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Realization
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Of the folly which takes the unreal for real
Comes the wretchedness of birth. The pure of vision undeluded Shall taste radiant joy. To those freed of doubt and clear More than earth is Heaven near. Where a sense of the Real is lacking, The other five senses are useless. The mark of wisdom is to see the reality Behind each appearance. Those who have learnt to see the reality here Will have learnt not to come back here. Reality once searched and seized No need to think of rebirth. Wisdom is that rare realization Which removes the folly of rebirth. To one who clings and does not cling Clinging ills will not cling. Where lust, wrath and delusion are unknown Sorrow shall not be.
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Ivan
M. Granger's original poetry, stories and commentaries are Copyright ©
2002 - 2008 by Ivan M. Granger.
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