Birale Basiya Ekesvare

birale basiya ekesvare hari-nama jape nirantare

The supreme master of all now stays in a secluded place. Without stop He chants japa of Lord Krsn a's holy names.

saba abatara-siromani akincana janera cintamaniS

He who is the crest jewel of all avataras has now become the cintamani jewel of the sannyasis.

su-gandhi candana makha gaya (ebe) dhuli binu ana nahi bhaya

Formerly His body was anointed with fragrant sandal paste. Now His body's only ointment is dust.

manimaya ratana bhusana svapane na kare parasana

Even in dreams He does not touch jewel ornaments.

chadala lakhimi bilasa kiba lagi tara-tale basa

He has renounced His pastimes with Goddess Laksmi. Now He lives under a tree.

chodala mohana kare bamsi ebe danda dhariya sannyasi

He renounced the charming flute He used to hold in His hand. Now His hand grasps a sannyasi's danda.

bibhuti kariya prema-dhana sange la-i saba akincana

Now love of Krsn a is His only wealth. Now He satys amongst the sannyasis.

prema-jale kara-i sinana kahe basu bidare parana

Now He is bathed by tears of love for Krsn a. As he speaks these words, Vasudeva Ghosa feels that his life's breath is breaking into pieces.