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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 21-24)
Self Surrender - The Spiritual Poetry Of Bhaktivinode Thakur (pg 21-24) PDF Print E-mail
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TWENTY-FOUR

1
I give up the vanity of the error that I am a male (purusha)
This day, Oh Kan, I become Thy handmaid pledged to do Thy bidding.

2
In the groves of Braja in the company of her confidant
I will serve the Lord of Radha.

3
I will make the garland of flowers in which the
Tulsi will be the jeweled pendant.

4
In the hands of the confidant I will place it with care,
And she will hold it in her hands with loving regard,

5
She will place it round the necks of Ye both;
And I shall watch from a distance with solicitude.

6
The confidant will say "Listen, fair one, do you
Stay in my grove as my attendant.

7
"And daily you shall weave beautiful garlands
To charm Radha and Krishna.

8
"The charge of your maintenance is mine:
My cottage in the Grove is yours.

9
"When I serve Rhada-Krishna
You will attend behind me.

10
"Making up the betel and fetching the camphor
You will reach them to me knowing I am yours."

11
Bhaktivinode, hearing these words,
Makes obeisances to the feet of the confidant.

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