The Stars’ Love for the Water
Gratitude for the Blessing of Water The stars shining in the night sky Are in love with the water, glowing with its light. The ancients knew this truth; Guided by the starlight as their mark, They sought the earth where water springs forth, Sowing various seeds within the Sacred Groves. Do not defile the water; do not stain the water. Strictly forbidding the entry of man, They offered their gratitude and worshipped the water. How precious the water truly is— The very source of human life. How sorrowful it is, that so few remember this today. Water bestows its blessings upon all things, Without pride or competition, flowing with a gentle heart, Yielding itself to follow the path downward. Yet, when necessary, it shall exorcise all; When necessary, it shall purify all. Do not defile it; do not stain it. To defile the water is to wither your own spirit. To stain the water is to turn the very heavens wild. Live with a heart as pure as water; be as humble as the stream. Without resistance, ...