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Milarepa
Rechungpa
and his Evil Pride
Upon
Rechungpa's return from India with books on logic incantations from outsiders,
and much pride as well as genuine meditations instructions, Milarepa decided
to rescue him from this evil and so to welcome him, he sang:
I am a yogi
who lives on the snow mountain peak,
With a healthy body I glorify the Mandala of the Whole.
Cleansed of vanity from the Five Poisons,
I am not unhappy;
I feel nought but joy!
Renouncing all turmoil
And fondness for diversion,
I reside alone in perfect ease.
Forswearing the bustle of this world,
Joyfully I stay in no-man's land.
Since I have left embittered family life,
I no longer have to earn and save;
Since I want no books,
I do not intend to be learned man;
Since I practise virtous deeds,
I feel no shame of heart.
Since I have no pride or vanity,
I renounce with joy the saliva-splashing debate!
Hypocrisy I have not, nor pretension.
Happy and natural I live
Without forethought or adjustment.
Since I want no fame nor glory,
Rumours and accusations disappear.
Where'er I go, I fell happy,
Whate'er I wear, I feel joyful,
Whatever food I eat, I am satisfied.
I am always happy.
Through Marpa's
grace,
I, your old father, Milarepa,
Have realized Samsara and Nirvana.
The Yoga of Joy ever fills my hermitage.
Your Repa brothers are well;
On hills remote they make progress in their meditations.
Oh, my son Rechung Dorje Draugpa,
Have you returned from India?
Did you feel Tired and weary on the journey?
Has your mind been sharpened and refreshed?
Has your voice been good for singing?
Did you practise and follow your Guru's instructions?
Did you secure the teachings that you wanted?
Did you obtain all the various instructions?
Have you gained much knowledge and much learning?
Have you noticed your pride and egotism?
Are your altruistic in your thoughts and actions?
This is my song of welcoming for you,
On your return.
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