NOTE This excerpt is sung by Sahle Aui as she
attempts to convince Milarepa that she has great
potential as his Dharma student. This excerpt is curious
in that it describes the changes that relationships
go through. I would like to suggest that it be read
with humor.
At first a lover is an angel,
Next a demon,
frightening and outrageous,
In the end a fierce elephant,
Who threatens to destroy you.
Thinking thus, I feel sad and weary.
Now, this maid shall devote herself to the Dharma,
Now, she will join her Dharma-brothers.
Buddhism