999. Never commit suicide
Lord, sweet Lord,I do many things to please You.
Have I done anything in this life
To displease You?
“Daughter, you have.”
Father, I have displeased You!
Tell me, how?
“Daughter, time and again
You have desired
To commit suicide.”
Oh that, that’s nothing.
Look, I am still with You
And for You on earth.
Father, is there any punishment involved
When one commits suicide?
“Daughter, punishment is a gross understatement.
My Eye of Justice
Does not forgive the coward
Who takes her life away.
My Heart of Compassion
Ignores her.
I welcome Satan
To devour her.”
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 20, Aum Press, 1973