Be an ordinary human being

[Guest guest]

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When you eat too much,

you forget your truth,

 

and fasting makes you conceited,

so eat with some discipline,

and consciously. Be

an ordinary human being.

 

Then the door will open,

and you'll recognize the way.

Lalla, be moderate!

 

- Lalla

14th Century North Indian mystic

 

 

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From " Naked Song "

Versions by Coleman Barks

Maypop 1992