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SRI GAUDIYA GITANJALI : SRIMAN MAHAPRABHU VANDANA
Dawn Kirtan (Aruna Udaya Kirtan)
udila aruna purava bhage,
dvija-mani gora amani jage,
bhakata samuha laiya sathe,
(gora) gela nagara-vraje
tathai tathai bajala khola,
ghana ghana tahe jhanjera rola,
preme dhala dhala sonara anga,
(gorara) charane nupura baje [1]
When the sun arose in the east, the jewel of the twice-born Gora awoke on His
own. Taking devotees along, He went for a walk in town. The drums beat,
‘Dun-dun, dun-dun,’ and the cymbals played along, ‘Clang-clang, clang-clang.’
Overcome by divine love, Gora swung His golden limbs to and fro, ankle-bells
tinkling on His feet.
mukunda madhava yadava hari,
balare balare vadana bhari’,
michhe nidavase gelare rati,
divasa sarira-saje
emana durlabha manava-deha,
paiya ki kara bhavana keha,
ebe na bhajile yasoda-suta,
charame padibe laje [2]
‘Mukunda! Madhav! Yadav! Hari!’ – chant and chant these Names of the Lord
without restraint. You have wasted nights on sleep and days on dressing this
body! You have got such a rare human body, but do you ever think what you
have got it for? If you do not worship the son of Mother Yasoda now, you will
regret it when the end comes.
udita tapana haile asta,
dina gela bali’ haibe vyasta,
tabe kena ebe alasa hai’,
na bhaja hrdaya-raje
jivana anitya janaha sara,
tahe nana-vidha vipada bhara
namasraya kari’ yatane tumi,
thakaha apana kaje [3]
The sun has risen, but when it sets, you will worry that the day is gone –
then why are you still dawdling? Why do you not worship the King of your
heart? You must know the main truth that this life is not eternal and full of
various dangers. Carry on your life but try your best to take shelter in the
Holy Name.
krsna-nama-sudha kariya pana,
judao bhakativinoda-prana,
nama bina kichhu nahika ara,
chaudda bhuvana majhe
jivera kalyana sadhana-kama,
jagate asi’ e madhura nama
avidya-timira-tapana-rupe
hrd-gagane viraje [4]
Drink the nectar of Krishna’s Name and soothe Bhaktivinod’s soul. Except for
the Holy Name, there is nothing in all fourteen worlds. Coming to this world
for jiva souls’ benefit, this sweet Name exists in the sky of your
heart as the ignorance-dissipating sun.
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