44 The Book of Names (1/2)

”Alas er ta ba yi chit, man ayu mi ta til li pali”

(Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.)

”Alas er aya om nik, man aya lis ya thvir”

(Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.)

”Alas er ta sesa, man ayo lis bhav ta thvi”

(Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.)

”Alas er aya om umi jij imu man hism, man ayo lis ya yoto”

(Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.)

”Alas er ta karun, man ayo lis ya una karunu”

(Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.)

”Alas er ta prasa, man ayo lis yad hi anidhi ka Luna.”

(Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.)

”Alas er ta mysa ni nidi, man ayo lis dya Luna.”

(Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.)

”Alas er ayo om niba ta har fo tion chingu man cin mi nu fo Luna mija har. Cin mona tura deba hui paru ne ta gyan fo juga tom fo ni yam jij bhavmun koya mi arya jij riya ni udra.”

(Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of one's self, and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in another.)

The Royal High Priest ended his chanting. Then he walked towards the marble floor where holy water from the lake was kept in a marble bowl. He sprinkled some of the water upon himself. Then he sprinkled its few drops on the Moon Goddess statue and at last on the Book of Names kept on the lectern.

”Come forward my child”, he called out for Alyssa with a heavy voice while keeping his face stern.

Alyssa came forward. The priest glanced at her white gown which was covered in dirt and frowned.

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Alyssa was walking around the temple basking in the serenity that it was providing. The winter sun shined upon her face giving her an eternal glow.