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Sri Chinmoy
I shall love the whole world, But I shall control Only myself.

I must love God more and more Instead of imagining how much love God has for me.

To love God, Unconditionally and self-givingly, Is a golden lifetime-opportunity.

My Lord, Do teach me only one thing: How to love the world The way You love me.

-Sri Chinmoy This love poem by Sri Chinmoy includes a great example of how an aphorism may be used. This poem expresses his belief of love that is often true and can relate to others. “To love God, Unconditionally and self-givingly" is an aphorism that furthers the author’s purpose on how much God loves every individual and that we should recognize it. By stating that we must love God unconditionally and that it is a “golden lifetime-opportunity” explains how the love that we receive from God on a daily basis is a blessing and we must not take it for granted and should always cherish it. By appreciating God's love, it makes people grow a stronger relationship with Him. We may acknowledge his truth and understand that what you give is what you get return, as in Karma. God wishes all his children to be equal and we have to learn to appreciate one's self before we can accept that God loves us. We must love ourselves before we feel worthy enough to accept God's unconditional love. Since we are all created through his image, we are all considered perfect as God will always adore us. When Sri states “How to love the world The way You love me”, he is asking the Lord to help him love all human beings like God does. When you hate yourself, God still loves you, however you may not feel that way because you might not feel the close connection to Him.

By: Sri Chinmoy "Aphorisms on Love Sri Chinmoy Poetry." Sri Chinmoy Poetry. 04 Feb. 2009 .

N. Tasbihchi