6. He was lost

He was lost in his father;
    Therefore
His father’s glory was pleased with him.

He was lost in his mother;
    Therefore
His mother’s beauty was pleased with him.

He was lost in his daughter;
    Therefore
His daughter’s faith was pleased with him.

He was lost in his son;
    Therefore
His son’s courage was pleased with him.
Sri Chinmoy, The Golden Boat, part 18, Vishma Press, New York, 1974