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Paper Boats in Varanasi Ghats
瓦拉纳西河坛上的纸船
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At dusk, children fold small boats from yellow rice paper.黄昏时分，孩子们用黄色宣纸折成小船。
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They light tiny candles and set them floating on the Ganges.他们点燃小小的蜡烛，放入恒河中任其漂流。
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Each boat carries a written wish, folded tight and sealed.每只小船上都载着一张写满心愿的纸，叠得严严实实、封得密密实实。
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No one watches where boats go—only how they shine at first.没人注视小船去向——只看它初时如何熠熠生辉。
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Elders say moving light helps souls find peaceful paths.长辈说，流动的光能助灵魂寻得安宁之路。
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Mothers help little hands fold corners just right each evening.母亲每晚都帮孩子的小手把纸角折得恰到好处。
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The river takes what is offered without keeping names or dates.河水接纳所有献上的东西，却不留下姓名与日期。
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Even rain cannot sink a wish carried on warm candlelight.就连雨水也无法浇灭暖烛托起的心愿。