Poetry is to Music as Lyric is to Soul: Arrogant Self

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Arrogant Self

Arrogant Self Self-important, obstinate, swept away by the pride of wealth, they ostentatiously perform sacrifices without any regard for their purpose. Egotistical, violent, arrogant, lustful, angry, envious of everyone, they abuse my presence within their own bodies and in the bodies of others. -Bhagavad Gita 16:13–18 I laugh in the face of Nafs'* insanity. The obstinate child screams its latest protest to what is. Shams has found the pearl of Compassionate Love. Patient Love heals all fear;... Sign in to see full entry.

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