The image of a young woman spinning clothes and the poet’s expression of love correspond with each other in the stillness of time and the coolness of space, portraying a sad but exquisite picture, quiet but lively. “You tilt your head, with hair like rosy clouds Time cascades quietly into a stream unbound.”
“Ever since the moon ascends to her throne There you sit at the loom for five years long The somber verses are infused with your hair’s perfume. When your tresses are despondent, follow your mood the poems! Five years long the threads rustle rhythmically Those chilly days; the wind howls through the trees
Gently, gently your hands weave An exquisite aroma wafts from your terrace. You tilt your head, with hair like rosy clouds Time cascades quietly into a stream unbound.”
Under the pale orb, amidst the sound of music in the quiet night, one’s soul journeys to a far horizon, wherein dwells a cherished haven and the beloved. At that moment, time stands still as the spirit merges into the infinite realm of the Universe.
“Moonlight blends into subdued melodies Beloved moon, longing moon, O luminous moon Sorrowful lute, silent lute, O such slow tunes Each retreating dew drop a river of tears.
Cloudless, clear sky, a crystal night Sudden shiver in the flickering light Listening to the ballad of a heroine Resting eternally in a full moon night on the emerald stream.
Chilled autumn brightens evermore the pale orb Lingering notes reflect the frigid water, alas Glistening pebbles echo in poignance Moon yearns for the Xunyang River, music for the beloved…
Immersed in a glimmering light, the translucent sea Turbulent is my soul this eve Hushed night of silent silvery mist Wistful tune rising to nocturnal stars.”
According to an ancient legend, the ancestors of the Aulacese (Vietnamese) were a Dragon King and a Fairy Princess. Mother Âu Cơ gave birth to 100 eggs which developed into 100 children of the Lạc Hồng lineage. To build the nation, half of them went with the founding mother to the mountain and the other half followed the father to the sea. After years of separation, their hearts rejoiced upon seeing their siblings’ brightened faces on the day of reunion.
Today the forest meets with the clouds Leaves revisit the mountain Hand in hand, we gather here. Lạc Hồng children of the same mother, whether going up the majestic mountain or down the immense sea – all are one family. The bloodstream in their hearts carries the same love and earnest aspiration to foster an ever more brilliant tomorrow.
“We brothers and sisters were of the same parents Remember the time-honored tale from our legend when the world was still forming when the world was still forming.
Once upon a time, Mother gave birth A hundred eggs thus transformed into a hundred children of the Lạc Hồng lineage into a hundred children of the Lạc Hồng lineage.
Fifty children traversed the hills They climbed mountains to open fields, building highland villages and houses on stilts building highland villages and houses on stilts building highland villages and houses on stilts.
Fifty children along the Trường Sơn Range From north to south, they traveled, building mountains, rivers, and paddies building mountains, rivers, and paddies building mountains, rivers, and paddies.
Today the forest meets with the clouds Leaves revisit the mountain Hand in hand, we gather here Hand in hand, we gather here.
Sing with glee, O ethnic minorities and majorities Brothers and sisters on the same land We’re all from the same family We’re all from the same family.
Let us sound the cymbals and gongs How they echo above thatched huts beyond bamboo roofs to the ancient woods beyond bamboo roofs to the ancient woods beyond bamboo roofs to the ancient woods.
Antelopes and aged monkeys Spirits and herd of deer All enchanted by the gong music All enchanted by the gong music.”
Supreme Master Ching Hai often sings this song at bedtime for Her beloved animal friends. During a warm gathering, She tenderly sang this song, and said that we could sing this lullaby to anyone we love in life.
“Good night, baby, Have wonderful dream Heaven loves you And I love you
Remember God You are divine Have a good night Remember God”
