Yauvane Jakhon Dhana Uparjane
Dainya Song 3
yauvane
jakhona, dhana-upārjane, hoinu
vipula kāmī dharama
smariyā, gṛhinīra kara, dhorinu
takhona āmi
When I was young, I greatly desired to earn money. At that time bearing in mind the codes of religion, I took a wife.
saṁsāra
pātā'ye, tāhāra sahita, kāla-khoy
koinu koto bahu
suta-sutā, janama lobhilo, marame
hoinu hato
Together we set up a household, wasted much time, had many sons and daughters; my heart grew heavy.
saṁsārera
bhāra, bāḍe dine dine, acala
hoilo gati bārdhakya
āsiyā, gherilo āmāre, asthira
hoilo mati
The burden increased day by day, I felt my life at a standstill. Old age came, grabbed me, and made my mind fickle and disturbed.
pīḍāya
asthira, cintāya jwarita, abhāve
jwalita cita upāya
nā dekhi, andhakāra-moya, ekhona
ho'yechi bhīta
Diseases trouble me now, and constant anxiety has made me feverish. My heart burns from lack of satisfaction, and I see no way out. All is darkness and I am very much afraid.
saṁsāra-taṭanī-
srota nahe śeṣa, maraṇa
nikaṭe ghora saba
samāpiyā, bhojibo tomāya, e
āśā biphala mora
The current of this worldly river is strong and relentless. A frightening, gloomy death approaches. How I wish I could give up my worldly attachments. I would worship You, O Lord, but it is a useless hope.
ebe
śuno prabhu! āmi gati-hīna, bhakativinoda
koya tava
kṛpā binā, sakali nirāśā, deho'
more padāśroya
Now please hear me, O Lord, for I am utterly helpless. Bhaktivinoda says, "Without Your mercy, everything is lost. Please give me the shelter of Your lotus feet."
Translation
When I was young, I greatly desired to earn money. At that time bearing in mind the codes of religion, I took a wife.
Together we set up a household, wasted much time, had many sons and daughters; my heart grew heavy.
The burden increased day by day, I felt my life at a standstill. Old age came, grabbed me, and made my mind fickle and disturbed.
Diseases trouble me now, and constant anxiety has made me feverish. My heart burns from lack of satisfaction, and I see no way out. All is darkness and I am very much afraid.
The current of this worldly river is strong and relentless. A frightening, gloomy death approaches. How I wish I could give up my worldly attachments. I would worship You, O Lord, but it is a useless hope.
Now please hear me, O Lord, for I am utterly helpless. Bhaktivinoda says, "Without Your mercy, everything is lost. Please give me the shelter of Your lotus feet."