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Veļu laiks
(Time of Souls)

Veļu laiks in the Latvian pagan tradition is the time in autumn (from late September till early November) when it is believed that the souls of the dead come to visit their loved ones. The Latvian notion of “veļi” includes not only the invisible souls, but also more tangible and moral properties of those who have lived before. It is believed that they can be felt and seen in the autumn fog that gathers on quiet roads in the evening. Still, less than a century ago, it was quite common in the Latvian countryside to leave food outside for them in gratitude for their protection and wisdom. Veļu laiks is time for reflection and its mystery can open up in different ways: it can give strength and wisdom, but it can also lead to dangerous and destructive paths.

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lyrics (ENG below):

Kā norimusi vētra šis laiks,
Kad zemi migla klāj un sargā
Mēs atstājam durvis vaļā,
Lai aizgājušie pārnāktu mājās

Tiem laiks tik īss
Ik gadu uz zemes šīs
Bet kamēr būsim mēs,
Viņi atgriezīsies

Aust rīts
Tie veļu valstī aiziet
Un zintis nodod,
Solot atgriezties

Kad viņu balsis nedzird vairs,
Zini, kamēr būsim mēs, viņi atgriezīsies

Aust rīts, ar svētību tie aiziet
Un mieru atstāj, solot atgriezties


ENG

This season like an abated storm
When mist covers and protects the soil.
We leave our door open
To let the souls come home again.

Their time is so short
Every year on this earth.
But as long as we stay here
They shall return.

Morning approaches
Returning them back to the realm of the dead.
Passing their wisdom to the living ones,
They promise to return.

When their voices have faded, remember
As long as we stay here they shall return.

Morning approaches
Returning them back and leaving their blessings.
Their peace shall stay with us until the next time of souls.

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