The Old Wisdom

Following is the poem Dr. Goodall wrote at age 19, while attending a Theosophy course, as set to music by Sri Chinmoy.

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When the night wind makes the pine trees creak

And the pale clouds glide across the dark sky,

Go out, my child, go out and seek

Your soul: the Eternal I.

For all the grasses rustling at your feet

And every flaming star that glitters high

Above you, close up and meet

In you: the Eternal I.

Yes, my child, go out into the world; walk slow,

And silent, comprehending all, and by and by

Your soul, the universe, will know

Itself: the Eternal I.

The Old Wisdom

``` — Jane Goodall

From:Sri Chinmoy,Only One Reality, Agni Press, 2025
Sourced from https://srichinmoylibrary.com/oor