A Mistaken Food

This is song written and sung by Dr. Sherab Dorji. As this song is not fully understood by many listeners, I thought it would be nice to translate and share it here.

From the hands of generous people

I (fish) didn't expect a hook

But the hook of an uncompassionate Buddhist

Is killing me in the sandy plain

While I was in the depth of the river

I was content with the elegance of my body

From the hands of women loving eggs

I (hen) didn't expect a poisonous act

But the ill will of women loving bloody meat

Is ripping off my feathers in boiling water

While I was at the door of the house

Laid laying nutritious eggs

From a religious minded son

I (ox) didn't expect a knife

But the knife of the money loving son

Is separating my body in the paddy field

While I was at a beautiful village

I ploughed the field tirelessly

From the hand of greedy nomad

I (she-yak) didn't expect a spear

But the spear of wretched nomad

Is making me crave for water in the butcher's town

While I was in the mountains

I happily grazed the grass and flowers

P.S. Both the singer and translator are vegetarian.

                                                       By dharmakirti, Nov 09, 2011

                                                                                                         

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