HomeThe main page of Asian Reflection Perennial Joy1st extract from the Katha Upanishad, which casts death as the perfect teacher The Razor's Edge2nd extract from the Katha Upanishad, which casts death as the perfect teacher The Ruler Within3rd extract from the Katha Upanishad, which casts death as the perfect teacher The Tree of Eternity4th extract from the Katha Upanishad, which casts death as the perfect teacher Simple UnionSimple Union was penned by the Punjabi mystic Kabir, adored by Muslims and Hindus alike The Path to Your DwellingMeera looked to the Hindu figure Krishna as her husband, and won the respect of India with her verse Life of My LifeMeera looked to the Hindu figure Krishna as her husband, and won the respect of India with her verse Come, BelovedMeera looked to the Hindu figure Krishna as her husband, and won the respect of India with her verse Finding UnityLao Tzu gets straight to the point in this delightful passage Discourse on Good WillThis Buddhist text speaks of love and unity, reminding us of our highest aspirations The IslandFacing fear of death can be a great motivator for those on the spiritual path, and this simple Buddhist speaks confidently of what can be achieved

Finding Unity

Lao Tzu gets straight to the point in this delightful passage.

Those who know do not speak;
Those who speak do not know.
Stop up the openings,
Close down the doors,
Rub off the sharp edges.
Unravel all confusion.
Harmonize the light,
Give up contention:
This is called finding the unity of life.

When love and hatred cannot affect you,
Profit and loss cannot touch you,
Praise and blame cannot ruffle you,
You are honored by all the world.

From God Makes the Rivers to Flow by Eknath Easwaran, founder of the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, copyright © 1991; republished by permission of Nilgiri Press, Tomales, California.