He's the one who is the source of all good qualities you have,
He's the essence of the buddhas of all three times.
You need confidence the lama is the Dharmakaya—
Rechungpa, do you have this certainty?

The teachings that he gives you are the greatest medicine,
They completely get rid of the five poisons.
You need confidence these teachings are the sweetest amrita—
Rechungpa, do you have this certainty?

The lama's deeds are perfect, they show the path to liberation,
They are enlightened activity, benefitting everyone.
You need confidence these actions are the Nirmanakaya—
Rechungpa, do you have this certainty?

Your thoughts are running wild, but even as they do,
Thoughts don't truly arise—they have no base or root.
You need the confidence of mindfulness that doesn't get distracted—
Rechungpa, do you have this certainty?

The kleshas are the waves of an ocean of poison,
But like a fire burning a rope tying up some wood,
You need confidence these kleshas do not really bind you—
Rechungpa, do you have this certainty?

The desire realm's celestials enjoy such happiness,
But like the four seasons, even that will fade.
You need confidence there's no happiness anywhere in samsara—
Rechungpa, do you have this certainty?

All of the composite phenomena there are
Are impermanent, like lightning in the sky,
They're like bubbles on the water, like wafting incense smoke,
You need confidence that there's no time to waste—
Rechungpa, do you have this certainty?

You and all other sentient beings will definitely die,
For not a single one does death leave behind.
You need confidence through practice, you can become immortal—
Rechungpa, do you have this certainty?

Sung by Milarepa at Ramding Sky Cave to Rechungpa.Tibetan page 725.
Under the guidance of Dechen Rangdrol (Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche), translated by Ari Goldfield, Tekchen Kyetsal, Tenerife, Spain, April 29, 2003.Translation copyright 2012, Ari Goldfield.