This passage is about the narrator’s longing to return to their life as a bat and their belief that they have been sent into human form to save and redeem their own kind. They describe the experiences and sensations of being a bat, such as the quick heartbeat, the vibrant colors of flowers, the comfort of being surrounded by other bats, and the anticipation of what comes next. They also express their gratitude to the Creator of bats and pray for food, health, the increase of their kind, and protection from evil. The passage ends with a plea to the Goddess of caves and grottoes to bless their fellow bats.

Paraphrased: The narrator wonders if their current human life is just a temporary break from their true life as a bat. They believe they have been sent into human form to save and redeem their fellow bats. They long for the experiences and sensations of being a bat, such as the fast heartbeat, the vibrant colors of flowers, and the comfort of being surrounded by other bats. They express gratitude to the Creator of bats and pray for basic needs, health, the growth of their bat community, and protection from evil. They end by asking the Goddess of caves and grottoes to bless their fellow bats.