The distance from earth to Heaven — How far? How far?
The distance from Heaven to earth — How far? How far?
Dearest Mantu has travelled the distance.
Earth suffers, Heaven rejoices.
How many tears are shed; how many smiles brighten the skies?
His august command still rings sonorously on earth.
His message — a hero’s message
—Dawns bright, like a morning in Heaven.

[Words by Nilpushpi White]