I Don'T Understand and Understand

I don't understand beautiful and ugly; I only understand woman, woman's lotus like mind and her two hands wet with peace. I don't understand forbidden; I only understand rice, one plate steamy rice as bright as pearls. I don't 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; I only understand man, man's happiness, sorrow, love, smile, song, austere endeavor and perfection.