The Essence of Love

Then said Mitra, "Speak to us of love." And he raised his head and

looked upon the people and there fell a stillness upon. And with a

great voice he said, "When love beckons to you, follow him.

Though his ways are hard and steep, and when his wings enfold you,

yield to him. Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound

you, and when he speaks to you believe in him. Though his voice

may shatter your dreams, as the north wind lays waste the garden.

For even as love crowns you, so shall he crucify you, even as he