Dangerous demons

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There are some demons dangerous

to your soul: lust, anger.

But there's a way to kill them.

 

Feed them meditation only,

and clear awareness, and you'll see

the illusion of what they control.

 

- Lalla

14th Century North Indian mystic

 

 

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From " Naked Song "

Versions by Coleman Barks

Maypop 1992