10.31.08
Posted in Bhajans at 4:33 pm by Krishna Dharma
Gopinatha (Part one)
By Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur
Text One
gopinath, mama nivedana suno
visayi durjana, sada kama-rata,
kichu nahi mora guna
Gopinath, my Lord, please heed my humble plea.
Self-serving and shameless, immersed in sinfulness,
no virtue will you find within me.
Text Two
gopinath, amara bharasa tumi
tomara carane, loinu sarana,
tomara kinkora ami
Gopinath, I have no other hope than you,
I fall down at your feet, your shelter do I seek,
Your service ever to pursue.
Text Three
gopinath, kemone sodhibe more
na jani bhakati, karme jada-mati,
porechi somsara-ghore
Gopinath, I do not see how you will free me,
bereft of all bhakti, dulled by cupidity,
fallen in fearful misery.
Text Four
gopinath, sakali tomara maya
nahi mama bala, jnana sunirmala,
swadina nahe e kaya
Gopinath, all I see here is illusion.
No knowledge I possess, completely powerless,
controlled by worldly conditions.
Text Five
gopinath, niyata carane sthana
mage e pamara, kandiya kandiya,
korohe karuna dana
Gopinath, at your feet forever keep me.
Weeping incessantly, a sinner though I be,
I pray and plead for your mercy.
Text Six
gopinath, tumi to’ sakali paro
durjane tarite, tomara sakati,
ke ache papira aro
Gopinath, you can act completely freely.
All sinners can you save, your grace I therefore crave,
no other shelter do I see.
Text Seven
gopinath, tumi krpa-parabara
jivera karane, asiya prapance,
lila koile subistara
Gopinath, ocean of complete compassion.
Your pastimes you display, to free us from the sway,
of ignorance and illusion.
Text Eight
gopinath, ami ki dose dosi
asura sakala, pailo carana,
vinoda thakilo bosi’
Gopinath, what evil does exist in me?
That though the demons rose, into your own abode,
I fail to find my liberty.
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08.25.08
Posted in Bhajans at 6:57 am by Krishna Dharma
Gurudev!
By Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur (from Saranagati)
1.
Gurudeva!
krpa-bindu diya, koro’ ei dase,
trnapekha ati hina
sakala sahane, bala diya koro’,
nija-mane sprha-hina
Grant me your mercy, so that I shall be,
More humble than a blade of grass.
Help me to always be, strong in adversity,
And like you, free from worldliness.
2.
sakale sammana korite sakati,
deho’ natha! jathajatha
tabe to’ gaibo, hari-nama-sukhe,
aparadha ha ‘be hata
Pray give to me the strength, to show due deference,
To every living entity.
Then chanting joyfully, the name of Lord Hari,
From all offense shall I be free.
3.
kabe heno krpa, labhiya e jana,
krtartha hoibe, natha!
sakti-buddhi-hina, ami ati dina,
koro’ more atma-satha
When shall I finally, gain your great mercy,
so my life shall know all success?
Without wisdom or strength, dropped into darkest depths,
as your servant let me be blessed.
4.
jogyata-vicare, kichu nahi pai,
tomara karuna-sara
karuna na hoile, kandiya kandiya,
prana na rakhibo ara
You will not see in me, any good quality,
other than your causeless mercy.
Bereft of your mercy, I will weep endlessly,
until at last my life leaves me.
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08.01.08
Posted in Bhajans at 8:54 pm by Krishna Dharma
Arunodaya-kirtana - Kirtana songs to be sung at dawn (from Gltavali)
‘Udila Aruna’
1
As the redness of sunrise tinges the skies,
Crest jewel of the brahmins Gaura does arise,
And with his devotees he crosses the land,
To chant and dance on sankirtan.
2
The clash of the karatalas rings out rhythmically.
While the drums are beaten in sweet harmony.
With jingling foot bells, in full ecstasy,
Gauranga glows brilliantly
3
Mukunda, Madhava, Yadava, Hari,
Lord Gaura calls out to the people he sees.
Stop spending your lives in illusion and sleep,
on your lips these names always keep.
4
Blessed with the boon of a rare human body;
you waste such a wonderful chance to be free.
Just worship the boy dear to Yashoda’s heart,
or in great grief this life depart.
5
Rising and setting the sun snatches swiftly
the time you spend searching for wealth ardently.
Why then are you lazy to serve sincerely
the lord of endless ecstasy?
6
This life is a source of all sorts of sorrow,
and that it will end we must certainly know.
Seek shelter therefore in the name of Hari,
whilst doing your daily duty.
7
The nectar-like name of the Lord has thus come
into this bleak world to bless everyone.
It shines in the heart like the brilliant sun,
destroying our dark delusion
8
Relishing the rapture of Krishna’s pure name
does Bhaktivinoda his sublime bliss proclaim.
Within all the worlds nothing else will be found
more precious than that sacred sound.
Jiv Jago
1
Wake up sleeping souls, loudly calls Lord Chaitanya.
You’ve languished too long in the lap of witch Maya.
2
“I’ll worship you Krishna”, in the womb did you vow,
but in ignorance you forget that promise now.
3
To save you from all sorrow I did here descend,
within this dark world who else can you call a friend?
4
To remedy the illness of all illusion
please take from me the maha mantra medicine
5
Thus Bhaktivinoda fell flat before Lord Krishna
respectfully receiving the maha mantra.
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11.24.07
Posted in Bhajans, Uncategorized at 10:08 pm by Krishna Dharma
SRI JAGANNATHASTAKAM
(Said to be composed by Lord Chaitanya)
Hear it sung here
1)
kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangitaka-ravo
mudabhiri-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupah
rama-sambhu-brahmamara-pati-ganesarcita-pado
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
With songs and sweet music, strolling gaily through groves, by the Kalindi.
A bee seeking nectar from the lotus-like faces of the gopis.
Praising him are Shiva, Brahma, Indra, Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi.
Jagannatha Swami, Lord of all beings, be visible to me.
2)
bhuje savye venum sirasi sikhi-puccham kati-tate
dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksam vidadhate
sada srimad-vrndavana-vasati-lila-paricayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Sporting fine silken cloth, peacock plumes on his head, a flute in his hand.
Sending sidelong glances at his dear devotees, who around him stand,
Most pleased with these pastimes performed in Vrindavan dhama eternally.
Jagannatha Swami, Lord of all beings, be visible to me.
3)
mahambhodhes tire kanaka-rucire nila-sikhare
vasan prasadantah sahaja-balabhadrena balina
subhadra-madhya-sthah sakala-sura-sevavasara-do
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Standing on the seashore, a blue-spired palace is golden glowing.
There with Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra, he is bestowing
on all pious persons his personal service opportunity.
Jagannatha Swami, Lord of all beings, be visible to me.
4)
krpa-paravarah sajala-jalada-sreni-ruciro
rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-pankeruha-mukhah
surendrair aradhyah sruti-gana-sikha-gita-carito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
A great sea of mercy, beautifully blackish like the thunder clouds.
A flawless full lotus, pleased by the mild anger shown by Lakshmi’s words.
Worshipped by the Vedas, the sages and the gods in sweet eulogy.
Jagannatha Swami, Lord of all beings, be visible to me.
5)
ratharudho gacchan pathi milita-bhudeva-patalaih
stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam upakarnya sadayah
daya-sindhur bandhuh sakala jagatam sindhu-sutaya
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Brahmins present praises and prayers of pure love when he mounts his cart.
Hearing those hymns as he rides along the road he is pleased at heart.
Ocean of compassion, caring for all creatures, along with Lakshmi.
Jagannatha Swami, Lord of all beings, be visible to me.
6)
para-brahmapidah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
nivasi niladrau nihita-carano ‘nanta-sirasi
rasanando radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Eyes like lotus petals, the crest jewel crowning supreme transcendence.
Feet atop Ananta, adorning Niladri; regal residence.
Ever in ecstasy, for the rapturous embrace of Radharani.
Jagannatha Swami, Lord of all beings, be visible to me.
7)
na vai yace rajyam na ca kanaka-manikya-vibhavam
na yace ‘ham ramyam sakala jana-kamyam vara-vadhum
sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-carito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Most certainly I ask not for a kingdom, gold, gems or great riches.
Nor do I desire a beautiful wife, as any man wishes.
I long for only he, of whom Shiva ever sings the great glory
Jagannatha Swami, Lord of all beings, be visible to me.
8.
hara tvam samsaram druta-taram asaram sura-pate
hara tvam papanam vitatim aparam yadava-pate
aho dine ‘nathe nihita-carano niscitam idarn
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Dear Lord of all gods please remove soon my useless life of worldliness.
Destroy my stock of sins that expands without end causing deep distress.
O Yadu Lord, surely, for the fallen and poor your two feet are free.
Jagannatha Swami, Lord of all beings, be visible to me.
The self-retrained, virtuous soul who recites these eight verses glorifying Lord Jagannatha becomes cleansed of all sins and duly proceeds to Lord Vishnu’s abode.
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11.19.07
Posted in Bhajans, Uncategorized at 8:29 pm by Krishna Dharma
Savarana Gaura Mahima
(The Glories Of Lord Gauranga )
By Narottama Das Thakur
gaurangera duti pada jar dhana sampada
se jane bhakati-rasa-sar
gaurangera madhura-lila jar karne prabesila
hrdoya mirmala bhelo tar
When Gauranga’s two lotus feet, are one’s wealth and assets complete,
one grasps the great truth of prema-bhakti.
When Gauranga’s pleasing pastimes, catch hold of the heart and the mind,
one will attain perfect purity.
je gaurangera nama loy tara hoy premodoy
tare mui jai bolihari
gauranga-gunete jhure, nitya-lila tare sphure
se jana bhakati-adhikari
He who calls out Lord Gaura’s name, feels at once the pleasure of prema.
I praise that pure person ardently.
He who weeps tears of ecstasy, on hearing of Gaura’s mercy,
shall the Lord’s loving lila soon see.
gaurangera sangi-gane nitya-siddha kori mane
se jay brajendra-suta-pas
sri-gauda-mandala-bhumi jeba jane cintamani
tara hoy braja-bhume bas
By knowing Gaura’s companions, as ever free from illusion,
one soon will live within Vrindavan.
When in Navadwipa we do dwell, seeing it to be eternal;
in truth we reside in Vraja dhama.
gaura-prema-rasarnave se tarange jeba dube
se radha-madhava-antaranga
grhe ba banete thake ha gauranga bole dake
narottama mage tara sanga
Diving deeply into the sea, of Lord Gaura’s loving mercy,
takes us to Krishna’s intimacy.
As householder or sannyasi, if Gauranga’s pure devotee,
Narottama craves your company.
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11.06.07
Posted in Bhajans, Uncategorized at 8:45 am by Krishna Dharma
Attachment to Lord Nityananda
by
Narottama das thakur
(aka. Manah Siksha - Teachings to the mind)
nitai-pada-kamala, koti-candra-susitala
je chayay jagata juray
heno nitai bine bhai, radha-krsna paite nai
drdha kori’ dharo nitair pay
The lotus feet of Lord Nitai, like ten million moons in the sky,
flood this fevered world with cool relief.
Without knowing Nitai’s mercy, Shyam and Radha we shall not see.
Hold firm his feet with firmest belief.
se sambandha nahi ja’r, brtha janma gelo ta’r
sei pasu boro duracar
nitai na bolilo mukhe, majilo samsara-sukhe
vidya-kule ki koribe tar
He who does not Nitai attain, passes his precious life in vain.
Beast-like, engrossed in sinful excess.
Never calling Nitai’s pure name, sensual without any shame.
His birth and learning are all useless.
ahankare matta hoiya, nitai-pada pasariya
asatyere satya kori mani
nitaiyer koruna habe, braje radha-krsna pabe
dharo nitai-carana du’khani
When we push Lord Nitai aside, maddened with pretension and pride,
we take the unreal to be real.
By gaining graceful Nitai’s grace, we soon see Krishna’s smiling face.
Grasp hold of Nitai’s feet with great zeal
nitaiyer carana satya, tahara sevaka nitya
nitai-pada sada koro asa
narottama boro dukhi, nitai more koro sukhi
rakho ranga-caranera pasa
Nitai’s feet stand eternally, bestowing immortality.
Pray for their shelter perpetually.
Narottam is feeling so sad, Nitai by your grace make me glad;
right by your reddish feet please keep me.
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11.01.07
Posted in Bhajans, Uncategorized at 5:01 pm by Krishna Dharma
BHAJAHU RE MANA
by
GOVINDA DAS KAVIRAJ
bhajahu re mana sri-nanda-nandana
abhaya-caranaravinda re
labha manava-janama sat-sange
taroho e bhava-sindhu re
Worship Hari, dear mind, and you will quickly find,
freedom from all anxiety and fear
In this rare human birth, seek saints of highest worth,
and rise above this mournful, mortal sphere.
sita atapa bata barisana
e dina jamini jagi re
biphale sevinu krpana durajana
capala sukha-laba lagi’ re
All sorts of misery, ceaselessly trouble me,
as I stay sleepless through the day and night.
Throughout this life of pain, vile men I served in vain,
for fleeting happiness so very slight
e dhana, yaubana, putra, parijana
ithe ki ache paratiti re
kamala-dala-jala, jivana talamala
bhajahu hari-pada niti re
How can we be happy, with friends and family,
bound up in bodies transient and frail?
There is no certainty, we one more day will see,
therefore worship Lord Hari without fail.
sravana, kirtana, smarana, vandana,
pada-sevana, dasya re
pujana, sakhi-jana, atma-nivedana
govinda-dasa-abhilasa re
Hearing about Hari, chanting his great glory,
recalling him always in prayerfulness.
That I should ever be, absorbed in pure bhakti;
the deep desire of Govinda das.
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10.28.07
Posted in Bhajans, Uncategorized at 9:18 am by Krishna Dharma
Savarana-sri-gaura-pada-padme
Sri Krsna Chaitanya Prabhu
A Prayer to the Lotus Feet of Sri Gauranga
By
Narottama das Thakur
(Also known as ‘Punah Prarthana’, “Praying repeatedly for the mercy of Lord Chaitanya and his devotees”)
1)
sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu doya koro more
toma bina ke doyalu jagat-samsare
Sri Krishna Chaitanya, my Lord, be merciful to me,
For who within this world of pain can more gracious be?
2)
patita-pavana-hetu tava avatara
mo sama patita prabhu na paibe ara
You descended to deliver the fallen and forlorn.
Then save me soon my Lord I pray; no worse wretch was born.
3)
ha ha prabhu nityananda, premananda sukhi
krpabalokana koro ami boro duhkhi
O my dear Lord Nityananda, full in ecstasy,
grace me with your glance and free me from my misery.
4)
doya koro sita-pati adwaita gosai
tava krpa-bale pai caitanya-nitai
O most merciful Advaita, look kindly on me,
Then Gaura and Nityananda, I shall surely see.
5)
ha ha swarup, sanatana, rupa, raghunatha
bhatta-juga, sri-jiva ha prabhu lokanatha
O six glorious Goswamis, hear my plaintive plea,
Swarup and Lokanath my lord, be gracious to me
6)
doya koro sri-acarya prabhu srinivasa
ramacandra-sanga mage narottama-dasa
Srinivasa, O great teacher, please show me mercy.
Narottam with Ramachandra, would forever be.
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10.25.07
Posted in Bhajans, Uncategorized at 8:11 pm by Krishna Dharma
Here is another great favourite of Srila Prabhupada. It can be sung in a number of ragas or melodies, including for example the melody generally used for the Guru Vandana prayers. The first line should be sung separately, as a kind of crie de couer, a refrain along with the following two lines. Again, with a little practice the English verse will work with any of the melodies. Enjoy.
Ishtha-deve Vijñapti
Prayer to One’s Beloved Lord
by
Narottama das Thakur
hari hari! bifale janama gonainu
manusya-janama paiya, radha-krsna na bhajiya,
janiya suniya bisa khainu
O Lord Hari, my life has passed uselessly.
Though as a human I was born, I have not worshiped you my Lord.
Thus did I drink poison purposefully.
golokera prema-dhana, hari-nama-sankirtana,
rati na janmilo kene tay
samsara-bisanale, diba-nisi hiya jwale,
juraite na koinu upay
The treasure of Vrindavan prema, descended with the Holy name,
yet no attraction awoke within me.
The poison of worldly desire, burns my heart like blazing fire,
but I refuse to take this remedy.
brajendra-nandana jei, saci-suta hoilo sei,
balarama hoilo nitai
dina-hina jata chilo, hari-name uddharilo,
tara saksi jagai madhai
Krishna came as Gauranga, Balaram as Nityananda,
to give the nectar of the name freely.
And any fallen sinful soul, can thus find freedom eternal,
Jagai and Madhai prove this perfectly
ha ha prabhu nanda-suta, vrsabhanu-suta-juta,
koruna karoho ei-baro
narottama-dasa koy, na theliho ranga pay,
toma bine ke ache amara
O hear me please dear Lord Krishna, along with your most dear Radha,
give to me your magnanimous mercy.
Narottama dasa prays, please do not push me away,
for you Lord are my beloved only.
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10.22.07
Posted in Bhajans, Uncategorized at 7:33 pm by Krishna Dharma
A great favourite of Prabhupada’s. He particularly wanted us to know and sing the songs of Narottama. With a little practise the English verse here works with all the standard Bengali tunes.
Gauranga Bolite Habe
by
Narottama das Thakur
gauranga’ bolite habe pulaka-sarira
‘hari hari’ bolite nayane ba’ be nira
When will I quake with ecstasy
when chanting Gaura’s name?
And when, calling Hari Hari,
will I weep without shame?
ara kabe nitai-cander karuna hoibe
samsara-basana mora kabe tuccha ha’be
When will Nitaicandra bestow
on me his great mercy?
So all my worldly wants and woe
shall cease to trouble me.
visaya chadiya kabe suddha ha’be mana
kabe hama herabo sri-vrndavana
When shall at last my mind be free
from all mundane desire?
For then I shall Vrindavan see.
What fortune can be higher?
rupa-raghunatha-pade hoibe akuti
kabe hama bujhabo se yugala-piriti
When will I study eagerly
the six great Goswamis?
for then I will know perfectly
divine pastimes of bliss.
ei chaya gosai yara-mui tara dasa
tan’-sabara pada-renu mora panca-grasa
I shall but serve that person who
serves the six Goswamis.
And I shall have as my best food
dust from his holy feet.
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