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Sri Chinmoy » Library of Poetry » The Dance of Life » Part 2 » Three Immortal Presents

Three Immortal Presents

I have received three immortal presents
On life’s Christmas tree:
Detachment-bud
Concern-flower
Love-fruit.

With the bud I shall begin
My self-enquiry.
With the flower I shall achieve
My self-discovery.
With the fruit I shall enjoy
My self-mastery.

From ‘ The Dance of Light ‘  by Sri Chinmoy

© 1973 by Sri Chinmoy – All rights reserved

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