I implore Your Compassion-Light

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Ami Jachi Taba Kripa Jyoti

Ami jachi taba kripa jyoti

Translation

I implore Your Compassion-Light.

Ami Kandi Amar Hiyar Nire

Ami kandi amar hiyar nire

Translation

I cry inside my heart-nest.

I Cry Inside My Heart-Nest

I cry inside my heart-nest.

Ke Amare Baliche Ai

Ke amare baliche ai

Translation

Who is telling me: "Come"?

Kato Katha Balar Ache Balte Kare Bhoy

Kato batha balar ache balte kare bhoy

Translation

So much to say,
But I am afraid to tell.

Doubt-Thief, No More!

Doubt-thief, no more!

Bhishan Aghat Kare

Bhishan aghat kare
Khulo amar hiyar dwar

Translation

Striking me hard,
Open my heart-door.

Nimesh Hara Kripar Bale Benche Achi

Nimesh hara kripar bale benche achi

Translation

Sleepless compassion keeps me alive.

Sleepless Compassion

Sleepless compassion
Keeps me alive.

Hiya Hok Mor Taba Pada Dhule

Hiya hok mor taba pada dhule

Translation

May my heart become
The dust of Your Feet.

May My Heart Become

May my heart become
The dust of Your Feet.

Chetanar Rupantar

Chetanar rupantar ei dhyan nirantar

Translation

My nature’s transformation
Is my constant meditation.

After a Long Time, I See Today

After a long time,
I see today
The Goddess of Peace.

Chalte Hale Chalbo Ami

Chalte hale chalbo ami
Andhar rate bhoyer sathe noy

Translation

If I have to walk in darkness-night,
I shall walk never with fear.

If I Have to Walk in Darkness-Night

If I have to walk in darkness-night,
I shall walk never with fear.

Ashar Pradip Halo Aji Hasi Pradip

Ashar pradip halo aji
Hasi pradip

Translation

Hope-lamp has become today smile-lamp.

Hope-Lamp

Hope-lamp has become today
Smile-lamp.

May I Know at Every Moment

May I know at every moment
That You are Your Compassion-Ocean.

I Shall Worship You, My Lord

I shall worship You, my Lord,
With my heart-garland today.

Jani Jani Chapalatar Sugopanam

Jani jani chapalatar
Sugopanam durbalata

Translation

I know, I know,
The secret name of restlessness is weakness.

Amar Sathi Nitya Nutan

Amar sathi nitya nutan
Jiban hasir gan

Translation

My friend is my ever-new
Life-happiness-song.

Jibane Marane Bajabo

Jibane marane bajabo
Kebal kanur premer murali

Translation

In life and in death,
I shall play only on Lord Krishna’s Love-Flute.

In Life and in Death

In life and in death,
I shall play only on Lord Krishna’s
Love-Flute.

Ashar Pathe Chalbo Ami

Ashar pathe chalbo ami ashar pathe

Translation

Along the path of hope I shall walk.

Along the Path of Hope

Along the path of hope
I shall walk.

Maner Bane Kantar Sane

Maner bane
Kantar sane
Thakbona ar thakbona

Translation

In the mind-forest, with thorns,
I shall no more live, no more.

In the Mind-Forest

In the mind-forest, with thorns,
I shall no more live, no more.

Janma Dibas Shapath Harash Ek Ek

Janma dibas shapath harash ek ek

Translation

Birthday and promise-ecstasy - one, one.

Birthday and Promise-Ecstasy

Birthday and promise-ecstasy —
One, one.

Jug Jug Dhari Hiyar Bhakati

Jug jug dhari hiyar bhakati
Jibana shakati ek sathe chale

Translation

Eternally
Devotion-heart, power-life
Together move on.

Eternally Devotion-Heart

Eternally
Devotion-heart, power-life
Together move on.

Andhar Sathe Kheli Ami

Andhar sathe kheli ami
Taito alok rahe dure

Translation

I play with darkness,
Therefore, light remains away.

Atma Tyager Bishal Hiya

Atma tyager bishal hiya habe amar nam

Translation

My name shall be the vastness-heart
Of self-giving.

I Implore Your Compassion-Light

I implore Your Compassion-Light.

Who Is Telling Me: Come?

Who is telling me:
“Come”?

Swapan Sathi

Swapan sathi swapan sathi
Tomai ami bhalobasi

Translation

O dream-companion,
O dream-companion,
You I love.

O Dream-Companion

O Dream-Companion, O Dream-Companion,
You I love.

So Much to Say

So much to say,
But I am afraid to tell.

Sandeha Taskar Nai Ar Nai

Sandeha taskar nai ar nai

Translation

Doubt-thief no more!

Striking Me Hard

Striking me hard,
Open my heart-door.

My Nature's Transformation

My nature’s transformation
Is my constant meditation.

Bahudin Pare Pelam

Bahudin pare pelam
Ajike shantir darashan

Translation

After a long time,
I see today the Goddess of Peace.

Tomar Charan Amar Bhuban

Tomar charan amar bhuban
Ei kathati jante shudhu chai

Translation

My world is Your Feet.
Only this I want to hear.

My World Is Your Feet

My world is Your Feet,
Only this I want to hear.

Tumi Je Tomar Kripar Baridhi

Tumi je tomar kripar baridhi
Jani jena taha nirabaradhi

Translation

May I know at every moment
That You are Your Compassion-Ocean.

Pujbo Tomari Prabhu

Pujbo tomai prabhu aji hiya phuler mala diye

Translation

I shall worship You, my Lord,
With my heart-garland today.

The Secret Name of Restlessness

I know, I know,
The secret name of restlessness
Is weakness.

My Friend

My friend is my ever-new
Life-happiness-song.

Sara Ami Dibona

Sara ami dibona ar purataner dake

Translation

I shall never respond to the call of the old.

I Shall Never Respond

I shall never respond
To the call of the old.

Tumi Amai Karecho Khama Taito Benche

Tumi amai karecho khama
Taito benche achi

Translation

You have forgiven me.
Therefore I am alive.

You Have Forgiven Me

You have forgiven me.
Therefore, I am alive.

I Play with Darkness

I play with darkness.
Therefore, light remains away.

My Name Shall Be

My name shall be
The vastness-heart of self-giving.