numbering as few as 12 and as many as several score—of monk-like mystics from a far-off, mythical land called Shir, possibly China.
Shir is not likely China.
More likely the ancient kingdom of Shambhala, also known as Shar-lung , or Shangri-la. It was shortened to “Shir.”
This Kingdom is inaccessible today, according to legend.
It is said to be located in the area North of Tibet, towards
Eastern Tajikistan.
Okay, but how does your light shine, on the road to Shambala?