Śrī Guru Ārati

All glory to the mine of joy, Śrī Bhakti Sundar Govinda DevGoswāmī, who is the crown-jewel of Gurus!

Your divine form’s arms extend to your knees. You possess infinite genius and divine qualities.

I know that you are nondifferent from Śrī Gaura Kṛṣṇa and have now assumed the form of a pure devotee to deliver the world.

You illuminate Śrī Rūpa’s line. Like the sun, your effulgence is known throughout the world.

There is no one like you to preach pure devotion. You are a spotless moon like merciful Nityānanda.

Attaining the wealth of divine love (by your grace), joyful souls all over the world sing your glories, dancing in ecstasy.

You established many ashrams all over the world to teach paramahaṁsa-dharma (the way of the true Vaiṣṇavas).

You are a master of both conceivable and inconceivable Vedic knowledge. You cut away all doubts and represent the true teachings.

Your eternally liberated associates sing your glories in Goloka, the realm of your Pastimes.

You are the saviour of the fallen and a breeze of mercy. You are truthful, deep, and expert in all types of service.

Your writings are wonderful, and your learning is profound. You always smile and speak sweet words. Your poetry is perfect.

You are always joyful in the sādhus’ association. You are simple and humble. In assemblies, you are the best speaker. Everywhere you are victorious.

In the sky of the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas, you are the sun-like Āchārya. You are always fond of service, and your voice is sweet.

Throughout the play of the past, present, and future, this servant prays for your mercy, desiring only to serve Śrī Śrī Gāndharvikā-Giridhārī.

Be merciful, O lord, manifestation of Śrī Gaurāṅga! This fallen servant always worships you.