Luang Phor Akaradej Thiracitto

Suppose we have a lifespan of 80 years

It is like a bright candle

Divided into 8 parts

How many parts have we used?

How many segments are left?

In the past we’ve made merit

Observed the precepts

As well as practiced pawana

And refrained from evil deeds

How much internal wealth

Have you already reaped?

Don’t be complacent

Thinking that the bright light

Of the candle will burn to the end

A strong gust of wind blowing

Can extinguish the candle’s flame

It doesn’t mean that everyone

Will reach their 80th birthday

Don’t be lost in life’s pleasures

And let day and night pass in vain

We must hurry to convert

External property into internal wealth

To build up our supplies and provisions

For our next journey

The path leading to the end of suffering

Is still very lengthy and distant

Revolving around birth and death

For not sure how long more

We must make haste in gathering merit

Don’t think that you are still young

And you’ll do it when you’re older

Sickness can cut off your life first

Or an accident can cause death to arrive

Therefore do not be careless

And let the days and nights pass in vain

Luang Phor Akaradej Thiracitto

Wat Boonyawat, Chonburi Province

Cr. to the original owner of this photo