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As long as you worship the Lord with form, you use certain flowers such as roses, marigolds and jasmines, although the body that performs worship and the flowers which you use are all impermanent. But, if you want to worship the formless God in your heart, then the flowers you use are different. They are flowers of non-violence, of love and compassion, of charity and sacrifice. To elevate yourself to the formless principle, you will have to cultivate these flowers of your heart and use them in your worship. Then, you will experience the ineffable and permanent joy of the spirit.
(Tfd, 19 Sept '04)
