Cremation :: Translation

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“Cremator On,” push.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Mantra for our keeping.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Spoon parting corpse lips.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Condole the mortician.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Gangajal :: water.

Tulsi leaves :: spades.

Jasmine :: fragrance mask.

Six pinda :: rice around

the derigored body.

Black sesame :: fists.

Chandan :: sandalwood.

Soul :: barefoot on cold floor.

Kumkum :: turmeric.

Embalmer’s grey :: patience.

Ghee :: fuel.

Gangajal :: water.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Refrain :: the mangled tongue.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Hammer the nerve.

Om Namo Narayanaya

“Creamator On,” push.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Flesh to fire.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Gangajal :: water.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Gangajal :: water.