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Glimpses of Sentiments
MY BAG IS EMPTY
Oh Purely Powerful Supreme Consciousness ! By hearing your speech i experienced pious fulfillment. The fear in worshipping - rather such illusion got broken. Now giving my heart fully, I shall devote myself quite satisfactorily. Now I want to shower like 'Pushkaravart Megh' on all sides with full force. You also have showered upon me quite freely, heavily. Then why should I allow any shortcoming in my devotion ? But my lord ! I tell you one thing. With thousand of hands you have given me in full abundance. Yet my bag is empty. You gave me very bright eyes but in my bag I could not bring your pious, noble things. You gave me ears but I did not listen righteous, noble words and could not gather that treasure. Though you gave me two strong feet, I could not take any credit for a pilgrimage. You gave me two long hands but I could not internalize intensive desire to donate. You showered upon me all things of liking but I could not cultivate supreme satisfaction. You gave me two strong shoulders but I did not give support to anyone. You gave me a fine health but I did not do intensive penance.
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