The Sri Chinmoy Library

When I devotedly pray and soulfully meditate,I can clearly see that my life is an open book to You.

But alas, no matter how hard I try to know aboutYour earthly life and Heavenly life, I sadly fail.

Therefore I am begging You to be kind to meAnd share some of Your secrets.

“My child,

I shall comply with your requestBut I do not know whether My secrets

Will make you happy or unhappy.Anyway, I leave it up to you.

“My secret number one:

Each time your desiring mindDefeats your aspiring heart,

I cry and cry.

“My secret number two:

When you dine with your mind-doubtsAnd starve your heart-faith,

I cry and cry.

“My secret number three:

Each time you do not allow your heartTo fulfil its Heaven-climbing promises,

I cry and cry.

“My secret number four:

Each time you do not allow your soul to fulfilIts Heaven-manifesting promises on earth,

I cry and cry.

“My secret number five:

When your life-boat pliesBetween your depression-vital-shore

And your frustration-mind-shore,I cry and cry.

“My secret number six:

When you become the most intimate friendOf your body’s idleness and your mind’s unwillingness,

I cry and cry.”

My Lord Supreme,

I don’t know why I suddenly feel so tired and sleepy.It seems that You have literally endless secrets.

“Yes, my child.

I do.”

Then, my Lord,

Some other dayI shall definitely hear more of Your secrets.

“My child, My child, wait, wait.

Only one more secret I wish to share with youBefore you fall asleep.

“This time, I am blessing you with My topmost secret:

You are My Today’s Self-Transcendence-DreamAnd My Tomorrow’s Self-Perfection-Satisfaction-Reality.

My Lord Supreme,

I am fast asleep.I cannot hear You anymore.

“My child, I am still fully awake.

I shall do everything for you.You enjoy your sweet sleep.”