Ahead lies everything

Based  on the poem
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I have made a translation.

How heavy is the toil when so much must be done,
To strive for purity and never leave the path.
You reach the summit — doubts begin to weigh upon,
The pieces don’t align… But heart won’t tell a lie.

No, it’s not anxiety — but why this bitter sting?
I think we must not lose the trail we’ve walked so far.
When you attain that depth of quiet, steadfast calm,
You’ll glimpse the truth beyond the veil of dark.

Ahead lies everything… Amid the daily grind,
You’ll suddenly perceive that ease was just a mask.
The labour you invested, heart and soul combined,
Should never be dismissed or questioned, dear friend, ask.

One question lingers: should we press ahead,
Holding the course, unwavering, never to stray?
Or pause a while, take in a deep, renewing breath,
And face the truth: you cannot have it both ways.

You’ve made your choice — so walk ahead with courage bold,
Inhaling freedom’s air, the warmth that sets you free.
Feel purity of purpose, let your faith unfold,
So your soul blooms with joy, as it was meant to be.

When inner freedom’s reached, you’ll see things clear and true,
Without embellishment, in simple, honest light.
You’ll sense the thoughts of others, open and unfeigned,
But most of all, let that bright light inside you shine.

We chart our own course, knowing no fear at all,
No need to be another — just to be yourself.
Reach for the summits, make your dreams answer the call,
And keep love as the truest, brightest guiding light.

And your heart’s quiet tremor whispers once again:
You’re on the right path — don’t you dare turn away.
Through loss and letting go, through taking and believing,
Create, dream on, and never lose your steady way.

It’s all within your hands. And all is as it should be.

18.02.26