A beggar stood
BeforeGod, man and Satan.
To God he said:
“Lord, take me to stay with YouIn Your Boat.”
“Your desire is granted, My son.”To man he said:
“Brother, take me to stay with youIn your boat.”
“Sorry, my boat is too small.”To Satan he said:
“Esteemed Friend, take me to stay with youIn your boat.”
“Certainly, you will not only stay,But be the boatman
And thus relieve meOf my long and endless task.”
```From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 5, Agni Press, 1974
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