In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose,Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Chandogya Upanishad entitled “This Is the Self.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Realize the Self A man is what his deep desire is. It is his deep desire in …
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The Infinity of God: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from William Law entitled “The Deepest Part of Thy Soul.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Infinity of God This depth is the unity, the eternity, I had almost said …
Beyond the Body: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from William Law entitled “The Deepest Part of Thy Soul.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Beyond the Body But there is a root or depth in thee from whence …
God Within: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from William Law entitled “The Deepest Part of Thy Soul.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. God Within Thy natural senses cannot possess God or unite thee to Him; nay, …
Our True Self: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from William Law entitled “The Deepest Part of Thy Soul.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Our True Self Though God be everywhere present, yet He is only present …
All That Belongs to Us: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Paramananda entitled “Origin of All.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. All That Belongs to Us Thou art the Supreme Lord. Thou art the Source of all Bliss. …
The Doer: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Paramananda entitled “Origin of All.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Doer Thou art the only Doer. Give us strength, purity, and inspiration. Teach us how to surrender …
When Dreamers Dream: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Paramananda entitled “Origin of All.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. When Dreamers Dream Through Thy grace the dumb become eloquent, the lame run. —Swami Paramananda Do …
Stealing in My Dream: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Paramananda entitled “Origin of All.” I’ve written the following reflections inspired by this selection. Stealing in My Dream Thou art the Giver of all blessing, of all understanding. Thou art the origin …
Nothing Not Nothing: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Paramananda entitled “Origin of All.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Nothing Not Nothing Thou art nameless, formless, but Thou comest when there is the genuine call. …