The evening shadows gather,Darkness spreads across the land.The branches of the ancient banyan sway,As winds from the kamathasWhirl around the quiet village. “Dadakiri Appa,Dadakiri Appa…” I lost track of time in idle talk,Not knowing dusk had come.Now my baby cries at home—I run with hasteTo soothe the little one’s tears. “Dadakiri Appa,Dadakiri Appa…” My heart…
They came here, drawn by love for this land,The ancient Andhra warlocks still walk this sand.Their homeland vast — sixty times our shore —Yet here they wander, seeking more.Oh Radhe! Radhe! Across the sea, a heaven lies near,Still they swim, still they fly, still they gather here.The ones who live now have lost their flame,The…
My homeland—sole cradle where every being is free,a land of merit, shining with the Three Sinhales.The Sinhalese have walked this earth for countless ages,guardians of a sacred trust a million years deep.From this holy soil arose the Dhamma’s gentle light,bringing peace to the world, scattering the darkness.The blood within me beats with love for this…
Young Man:A bouquet of peacock feathersWas laid upon the road to Moriya city.Follow them—there you will find the way. Young Woman:Then place a single feather in my hair,Let it be my crown of grace. Young Man:From afar, I saw you blossoming in a lake,Swarms of wasps hovering, drunk on your fragrance.Listen—hear the Ravanahasta sing. Young…
The journey we have shared in life until todayReaches its end, and my heart weeps,Though my mind accepts the truth.Prince Pippali…Let us wait a little longer. We part to seek the path beyond samsara.I agreed to your noble vow, yet my heart breaks.Prince Pippali…Let us wait a little longer. We bow our heads to honor…