It is no mean achievement to
get the Name of the Lord
on one's tongue at the last moment.
It needs the practice of many years,
based on a deep-seated faith.
It needs a strong character,
without hatred or malice, for the
thought of God cannot survive in a
climate of pride and greed.
And how do you know which moment is the last?
Yama, the God of Death, does not give
notice of his arrival to take hold of you.
He is like the man with the camera taking snapshots;
he does not warn, "Ready, I am clicking."
If you wish to hang your portrait
on the walls of Heaven, it must be attractive;
your stance, your pose, your smile must all be nice, is it not?
It is best to be ready for the click,
night and day, with the name ever tripping
on the tongue and the glory always radiant in the mind.
Then, when your photo is shot, it will be fine.
divinely sent
