Thakura Vaisnava Pada
Vaisnava Mahima Song 1
ṭhākura vaiṣṇava pada, avanīra sampada,
śuno bhāi hoiyā eka mana āśraya loiyā bhaje,
tāre kṛṣṇa nāhi tyaje, āra saba more akāraṇa
O brother, please hear my words with rapt attention. The lotus feet of the Vaisnavas are the most valuable treasure of this world. These Vaisnavas continually take shelter of Lord Krsna and worship Him. They never abandon their Lord. They are liberated. They are free from the cycle of birth and death.
vaiṣṇava caraṇa jala, prema bhakti dite bol,
āra keho nahe balavanta vaiṣṇava caraṇa reṇu,
mastake bhūṣaṇa vinu, āra nāhi bhūṣaṇera anta
The water that has washed the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas bestows devotional service in pure love of God. Nothing else is as effective for attaining this divine love. I place dust from the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas upon my head. I wear no other ornament.
tīrtha jala pavitra guṇe, likhiyāche purāṇe,
se saba bhaktira pravañcana vaiṣṇavera pādodaka,
sama nahe ei saba, yāte hoy vāñchita pūraṇa
The purifying power of the waters at the various holy places of pilgrimage is described in the Puranas, although this is something of a deceptive trick. Actually there is not anything as purifying as the water that has washed the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas. This water fulfills all desires.
vaiṣṇava saṅgete mana, ānandita anukṣaṇa,
sadā hoy kṛṣṇa parasaṅga dīna narottama kānde,
hiyā dhairya nāhi bāndhe mora daśā keno hoilo bhaṅga
Moment after moment my mind finds pleasure in the association of the Vaisnavas. I always seek out the company of those who are devoted to Lord Krsna. Poor-hearted Narottama dasa breaks down and cries. How has this fallen condition come upon me?
Translation
O brother, please hear my words with rapt attention. The lotus feet of the Vaisnavas are the most valuable treasure of this world. These Vaisnavas continually take shelter of Lord Krsna and worship Him. They never abandon their Lord. They are liberated. They are free from the cycle of birth and death.
The water that has washed the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas bestows devotional service in pure love of God. Nothing else is as effective for attaining this divine love. I place dust from the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas upon my head. I wear no other ornament.
The purifying power of the waters at the various holy places of pilgrimage is described in the Puranas, although this is something of a deceptive trick. Actually there is not anything as purifying as the water that has washed the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas. This water fulfills all desires.
Moment after moment my mind finds pleasure in the association of the Vaisnavas. I always seek out the company of those who are devoted to Lord Krsna. Poor-hearted Narottama dasa breaks down and cries. How has this fallen condition come upon me?