Dearest Spiritual Master, my most beloved Gurudev,
Hare Krishna! Please accept my most humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! All glories to Gaura-Nitai! Gurudev, I am very unqualified in so many ways. But by Your unlimited mercy upon my pitiful soul, I was able to write a song about You for your Vyasa Puja for 2019 as my homage. I hope in some way, by You reading the lyrics of the song, You are most pleased by it. The lyrics are in Bangla, in my native language, but I also provided the English translation. If You would like to hear the melody of the song, I can send You a video with me singing the song later on. Please let me know if that would be acceptable for You. If you would like me to send You the video, please let me know how I can send you the video. I can send it through Your email address, or through Your Facebook page 'Jayapataka Swami,' as a private message, if that is okay with You. You have bestowed upon me and my daughter Your unfathomable mercy time and time again. My daughter took shelter from You. I know I don't deserve it, but as a loving Spiritual Father, You always shower Your compassion and kindness upon me and my daughter. This is my way of repaying you, though I know it will never be enough to show how much I cherish and unconditionally love You, Gurudev. Please scroll down to see the song, since I was unable to upload any attachments. I hope I made You happy in some way for Your Vyasa Puja this year. This is my service to You. Please continue to bestow Your mercy upon me and my daughter, so that we may continue to serve You and all Your great disciples and devotees. Haribol, Guru Maharaj!
Your most humble and eager servant,
Gokulesvari Radhika Devi Dasi
Gurudev’s Song Name: Āśraẏa
Written by: Gokulesvari Radhika Devi Dasi
Bangla verse (1): Gurudeva Pranami Tomare
Pranami hey, Pranami hey, Pranami hey
English Translation (1): Gurudeva, O Spiritual Master! I offer my most humble obeisances unto You again and again.
Bangla verse (2a): Satya sundara tā’ra bhakti rasa kathā
Nabino sabe sunao re
English Translation (2a): Truth and beauty are in Your devotional nectarean tales which, should be passed down to the younger generation.
Bangla verse (2b): Hatas prane, asa’ro gāne
Goura prema jagao re
English Translation (2b): For hopeless souls, You bring a hopeful song that awakens love for Gauranga.
Chorus: Gā'ō Jayapataka Maharaj-er bani gā'ō re, gā'ō re, gā'ō re.
Chorus English translation: Sing the glorious tales of Gurudev, Jayapataka Maharaj!
Bangla verse (3a): Guru bale bhai, nai kono bhoy
Yadi koro sabe harinam diye joy
English Translation (3a): Gurudeva proclaims to everyone that there is no fear if we conquer everything with Harinam.
Bangla verse (3b): Maya chari uto, Maha mantra dharo
Hatio na pichu ar
English Translation (3b): Let go of the grasp of Maya and hold on tight to the Maha mantra, and never look back!
Chorus: Gā'ō Jayapataka Maharaj-er bani gā'ō re, gā'ō re, gā'ō re.
Chorus English translation: Sing the glorious tales of Gurudev, Jayapataka Maharaj!
Bangla verse (4a): Koto aghata paye, Koto Jhum̐ki neye
Dilē harinam, grame nagare gea
English Translation (4a): Enduring so much pain, and taking many risks, You spread the message of Harinam to many villages and towns.
Bangla verse (4b): Paramanda pete, sekhayecho Tumi
Vajite Radha Krishna re
English Translation (4b): You taught us that we can find great pleasure when we pray to Radha Krishna
Chorus: Gā'ō Jayapataka Maharaj-er bani gā'ō re, gā'ō re, gā'ō re.
Chorus English translation: Sing the glorious tales of Gurudev, Jayapataka Maharaj!
Bangla verse (5a): Nama prachere nijere, karia dāna
Doya, prema, bhakti diye sarthak korecho prana
English Translation (5a): For the sake of Harinam, You are sacrificing Your life. By offering unlimited kindness, love, and devotion, You made Your life successful.
Bangla verse (5b): Tomar gabhīra, bhaktir tane
Śiṣya hoyeche śata śahasra jane jane
English Translation (5b): Your deep devotion to the Lord attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees to become Your disciples.
Bangla verse (6a): Dile Nitai Gour-er prema chatana
Hoyeche tai jivana nutun suchana
English Translation (6a): You gave us unlimited love and mercy of Nitai- Goura and introduced a new way of life to us.
Bangla verse (6b): Janasi bhaktiro nabadha bidhan re
Nabin sabe sunao re
English Translation (6b): We know the nine paths of devotional service that should be passed down to the future generations.
Chorus: Gā'ō Jayapataka Maharaj-er bani gā'ō re, gā'ō re, gā'ō re.
Chorus English translation: Sing the glorious tales of Gurudev, Jayapataka Maharaj!
Bangla verse (7a): Charite mohobesh, bhulite hinsā dbēṣa
Dile sada ash, bhakta sanga bas
English translation (7a): Let go of false prestige, and forget all jealousy and envy. You always give us the longing to associate with devotees.
Bangla verse (7b): Tai Namahatta-er kirtan mela-i mile mise
Sabe nijere harai
English translation (7b): When immersed in Namahatta Kirtan we lose ourselves in the mellows of transcendental vibration
Bangla verse (8a): Sukhe dukhe kabhu bhuli na sarite
Bhigna-binas kari Sri Narahari-re
English translation (8a): We never forget to remember Lord Nrsimhadeva during times of happiness and distress.
Bangla verse (8b): Prabhupada-er jogha Śiṣya nam prachera srita pragha
Dile chokhu dan jnana hina jane, amar moto adam janare
English translation (8b): You are a great disciple of Srila Prabhupada who’s committed in spreading the Holy Names of the Lord. You opened the eyes of this fallen soul to true spiritual knowledge.
Bangla verse (9a): Praptir anande tai sori je Tomai.
Gurudev joy hoke, joy hoke joy hoke Tomar
English translation (9a): You have bestowed upon me Your unlimited mercy in so many ways. Gurudev, I constantly remember and praise Your glories.
Chorus: Gā'ō Jayapataka Maharaj-er bani gā'ō re, gā'ō re, gā'ō re.
Chorus English translation: Sing the glorious tales of Gurudev, Jayapataka Maharaj!