By Yudhisthira Dasa
In 1976, Michael Cassidy (Mangalananda Dasa) wrote and recorded a song called “A Change of Heart,” which captivated tens if not hundreds of thousands of listeners. I remember playing it again and again, singing along to the lyrics. Fond memories. Here is a link to the song and lyrics which say:
A caterpillar changed his mind, and woke to find himself defined
His old self had to die for him to be a butterfly.
He tired of walking on the ground, and so around himself he wound
A screen of silken strand, a veil untouched by human hand.
Then something subtle changed within, reflected by his changing skin
He had a change of heart, and wished to play another part.
He changed from worm to butterfly, and if he could then so could I.
I want to free my mind and rise above the waves of time.
Beyond this burning dark abyss, up to that land of love and bliss
Where grows a flower sweet, I’ll fly to Krishna’s lotus feet.
And there to live eternally, my soul at last from matter free
A song will fill the sky, the love song of a butterfly:
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/coming-of-age-22-the-change-from-worm-to-butterfly/
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