Srila Bbhaktivinoda Thakura, Saranagati

Srila Bbhaktivinoda Thakura, Saranagati

 
atma-nivedana tuva pade kari’
hainu parama sukhi
duhkha dure gela cinta na rahila
caudike ananda dekhi (1)

I have become supremely joyful by surrendering myself at Yout holy feet. Unhappiness has gone away and there are no more anxieties. I see joy in all directions.

 
asoka-abhaya amrita-adhara
tomara carana-dvaya
tahate ekhana visrama labhiya
chadinu bhavera bhaya (2)

Your two lotus feet are reservoirs of immortal nectar where one may live free from sorrow and fear. I have found peace there now and have given up the fear of worldly existence.

 
tomara samsare kariba sevana
nahiba phalera bhagi
tava sukha yahe kariba yatana
ha’ye pade anuragi (3)

I will simply engage in Your service and never desire anything in return. I will strive for what pleases You, fully devoted to Your lotus feet.

 
tomara sevaya duhkha haya yata
se-o ta’ parama sukha
seva-sekha-duhkha parama sampada
nasaye avidya-duhkha (4)

Troubles encountered in Your service shall be the cause of great happiness, for in Your devotional service joy and sorrow are equally great riches. Both destroy the misery of ignorance.

 
purva itihasa bhulinu sakala
seva-sukha pe’ye mane
ami ta’tomara tumi ta’amara
ki kaja apara dhane (5)

I have completely forgotten about my previous history. I am most certainly Yours, and You are indeed mine. What need is there of any other treasure?

 
bhaktivinoda anande dubiya
tomara sevara tare
saba cesta kare tava iccha-mata
thakiya tomara ghare (6)

Bhaktivinoda, diving into the ocean of bliss, devotes all his efforts for Your service and dwells in Your house according to Your wishes.