Adhibasa Nisi Poha Ile

adhibāsa niśi pohā-ile bibāhera kārya yata karaye sakale

In this way the night of the adhivāsa gradually came to an end. Now everyone makes arrangements for the wedding.

bipra-gaṇe ha-iyā beṣṭita nimā-i karena kriyā ye beda-bihita

Surrounded by a host of brahmanas, Lord Nimai performs the Vedic rituals.

loka bhīḍa kahile nā haya leha deha bākya kolāhala atiśaya

Great crowds speak loving words glorifying Lord Nimai. There is a great tumult.

bāje nānā bādya nirantara gāyaka-gaṇete gāna kare pūrbāpara

Various kinds of musical instruments always sound. Singers sing from beginning to end.

bhāṭa-gaṇe paḍe kāyabāra nārī-gaṇe de-i su-madhura yajakāra

Poets recite poems. Ladies offer sweet gifts.

sabāra ullāsa strī-ācāre narahari bhāse senā sukhera sāyare

During the rituals everyone is joyful. Narahari floats in bliss.