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These verses are inspired by the book, Prashna Upanishad, authored by Guru Bhaktananda.  Prashna means question, that is, questions of earnest seekers on the path. The reflections however do not purport to be a translation and in fact are merely the reactions of this poet, based on his internal spiritual journey. As such, the reader should go through the original text and come to their independent conclusions. 

Prashna Upanishad verse 1:8

Relinquishing individuality,
which reworded means erasing the ego,
oh worthy monk, embrace the totality,
that we see God face to face, by letting go.
Be like the sun that nourishes one and all,
springing forward to assist all those who fall,
beholding the light of God in every form,
that thus with His law of oneness we conform.
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