Drink water from the spring where horses drink. 馬が飲むところから飲み
The horse will never drink bad water.
Lay your bed where the cat sleeps. 猫が寝るところで寝、
Eat the fruit that has been touched by a worm. 虫が食べる果物を食べ、
Boldly pick the mushroom on which the insects sit. 虫が食べるキノコを食べ、
Plant the tree where the mole digs. モグラが掘る土地に木を植え
Build your house where the snake sits to warm itself. 蛇が体を温めるところに家を建て
Dig your fountain where the birds hide from heat. 鳥が身を隠すところに井戸を掘り
Go to sleep and wake up at the same time with the birds – you will reap all of the days golden grains. 鳥たちとともに起きては寝て、
Eat more green – you will have strong legs and a resistant heart, like the beings of the forest. もっと多くの野菜を食べ
Swim often and you will feel on earth like the fish in the water. もっと泳ぐ
Look at the sky as often as possible and your thoughts will become light and clear.
可能な限り、何度も空を見て、思考をクリアにし
Be quiet a lot, speak little – and silence will come in your heart, and your spirit will be calm and full of peace.
静かに、口数少なく… 静けさが染み入れば、魂が静まり、心に平和が訪れる。
- Unknown
