Two. Again Rechungpa asked, “What kinds of hardships resulted from being separated from your father?” [Mila replied,] “When I was about seven years old,
, and distant relatives, including my paternal uncle and aunt, all gathered. Having entrusted his wife and children and his wealth to someone’s care, finally [my father]
. He read it aloud for all to hear. “
. It has been arranged that this boy, when capable of making a living, will marry Dzese. Therefore, once he has received her as a wife, give him all the wealth without exception, and allow him to take up his father’s inheritance. Until that time, all you relatives, with Uncle and Aunt acting as leaders, should know the joys and sorrows of my family of three. Do not lead them into misery.” Having said that, he died. Then, Uncle and Aunt, the two, said, “'For those who are not related, [intimacy is] a fabrication, but for those who are related, [intimacy is] sincere!' We will not lead them into misery. In accordance with the testament, we will gather up the wealth.” Upon saying that, the men’s wealth was taken by Uncle, and the women’s wealth by Aunt.
. [Our] food was dog food and [our] work was donkey work. Due to bad food and clothes, we became gray colored and emaciated. All the sensitive people who saw and heard us broke down in tears.
