Out of the womb of sightless night
Rang out a word of healing strong,
And put to flight the evil throng
That stood betwixt the eye and light.

Where lies, friend, the golden mean ?         In giving up.
Where's the heart forever clean?                In giving up
Where is life at its best seen ?                    In giving up .
Where reaches one Peace Serene ?           In giving up
When does one always see things clear ?   In giving up
When is one to all beings dear ?                In giving up
When does one wipe away all fear ?         In giving up
When does one to Truth adhere?              In giving up

How does one give full measure ?             By giving up
How, end poverty's pressure ?                  By giving up
How, come to rarest treasure?                  By giving up
How, know the purest pleasure ?              By giving up

Why on self a tight hand keep ?               For giving up
Why the heart in culture steep ?               For giving up
Why turn on to wisdom deep?                 For giving up
Why care not to sow or reap ?                For giving up

Von Bikkhu Soma