From time immemorial,
This world of oursHas been in bondage-night.
Alas, we have no ideaWhen it will be able to celebrate
Its independence-delight. ```From:Sri Chinmoy,My Christmas-New Year-Vacation Aspiration-Prayers, part 17, Agni Press, 2003
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