Tara

1 The Beginning

1	Let it be known to all who come,
2	For now and for ever more,
3	These be the true words of the Beginning:
4	Of the origins of the first races of men,
5	And the creation of all forms of life;
6	Of the origin of the changes of seasons,
7	And the creation of the entire world;
8	Of the origin of the sun and moon,
9	And the creation of all the heavens;
10	Of the meaning of life and death;
11	And the existence of life beyond death.
12	Let it be known to all whom these presents come,
13	These be the true words of the Ancients:
14	Of the wisest and holiest of men,
15	And the knowledge of the true words of the Beginning;
16	Of the origin of good and evil,
17	And the remembrance of many great heroes;
18	Of great tribulations and calamity,
19	And how such trials were overcome;
20	Of the rule of law and community,
21	And by what means law and harmony be restored.
22	Let all then who have ears, hear!
23	These be the words of the Creator of all existence,
24	The Father-Mother of all lesser gods.
25	Change then not one word,
26	Lest you be judged for such transgression.
27	Utter then no falsity,
28	By which you may condemn yourself.
29	Instead, may you honor the word,
30	As the word does honor you.
31	May you and your children be blessed;
32	May your path of life be joyous and fruitful;
33	And may you remember what and who you are.