When I am in the soul

When I am in the physical, the world attracts me and I tempt the world.

When I am in the vital, I grasp the world and the world hates me.

When I am in the mind, I neglect the world and the world ignores me.

When I am in the heart, I love the world and the world embraces me.

When I am in the soul, I serve God in the world and the world cheerfully fulfils me.

From:Sri Chinmoy,Beyond Within — A collection of writings 1964-1974, Agni Press, 1975
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