Dharma Pathe Thaki
Song 2
dharma-pathe
thāki' koro jīvana jāpana, bhāi hari-nām
koro sadā (ore o bhāi) hari vinā bandhu nāi
O my dear brothers! Just pass your lives by adhering to the proper path of religiosity. Constantly chant Hari-nama, O brothers, for other than Lord Hari you have no friend.
je kono
vyavasā dhori', jīvana nirvāha kori', bolo mukhe
hari hari, ei mātra bhikṣā cāi
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!
gaurāṅga-caraṇe
majo, anya abhilāṣa-tyajo, brajendra-nandane
bhajo, tabe boḍo sukha pāi
Remain absorbed in the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga, renounce all other ambitions, and worship Vrajendra-Nandan. If you would do this much, then I will experience great pleasure.
āmi
cāṅda-bāul-dās, kori tava kṛpā āśa, jānāiyā
abhilāṣa, nityānanda-ājñā gāi
I am Cand Baul Das, 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 Nityananda.
Translation
O my dear brothers! Just pass your lives by adhering to the proper path of religiosity. Constantly chant Hari-nama, O brothers, for other than Lord Hari you have no friend.
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!
Remain absorbed in the lotus feet of Lord Gauranga, renounce all other ambitions, and worship Vrajendra-Nandan. If you would do this much, then I will experience great pleasure.
I am Cand Baul Das, 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 Nityananda.