God is the poet’s loving mother for whom he will weave a chain out of his pearl-like tears. It is not the offering of material wealthbut that of the tears and suffering of the devotee which is a genuine offering; it is valued by God for it purifies the soul and bringsit closer to Him.
MOTHER, I shall weave a chain of pearls for thy neck with my tears of sorrow.
The stars have wrought their anklets of light to deck thy feet, but mine will hang upon thy breast.
Wealth and fame come from thee and it is for thee to give or to withhold them. But this my sorrow is absolutely mine own, and when i bring it to thee as my offering thou rewardest me with thy grace.
