Kirtan Guide

Ātma-nivedana

by Śrīla Bhakti Vinod Ṭhākur
    1
    • ātma-nivedana,    tuyā pade kori,
    • hoinu parama sukhī
    • duḥkha dūre gelo,    chintā nā rohilo,
    • chaudike ānanda dekhi
    • I have become supremely joyful by surrendering myself at Your holy feet. Unhappiness has gone away, and there are no more anxieties. I see joy in all directions.

  • 2
    • aśoka-abhaya,    amṛta-ādhāra,
    • tomāra charaṇa-dvaya
    • tāhāte ekhona,    viśrāma lobhiyā
    • chāḍinu bhavera bhaya
    • Your two lotus feet are reservoirs of immortal nectar where one may live free from sorrow and fear. I have found peace there now and have given up the fear of worldly existence.

  • 3
    • tomāra saṁsāre,    koribo sevana,
    • nahibo phalera bhāgī
    • tava sukha jāhe,    koribo jatana,
    • ho’ye pade anurāgī
    • I shall render service in Your household and not endeavour to enjoy the fruits of that service, but rather I shall strive for whatever pleases You, fully devoted to Your lotus feet.

  • 4
    • tomāra sevāya,    duḥkha hoya jato,
    • seo to’ parama sukha
    • sevā-sukha-duḥkha,    parama sampada
    • nāśoye avidyā-duḥkha
    • Troubles encountered in Your service shall be the cause of great happiness, for in Your devotional service joy and sorrow are equally great riches. Both destroy the misery of ignorance.

  • 5
    • pūrva itihāsa,    bhulinu sakala,
    • sevā-sukha pe’ye mane
    • āmi to’ tomāra,    tumi to’ āmāra,
    • ki kāja apara dhane
    • I have completely forgotten all past history by feeling great joy in my mind. I am most certainly Yours, and You are indeed mine. What need is there of any other treasure?

  • 6
    • bhakativinoda,    ānande ḍubiyā,
    • tomāra sevāra tore
    • saba cheṣṭā kore,    tava ichā-mata,
    • thākiyā tomāra ghore
    • Bhakti Vinod, diving into the ocean of bliss, devotes all his efforts for Your service and dwells in Your house according to Your wishes.