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Glimpses of Sentiments
I do not see any shore and yet I go on sailing my small boat.
Oh Ocean of compassion!
I have started quite late. But with patience, at a slow speed I continue my diligent work.
You kindly shower your compassion that I reach you quite in time. Oh Giver of knowledge!
"Getting impatient I do not jump from this small boat mid-way in the ocean".
Such understanding full of wisdom you give me timely.
Because I am ignorant and you are very knowledgeable.
I do not understand much about my advantage or my disadvantage.
Oh One with generous character!
Lastly hear my one request - Accept this.
Till date who has remained quite far from you and who has now started on a pilgrimage of your royal court to a person like myself - kindly do not forget to give your warmth and consolation when you find that essential.
Because I am your smallest child; I am sick and also somewhat mad.
I do need, very essentially your feelings, encouragement.
What more should I tell you?
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