Dharma Pathe Thaki' Koro Jivana Japana Bhai
Bhajan | Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Verse 1
dharma-pathe thāki' koro jīvana jāpana, bhāi
hari-nām koro sadā (ore o bhāi) hari vinā bandhu nāi
Verse 2
je kono vyavasā dhori', jīvana nirvāha kori',
bolo mukhe hari hari, ei mātra bhikṣā cāi
Verse 3
gaurāṅga-caraṇe majo, anya abhilāṣa-tyajo,
brajendra-nandane bhajo, tabe boḍo sukha pāi
Verse 4
āmi cāṅda-bāul-dās, kori tava kṛpā āśa,
jānāiyā abhilāṣa, nityānanda-ājñā gāi
Verse 1
O my dear brothers! Just pass your lives by adhering to the proper path of religiosity. Constantly chant Hari-nāma, O brothers, for other than Lord Hari you have no friend.
Verse 2
Accepting whatever livelihood that suits you, just live your life honestly. Fill your mouths with the constant chanting of "Hari! Hari!"-this is the only alms I beg of you.
Verse 3
Remain absorbed in the lotus feet of Lord Gaurāṅga, renounce all other ambitions, and worship Vrajendra-Nandan.iv If you would do this much, then I will experience great pleasure.
Verse 4
I am Chāṅd Bāul Dās, and I wish only to receive your mercy. I have informed you of my desires, for I sing as I have been personally ordered by Lord Nityānanda.
Verse 1
dharma-pathe thāki' koro jīvana jāpana, bhāi
hari-nām koro sadā (ore o bhāi) hari vinā bandhu nāi
Verse 2
je kono vyavasā dhori', jīvana nirvāha kori',
bolo mukhe hari hari, ei mātra bhikṣā cāi
Verse 3
gaurāṅga-caraṇe majo, anya abhilāṣa-tyajo,
brajendra-nandane bhajo, tabe boḍo sukha pāi
Verse 4
āmi cāṅda-bāul-dās, kori tava kṛpā āśa,
jānāiyā abhilāṣa, nityānanda-ājñā gāi
Verse 1
O my dear brothers! Just pass your lives by adhering to the proper path of religiosity. Constantly chant Hari-nāma, O brothers, for other than Lord Hari you have no friend.
Verse 2
Accepting whatever livelihood that suits you, just live your life honestly. Fill your mouths with the constant chanting of "Hari! Hari!"-this is the only alms I beg of you.
Verse 3
Remain absorbed in the lotus feet of Lord Gaurāṅga, renounce all other ambitions, and worship Vrajendra-Nandan.iv If you would do this much, then I will experience great pleasure.
Verse 4
I am Chāṅd Bāul Dās, and I wish only to receive your mercy. I have informed you of my desires, for I sing as I have been personally ordered by Lord Nityānanda.
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