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JULY, 1979
For thou art the gold, inherently pure,
Discover that seed of thy Self, Nourish and moisten it, weed out the weeds
Give it the space to unfold.
On suci ascending, asuci descending
Reflect and distinguish between, Know that each cell of thy body will go
Along with the cycle of breath,
That is asuci, the elements four,
The gravitational force, But see how thy suci, thy flickerless flame,
Thy quest for the noblest remains.
So cast off thy nets of sorrow and greed,
Of enmity, pride, and deceit ; Be not attached to what thou art not,
But be what thou art in a flow.
Now keep thy knowing eye upon
Asrava, the inflow, Vibrations which from mindless past
In ignorance were sent,
When not yet kindled bright, aware,
Thy mind was swayed and swerved, Inviting dust to settle in
And cloud thy clear perception.
That which is muddy and confused,
Observe, cognize, remove, Cleanse consciousness of all but Self,
Be one with soul serene.
Samvara! Stop! Close off the dam !
Lock doors to the inflow !
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