The Saint And The Rascal

When the saint is
At temptation-beauty
He becomes a real rascal.

When the rascal enjoys
Illumination-liberty
He becomes a real saint.

Excerpt from ‘Transcendence-Perfection‘ by  Sri Chinmoy

Copyright © Sri Chinmoy 1975

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