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Simerjeet Singh Uncovers a New Level of Understanding in Kahlil Gibran's Poetry on Good and Evil
Seek Truth Through Unconventional Wisdom!
Journey through the words of Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran in his poem, "The Prophet on Good and Evil". The 20th century was forever changed by Khalil Gibran's writing and his greatest work, "The Prophet", is an iconic pillar of modern spiritual literature. This inspirational poetry will help you open your minds to rethink what you have always known and dive into the depths of philosophical questioning.
Through the power of poetry, the world's renowned motivational speaker Simerjeet Singh uncovers a whole new level of understanding between good and evil. His captivating voice will take you down a path of exploration where you can find inner peace and clarity by accepting what lies in your heart and embark on a journey to delve into yourself, to understand other perspectives on life, and feel inspired by something bigger than yourself.
Let his words inspire you to challenge assumptions and gain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of this powerful dichotomy.
Get ready to be mesmerized and have your heart touched by listening to this poem.
Regards, TeamSJS
Kahlil Gibran On Good and Evil:
And one of the elders of the city said, Speak to us of Good and Evil.
And he answered:
Of the good in you I can speak, but not of the evil.
For what is evil but good tortured by its own hunger and thirst?
Verily when good is hungry it seeks food even in dark caves, and when it thirsts it drinks even of dead waters.
You are good when you are one with yourself.
Yet when you are not one with yourself you are not evil.
For a divided house is not a den of thieves; it is only a divided house.
And a ship without rudder may wander aimlessly among perilous isles yet sink not to the bottom.
You are good when you strive to give of yourself.
Yet you are not evil when you seek gain for yourself.
For when you strive for gain you are but a root that clings to the earth and sucks at her breast.
Surely the fruit cannot say to the root, “Be like me, ripe and full and ever giving of your abundance.”
For to the fruit giving is a need, as receiving is a need to the root.
You are good when you are fully awake in your speech,
Yet you are not evil when you sleep while your tongue staggers without purpose.
And even stumbling speech may strengthen a weak tongue.
You are good when you walk to your goal firmly and with bold steps.
Yet you are not evil when you go thither limping.
Even those who limp go not backward.
But you who are strong and swift, see that you do not limp before the lame, deeming it kindness.
You are good in countless ways, and you are not evil when you are not good,
You are only loitering and sluggard.
Pity that the stags cannot teach swiftness to the turtles.
In your longing for your giant self lies your goodness: and that longing is in all of you.
But in some of you that longing is a torrent rushing with might to the sea, carrying the secrets of the hillsides and the songs of the forest.
And in others it is a flat stream that loses itself in angles and bends and lingers before it reaches the shore.
But let not him who longs much say to him who longs little, “Wherefore are you slow and halting?”
For the truly good ask not the naked, “Where is your garment?” nor the houseless, “What has befallen your house?”
~ Kahlil Gibran
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Seek Truth Through Unconventional Wisdom!
Journey through the words of Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran in his poem, "The Prophet on Good and Evil". The 20th century was forever changed by Khalil Gibran's writing and his greatest work, "The Prophet", is an iconic pillar of modern spiritual literature. This inspirational poetry will help you open your minds to rethink what you have always known and dive into the depths of philosophical questioning.
Through the power of poetry, the world's renowned motivational speaker Simerjeet Singh uncovers a whole new level of understanding between good and evil. His captivating voice will take you down a path of exploration where you can find inner peace and clarity by accepting what lies in your heart and embark on a journey to delve into yourself, to understand other perspectives on life, and feel inspired by something bigger than yourself.
Let his words inspire you to challenge assumptions and gain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of this powerful dichotomy.
Get ready to be mesmerized and have your heart touched by listening to this poem.
Regards, TeamSJS
Kahlil Gibran On Good and Evil:
And one of the elders of the city said, Speak to us of Good and Evil.
And he answered:
Of the good in you I can speak, but not of the evil.
For what is evil but good tortured by its own hunger and thirst?
Verily when good is hungry it seeks food even in dark caves, and when it thirsts it drinks even of dead waters.
You are good when you are one with yourself.
Yet when you are not one with yourself you are not evil.
For a divided house is not a den of thieves; it is only a divided house.
And a ship without rudder may wander aimlessly among perilous isles yet sink not to the bottom.
You are good when you strive to give of yourself.
Yet you are not evil when you seek gain for yourself.
For when you strive for gain you are but a root that clings to the earth and sucks at her breast.
Surely the fruit cannot say to the root, “Be like me, ripe and full and ever giving of your abundance.”
For to the fruit giving is a need, as receiving is a need to the root.
You are good when you are fully awake in your speech,
Yet you are not evil when you sleep while your tongue staggers without purpose.
And even stumbling speech may strengthen a weak tongue.
You are good when you walk to your goal firmly and with bold steps.
Yet you are not evil when you go thither limping.
Even those who limp go not backward.
But you who are strong and swift, see that you do not limp before the lame, deeming it kindness.
You are good in countless ways, and you are not evil when you are not good,
You are only loitering and sluggard.
Pity that the stags cannot teach swiftness to the turtles.
In your longing for your giant self lies your goodness: and that longing is in all of you.
But in some of you that longing is a torrent rushing with might to the sea, carrying the secrets of the hillsides and the songs of the forest.
And in others it is a flat stream that loses itself in angles and bends and lingers before it reaches the shore.
But let not him who longs much say to him who longs little, “Wherefore are you slow and halting?”
For the truly good ask not the naked, “Where is your garment?” nor the houseless, “What has befallen your house?”
~ Kahlil Gibran
Watch it on YouTube:
#PoetryThatInspires #KahlilGibran #SimerjeetSingh #GoodAndEvil #KhalilGibran #InspirationalPoetry
Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh
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