FREEDOM
O mind, swim in the ocean of Love, Spreading below, around, above; O mind, bask in the flood of Light That dispels the darkness of the night; O mind, bathe in the fountain of Bliss, True delight wilt thou never miss. Let Truth be thy shield, Let Light be thy guide, Let Love be thy weapon, Let Bliss be thy aim, Perfect freedom then attain. — Swami Ramdas How I understand it: This poem by Beloved Papa Swami Ramdas is addressed to the mind. Most of it is written in the iambic pentameter; following the rhythm scheme of AA, BB, CC… Herein the mind is asked to swim in the ocean of Love which is spreading all round and is all-pervasive. The importance of Divine Love is greatly stressed in Beloved Papa’s philosophy. “Divine Love is the highest attainment.” said Beloved Papa, “All spiritual practices should end in this sweet consummation. Love is the end of the quest. See that you are absorbed in God who is Love and become an image of Him. Let all our emotio