Shall We Dance the “Rērang Māloku Dance”?

Chorus

Shall we dance the “Rērang Māloku Dance”?
Shall we dance the “Rērang Māloku Dance”?

Let us hold Lord Mahasen’s sword in our hand.
Let all of Uva become the Asuras’ land.
Through the skies in flying craft we’ll glide.
Like the Rakusas of Sinhala we’ll stride.
Let us dance the Hakkme Kovila rite.
And remember our departed kin tonight.

Chorus

Shall we dance the “Rērang Māloku Dance”?
Shall we dance the “Rērang Māloku Dance”?

May serpents leave the yards where little children play.
From Sorabora Wewa let us draw water today.
Let us cultivate all the fields of Bintenne’s plain.
O Gods, come and take Your sacred seat again.
Grant us the blessings for which we pray.
Bestow the gifts we seek today.

Chorus

Shall we dance the “Rērang Māloku Dance”?
Shall we dance the “Rērang Māloku Dance”?

Speaking in secret tongues, let us gather the foe’s design.
Let us bring the hidden tidings to our King in time.
Chanting the sacred mantras one hundred and eight times,
Let us guard this land’s hidden treasure through the ages’ chimes.
With the power of the Yaksha, Naga, Asura, and Rakkha clans,
Let us work through the Sun and Moon with ancient hands.

Chorus

Shall we dance the “Rērang Māloku Dance”?
Shall we dance the “Rērang Māloku Dance”?