I Understand And Don't Understand

I do not understand beautiful and ugly; I only understand woman, woman's lotus like mind And her two hands wet with peace. I do not understand forbidden; I only understand rice, one plate steamy rice As bright as pearls. I do not understand socialism, democracy or capitalism; I only understand my motherland, her holy flag, Her independence as red as blood And her increasing peace and enrichment gradually. Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist- I understand none; Only I understand Man, man's happiness, sorrow, love, Smile, song, austere endeavor and perfection.