Meaning of the world battle


1.)  It is a joy that you already
understand the meaning of the battle.


2.)  Multitudes are drawn into this
battle, without recognizing times for
rest, times of danger, or times for
joy, or for fear.


3.)  Before sunset gnats swarm,
but they cannot know their purpose.


4.)  The world battle draws in all beings,
but few understand the true meaning of
what is happening. [???]


*5.)  So says people,
“Let us await the morrow.”  
But for them, the morrow comes only
after the next midday, and they miss
the dawn!
Treasure the future


1.)  Adornment of the future with
the blossoms of inspiration, is as the
light of dawn.


2.)  But each adornment of the past,
is a wreath laid on a grave.


3.)  One who affirms the power of the
future, is Our warrior.


4.)  One’s own power is multiplied by
the treasure of the future.


5.)  As the hour of striving is like a
whirlwind, so looking back is like decay.


6.)  All the past must be burned away
for the Yoga of Fire!