42. When they are poor

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When education

Is poor,

Life is stupidity’s struggle.

When illumination

Is poor,

Life is necessity’s frustration.

When God-realisation

Is poor,

Life is reality’s suicide.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 2, Sri Chinmoy Lighthouse, New York., 1974
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