Urdhe Chila Sakal Kichu

Urdhe chila sakal kichu
Hethai ami nishwa
Gyan jadi pai phire pabo
Mor puratan bishwa
Agyanati dhruva nahe
Gyani amar chaowa
Tomar kache rakho mago
Amar sakal paowa

When I was in Heaven
I had everything,
And now on earth I have nothing,
Absolutely nothing.
When wisdom-sun will dawn,
I shall regain my own old Friend eternal.
World-ignorance is not true existence;
Therefore, I long only for light.
O Mother, may I place all my longings
At Your Lotus-Feet.