Why is it that...
He who has Faith,
Is separated from the object of his Faith
He who Loves,
Is separated from the object of his Love?
Sometimes, separation gives rise to Doubt
Sometimes, Certainty conquers doubt
But can it eliminate doubt?
Sometimes, separation gives rise to Conflict
Sometimes, Self-Surrender conquers conflict
But can it eliminate conflict?
Sometimes, separation gives rise to Longing
Sometimes, Reunion conquers longing
But can it eliminate longing?
Sometimes, separation gives rise to Silence
Sometimes, Speech conquers silence
But can it eliminate silence?
Sometimes, separation gives rise to Prejudice
Sometimes, Reality conquers prejudice
But can it eliminate prejudice?