Northern Travellers 3.31

You are a common temple to us all.
A temple for all religions
For all spiritual temperaments
For all seekers of silence.

When I think Great Silence
I think the Himalayas.
When I think the Himalayas
I think the Great Silence.

For you, o Himalayas are
Our common focus of meditation.
Our common stream of inspiration.
Our common source of joy.
Our common bridge to God.
Our common dream of greatness.
Our common ideal of beauty.
Our common destiny.