55. 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.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 2, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973