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November 2000

Why Were You Born?

Hey, tell me, why ever are we born here?

How about a hint, so I can float my boat in the stream?

Come on! Is that really all there is to it?

What sort of born is called "inhuman"?

How is one born so that this life isn't wasted?

How is one born to the fullest standard of humanity?

If you're still selfish, you won't believe anything I say!

Basically, naturally, we are born simply to be people!

If one fully lives up to the name, it's abundantly fruitful!

The birth that wastes the life one's been given!

Do not in any way transgress the duty of being human.

Firmly commit to the duty of Dhamma people!

 

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