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Who am I

Success in life begins with knowing, "Who am I? What is the purpose of my life?" Knowledge of the self exists; but sincere seekers are rare. More rare are the great teachers of such wisdom. Since time immemorial, wise men have described our wonderful nature: spiritual, primeval, ever-existing, undying, unchangeable, imperishable. This selection of the writings of Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa (Chris Butler) shares that timeless wisdom — inspiring, challenging , practical.
 
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Home arrow Self Surrender by Bhaktivinode Thakur arrow Self Surrender - The Spiritual Poetry Of Bhaktivinode Thakur (pg 1-4)
Self Surrender - The Spiritual Poetry Of Bhaktivinode Thakur (pg 1-4) PDF Print E-mail
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1
When in youth for earning money
I felt a boundless ambition,
By the rites of religion my helpmate?s hand
I did espouse;

2
Setting up a home in her company
My time long I spent;
Many a son and daughter were born,
My spirit was broken utterly.

3
The burden of family increased day by day;
Under it's weight I was forced to halt.
Old age arriving beleaguered me,
My mind was always disturbed;

4
Worried by disease, racked by cares,
My heart scared by every want,
Seeing no way in utter darkness
I am now oppressed with fear.

5
The world's strong current does not abate,
The terror of death is nigh:
After finishing worldly duties I shall worship Thee,
That hope is in vain.

6
"Now hearken, Oh Lord, I am utterly helpless"
Bhaktivinode says,
"without Thy mercy all is despair,
I now crave shelter of Thy feet."


The physical body is made up of countless numbers of tiny material particles called molecules and atoms. These material particles are constantly being replaced by material particles from the outside environment (in the form of food, water, air, and so on). Over a period of five to seven years, this process of metabolism brings about a complete change of the matter that makes up your body.
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