i've seen them kneel
  with baited breath for the ritual
  i've watched this experience raise
  them to pseudo higher levels
  i've watched them leave their families
  in pursuit of your nirvana
  i've seen them coming to line up
  from switzerland to america
    how long will this take baba
  how long have we been sleeping
  do you see me hanging on to
  every word you say
  how soon will I be holy
  how much will this cost guru
  how much longer 'til you
  completely absolve me
    i've seen them give their drugs up
  in place of makeshift altars
  i've heard them chanting
  kali kali frantically
  i've heard them rotely repeat your
  teachings with elitism
  i've seen them boasting robes and
  foreign sandalwood beads
  i've seen them overlooking god in
  their own essence
  i've seen their upward glances
  in hopes of instant salvation
  i've seen their righteousness
  mixed without loving compassion
  i've watched you smile as
  the students bow to kiss your feet
    give me strength all knowing one
  how long 'til enlightenment
  how much longer 'til you
  completely absolve me