Control your mind absolutely
And chase your goal resolutely
When temptations interfere
Never allow them at all near

By using colossal will-power
Take bath in patience-shower
Try to get that which is a must
Your mind this attitude will dust

Greed will invariably spoil
It leads to a useless toil
Contentment preserves
As it perfectly serves

When your desires increase
You gradually lose peace
Which is the most precious
So in your needs be cautious

Not that you must never expect
But, limited needs greatly protect
If your wants severely multiply
For them reply you can't supply

In that case sets in dejection
Takes place worrying action
You bring sorrow to a halt
If you realize greed is a fault

Greed will end in agony
Making feelings thorny
Develop enough attitude
That is actually fortitude

Only by constant practice
We gain peace with ease
In case desires are reduced
Peace in plenty is produced

Of course ambition is necessary
But it must not make us worry
Due to great level thinking
Ignorance man is sinking

Today make a list of your desires
From your mind if greed expires
There is born bliss in plenty
Always pray to the Almighty.

M V VENKATARAMAN