Kirtan Guide
Gurudeva
- gurudeva!
- kṛpā-bindu diyā, kara’ ei dāse,
- tṛṇāpekṣā ati dīna
- sakala-sahane, bala diyā kara,
- nija-māne spṛhā-hīna
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Gurudeva, give to this servant just one drop of mercy. I am lower than a blade of grass. Give me all help. Give me strength. Let me be as you are, without desires or aspirations.
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2
- sakale sammān, korite śakati,
- deho nātha! yathā yatha
- tobe to’ gāibo, harināma-sukhe,
- aparādha hobe hoto
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Give me energy so that I can properly give respect and honour to all. Then I shall be able to happily chant the Holy Name, and my offences will go away.
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3
- kobe heno kṛpā, lobhiyā e jana,
- kṛtārtha hoibe, nātha!
- śakti-buddhi-hīn, āmi ati dīn,
- kara more ātma-sātha
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Oh my Lord! When will such mercy fall to this person. I am weak, bereft, and devoid of intelligence. Please allow me to be with you.
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4
- jogyatā-vichāre, kichu nāhi pāi,
- tomāra karuṇā-sāra
- karuṇā nā hoile, kā̐diyā kā̐diyā,
- prāṇa nā rākhibo āra
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If you examine me, you will find no qualities. Your mercy is everything to me. If you are not merciful unto me, I can only weep, and I will not be able to maintain my life.