Scolding does no good
My vital tells You, Lord,Not to scold me.
I know I always do something wrong,
But when You scold me
It does me no good.
After all, who has changed his life
By being scolded?
No one!
Therefore, love me, Lord,
Love me even more
Especially when you want to scold me.
Sri Chinmoy, AUM — Vol.II-2, No. 4, 27 April 1975, Vishma Press, 1975