THE GURU SPEAKS

"There are no mistakes" the Great Guru said,
"All that happens has been ordained by God,
For your spiritual growth! This may seem odd,
But to wake you up from your dreaming bed,
You shall by me, be very wisely led,
To Eternal Being from earthly clod.
So pray don't ever live in fear and dread,
I'll redeem you from the spirtual dead!"

Poor pilgrim plodding on the mountain way,
Became distressed because he felt no gain
Of understanding, although he tried each day,
To practice as the sacred books explain.
Then his Guru said "surrender!" my dear boy,
With Enquiry, your Real Self, you'll soon enjoy!"