Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s2.t7.20

v2.c11.s2.t7.20

In the vessel of my birthdays
Sacred waters from many pilgrimages
Have I gathered, this I remember
Once I went to the land of China
Those whom I had not met
Put the mark of friendship on my forehead,
Calling me their own intimate
Unconsciously the garment of the stranger falls off
Inside that lasting being appears
Revealing a comforting relationship
To my surprise.
I have a Chinese name and attire in a Chinese way
I know, no matter where I am
Where there are friends, there will be a new life
From them I see a miracle of life