8. Violations

You violated
Your inner dignity.
    Therefore
    Reckless irresponsibility
    Embraced you.

    You violated
The secret teachings
    Of the cosmic law.
    Therefore
    Even God did not near you
    To save your life
    Of untold deception.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 4, Vishma Press, New York, 1974