Sanjher Tara, Part 1

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1. Jiban Amar Maran Amar Saphal Habe Saphal

Jiban amar maran amar
Saphal habe saphal habe
Dibanishi gurur bani
Karle prachar bipul bhabe

2. Jani Jani Japan Deshti Barai Manohar Phul

Jani jani Japan deshti barai manohar
Phul bichhana hethai sabai hiya chitrakar

3. Bhitar Bahir Durbalata Kebal Durbalata

Bhitar bahir durbalata kebal durbalata
Kothai jyoti kothai shanti kothai nirabata

4. Ananda Man Ananda Pran Ananda Deha Ei

Ananda man ananda pran ananda deha
Ei dharanite jani ami jani dekhibena keha

5. Nahi Bali Bhul Kareo Tomar Katha Kebal Ami

Nahi bali bhul kareo tomar katha
Kebal ami dabi kari saphalata

6. Nijere Danite Kari Sarbada Sarbatra Bhoy

Nijere danite kari sarbada sarbatra bhoy
Tabu asha kari tabu dabi kari amar bijoy

7. Sudur Desher Dak Esechhe Jete Habe Sudur

Sudur desher dak esechhe
Jete habe sudur deshe
Kusum sama phutbe jiban
Prabhur paye hese hese

8. Jader Katha Bhebe Mari Tara Kothai Ke Jane

Jader katha bhebe mari tara kothai ke jane
Barai nithur chinta plaban hane more aj hane

9. Ratri Sheshe Jatri Ami Kon Ajanar Jachi Kebal

Ratri sheshe jatri ami kon ajanar
Jachi kebal bishwa prabhur kripa pathar

10. Asundarje Bhitar Bahir

Asundarje bhitar bahir
Kebal malin asundar
Jiban nadir bhagna nauka
Dekhbe na je subandar

Translation

My life within, my life without,
Is utterly empty of beauty.
How can the shattered boat of my life-river
Ever reach God’s Beauty-Harbour?

11. Namra Shire Bhakti Chite Karte Tomai

Namra shire bhakti chite
Karte tomai namaskar
Dao go more param prabhu
Dao go aji adhikar

12. Punya Bhikhari Hriday Amar Punya Bhikhari

Punya bhikhari hriday amar punya bhikhari
Kotha tumi ogo jiban pather mukti dishari

13. Dakte Tomai Shakati Dao Dakte Shakati

Dakte tomai shakati dao dakte shakati
Pujte tomai bhakati dao pujte bhakati

14. Sandeha Bhiti Bhitar Bahir Sandeha Bhiti

Sandeha bhiti bhitar bahir sandeha bhiti
Tai nahi pai param prabhu madhubhara priti

15. Ogo Ananta Dharanir Buke

Ogo ananta dharanir buke pracharite taba bani
Karo nirmal karo projjwal amar jiban khani

16. Chokher Jale Hiya Bale Daki Tomai Daki

Chokher jale hiyar bale daki tomai daki
Keman kare dibe balo ebar amai phanki

17. Hiyai Khudha Na Jagile Amar Hiya Khudha

Hiyai khudha na jagile amar hiyai khudha
Keman kare pabo ami amaratar sudha

18. Ami Je Amar Nithur Orati Nahe Je Apar Keha

Ami je amar nithur orati nahe je apar keha
Aspriha bina kemane phutibe hiya man prana deha

19. Urdhe Nimne Gahite Tomar Chira Bijayer Gan

Urdhe nimne gahite tomar chira bijayer gan
Dhalo dhalo prabhu antare mor taba kripa aphuran

20. Khule Dao Khule Dao Mama Hiya Debaloy

Khule dao khule dao mama hiya debaloy
Prabhu pade ashroy ei habe parichoy

21. Ke Amare Pran Gabhire Dak Dile Go Aj Ke

Ke amare pran gabhire dak dilo go aj
Ke amare dite chahe mukti dhamer saj

22. Jibaner Pathe Druta Bege Chali Pete Adharar

Jibaner pathe druta bege chali pete adharar dhan
Rupayite habe achire amar ghor andhiyar man

23. Hok… Madhumoy Pratiti Chinta Mor Amar

Hok hok hok hok madhumoy pratiti chinta mor
Amar jiban swarga dhamer habe shashwata bho

24. Andhiyar Pathe Chaliyachhi Eka Andhiyar

Andhiyar pathe chaliyachhi eka andhiyar pathe
Nishchita pabo alo darashan atmahutir brate

25. Maner Bane Nahi Phute Mayer Pujar Phul

Maner bane nahi phute mayer pujar phul
Sethai raje dibanishi rashi rashi bhul

26. Kato Katha Balte Chahi Prabhu Tomar Sathe

Kato katha balte chahi prabhu tomar sathe
Nata shire amar hiyar snigdha madhur prate

27. Chapal Paran Prashanta Habe Rahi Ei

Chapal paran prashanta habe rahi ei bharashai
Ogo prananath daki dibarat eso hiya anginai

28. Asha Phul… Tumi Bina Mor Prane Nahi Kul

Asha phul asha phul asha phul
Tumi bina mor prane nahi kul

29. Ashar Pathe Chali Ami Ashar Pathe Chali

Ashar pathe chali ami ashar pathe chali
Nirab bhashai puta hiyai kathati na bali

30. Dake Amai Maha Shunya Dake Dake Amar

Dake amai maha shunya dake dake
Amar purir nirabatar phanke phanke

31. Eso… Prabhu Amar Hiya Pure Pujbo Tomai

Eso eso eso prabhu amar hiya pure
Pujbo tomai nitya nutan bhakti giti sure

32. Dhaner Maner Lobhi Jara Tader Jiban Shanti

Dhaner maner lobhi jara tader jiban shanti hara
Hriday jader asprihanal tader jiban madhu jhalamal

33. Nidra Bihin Sangi Bihin Chali Ami Eka Pabo

Nidra bihin sangi bihin chali ami eka
Pabo ki hai e jibane prabhu tomar dekha

34. Khama Karo Prabhu Khama Karo More

Khama karo prabhu khama karo more
Ogo mor prananath
Nahi rabe ar hridaye amar
Bedanai bhara rath

Translation Forgive me, O Lord of my life, forgive me.
My life will never have the heart
That embodies excruciating
Ignorance-night-pangs.

35. Sabakar Sathe Hasibo Khelibo Ei Je Amar

Sabakar sathe hasibo khelibo ei je amar pan
Shuno shuno shuno bishwa bidhata ogo mor pranadhan

36. Dure Dure Bahu Dure Shanti Jyoti Dhara Taito

Dure dure bahu dure shanti jyoti dhara
Taito jani halem aji ami sarba hara

37. Santar Kati Paran Bhare Hasir Nadite Chinta

Santar kati paran bhare hasir nadite
Chinta kara parbena ar amai bandhite

38. Amai Chhere Jeyona Prabhu

Amai chhere jeyona prabhu kabhu khanik kare
Charan tale rakhbo more sara jiban dhare

39. Diner Sheshe Rater Deshe Swapne Ghure

Diner sheshe rater deshe swapne ghure berai
Ati khudra mor amire ami ebar harai

40. Ami Tomai Bhalobasi Tumi Amai Bhalobaso

Ami tomai bhalobasi tumi amai bhalobaso
Charan dhare thaki tomar tumi amar timir nasho

Translation I love You, You love me.
I remain always at Your Feet, clinging.
You destroy all my ignorance-darkness.

41. Chinta Bhabona Nahi Jader Tader Kari

Chinta bhabona nahi jader tader kari namaskar
Swarga hate pai je tara nitya nutan puraskar

42. Amar Lagi Ami Kebal Hate Chahi Sabar Lagi

Amar lagi ami kebal hate chahi sabar lagi
Tushbo ami sabar prane hese hese nidra jagi

43. Hriday Gabhire Pralobhan Sathe

Hriday gabhire pralobhan sathe
Karite haibe juddha
Bijayi haile haibo ami je
Abhinaba ek buddha

Translation At every moment, in the depths of my heart,
I shall have to fight against all my temptations.
Then I will be another Buddha
With all unique qualities of the Absolute.

44. Guni Gyanir Nai Je Sima Sadhak Plaban Birol

Guni gyanir nai je sima
Sadhak plaban birol
Tader hiyai amar purir
Prashphutita kamal

Translation Talented people, wise people are plenty.
But real seekers, highly advanced seekers, are very very few.
These seekers have their hearts' lotus fully blossomed,
And these are imported directly from Heaven.

45. Na Takhile Pran Gabhire

Na thakile pran gabhire
Asimatar khudha
Keman kare pabo ami
Amaratar Sudha

Translation If I do not have Infinity’s hunger
In the depths of my heart,
How can I ever have Immortality’s
Nectar-delight?

46. Bhakti Nati Na Janale

Bhakti nati na janale
Jiban puta habena
Bishwa pita amar sathe
Katha kabhu kabena

Translation If I do not have devotion,
If I do not bow my head down,
Then my life will never be pure
And the World-Father will never, never
   Speak to me.

47. Jani Jani Bandhu Amar

Jani jani bandhu amar
Nahi keha dharate
Ek ek kare priya jane
Halo amai harate

Translation I know, I know,
I do not have a single friend
Here on earth.
One by one, all my dear ones,
Intimate ones, I have lost.

48. Dharar Buke Nahi Asi

Dharar buke nahi asi
Kebal katha balte
Asi kebal prabhur sathe
Prabhur pathe chalte

Translation I do not come into this world
Only to talk meaningless talk.
I come into the world to walk along
With my Lord and Master Supreme.

49. Tyager Mantra Nahi Jara Jane Kemane

Tyager mantra nahi jara jane
Kemane chalibe prabhu madhu bani

50. Ekhan Nahe Karbo Pare

Ekhan nahe karbo pare
Ei kathati bale jara
Jani jani dudin pare
Jiban habe disha hara

Translation Those who say,
“Not now —Later on we shall do it,”
Will, before long, lose their vision-light
And have no road ahead of them.

51.

Bidhatar lagi hridayer phul chayan karite janina
Besur jibane prabhu jaya giti gahina kadapi gahina

52. Bindu Ami Sindhu Hate Chahi Ami Aji Kothai

Bindu ami sindhu hate chahi ami aji
Kothai amar bhakti mala bhakti kusum saji

53. Hastir Sathe Mitali Karite Cheyechhi

Hastir sathe mitali karite cheyechhi
Chaudike mor bhiti darashan peyechhi

54. Hiyar Gabhire Heri Ek Debaloy

Hiyar gabhire heri ek debaloy
Sethai phutichhe mor dhruba parichoy

Translation Inside the very depths of my heart,
I see a temple dedicated to God.
My true identity is blossoming
Inside the temple.

55. Shesh Habena Shesh Habena Chaowa

Shesh habena shesh habena
Chaowa paowar galpa
Alpa majhe shanti raje
Prabhur oishi kalpa

56. Jete Habe Jete Habe Ati Chupe… Mama

Jete habe jete habe ati chupe chupe chupe
Mama antara pure bhakatir puta dhupe

57. Kalpana Nahe Kalpana Nahi Jani Ami Bastab

Kalpana nahe kalpana nahe jani ami bastab
Hriday gabhire shantir nire nahi kono kalarab

58. Chahi Satpath Chahi Satpath Ei Je Mor

Chahi satpath chahi satpath ei je mor shapath
Amar majhare gariya tulibo bidhatar daulat

59. Jiban Nadi Shukabena Maran Maru Thakbena

Jiban nadi shukabena maran maru thakbena
Jiban habe ashar swapan maran habe ujjhal tapan

60. Bhayer Katha Bhabi Bale

Bhayer katha bhabi bale bhay ese dei dekha
Dekhbo ki hai ei jibane mayer pada Rekha

Translation I think of fear all the time.
This is why fear appears.
Alas, in this lifetime, will I ever be able
To follow the Mother’s Footsteps?

61. Thai Nai… Karo Prane Dekha Mor Nahi Pai

Thai nai thai nai thai nai
Karo prane dekha mor nahi pai

62. Daki Daki Hanka Hanki Bhalo Nahi Lage Taba

Daki daki hanka hanki bhalo nahi lage
Taba paye hiya mor mago jena jage

63. Mago… Chamatkar… Parajoy Kari Je Aj Swikar

Mago -- Chamatkar chamatkar chamatkar
Parajoy kari je aj swikar

64. Chandra… Bhalobasi Nahi Tandra

Chandra chandra chandra chandra
Bhalobasi nahi tandra

65. Champat Lampat Mama Deha Pran Man Nahi

Champat lampat mama deha pran man
Nahi jani kotha raje mama puta hiya dhan

66. Chapala Amar Chinta Lahari Chapala Kebal

Chapala amar chinta lahari chapala kebal chapala
Tai nahi dei kabhu darashan prachurjya mata kamala

67. Charan Dhuli Peyechhi Ma Tomar Charan

Charan dhuli peyechhi ma tomar charan dhuli
Tomar kripai tomai ami nahi kabhu bhuli

68. Bahu Dure Rakhi Ami Charitra Gun Charitra

Bahu dure rakhi ami charitra gun charitra dosh
Dibanishi tomar sebai prabhu tumi ami santosh

69. Amar Pita Bishwa Pita Prabhu Jaganmoy

Amar pita bishwa pita prabhu jaganmoy
Tomar pujai rahi jena satata tanmoy

70. Tantra Mantra Janina Ma Jani Dhara Dhari

Tantra mantra janina ma jani dhara dhari
Jani jani phulla chite madhur jara jari

71. Jib Jagate Din Rajani Kari Ami Bas Habe Ki

Jib jagate din rajani kari ami bas
Habe ki hai ei jibane agyanatar nash

72. Dekhte Jadi Chaho Kabhu Maha Deber

Dekhte jadi chaho kabhu Mahadeber tandab nrittya
Hate habe ahang jayi Bholanather param brittya

73. Khule Rakho Khule Rakho Hiya Netra Sethai

Khule rakho khule rakho hiya netra
Sethai raje sarbottama tirtha khetra

74. Bala Bali Dala Dali Hok Shesh Hok Shesh

Bala bali dala dali hok shesh hok shesh
Jachhi jena prabhu kripa rashi rashi animesh

75. Akuli Bikuli Dao Go

Akuli bikuli dao go amai akuli bikuli
Tomare pujite jachhi ami mago taba pada dhuli

76. Karo Achapal Karo Nirmal Karo Aji Mangal

Karo achapal karo nirmal karo aji mangal
Bhitare chinta bahire chinta jangal dangal

77. Bhitar Jagat Bahir Jagat Prashari Hate Chahi

Bhitar jagat bahir jagat prashari
Hate chahi ami nutan pather dishari

78. Chinta Haran Prabhu Amar Chinta Haran

Chinta haran prabhu amar chinta haran
Khulo amar akul hiyar ruddha toran

79. Kabe… Jog Dibo Hai Kabe Amar Prabhu

Kabe kabe kabe kabe jog dibo hai kabe
Amar prabhu bishwa prabhur bijay mahot sabe

80. Shesh Halo Aj Ei Jibaner Moder Sabar Becha

Shesh halo aj ei jibaner moder sabar becha kena
Mahanande amra habo param prabhur debasena

81. Alpa Katha Balte Giye

Alpa katha balte giye beshi katha bali
Alor pathe chalte giye andhar pathe chali

82. Alpa Katha Bali Ami

Alpa katha bali ami alpa katha bali
Beshi kathar majhe raje kebal dala dali

83. Alpa Bhashi Jani Jara

Alpa bhashi jani jara alpa bhashi
Tader prane pratikhane ami hasi

84. Tik Tik Tik Tik Jiban Ghari

Tik tik tik tik jiban ghari
Ati druta bege chale hiyar tari

85. Tim Tim Tim Tim Jiban Alo

Tim tim tim tim jiban alo
Dhak dhak dhak dhak dhak praner kalo

86. Je Jibane Nahi Khaniker Tare Bishwas Se

Je jibane nahi khaniker tare bishwas
Se jiban habe manas marur dashan udas

87. Gabhir Rate Chander Sathe Hriday Kari Khela

Gabhir rate chander sathe hriday kari khela
Bhitare mor bahire mor mahananda mela

88. Eso… Jibane Marane Eso Ogo Mor Prananath

Eso eso eso eso jibane marane eso
Ogo mor prananath
Tumi bina man mor tumi bina hiya mor
Ghor andhiyar rat

89. Je Pathe Jabo Sei Pathe Pabo Bidhatar

Je pathe jabo sei pathe pabo bidhatar barabhoy
Minati bhakati arati pranati laho ogo madhumoy

90. Amare Jadi Na Dakile Amare Jadi Na

Amare jadi na dakile
Amare jadi na bandhile
Amare jadi na danile
Kemane janani lutibo
Kemane janani phutibo

91. Shesh Kathati Balte Chahi Shesh Kathati

Shesh kathati balte chahi shesh kathati
Laho laho ahamika mor mathati

92. Diyechho Amare Hridayer Priti Niyechho Amar

Diyechho amare hridayer priti niyechho amar maraner bhiti
Diyechho amare tomar swapan niyechho amar marma bedan

93. Nandana Bane Chhilam Dujane Ananda

Nandana bane chhilam dujane ananda aphuran
Hetha ami eka kotha tumi nath kende kende mriyaman

94. Tomar Bani Niye Jabo Prati Ghare Ghare

Tomar bani niye jabo prati ghare ghare
Bishwa basi uthbe jege tomar charan dhare

95. Namer Jasher Kangal Jara Namer Jasher

Namer jasher kangal jara namer jasher kangal
Kothai tumi mukti data param prabhu dayal

96. Sandhya Ase Dhire Dhire Nirabatar Giti Geye

Sandhya ase dhire dhire nirabatar giti geye
Ghumer deshe jabo ami amar hiya tari beye

97. Kheu Janena Shaman Kakhan Dibe Dekha

Kheu janena shaman kakhan dibe dekha dibe dekha
Sabai niye jete pare mayer amar charan rekha

98. Swapan Tari Anlo Amai Amaratar Deshe

Swapan tari anlo amai amaratar deshe
Swapan majhi sathe thake madhur hasi hese

99. Chinta Bhabona Rakhibo Ajike Dure Bahu

Chinta bhabona rakhibo ajike dure bahu dure
Phutiya uthibo rupantarer sumadhur sure

100. Manju Hasini Nikhil Janani Lago Aji Mor

Manju hasini nikhil janani laho aji mor pranati
Tomare tushite pulakita chite ei shudhu mama minati