WHEN A MAN IS FREE

Updated: Aug 28

In light of the upcoming MANtra Retreat, September 19^th, 20^th, and 21^st, we have this poem for men to ponder. Please attend and register.

WHEN A MAN IS FREE

A guy must build his own fences

Declare war on the attack of the senses

From this arises a freedom, not without pain

We are talking about the golden practice – abstain

Senses are vents through which we stimulate

Excessive usage though, invokes an ugly fate

They invite toxic, unwanted intruders

Posing first as friends, then turning into looters

And when the unbridled mind releases its soul robbing policy

It is relentless, no remorse, makes no apology

Listen then

A man is strong when exercising mind/sense control

And like an athlete, targets a glorious goal

Enriched he can be in service to the spirit

Approaching life in a tone most coherent

Qualifying as a dedicated husband, devoted father

Heroic human, or mindful monk making it matter

Fences are freeing self-imposed boundaries

They are like breathing fresh mountain breezes

– By Bhaktimarga Swami

MAY THE SOURCE BE WITH YOU!

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