We were ready to die for our cause As we pushed onward in our struggle. This indeed Is the pride of disciples Who carry on the spirit And the work Of Nichiren Daishonin. Following the Buddha's will and decree. Always look far into the future And never lose your inner spark. To each as it passes.
Exhaustion Is a sign of spiritual defeat, And gives rise to sighs Of weary old age.
With such a spirit, You cannot hope to overcome The manifold difficulties ahead. And arrogant in attitude, Each of you is a person of mission Whose life emanates virtue and good. Spreading your wings and soaring To the world's loftiest heights, You will most certainly Develop into a person Who is praised and lauded By countless heavenly deities. No matter how cruelly your spirit Is thrashed and beaten, You remain undaunted. Your eyes, Lit by a passionate flame, Will shine only brighter And more beautifully.