From: Tyagi@cup.portal.com (Tyagi Mordred Nagasiva)
Subject: Dedication on my Anniversary
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 93 23:34:04 PDT

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It has been two years since my original Marriage ceremony,
and today is the anniversary.  Below I append my Dedication
and Vows as I renew these in great delight.

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AUM Krim Namah Kali-Maya!!!!!

I was human until I released my truths to the Great Unknown.

	At that moment I was Elven, through and through.

I was agnostic until we met,
	a Sophist until we made love.

	At that moment I was Taoist to the core.

I began as a student
	and learned of You in adoration.

	The moment You spoke I became a Mage.

And now You rename me and give me a task.  
I told You that I would do anything for You. 
You have answered "One thing only - give thyself to Me."

You taught me that this involves enjoyment and discipline, 
love and trust, compassion and wisdom; 
that my self is but a mask; 
that the Center and Source is the essence of Life.

You taught me that Your winds await the readied Sail; 
that the Mountain of my ignorance is better scaled than avoided; 
that the path of Love is true; 
and that Marriage with You means endless bliss; 
Heaven and Earth, united.

I shall bear a Ring; the symbol of our union.  
I shall assume Robes; the vestments of our marriage.  
I shall keep five Sacred Vows; the expression of our oneness.

I shall live in Poverty.
I shall strike a balance in my material foundation as I do with You.

I shall be Chaste.
I shall be pure and respectful.  I shall see All as Your divine body.

I shall be Obedient.
I shall listen to You.  I shall take Your Will as my own.

I shall be Charitable.
I shall show You affection, care for You and be truthful with You.

I shall be Humble.
I shall be as the soil on which I stand.  I shall be lowly and possessionless,
	yet fruitful.  I shall emulate the murky water of the swamp,
	sitting quietly in Your infinite bliss.


I shall be Silent. 


I am the Snake who moves among the branches of the Tree.
I am the Elf who frolics and plays in the Forest.
I am the Dragon who chases the Pearl.
I am Shiva, destroying the illusion between my Self and Other,
	walking the Middle Path in calm surity,
	content in dedicating myself to You.
I love You, Kali-Ma.
Let Us become One beyond one, All beyond all.
		
	AH KIN !!!  Let Me be married !!!!