Bhakti Sangeet


B H A K T I R A S

Bhajan 5

TRANSLATED BY SHYAM AMLADI

Hain mana majhen, devache ghar This mind of mine is an abode of gods
Aant Kashi va Pandharpur [In it] are Kashi and Pandharpur (two of the most sacred shrines of Hindus)
Sant mhanati, hain juga visara [The] wise ones say: forget this world
Hain juga mithya, bhaktibhav khara This world is [but] a myth and true devotion is the [only] reality
Mee mhanato juga visurun kashala [To you] I say: why [do you have to] forget the world
Vishaya visara, karun mana sthira Relinquish greed and lust [and you will] achieve inner strength
Sant mhanati, guru jeevdhar [The] wise ones say: [the] Guru (spiritual leader) is the giver of life and strength
Naanv ghya gurunchain, to karil paar Keep repeating Guru's name and He will see you through [the ocean of] life
Mee mhanato guru dev nahin nar [To you] I say: [take heed] Guru is [but] human
Dnyan ghya gurunchain, dev naam adhar [Let him bestow unto you only his] knowledge and wisdom; [let] Your lips Chant [only] God's name