entering God's Temple

"Discussing philosophical subjects on and on,
standing outside,
before the closed door of God's temple, -
how do you want to enter?
Discussions never end,
so stop them where they stand,
- you will be left unsatisfied, overcome this and,
- be still, open the door, and enter in God's temple.
You may have to sit for a while.
Do not chat,
do not ask,
do not look,
sit still.
In the silence, you will hear.
Be.
-"...and in the stillness of Being, you will understand."-"
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February 09, 2008

"That I want thee, only thee..."

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"That I want thee, only thee---

let my heart repeat without end.

All desires that distract me, day and night, are false and empty to the core.
As the night keeps hidden in its gloom the petition for light,

even thus in the depth of my unconsciousness rings the cry--

-`I want thee, only thee'.
As the storm still seeks its end in peace

when it strikes against peace with all its might,

even thus my rebellion strikes against thy love and still its cry is---

`I want thee, only thee'."

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RABINDRANATH TAGORE

February 04, 2008