351. MANY A TIME
Many a time I have tried to cut   The root of ignorance-night.
Each time I tried I sadly failed,
   Therefore I gave up.
Now my surrendered life to God’s
   Compassion-height
   And Compassion-delight
   Can cut the root of ignorance-night.
Sri Chinmoy, A Soulful Cry Versus a Fruitful Smile, Agni Press, New York, 1977
