Rays of compassion

English translation of Pandith Amaradeva's song 'Adawan wu Denithin Galana' (Lyrics by Dr W A Abeysinghe)
The rays of compassion and loving kindness
Flow through the eyes half closed and serene
From the image of the enlightened one
Poised in Samadhi in the shade of Mahamevna
Moistening one's heart with content
Like an expanse of water flows and over flows
Like a river cascading refreshingly
Wiliest resting a little in this journey unending
Gives solace the words of Buddha
Poised in Samadhi in the shade of Mahamevna

- Jayadeva Mayadunne