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Song Name: Davanala Sama Samsara

Official Name: Guru Devastakam; Gurvastakam

Author: Bhakti Viveka Bharata Goswami

Book Name: None

Language: Bengali

অ

LYRICS

(1)

dāvānala-sama saḿsāra-dahane, dagdha jīva-kula uddhāra kāraṇe

koruṇā-vārida kṛpāvāri-dāne, (vandi) guṇa-sindhu gurura caraṇa-kamala

(2)

nṛtya-gīta-vādya-śrī-hari-kīrtane, rohena magana mahāmatta mane

romāñca-kampāśru hoya gaura-preme, vandi sei gurura caraṇa-kamala

(3)

sadā rata jini vigraha-sevane, śṛńgārādi āra mandira-mārjane

korena niyukta anugata-jane‚ vandi sei gurura caraṇa-kamala

(4)

carvya-cuṣya-lehya-peya-rasamaya, prasādānna kṛṣṇera ati svādu hoya

bhakta-āsvādane nija tṛpta roya, vandi sei gurura caraṇa-kamala

(5)

śrī-rādhā-mādhava-nāma-rūpa-guṇe, ananta-mādhurya-līlā-āsvādane

lubdha-citta jini hana pratikṣane, vandi sei gurura caraṇa-kamala

(6)

vraja-yuva-dvandva-rati-samvardhane, yukti kore sakhī-gaṇe vṛndāvane

ati dakṣa tāhe, priyatama-gaṇe, vandi sei gurura caraṇa-kamala

(7)

sarva-śāstre gāya śrī harira svarūpa, bhakta-gaṇa bhāve sei anurūpa

kintu jini prabhu-priyatama-rūpa, vandi sei gurura caraṇa-kamala

(8)

jāhāra prasāde kṛṣṇa-kṛpā pāi, jā’ra aprasāde anya gati nāi

tri-sandhyā kīrtira stava-dhyāne bhāi, vandi sei gurura caraṇa-kamala

(9)

gurudevāṣṭaka ati yatna kori’, brāhma-muhūrte poḍe ucca kori’

vṛndāvana-nātha sākṣāt śrī hari, sevā pāya sei vastu-siddhi-kāle

TRANSLATION

1) The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of mercy. Just as a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master delivers the materially afflicted world by extinguishing the blazing fire of material existence. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is an ocean of auspicious qualities.

2) Chanting the holy name, dancing in ecstasy, singing, and playing musical instruments, the spiritual master is always gladdened by the sankirtana movement of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Because he is relishing the mellows of pure devotion within his mind, sometimes his hair stands on end, he feels quivering in his body, and tears flow from his eyes like waves. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

3) The spiritual master is always engaged in the temple worship of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. He also engages his disciples in such worship. They dress the Deities in beautiful clothes and ornaments, clean Their temple, and perform other similar worship of the Lord. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

4) The spiritual master is always offering Krsna four kinds of delicious food [analyzed as that which is licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked]. When the spiritual master sees that the devotees are satisfied by eating bhagavat-prasada, he is satisfied. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

5) The spiritual master is always eager to hear and chant about the unlimited conjugal pastimes of Radhika and Madhava, and Their qualities, names, and forms. The spiritual master aspires to relish these at every moment. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

6) The spiritual master is very dear, because he is expert in assisting the gopis, who at different times make different tasteful arrangements for the perfection of Radha and Krsna's conjugal loving affairs within the groves of Vrndavana. I offer my most humble obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

7) The spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord, because he is the most confidential servitor of the Lord. This is acknowledged in all revealed scriptures and followed by all authorities. Therefore I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is a bona fide representative of Sri Hari [Krsna].

8) By the mercy of the spiritual master one receives the benediction of Krsna. Without the grace of the spiritual master, one cannot make any advancement. Therefore, O brothers, I should always remember and praise the spiritual master. At least three times a day I should offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master.

9) One who, with great care and alteration, loudly recites this beautiful prayer to the spiritual master during the Brahma-muhurta obtains direct service to Krsna, the Lord of Vrndavana, at the time of his death.

Remarks/ Extra Information:

This is the Bengali translation of the song “Samsara Davanala Lidha Loka (Sri Gurvastakam)”.

This is sung in the morning Bengali raga in Kaherva tala.

UPDATED: October 1, 2015