The Pairs

appearances deceive
words flatter
knowledge brainwashes

mind tempts
heart throbs
Being is

senses illusionise
body decays
mind divides

language polishes
speech seduces
thoughts chain

interests die
desires increase
karma accumulates

pleasure shortlives
happiness conditions
bliss outlives

duty given
responsibility taken
seva neither

intellect reasons
insights flash
life teaches

concentration energises
meditation silences
samadhi empties

belief doubts
faith surrenders
reality transcends

God awakens
beloved overwhelms
Love consumes