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Admonishment on the "Rare Opportunity of Practicing Dharma" 115
The state of our future lives is far more fearful
And deserving of far more concern
Than are the dreadful demons, ghosts, and Yama.
So why not prepare for yourself a guide?
Even the dread passions-craving, hatred and blindness-
Are not so fearful as the state of our
(unknown] future,
So why not prepare for yourself an antidote?
Great is the kingdom of the Three Realms
of Sarpsara,
But greater is the endless road of birfh-and-death,
So why not prepare for yourself provisions?
It will be better that you practice Dharma
If you have no assurance in yourselves.
The young men said, "Your admonishment is very helpful. We will
come and practice the Dharma with you. However, as it makes no
sense to punish oneself by practicing the extreme ascetic way of
living, we beg you, for the sake of protecting the resources of your
patrons and disciples, to keep for yourself a tiny share of belongings as
a token. Also, we do not quite understand what you have just said
in your song. Please make it clearer."
In reply Milarepa sang:
Reliance on a qualified Guru is the
guide to Sarpsara and NirviiQa;
Unsparing charity provides for the journey;
As the rising moon shines brightly in the darkness,
The real experiences in meditation
[enlighten one's mind].
This is the companionship
One should search for as a guide.
To give accumulated wealth for the cause of Dharma
Prepares one's boat for Saq1sara's stream.
Holding the View without sectarian bigotry,
One can meditate without distraction.
If action accords with Buddhist teaching
Precept is clear, and the Guru pleased.
The reward is to die without regre