press, 1999
Sourced from https://srichinmoylibrary.com/mp_4