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Gagane Phutilo Chand

Gagane phutilo chand
Shuni ongkar nad
Amrita asha jage
Shutibra anurage

Nanda Dulal

Nanda dulal nanda dulal nanda dulal
Ami tomar sanataner kripa kangal

Translation

O darling of Nanda
I am a beggar seeker,
Begging for Your Eternity’s Compassion.

Akashe Amar Batase Amar

Akashe amar batase amar ek ananta chetana
Hanibo nashibo nimeshe ajike dharanir ghana bedana

Translation

My infinite consciousness-light
Pervades the sky and ether.
Today I shall strike and destroy in a twinkling
The world’s intense sufferings.

Ami Bhalobasi Sudur Desher

Ami bhalobasi sudur desher
Japaner antar
Eshiyar sera komal sagare
Heri mor bandar

Translation

[Partial translation]
I love the heart of Japan.

Asimer Hasi Sasimer Biraje Japaner E

Asimer hasi sasimer biraje
Japaner e mahadan
Tai je abani ananda chite
Japaner gahe guna gan

Bhitare Shanti Bahire Shanti Charidhare

Bhitare shanti bahire shanti
Charidhare puta shanti
Taito Japan hiyai phutechhe
Apurba ek kanti

Chalo... Kathati Na Kabhu Balo Sudur

Chalo chalo chalo chalo
Kathati na kabhu balo
Sudur desher udar madhur
Sangit suru halo
Jyoti saranir shankha
Nashibe malin panka
Param kanti charam shanti
Phule phale dekha dilo
Rupantarer dak shune aj
Dyulok bhulok abhinna haye gelo

He Japan... Binayer Tumi Bishwa Nidan

He Japan he Japan he Japan he Japan
Binayer tumi bishwa nidan
Bhitare agun shikha lelihan
Nahi hao kabhu tumi mriyaman

Hiroshima

Hiroshima Hiroshima Hiroshima Hiroshima
Japaner pabitra apurba madhurima
Hetha bishwer samarpaner mahabani
Japaner ankhi nutan bhorer sandhani

Japan Sushamar Ekatar Puta Dhyan

Japan Japan Japan Japan
Sushamar ekatar puta dhyan
Bahire salil bhitare anal
Sutibra gati paran saral

Japan Tumi Sushamar Sopan

Japan Japan Japan
Tumi sushamar sopan
Japan Japan Japan
Ogo namrata aphuran

Jaya Jay Jaya He Niranjana

Jaya jaya jaya
He niranjana maha nirvan
Joy hok taba joy
He Siddhartha
Pulaka bhariya tomare smariya
Uthichhe jagiya pabitra hiya
E abani shokarta

Nagasaki... Tomar Hiyar Param Prabhure

Nagasaki Nagasaki Nagasaki Nagasaki
Tomar hiyar param prabhure amara ajike daki
Shanti shanti Japane shanti shantir halo joy
Asimananda paramananda dharai abhyudoy

Ogo Japaner Shanta Snigdha Shantati

Ogo Japaner shanta snigdha santati santan
Nabin ushare apan karite nahi hao hoiran

Akbar Allah Asimer Abiram Karunar

Akbar Akbar Akbar Akbar
Allah Allah Allah Allah
Asimer abiram karunar
Bibhutir himadri rupadhar
Akbar Akbar Akbar Akbar

Gokul

Gokul, Gokul, Gokul
Paramananda dodul
Kanu dhenu Kanu benu
Chaudike neharinu
premer fuara nache
Tai dhwara benche ache

Translation

Gokul, Gokul, Gokul!
You are the swing of delight.
Lord Krishna's flute and Lord Krishna's cow
I see in all four directions.
The Fount of Love is dancing
Therefore, the world is still alive.

Hiya Tatini Bahiya Jai

Hiya tatini bahiya jai
Ashar bindu nai
Jiban bedane maran jatane
Taba pade jachi thai
Mor dhudhu maru majhe
Mor dibanishi raje
Ami je tomar ekata balar
Keha je sangi nai

Translation

My heart-river flows,
But there is not a drop of hope.
Therefore, O Lord, I seek Your Feet
Throughout the pangs
Of my life and death.
Day and night inside me
Is a barren desert.
I am Yours.
No one else is my companion.

Aruna Jibaner Bhore Labhechhi Tomar

Aruna aruna aruna aruna
Aruna aruna aruna
Jibaner bhore labhechhi tomar
Ashesh amal karuna

Kanur Lagiya Ganthinu E Mala

Kanur lagiya ganthinu e mala
Kanu rai asilona
Taito jiban nahi habe mor
Rupantarer sona

Translation

I have made this garland for Kanu,
But Kanu has not come.
Therefore, my life will not become
Transformation-gold.

Abar Ami Shesh Kathati

Abar ami shesh kathati balbo sabar samukhe
Bhulbona go tomai prabhu kabhu sukhe o dukhe

Akash Batas Bale Jai Bidai Bidai Kato

Akash batas bale jai bidai bidai
Kato diner kato katha kato byetha byakulata
Kotha hate jena shona jai
Path jedike chale jabar sedik pane
Pran phire chai phire chai

Amar Andha Praner Tane Kon Path Dhare

Amar andha praner tane
Kon path dhare chalechhi ke jane
Srote bhese chale jena asahai
Nahi jani katha kahar pane
He kandari dharo hath charidike eto maya jal
Jiban amar phutilo abar tomar dane
Sada jena chali tomar tane tomar pane

Amar Jiban Habe Taba Kripa Pramodan

Amar jiban habe taba kripa pramodan
Chupe chupe kaho more prabhu alik maran

Amar Jiban Habe Taba Kripa Pramodan

Amar jiban habe taba kripa pramodan
Chupe chupe kaho more prabhu alik maran

Asha Bihanga Amare Chhariya Jeyona Kothao

Asha bihanga amare chhariya
Jeyona kothao jeyona
Hatasha sri ghare amare bandhiya
Rekhona kadapi rekhona

Dakibar Age Kariyacho Khama Chahibar

Dakibar age kariyachho khama
Chahibar age diyechho sabiy diyechho
Sonali swapane ghume jagarane
Apanar kare niyechho

Jedin Tomare Janibo Bidhata Sedin

Jedin tomare janibo bidhata
Sedin andhare chharibo
Tomar birat kripa bitapite
Hriday prasune phutabo

Kamana Diye Bandhi Amai

Kamana diye bandhi amai
Eshana diye khuli
Jiban diye pujile prabhu
Marane nahi bhuli

Translation

With my desire-life I bind myself.
With my aspiration-life I open myself.
With my whole life, my Lord, I worship You;
Then only I do not forget You
At the hour of my death.

Ki Karile Ma Paribo Tomai Rakhite

Ki karile ma paribo tomai
Rakhite ankhite ankhite ankhite
Manaser kali dhuye muchhe dao
Amar amire sampite

Kichui Jai Na Naba Name Naba Rupe

Kichui jaina naba name naba rupe
Ase phire shudhu chinina
Amar majhe bishwa alo sabar majhe ami
Swarge martye sarba bhute ami antarjami
Se amare ami janina se chetanai ami thakina
Ami thaki andhakare alor dekha paina
Epar opar nahe dure tabu jaina

Maner Bane Phutena Kripa

Maner bane phutena kripa
Phute chitta kanane
Taito khunji sethai ami
Prabhur madhur anane

Translation

Inside my mind is a forest.
My Lord’s Grace does not blossom there.
It blossoms only inside my heart’s grove.
Therefore, I look inside my heart
For the sweet Face of my Beloved Supreme.

Maner Bojha Kothai Namai Kichu Te Jai

Maner bojha kothai namai
Kichhu te jaina
Chitar bhut chepechhe mathai
Chhariye je taha jaina
Jatobar jai ghure phire ase
Se bujhena akashe batase
Chhere tare ekebare mane shanti paina
Ashanti trishul more shantir tor dite chaina

Nil Akashe Uri Ami Jyotir Tari Druta Beye

Nil akashe uri ami
Jyotir tari druta beye
Chander sathe mitali kare
Bibhur pane raibo cheye

Heri Tomar Charan Ratul

Heri tomar charan ratul
Hate chahi hater putul
Tomar lagi kandi hasi
Dakbe ki hai andhar nashi

Translation

Now that I have seen Your power-red Feet,
I wish to be Your divine puppet.
For You I cry and smile.
Alas, will You not call me,
Chasing away my darkness?

Amar Amire Harabar Lagi

Amar amire harabar lagi
Tomar charane rahiyachhi jagi
Ati sugopan asha habe mor purna
Jedin haibe ahamika shir churna

Translation

My Lord, I have been at Your Feet,
Fully awake, to conquer my little ‘i’.
This is my most secret hope.
And to fulfil this most secret hope
I know my proud head has to be smashed
By me and nobody else.

Jaya Ma Bijaya.. Jaya Bijaya Tumi Je

Jaya ma bijaya jaya ma bijaya
Jaya ma bijaya jaya bijaya
Tumi je moder bigna nashini
Ushar swapane amiya abhaya

Biraha Nadi Tire Asi Mora Phire Phire

Biraha nadi tire
Asi mora phire phire
Maha milaner lagi
Animesh nath jagi

Hari Bol Durbar Ananda

Hari bol hari bol hari bol hari bol
Durbar ananda nartan kallol

Translation

Sing Lord Hari’s name, sing.
Indomitable is the joy of delight-waves!

Maha Brahma Maha Vishnu Maha Shib

Maha Brahma Maha Vishnu Maha Shib
More karo nitya sudha mukta jib

Translation

Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva!
Do make me an ever-pure
And ever-liberated soul.

Jiban Dine Pujle Tomai Maran Rathe Pabo

Jiban dine pujle tomai
Maran rate pabo
Kritagyatar kusum hiyai
Golok dhamer jabo

Andhiyar Pran Mamatar Ban Heribona

Andhiyar pran mamatar ban
Heribona kabhu ar
Rudra debata esechhe ajike
Dite dyuti parabar

Jayati Jayati Bijaya Moher Moher Bandhan

Jayati jayati bijaya
Moher bandhan pralaya
Sushanto hiya sathi
Asha parabare bhati

Jiban Kande Maran Lagi Maran Kande

Jiban kande maran lagi
Maran kande jiban lagi
Asha phule asha phale
Raibo ami nitya jagi

Ei Prithi Bhite Keha Nahi Jani Mor Apanar

Ei prithibite keha nahi jani mor apanar jan
Samukhe mor pagol hasti andha achetan

Jibaner Sheshe Maraner Deshe

Jibaner sheshe maraner deshe
Priyatame mor heribo
Ei asha niye khudra amire
Bahudure phele rakhibo

Translation

At the end of my journey’s close,
In death’s country,
I shall see my Beloved Supreme.
Having nourished this hope,
I am casting aside my little ego-‘i’
Into a far-off land.

Ami Sabar Sathe Ek Haye Aj Chalbo

Ami sabar sathe ek haye aj chalbo
Sabar paran ganer sure basbo
Bandhan hara chinta dhara
Nirabata hriday tale rakhbo dhire dhire
Hethai pabo priyatame mahananda nire

Bhuler Bane Hiya Kusum Phutbena Go

Bhuler bane hiya kusum phutbena go phutbena
Taito ami bhuler sathe mishbona ar mishbona
Bhuler phele bhuler bojha sahaj saral pathe
Khunjbo ami swarupe mor atmagyaner prate

Jagot Chilo Jakhan Ami Chilamna Thakbe

Jagot chhilo jakhan ami chhilam na
Thakbe jagot jakhan ami thakbona
Tabe keno bhaye mari
Ashesh nithur bhabona
Shanti jache pran gabhire
Amar sakal jatana

Kache Ese Dure Sare Jai Keha Karo Man

Kache ese dure sare jai
Keha karo man bujhena bhul buj hai
Praner hasi chokher jale bhese jai
Sanjher belai kena je phul jhare jai
Asta chale rabi dube jai
Keha nahe thake chale jai
Tabu pran man chahite na chai
Eki man dhai

Megh Je Deke Jai Ai Ai Ai Ghare Thaka

Megh je deke jai ai ai ai
Ghare thaka dai
Rab uthechhe tai jai jai jai
Megher tari neche chale oi dakichhe sabai
Bare bare megh je deke jai
Nacher nishan heri gacher patai patai
Se dake kar pran na matai

Shanta Ushar Dak Esechhi

Shanta ushar dak esechhi mukta ushar dak
Rakhbona ar pran gabhire moher durbipak
Jabo chale jyotir pane
Pulak bhare prithir gane

Kanu Tumi Je Amar Akul Hiyar

Kanu Kanu Kanu Kanu Kanu Kanu Kanu Kanu Kanu Kanu
Tumi je amar akul hiyar asim amar banu
Bhitare madhur bahire madhur charidhare madhurima
Nahi heri ar tamasa rajani shudhu puta purnima

Translation

Lord Krishna!
You are the infinite, immortal Son
Of my aspiration-heart.
Sweetness within, sweetness without,
Sweetness all around,
No more do I see dark night;
It is all pure, moonlit night.

Ananda Fuara

Ananda Fuara Ananda Fuara Ananda Fuara
Param prabhur kripa tatinir nai je kinara
Anahata nad purnata prasad aji atmahara

Asha Diye Tumi Kena Dure Chale Jao

Asha diye tumi kena dure chale jao
Ei pralobhane ananda bhuji pao

Translation

O my sweet Lord,
You feed me with ceaseless hopes.
Yet why do You run away
Far, very far, from me?
Do You really get joy
From this Temptation-Play of Yours?

Bidai Bela Paran Kanpe Ashru Habe

Bidai bela paran kanpe ashru habe sathi
Dur ajanai asha kripan nashbe andhar rati

Bindur Dhyan Sarthak Habe Nehari

Bindur dhyan sarthak habe
Nehari jyotir plaban
Achire nashibo bhitare bahire
Maya mamatar bandhan

Chalo...... Tomai Dekhe Sabi Aji Nutan

Chalo chalo chalo chalo chalo chalo chalo
Tomai dekhe sabi aji nutan prabhu halo

Dipali.. Satya Tanaya Shyamali Andhiyar

Dipali dipali dipali
Satya tanaya shyamali
Andhiyar sarbari
Rayechhe charan dhari

Haridas.. Prerana Eshana Tumi Abinash

Haridas haridas haridas
Prerana eshana tumi abinash
Ekadhare tumi sutibra khudha
Dur ajanar prashanti sudha

Jiban Amar Karo Ushar Swapan

Jiban amar karo ushar swapan
Maran amar karo jyotir tapan
Asha bane ami niyata phutibo
Khudra amire ami sajore bandhibo

Jiban Bhore Maran Sanjhe Daki Ajanare

Jiban bhore maran sanjhe daki ajanare
Nimesh hara premer dhara heri charidhare

Jibane Marane Ashar Swapane Tomare

Jibane marane ashar swapane
Tomare bidhata pujibo
Tumi je tomar karuna pathar
Sri charane sada rahibo

Kanna Hasi Dheu Guli Aj Kotha Hate Uthe

Kanna hasi dheuguli aj
Kotha hate uthe name
Keu to janena
Jani shudhu ekti katha
Tomar lagi tomai pete
Keu to chahena

Ke Amare Apan Kare Praner Katha Bale

Ke amare apan kare
Praner katha bale aj
Ke amare duhat dhare
Parai premer swarna taj

Shunbo Aji Shunbo Ami Tomar Hiyar

Shunbo aji shunbo ami
Tomar hiyar sudha bani
Pran gabhire pabo ami
Tomar khamar charan khani

Amar Majhe Amai Khunji (1)

Amar majhe amai khunji
Tomar majhe tomai puji
Tomar sathe ebar halo
Nutan parichoy
Param pita sabiy halo
Shanta madhumoy

Amar Majhe Amai Khunji (2)

Amar majhe amai khunji
Tomar majhe tomai puji
Tomar sathe ebar halo
Nutan parichoy
Param pita sabiy halo
Shanta madhumoy

Amar Nayan Tomar Swapan Jani Hridayer

Amar nayan tomar swapan jani
Hridayer raja

Amar Shire Bhari Bojha Boibona Ar

Amar shire bhari bojha
Boibona ar boibona

Ami Ek Bahu Haye Khunji Pratipal

Ami ek bahu haye khunji pratipal
Subishal bishwabyapi puta hiya dal
Jati barna urdhe raje ekatar gan
Se kendra taba ei mahadan

Andhar Rate Andhar Rate Andhar Rate

Andhar rate andhar rate andhar rate
Kanna nadi chale amar sathe sathe

Bhitare Eshana Bahire Prerana

Bhitare eshana bahire prerana
Tai tumi mahiyan mahiyan
Tomar majhare dharani peyechhe
Amrita sandhan

Bhuler Deshe Gure Berai Nitya Ami Eka

Bhuler deshe ghure berai
Nitya ami eka

Bindu Ami Sindhu Tumi Shikha Ami

Bindu ami sindhu tumi
Shikha ami surjya tumi
Ei kathati mora jani
Paran bhare ami mani
Jiban amar purna halo aji
Tomai peye hiya tari majhi

Biraha Milana Gan Nahi Habe Abasan

Biraha milana gan
Nahi habe abasan
Jibane marane ashar swapane
Hiya anginai pabo ki go hai
Ananda sandhan

Dhara Dite Rishta Chite Tomar Dware

Dhara dite rishta chite
Tomar dware esechhi

E Jibane Mor Ami Ar Asha Setu Heribona

E jibane mor ami ar asha setu
Heribona kabhu bhitare bahire ketu
Jyoti nirjhar asim amar
Haibe amar chitta bhudhar
Timir nishar rahibena kona hetu

Ebar Ami Tomar Sathe Alor Deshe Jabo

Ebar ami tomar sathe
Alor deshe jabo
Kamal hiyar dhabal ashai
Tomai ami pabo

Khudra Asha Barai Pira Dayi Khudra Asha

Khudra asha barai piradayi

Laho..... Akuti Minati Bhakati Pranati

Laho laho laho laho laho laho
Akuti minati bhakati pranati mama
Tumi chinmoy tumi alomoy
Shashwata tumi taba pada chumi
Tumi chira manorama manorama

Nidra Bihin Sangi Bihin Amar Kanna

Nidra bihin sangi bihin
Ami amar kanna

Nil Akashe Nil Sagare Amaratar Lagi

Nil akashe nil sagare
Amaratar lagi kandi
Rugna deha bhagna hiya
Kende uthe gumariya
Premer deshe hese hese
Nil pakhire aji bandhi

Shata Maya Mamatar Ban Amare Kareche

Shata maya mamatar ban
Amare karechhe hoiran
Bhitare bahire dhudhu maru
Binash nritya halo suru

Anek Diner Anek Rater Asha Pradip Niye

Anek diner anek rater asha pradip
Niye gela niye gela aj
Taito amar supta hiyar khudra hiyar
Agyanatar ghor shamaner nach

Ami Sahadeva Chhita Pandava

Ami sahadeva chhita pandava
Bhalo nahi lage dhara kalaraba
Bhalo lage shudha asimer dhyan
Hoite prabhur karuna nidan

Anukampa Anukampa Paramer Ami

Anukampa anukampa
Paramer ami habo sushovita champa
Bhitare bahire bidhatar habe joy
Ei habe shashwata parichoy

Ashru Bhora Kanna Dhara

Ashru bhara kanna dhara
Tomar kachhe jabena mor jabena
Asha madhu ei jibane
Hiya pakhi pabena go pabena

Bhitar Bahir Anadi Gabhir Chira

Bhitar bahir anadi gabhir
Chira madhumoyi hema
Tai he dharani tumi paramer
Chira apurba prema

Charan Tale Na Pele Thai Rakhbo Shire

Charan tale na pele thai
Rakhbo shire ashish dhuli
Ankbo tomar kamal charan
Mor amire nitya bhuli

Dibanishi Habo Ami Tomar Pather Kripa

Dibanishi habo ami
Tomar pather kripa kangal
Phule phale asha jiban
Phutabe mor param dayal

Jiban Amar Ashar Sopan Maran Amar

Jiban amar ashar sopan
Maran amar ashar sopan
Swarga martya ek halo aj
Purna loker mukti nayan

Jiban Amar Tomar Bidhata Ei Katha Bali

Jiban amar tomar bidhata
Ei katha bali chupe chupe kane kane
Asimer khudha jagabe parane
Harate amare taba maha jaya gane

Kaibalya.... Dham Anukkhan Japi Ami

Kaibalya Kaibalya Kaibalya Kaibalya
Kaibalya dham
Anukkhan japi ami bidhatar
Subishal nam

Kanchan Paramer Karunar Aphuran Barishan

Kanchan kanchan kanchan kanchan
Paramer karunar aphuran barishan
Kanchan kanchan kanchan kanchan
Antare eshanar jagrata madhu ban
Kanchan kanchan kanchan kanchan
Champion world-runner ananda bitaran

Labh Ar Khati Khati Ar Labh Ami Kabhu

Labh ar khati khati ar labh
Ami kabhu nahi chai
Ami chahi shudhu jibane marane
Prabhur charane thai

Madira Swapan Sudhira Nayan Prabhira

Madira swapan sudhira nayan
Prabhira jiban ek sathe jani chale
Bhuloker asha dyuloker bhasha
Abhinna prema bale

Ongkar.. Srashtar Srishtir Muladhar

Ongkar ongkar ongkar
Srashtar srishtir muladhar
Ekadhare tumi nimner khudha
Urdher tumi ananta sudha

Shanti Sagare Dubibe Jakkhan Ashanta

Shanti sagare dubibe jakhan
Ashanta man pran
Dharai takhan shunibo abar
Bibhur bijoy gan

Simon Bolivar, Libertador! Simon Bolivar

Simon Bolivar, Libertador!
Pranam janai pranam janai sadar
Simon Bolivar, Simon Bolivar
Prerana eshana anibar
Simon Bolivar, Simon Bolivar
Bhitar bahir sworjye birjye durbar
Tumi bandhu tumi pita tumi bhrata
Tumi dakkhin markin trata

Amar Jiban Amar Maran

Amar jiban amar maran
Tomar charan lagi

Translation

My life, my death,
For Your Feet.

Darkness Destroyed

Darkness destroyed,
The smile of the moon
Is blossoming in my heart-sky.

Chander Hasi Timir Nashi

Chander hasi timir nashi
Phutlo aji amar hiya nabhe

Translation

Darkness destroyed, the smile of the moon
Is blossoming in my heart-sky.

Chanchala Mati Nahi Tumi Jani

Chanchala mati nahi tumi jani
Taita nirata pragati

Translation

Impatience-mind you know not.
Therefore, continuous progress you are.

Impatience-Mind You Know Not

Impatience-mind you know not.
Therefore, continuous progress you are.

Gunjari Gunjari Phukari Phukari

Gunjari gunjari
Phukari phukari
Nabina barashe jagichhe
Amar trishita paran

Translation

Hauntingly, puissantly, my God-hunger-thirst
In the New Year is growing.

Hauntingly, Puissantly

Hauntingly, puissantly
My God-hunger-thirst
In the New Year is growing.

I Shall Sport and I Shall Dance

I shall sport and I shall dance
In the sea of peace
With the Vision-Eye
Of my Beloved Supreme.

Again and Again I Come to Your Door

Again and again
I come to Your Door,
My Lord Supreme,
For an iota of peace.

Dukhero Baridhi Sukhabena Jani

Dukhero baridhi shukabena jani
Tai hatashai mriyaman

Translation

My sea of sorrows shall never dry.
Therefore, I live in despair-death.

Ananda Bhore Ananda Sanjhe

Ananda bhore ananda sanjhe
Paramananda dake

Translation

In the morn of delight,
In the eve of delight,
Delight-Lord Absolute calls me.

In the Morn of Delight

In the morn of delight,
In the eve of delight,
Delight-Lord Absolute calls me.

Atma Samarpaner Kirane

Atma samarpaner kirane
Antara taba
Karibo bidhata joy

Translation

With my surrender streaks of light,
I shall win Your Heart, My Lord Supreme.

He Sadhak He Sadhika

He sadhak he sadhika
Puratane keno bhalobaso

Translation

O seeker, O seeker,
Why do you love the old life?

He Mor Banar Man

He mor banar man
Tomare hanibo
Tomare nashibo
Ei sudrira pan

Translation

O my monkey-mind,
I shall strike you,
I shall kill you.
This is my solemn promise.

Amar Chitta Tomar Brithya

Amar chitta tomar bhritya
Bhitar bahir ananda nritya

Translation

My heart, Your slave.
Within, without dance-delight.

Nahi Jani Keno Aji

Nahi jani keno aji
Bhoye bhoye kanpe hiya thara thara

Translation

I know not today
Why fearfully my heart is trembling.

Anrita Ankhi Amrita Darashan

Anrita ankhi amrita darashan
Nahi pai subishal ei bhabe

Translation

Falsehood-eye never finds delight
In this vast world.

Falsehood-Eye

Falsehood-eye
Never finds delight
In this vast world.

How Can I Live Without Compassion?

How can I live
Without Compassion?

Karuna Bina Ei Jibane Kemane Benche

Karuna bina ei jibane
Kemane benche rahibo

Translation

How can I live
Without Compassion?

A Bird of Sorrow

How can a bird of sorrow
Fly in a dream-sweet consciousness-sky?

Madhura Swapane Chetana Gagane

Madhura swapane chetana gagane
Bedana bihanga uribe kemane

Translation

How can a bird of sorrow
Fly in a dream-sweet consciousness-sky?

At the End

At the end of my journey’s close,
I shall tell the world
You are Your Compassion.

Mor Jabar Dine Jabo Bale

Mor jabar dine jabo bale
Tumi kripamoy kripamoy kripamoy

Translation

At the end of my journey’s close
I shall tell the world You are Your Compassion.

Ore Karli Ki Pagla Pagli

Ore karli ki pagla pagli
Basana bajre apana mathai aghat karli

Translation

O mad children, what have you done?
You have struck your heads with thunder-desire.

Shanti Sagare Khelibo Nachibo

Shanti sagare khelibo nachibo
Paramer ankhi sathe

Translation

I shall sport and I shall dance
In the sea of peace
With the Vision-Eye
Of my Beloved Supreme.

Shanti Bindu Pabar Lagi

Shanti bindu pabar lagi
Tomar dware
Bare bare
Prabhu ami asi

Translation

Again and again
I come to Your Door,
My Lord Supreme,
For an iota of peace.

Namo.. Buddha Deber Karuna Moitri

Namo namo namo Buddha deber
Karuna moitri nir
Hethai asutosh shib bholanath
Chira achapal sthir

Banshi Haye Khunjbo

Banshi haye khunjbo tomar amar atal sur
Nupur haye tomar sathe nachbo hiya pur

Translation

I shall become a flute
And then
I shall look for Your Immortality’s Melody.
I shall become Your ankle bells
And then
I shall dance with You inside my citadel-heart.

Batase Aji Pulak Lage Bhuban Bhara Pran

Batase aji pulak lage bhuban bhara pran
Tari majhe ke niyechhe amar prane sthan
Akash bhara graha tara hetha achhe ananda nidan
Pulake tai jage amar pran geyechhi katoi gan
Charidike ajanare karechhi sandhan

Nutan Jiban Kari Abahan Debo Jibaner

Nutan jiban kari abahan
Debo jibaner kari aradhan
Eso aji eso homanal shikha
Jadi taba thake mor bhale likha
Asha mukut paraha biloy
Shudhu chahi ami tomar bijoy
Eso sangram eso he abhoy
Maranere ar nahi kari bhoy
Naba jibaner karo aradhan

Priyatam Ase Bahiya Bahiya Ajike Sonar

Priyatam ase bahiya bahiya
Ajike sonar tari
Alor banshari niteche amar
Trishita paran hari

Sachimata Dake Nimai Nimai

Sachimata dake Nimai Nimai
Pratidhani kahe nai nai nai

Translation

The mother of Sri Chaitanya
Is crying for her son, Nimai.
The echo answers,
“He is not here!
He is not here!
Here is not here!”

Savita.. Amar Pratam Kabita

Savita savita savita
Amar pratham kabita
Tomare sanpinu ami
Tai ami nahi thami

Tarak... Nutan Juger Maha Pracharak

Tarak tarak tarak tarak
Nutan juger maha pracharak
Impossibility: a false reality.
Dharanir supriya tumi bhai
O self-transcendence-sky.

Yasoda Nayana Mani

Yasoda nayana mani
Anahata maha dhwani
Amare kareche pagol
Antara sugabhire
Tai pujite achire
Hayechi sona madal

Translation

The ruby inside the eye of Yashoda!
Lord Krishna! O great Soundless Sound!
You have made me a divinely intoxicated soul.
Inside my nectar-heart,
To worship You, I shall become
Your victory’s golden drum.

Basanar Jal Sampibo Tomare Sampibo

Basanar jal sampibo tomare
Sampibo nithur bandhan
Ahamika moha khudra amire
Karibo ajike khandan

Sangit Bihanga Sangit Bihanga Asim

Sangit Bihanga Sangit Bihanga
Asim shanti jyoti anga pratanga
Hetha bhuloker subishal asha
Hetha dyuloker maha mauna bhasha

Swarger Phul Martyer Phal Pagal Amare

Swarger phul martyer phal
Pagal amare karechhe
Amar amire jani chiratare
Bahudure phele rekhechhe

Basana Amar Maner Panke Kande

Basana amar maner
Panke kande

Bharata Janani

Bharata janani Bharata janani
Tumije amar hiyar abani
Bharata janani Bharata janani
Tumi je dharar jyotir sharani
Ekadhare tumi asimer pan
Amiya plaban amarar dhan
Tomar majhare jage bare bare
Rupantarer paramer swapani

Pathe Halo Deri Tai Nahi Heri Bahu

Pathe halo deri tai nahi heri
Bahu janamer priyatame mor
Rekhechhi khuliya tabu asha dor

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal Taj Mahal Taj Mahal
Shah Jahaner prashphutita chitta dal

Tomar Premer Pradip Khani Hridaye Mor

Tomar premer pradip khani
Hridaye mor jwalao

Tomare Basibo Bhalo Tomare Basibo

Tomare basibo bhalo

Ballabha Bidhatar Srijane Sutungi Prabha

Ballabha ballabha ballabha
Ballabha ballabha ballabha
Bidhatar srijane sutungi prabha

Bandhan Hara Premer Dhara Amar Hiyar

Bandhan hara premer dhara
Amar hiyar chand
Amar sathi halo aji
Maha ongkar nad

Sahana Devi

O Sahana O Sahana O Sahana Sahana
Karun madhur tomar hiyar nai simana
Asimere bandho tumi sima ghare
Dyuti dhalo khudra amar shiro pare

Sangit Sushama

Sangit Sushama Sangit Sushama
Tomar majhare nehari parama
Dyulok bhulok tomar srijan
Tomar gabhire kebal jiban

Urdhe Amar Chinta Udas Nimne Amar

Urdhe amar chinta udas
Nimne amar hasir bikash
Amar jiban amar maran
Ek sure gatha premer nayan
Amar amire hariye phelibo
Hiya pakhi sathe gagane uribo

Vijaya Dyuloke Prathama

Vijaya vijaya vijaya
Dyuloke prathama bhuloke prathama
Antaratama dipti parama
He aparajita shashwata mata abhaya

My Life, My Death for Your Feet

My life, my death,
For Your Feet.

Bedana Diye Jagao Mama

Bedana diye
Jagao mama hiya kamal

Translation

Through excruciating pangs,
You awaken my lotus-heart.

Through Excruciating Pangs

Through excruciating pangs,
You awaken my lotus-heart.

The Face of the Dawn

The face of the dawn, the beauty of the dawn,
The eye of the dawn, the dream of the dawn
Have shattered my attachment-life.

Ushar Anan Ushar Shobhan

Ushar anan ushar shobhan
Ushar nayan ushar swapan
Bhengechhe amar
Maya mamatar bandhan

Translation

The face of the dawn, the beauty of the dawn,
The eye of the dawn, the dream of the dawn
Have shattered my attachment-life.

O Mad Children

O mad children, what have you done?
You have struck your heads with thunder-desire.

My Sea of Sorrows

My sea of sorrows shall never dry.
Therefore, I live in despair-death.

With My Surrender-Streaks

With my surrender-streaks of light,
I shall win Your Heart,
My Lord Supreme.

O Seeker, Why Do You Love the Old Life?

O seeker, O seeker,
Why do you love the old life?

O My Monkey-Mind

O my monkey-mind,
I shall strike you,
I shall kill you.
This is my solemn promise.

My Heart Your Slave

My heart Your slave.
Within, without dance-delight.

Fearfully My Heart Is Trembling

I know not today why fearfully
My heart is trembling.

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