In midst of smoke under the same roof
following those who have gone,covered with silk and scarf;
I will be alone,
watched by the crowd, biding farewell.
The fire that warms my body now
will engulf my bones and flesh, turning me into ashes and dusts.
The air that freshens me now will blow me to be smoke and vapor.
I will be going into the mysterious world, unknown, unseen
but the world much talked about.
left will be the memories of my deeds.
My closest friends will moan.
Strangers will see me go and show pity of my departure.
Yet no force can stop me from leaving the world.
coz the force of the unknown world will be the strongest;
to pull me away from the much known world.
coz the force of the unknown world will be the strongest;
to pull me away from the much known world.
No matter how much I wish to stay here,
heedless of the want to hold me by loved ones ,
I will have to bid farewell .
My hard earned fame,name and wealth will be of no strength.
My body will cease and soul will depart ;
Guided by chants of monks into the path I have never taken.
I will be alone, scared and anxious.
My companion will be the dark hollow space.
To the spiritual guidance I will seek my refuge
To transform me into the higher space:
take me to take the path of higher truth
leave no trace of sadness in me
to leave the world of mine: once loved and cared.
O the enlightened ones ! I seek your blessings,
To show me the way towards your path
To show me the way towards your path
Let the end of me be the best beginning of me.