When I am in the soul
When I am in the physical, the world attracts me and I tempt the world.When I am in the vital, I grasp the world and the world hates me.
When I am in the mind, I neglect the world and the world ignores me.
When I am in the heart, I love the world and the world embraces me.
When I am in the soul, I serve God in the world and the world cheerfully fulfils me.
Sri Chinmoy, Beyond Within — A collection of writings 1964-1974, Agni Press, 1975
