3. Bliss
I thought ignorance was bliss;Therefore I stayed with my mind.
Alas!
Alas!
I thought incapacity was bliss;
Therefore I stayed with my heart.
Alas!
Alas!
But now I know what bliss is;
I know where bliss is.
Bliss is my God-manifestation,
Bliss is in my God-satisfaction.
Sri Chinmoy, My California Redwoods, Agni Press, 1974