A spiritual Master is strict
With his spiritual children,Not because he wants them
To be always afraid of him.No, no, no!
He is strict with themBecause he wants them to conquer
Once and for allTheir inner fear.
This inner fear is the beginningOf their spiritual death.
```From:Sri Chinmoy,Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, part 35, Agni Press, 1982
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