390. I followed the path
I followed the pathOf self-assertion.
The world around despised me.
I followed the path
Of self-examination.
The world within admired
My bold attempt.
I followed the path
Of self-dedication.
The world within
And the world without
Had nothing for me
But lofty admiration.
Sri Chinmoy, The Wings of Light, part 8, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1974
