May I be a guard for those who are
protectorless,
A guide for those who journey on the
road;
For those who wish to go across the
water,
May I be a boat, a raft, a bridge.
May I be an isle for those who yearn
for landfall,
And a lamp for those who long for
light;
For those who need a resting place,
a bed;
For all who need a servant, may I be
a slave.