Vaishnava Songbook

All the standard songs and other bhajans
composed by the vaishnav âcârya's

with chords and running translation.

Latest version: 16 Febr. 2003

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Arrangements of texts and chords by: Anand Aadhar Prabhu

site: http://srimadbhagavatam.org/

ARUNODAYA KÎRTANA

Bhaktivinoda Tâkhur

sunrise song

(1)

udilo aruna pûraba-bhâge,(C F ^I Bb C ^II)

As the sun rose red in the east,

dwija-mani gorâ amani jâge,(F ^III Gm ^IIIAm Bb)

awoke Lord Gaura, the friend of twiceborn.

bhakata-samûha loiyâ sâthe, (F ^II C II Bb)

Taking the devotees with Him outside,

gelâ nagara-brâje (C Bb Am F ^III )

He went through all of the region.

(2)

'tâthaî tâthaî' bâjalo khol, (F ^III Gm ^III Dm ^I Am)

'Taathai taathai', on the mrdanga,

ghana ghana tâhe jhâjera rol, (Bb Am Gm ^III F ^III)

karatels rhytmically beaten thereto.

preme dhala dhala sonâra anga, (Gm ^III C ^II Bb Am)

His golden form trembling in ecstacy,

carane nûpura bâje (Dm Gm C F ^III)

and with His anklebells tinkling.

(3)

mukunda mâdhava yâdava hari,(C F ^I Bb C ^II)

Singing Mukunda, Mâdhava, Yâdava,

bolena bolo re vadana bhori',(F ^III Gm ^IIIAm Bb)

their mouths full of the vibrations.

miche nida-bas´e gelo re râti, (F ^II C II Bb)

They called to the people still asleep,

divasa s´arîra-sâje (C Bb Am F ^III )

'you either sleep, or you dress yourselves up'.

(4)

emana durlabha mânava-deho, (F ^III Gm ^III Dm ^I Am)

Once acquired this rare body,

pâiyâ Ki koro bhâva nâ keho, (Bb Am Gm ^III F ^III)

why don't you care about this gift?

ebe nâ bhajile yas´odâ-suta, (Gm ^III C ^II Bb Am)

If Yasoda's son is not your worship,

carame poribe lâje (Dm Gm C F ^III)

you'll be worrying untill your die.

* 

(5)

udita tapana hoile asta,(C F ^I Bb C ^II)

With each sunrise and each sunset,

dina gelo boli' hoibe byasta,(F ^III Gm ^IIIAm Bb)

a day passes and is lost.

tabe keno ebe alasa hoy, (F ^II C ^II Bb)

Why then hold on to vanity,

nâ bhaja hrdoya-râje (C Bb Am F ^III )

and not honor the Lord of your heart?

(6)

jîvana anitya jânaha sâr, (F ^III Gm ^III Dm ^I Am)

Understand well this essential fact:

tâhe nânâ-vidha vipada-bhâr, (Bb Am Gm ^III F ^III)

timebound life is full of grief.

nâmâs´raya kori'jatane tumi, (Gm ^III C ^II Bb Am)

Seek refuge only in the names,

thâkaha âpana kâje (Dm Gm C F ^III)

and keep on serving Him as the one thing.

(7)

jîvera kalyâna-sâdhana-kâm,(C F ^I Bb C ^II)

Desirous to bless all that is living.

jagate âsi' e madhura nâm,(F ^III Gm ^IIIAm Bb)

Krishna's name came down to this earth.

avidyâ-timira-tapana-rûpe, (F ^II C II Bb)

He drives away the darkness within,

hrd-gagane birâje (C Bb Am F ^III )

that brilliant sun in the space of your heart.

 (8)

krsna-nâma-sudhâ koriyâ pân, (F ^III Gm ^III Dm ^I Am)

Drink the pure nectar of Krishna's names,

jurâo bhakativinoda-prân, (Bb Am Gm ^III F ^III)

it is what satisfies Bhaktivinod's soul.

nâma binâ kichu nâhiko â ro, (Gm ^III C ^II Bb Am)

There is nothing beyond the blessed names,

caudda-bhuvana-mâjhe (Dm Gm C F ^III)

in all the fourteen worlds.

*

JIV JÂGO JIV JÂGO
(from: Gitavali)

Wake up sleeping souls, wake up!

Jîv jâgo jîv jâgo gauracânda bole (F ^III C 7 ^III F ^III)

Wake up soul, wake up soul, calls aloud Lord Caitanya,

kota nidrâ jâo mâyâ-pisâcîra kole (Gm ^III Am Dm C F ^III )

on the lap of the witch mâyâ, you've been sleeping for so long.

bhajibo boliyâ ese samsâra-bhitare (F ^III C 7 ^III F ^III)

'O My Lord for certain I'll honor' you've said entering this world,

bhuliyâ rohile tumi avidyâra bhare (Gm ^III Am Dm C F ^III )

Forgetting about that promise you made, you are now in ignorance!

tomâre loite âmi hoinu avatâra (F ^III C 7 ^III F ^III)

Only to save you, I have descended,

âmi binâ bandhu âra ke âche tomâra (Gm ^III Am Dm C F ^III )

and O but me who is your friend now?

enechi ausadhi mâyâ nâsibâro lâgi (F ^III C 7 ^III F ^III)

To put an end to the disease of Mâyâ, I brought you this medicine

hari-nâma mahâ-mantra lao tumi mâgi (Gm ^III Am Dm C F ^III )

ask for the Hari-nâma-mahâ-mantra, and let Him into your heart

bhakativinoda prabhu-carane pariyâ (F ^III C 7 ^III F ^III)

Bhaktivinod fell at the feet of master Gauranga

sei hari-nâma mantra loilo mâgiyâ (Gm ^III Am Dm C F ^III )

for the mantra of Lord Hari, thus has he acquired Him.

Govinda Dâsa Kavirâja

'Sing O mind, of Mine!'

(1)

bhajahû re mana srî-nanda-nandana (Em Bm II A II Em)

Sing about mind of mine, the Son of Nanda,

abhaya-caranâravinda re (Bm I A 7 D Bm)

His lotusfeet make one unafraid.

durlaba mânava [Em(D) D(Em)]

A birth so very rare,

-janama sat-sange [A(A II ) Em I (Bm II )]

by holy gathering can,

taroho e bhava-sindhu re (A 7 D Bm)

cross over the ocean that is the world.

(2)

sita âtapa bata barisana (Em Bm II A II Em)

Day over and by night, I stay sleepless,

e dina jâminî jâgi re (Bm I A 7 D Bm)

suffering heat, cold, wind and rain.

biphale sevinu [Em(D) D(Em)]

Miserable bad at hand,

krpana durajana [A( II ) Em I (Bm II )]

completely meaningless,

capala sukha-laba lâgi're (A 7 D Bm )

have I lived on for small, weak happiness.

* 

(3)

e dhana yaubana, putra, parijana (Em Bm II A II Em)

What guarantee is there in riches, youth and home,

ithe ki âche paratîti re (Bm I A 7 D Bm)

children do they make one really happy ?

kamala-dala-jala [Em(D) D(Em)],

Like a drop on a lotusleaf

jîvana talamala [A(A II ) Em I (Bm II )]

is life so fragile and brief,

bhajahû hari-pada nîti re ( A 7 D Bm)

sing therefore all the time Lord Hari His name!

(4)

sravana, kîrtana, smarana, vandana, (Em Bm II A II Em )

Listening, singing, minding and praying,

pada-sevana, dâsya re (Bm I A 7 D Bm)

serving His feet and also Himself.

pûjana-sakhî-jana, [Em(D) D(Em) ]

Honoring and with friendship,

âtma-nivedana (A(A II ) Em I (Bm II )

I give my heart and soul,

govinda-dasa-abhilâsa re (A 7 D Bm )

Govinda Dâsa wants it complete!

Narottama Dâsa Thâkhura

(Caitanya Prabhu)

Een prayer at the lotusfeet of Sri Gauranga

(1)

sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu doyâ koro more 

Lord Krishna Caitanya have mercy upon me,

(Em D G^I Bm D Em D Em ^I)

tomâ binâ ke doyâlu jagata-samsâre

Who has more mercy than You in this great ocean?

(Bm A G ^III D Em A D Em)

sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu doyâ koro more

Lord Krishna Caitanya have mercy upon me,

(F G Bm ^II Em F Bm ^I)

tomâ binâ ke doyâlu jagata-samsâre

Who has more mercy than You in this great ocean?

(Em Fm G Fm G Fm ^I EmD )

(2)

patita-pâvana-hetu tava avatâra

To redeem the fallen souls have You descended,

(Em D G ^I Bm D Em D Em ^I)

mo sama patita prabhu nâ pâibe âra

You will find no soul more fallen than me.

(Bm A G ^III D Em A DEm)

patita-pâvana-hetu tava avatâra

To redeem the fallen souls have You descended,

(F G Bm ^II Em F Bm ^I)

mo sama patita prabhu nâ pâibe âra

You will find no soul more fallen than me.

(Em Fm G Fm Fm ^I EmD)

(3)

hâ hâ prabhu nityânanda, premânanda sukhî

O Master Nityânanda, love and joy in spirital glee,

(Em D G ^I Bm D Em D Em^I)

krpâbalokana koro âmi boro dukhî

cast your graceful glance on me, take my misery away.

(Bm A G^III D Em A D Em)

hâ hâ prabhu nityânanda, premânanda sukhî

O Master Nityânanda, love and joy in spirital glee,

(F G Bm^II Em F Bm^I)

krpâbalokana koro âmi boro dukhî

cast your graceful glance on me, take my misery away.

(Em Fm G Fm G Fm^I EmD)

(4)

doyâ koro sîtâ-pati adwaita gosâi

Sita's husband do me good, dear Advaita Prabhu,

(Em D G^I Bm D Em DEm^I )

tava krpâ-bale pâi caitanya-nitâi

then I'll also find the mercy of Lord Caitanya and Nitai.

(Bm A G^IIIDEm A D Em)

doyâ koro sîtâ-pati adwaita gosâi

Sita's husband do me good, dear Advaita Prabhu,

(F G Bm^IIEm F Bm^I)

tava krpâ-bale pâi caitanya-nitâi

then I'll also find the mercy of Lord Caitanya and Nitai.

(Em Fm G Fm G Fm^I EmD )

(5)

hâ hâ svarûp sanâtana, rupa raghunâtha

Dearest Svarup', Sanâtana, Rupa Raghunâtha,

(Em D G^I Bm D Em DmEm^I)

bhatta-juga, srî-jîva hâ prabhu lokanâtha

Have mercy srî Batta, Jiva, Lokanâtha Prabhu.

(Bm A G^IIIDEm A D Em)

hâ hâ svarûp sanâtana, rupa raghunâtha

Dearest Svarup', Sanâtana, Rupa Raghunâtha,

(F G Bm^II Em F Bm^I)

bhatta-juga, srî-jîva hâ prabhu lokanâtha

Have mercy srî Batta, Jiva, Lokanâtha Prabhu.

(Em Fm G FmG Fm^IEm D)

(6)

doyâ koro srî-âcârya prabhu srînivâsa

Grant me your mercy dear teacher, master Srinivâsa,

(Em D G^IBm D Em D Em^I)

râmacandra-sanga mâge narottama-dâsa

for the company of Râma longs Narottama Dâsa.

(Bm A G^IIID Em A D Em)

doyâ koro srî-âcârya prabhu srînivâsa

Grant me your mercy dear teacher, master Srinivâsa,

(F G Bm^IIEm F Bm^I)

râmacandra-sanga mâge narottama-dâsa

for the company of Râma longs Narottama Dâsa.

(Em Fm G Fm G Fm^IEmD )

Bhaktivinod Thâkur

Sathyavrata Muni (Vyâsa deva)  

(1)

namâmisvaram sac-cid-ananda-rûpam (Am Dm Am Dm)

To the Lord whose form is ever to know glee,

lasat-kundalam gokule bhrâjamanam (Am F Em Am)

His earrings swinging, the brilliance of Gokul,

yasodâ-bhiyolûkhalâd dhâvamânam (C G III Dm)

Yasodha's yogurt-pot he broke stealing the butter,

parâmrstam atyantato drutya-gopyâ (Am F Em Am)

running she seized Him, my respect unto Him.

(2)

rudantam muhur netra-yugmam mrjantam (Am Dm Am Dm)

Seeing the stick He cries rubbing His eyes,

karâmbhoja-yugmena sâtanka-netram (Am F Em Am)

looking afraid with the pearl string on his neck.

muhuh svasa-kampa-trirekhânka-kantha (C G III Dm)

No rope can bind Him, only love can,

sthita-graivam dâmodaram bhakti-baddam (Am F Em Am)

To this Lord Dâmodar' all my respect,

(3)

itîdrk sva-lîlâbhir ânanda-kunde (Am Dm Am Dm)

This childplay submerges Vrindavana in happiness,

sva-ghosam nimajjantam âkhyâpayantam (Am F Em Am)

and shows devotees how to know Him with wisdom.

tadîyesita-jnesu bhaktair jitatvam (C G III Dm)

The full of Him intimate knows free and devoted,

punah prematas tam satâvrtti vande (Am F Em Am)

full of admiration and full of awe.

(4)

varam deva moksam na moksâvadhim vâ (Am Dm Am Dm)

O Lord you grant freedom but impersonal no,

na cânyam vrne 'ham varesâd apîha (Am F Em Am)

I long for no heaven or for another boon,

idam te vapur nâtha gopâla-bâlam (C G III Dm)

Your form Bala-Gopal ever in my heart,

sadâ me manasy âvirâstâm kim anyaih (Am F Em Am)

no other favor has any meaning to me.

(5)

idam te mukhâmbhojam atyanta-nîlair (Am Dm Am Dm)

O Lord Your face, with black hair glowing red,

vrtam kuntalaih snigdha-raktais ca gopyâ (Am F Em Am)

is kissed by Yasodha, Your Bimba-lips red as the fruit,

muhus cubitam bimba-raktâdharam me (C G III Dm)

May your sweet face be forever in My heart,

manasy âvirâstâm alam laksa-lâbhaih (Am F Em Am)

Thousands of other favors are of no avail.

(6)

namo deva dâmodarânanta visno (Am Dm Am Dm)

I honor You Dâmodhar, Ananta Vishnu

prasîda prabho duhkha-jâlâbdhi-magnam (Am F Em Am )

O master, my Lord be pleased with me.

krpâ-drsti-vrstyâti-dînam batânu- (C G III Dm)

Merciful casting Your glance frees this fool,

grhânesa mâm ajnam edhy aksi-drsyah (Am F Em Am)

who thus may see You in his worldy grief.

(7)

kuverâtmajau baddha-mûrtyaiva yadvat (Am Dm Am Dm)

The way You set Kuvera's sons free from the curse,

tvayâ mocitau bhakti-bhâjau krtau ca (Am F Em Am)

planting devotion as a baby to the block,

tathâ prema-bhaktim svakâm me prayaccha (C G III Dm)

Please grant me too Your loving devotion,

na mokse graho me 'sti dâmodareha (Am F Em Am)

that's all I desire, no other freedom.

(8)

namas te 'stu dâmne sphurad-dîpti-dhâmne (Am Dm Am Dm)

First of all o lord I honor your bellies cord,

tvadîyodarâyâtha visvasya-dhâmne (Am F Em Am)

than the belly itself that carries the universe,

namo râdhikâyai tvadîya-priyâyai (C G III Dm)

Humly I bow for your sweetheart Râdhâ,

namo 'nanta-lîlâya devâya tubhyam (Am F Em Am)

next then to You O lord of infinite joy.

(my personal prayer)

Narottama Dâsa Thâkura

(from Prârthanâ)

(C Dm Em C, C Am F G7)

With chanting 'Gauranga', His name,
is the perfect shivering attained,

'hari hari' bolite nayane ba'be nira

Chanting 'Hari, Lord Hari',
tears well in my eyes.

(Am G C Am F G C)

ara kabe nitâi-cânder korunâ hoibe

We all ask for the mercy of Nityananda,

(G Am G7 C Em D)

samsâra-bâsanâ mora kabe tuccha ha'be

wondering when our desires, will run futile,

(F G Am G7 G C)

visaya châriyâ kabe s´uddha ha'be mana

Fearless from the material detached, with the mind purified,

(Em Dm C Am, G7 C Dm Em)

kabe hâma herabo srî-brndâbana

I will come to understand the love, of Vrindâvana

(F G Am G7, C D F G)

*

'gaurânga' bolite habe pulaka-s´arira

With chanting 'Gauranga', His name,
is the perfect shivering attained,

(C Dm Em C, C Am F G7)

'hari hari' bolite nayane ba'be nira

Chanting 'Hari, Lord Hari',
tears well in my eyes.

(Am G C Am F G C)

rûpa-raghunâtha-pade hoibe âkuti

Eagerly studing the gosvâmi's their books, with that help

(G Am G7 C Em D)

kabe hâma bujhabo se jugala-pîriti

I will learn, about the loving state ( of Radha and Krishna)

(F G Am G7 G C)

 rûpa-raghunâtha-pade rahu mora âs´a

 Rûpa-raghunâtha their feet surely will lead there,

(Em Dm C Am, G7 C Dm Em)

prârthanâ koroye sadâ narottama-dâsa

by means of prayer does narottama direct himself

(F G Am G7, C F G)  

Narottama Dâsa Thâkura

(1)

gauranga karuna koro, (Em Bm^IC)

Heer Gauranga Your mercy,

dina hina jane ( Em D G ^IIBm)

You always grant everyone,

mosamo patita prabhu, (C D Em D)

nobody craves for it more than I,

nahi tribhuvane. (G ^II D 7 ^II E4sus Em)

in the three worlds.

(2)

dante trna dhari gaura, (G Bm^II)

Grant me therefore Your grace,

daki he tomara (D^IEmBm^I)

I pray and call You,

krpa kari esa amar, (C D Em C^I)

Come and stay please,

hrdaya mandire. (G^IID 7^IIE 4sus Em)

in the temple of my heart.

*

(3)

jadi daya na karibe, (Em Bm^IC)

If You don't give Your grace,

patita dekhiya ( Em D G^IIBm)

to a fallen soul like me,

patita pavana nama. (C D Em D)

then why are You known as,

kisera lagiya. (G^IID 7 ^II E 4sus Em)

of mercy and nice?

(4)

padeci bhava tuphane, (G Bm^II)

No way out of the wheel of suffering,

nahika nista. (D I EmBm^I)

Lord save me from that danger,

sri carana tarani dane, (C D Em C I )

Your lotusfeet compare to,

dase kara para. ( G^ID 7^IE 4sus^IEm)

a ship that saves.

*

(5)

sri krsna caitanya prabhu,(Em Bm^IC)

Lord Krishna Caitanya prabhu,

daser anudasa (Em D G^IIBm)

I'm the servant of your servant,

parthana karaye sada, (C D Em D)

save me from misery,

narottama dasa. (G^IID 7^IIE 4sus Em)

prays Narottama Dâsa.

Traditional

Govinda jaya jaya, gopala jaya jaya (C G ^I Am)
Râdhâ ramana hari govinda jaya jaya ( G^IIIAm )
Govinda jaya jaya, gopala jaya jaya ( G^IIIF^IIIG^III)
Govinda jaya jaya, gopala jaya jaya ( G^IIIF^IIIG^III)
Râdhâ ramana hari govinda jaya jaya ( G^IC )

from the Brahmâ Samhita

Krishna, the Original Personality of Godhead

govindam âdi purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi purusam tam aham bhajami. (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi purusam tam aham bhajami. (Dm Gm DmC )

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

- 

venum kvanantaravinda-dalâyatâksam, (F Gm C Dm )

Playing the flute, as blooming lotusses His eyes,

barhavâtamsam asitâm ( Gm Gm^III)

A peacock's feather on top,

buda-sundarângam. (A7 Dm)

His fine form like blue clouds,

kandarpa-koti-kamanîya (Dm Gm F)

of Millions of Cupids His charm,

-visesa sobham, ( Bb A7)

His unique so lovely,

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami.(Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

 -

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm DmC)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

- 

angâni yasya sakalendriya-vrttimanti, (F Gm Dm Gm F^I C)

Whose limbs whose organs, possess all the functions,

pasyanati pânti kalayanti ciram jaganti. (Bb C Dm Bb)

see, maintain, manifest for ever the universes.

ânanda-cinmaya-saduj-jvala-vigrahasya, (Dm F^I C Gm F)

Blissfull true , full of meaning, His form dazzling,

govindam âdi-purusam (C Dm)

Govinda the Original Person

tam aham bhajami. (Bb C)

I do worship.

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami, (Dm Gm Bb C)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

govindam âdi-purusam tam aham bhajami. (Dm Gm BbC)

Govinda the Original Person I do worship

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur

(from Saranagati)

1

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A^# G^# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A^# Cm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

sakala sahane, bala diyâ koro', (Gm D^# Cm)

Let me be as you are, give me strength,

nija-mâne sprhâ-hîna (1: G^# A^# ) (2: A^# Cm)

without desires or aspirations.

*

2

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A^# G^# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A^# Cm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

sakale sammâna korite s´akati (A^#G^#)

O lord and master, give me the strenght

deho' nâtha! jathâjatha (Gm Cm )   

to honor all living beings

tabe to' gâibo, hari-nâma-sukhe (Gm D^# Cm)

Then, by means of chanting, the holy name in great bliss,

aparâdha ha'be hata (1: G^# A^#) (2: A^# Cm)

all my offenses will cease. 

*

3

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A^# G^# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A^# Cm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

kabe heno krpâ, labhiyâ e jana, (A^# G^#)

The mercy of your love and wisdom

krtârtha hoibe, nâtha! (Gm Cm)  

when will it befall me, my Lord!

s´akti-buddhi-hîna, âmi ati dîna, (Gm D^# Cm)

for I lack in strenght, intelligence, make me your servant

koro' more âtma-sâtha (1: G^# A^#) (2: A^# Cm)

pull me close to You

*

4

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A^# G^# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A^# Cm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

jogyatâ-vicâre, kichu nâhi pâi, (A^# G^#)

looking into me, no qualities are found.

- tomâra karunâ - sâra (Gm Cm)    

on Your mercy I depend.

karunâ nâ hoile, kândiyâ kândiyâ, (Gm D^# Cm)

withholding your mercy, I do weep, and weep

prâna nâ râkhibo âra (1: G^# A^#) (2: A^# Cm)

unable to maintain my life.

Fin:

gurudev! krpâ-bindu diyâ, koro'ei dâse, (A^# G^# Gm)

Gurudeva, grant one drop of mercy; I am your servant

trnâpekhâ ati hîna (A^# Bm)     

lower than a blade of grass.

Srîla Narottama dâsa Thâkura

honoring of the spiritual master,

Prabhupâda ('master of the feet')

(1)

sri-guru-carana-padma , (Dm Gm ^I Dm)

The teacher his lotus feet,

kevala-bhakati-sadma, (C Dm)

the only way to devotion,

bando mui sâvadhâna mate. (Gm^I C Dm)

Full of respect I bow, with prayer, reverence,

jâhâra prasâde bhâi, (Dm Gm ^IDm)

Throug his grace my godbrother,

e bhava toriyâ yâi, (C Dm)

we may cross the ocean,

krsna-prâpti hoy yâhâ hoite. (Gm ^I C Dm)

reaching Krisna from there you will realize.

(2)

guru-mukha-padma-vâkya, (Dm Gm ^I Dm)

His mouth like a lotus makes words,

cittete koriyâ aikya, (C Dm)

find union in the heart,

âr nâ koriho mane âsâ. (Gm ^I C Dm)

For more may a spirit not desire.

sri-guru-carane rati, (Dm Gm ^I Dm)

attached to the teacher his feet

ei se uttama-gati, (C Dm)

is the ultimate goal

ye prasâde pure sarva âsâ (Gm ^I C Dm)

his grace is the fulfillment of all hope

(3)

cakhu-dân dilo yei, janme janma prabhu sei, (Dm C)

Someone who made me see, life after life my lord,

dibya-jnân hrde prokâsito (Gm ^I C)

the idea of God revealed in my heart.

prema-bhakti yâhâ hoite, avidyâ vinâsa yâte, (Am G^II)

the Loving service of whom, destroys all the darkness,

vede gây yâhâra carito (Gm ^I C)

hailed by the scriptures is his character.

(4)

sri-guru karuna-sindhu, adhama janara bandhu, (Am ^II G ^II)

Teacher ocean full of mercy, with low and mindfull our friend

lokanâtha lokera jîvana. (Gm ^I C)

Lord of all granting all a life

hâ hâ prabhu koro doyâ, deho more pada-châyâ, (Am ^II G ^II)

O, o master be of mercy, protect me at your feet

ebe yasa ghusuk tribhuvana (Gm ^I C )

thus the glory over the three worlds,

dui pade laila sarâna (Gm ^I C)

thus the shelter of the feet,

prabhupâda-patita-pâvana. (Gm ^I C)

Prabhupâda saviour of the souls.

jaya prabhupâda, jaya prabhupâda (Gm F)

jaya prabhupâda, jaya prabhupâda. (C ^I Dm)  

(MANGALA ÂRATI)

Srila Vishvanatha Cakravarti Thâkura

early morning song

(1)

samsâra-dâvâvanala-lîdha-loka- (F C^IF )

Man afflicted by the (forest) fire of existence,

trânâya kârunya-ghanâghanatvam ( C^IF )

to deliver by the mercy of the Cloudlike (Lord).

prâptasya kalyâna-gunârnavasya ( F Bb^IIC^IDm )

He obtained the best qualities, an ocean,

vande guroh sri-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(2)

mahâpraboh kîrtana nrtya-gîta ( F C^IF )

Mahâprabhu chants dancing, singing,

vâditra-mâdyan-manaso rasena ( C^IF )

while playing, a happy mind of the love.

romanca-kampâsru-taranga-bhâjo ( F Bb^IIC^IDm )

Hairs on end, quivering, (streams of) tears of feeling,

vande guroh sri-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(3)

srî-vigrahârâdhana-nitya-nânâ ( F )

The deities daily worshiped and different,

srngâra-tan-mandira-mârjanâdau ( Bb^IIC^IF )

the lordships beautiful, the temple clean.

yuktasya bhaktâms ca niyunjato'pi ( Bb^IIC^IDm )

Who engages his bhakta's and stays busy so,

vande guroh sri-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

vande guroh sri-caranâravindam ( F G F )
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam ( Bb^IIC^IF )

(4)

catur-vidha-srî-bhagavat-prasâda ( F C^IF )

The four foodstuffs, holy, offered to Him,

svâdv-anna-trptân hari-bhakta-sanghân ( C^IF )

of tasty dishes, Krishna, pleases each bhakta.

krtvaiva trptim bhajatah sadaiva ( F Bb^IIC^IDm )

Having made thus happy, always feeling,

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(5)

srî-râdhikâ-mâdhavayor apâra ( F )

Râdhârani, Mâdhava unending,

mâdhurya-lîlâ-guna-rupa-nâmnâm ( Bb^IIC^IF )

together play meaning, form to the name.

prati-ksanâsvâdana-lolupasya ( Bb^IIC^IDm )

Who every moment aspires to relish that,

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( F G F )
vande guroh sri caranaravindam ( Bb^IIC^IF )

(6)

nikunja-yûno rati-keli-siddhyai (F )

For the perfect of their playful lovetime,

yâ yâlibhir yuktir apeksanîyâ ( Bb^IIC^IF )

whatever gopis arranged to what they like.

tatrâti dâksyâd ati-vallabhasya ( Bb^IIC^IDm )

So very expert and loved in that connection,

vande guroh srî-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(7)

sâksâd-dharitvena samasta-sâstrair ( F C^IF )

See the Lord His quality, all scripture,

uktas tathâ bhâvyata eva sadbhih ( C^IF )

thus considered approved of by the saints.

kintu prabhor ya priya eva tasya ( Bb^IIC^IDm )

As to the Lord as dear surely to him,

vande guroh srî-caranâravindam ( Bb C F)

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

(8)

yasya prasâdâd bhagavat-prasâdo (F )

Of whose grace is found the Lord His mercy,

yasyâprasâdân na gatih kuto pi ( Bb^IIC^IF )

without his grace no progress at all.

dhyâyan stuvams tasya yasas tri-sandhyam ( Bb^IIC^IDm )

Reflect on, praise, his glory three times a day

vande guroh srî-caranâravindam ( Bb C F )

to that teachers feet auspicious my respects.

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( F G F )

vande guroh srî caranâravindam ( Bb^IIC^IF)

NÂMA-SANKIRTAN

Narottama dâsa Thâkur.

(1)

hari haraye namah krsna yâdavaya namah (Bm D Em G D Em)

yâdavâya mâdhavâya kesavâya namah (G III C D Bm C D Em)

(2)

gopâla govinda râma srî madhusâdana (Em G D C D)

giridhâri gopînâtha madana-mohana (Em Bm I C D Em)

*

(3)

srî-caitanya-nityânanda srî-advaita-sîta (Em G D C D)

hari, guru, vaishnava, bhâgavata, gîta (Em Bm I C D Em)

*

(4)

srî-rupa sanâtana bhatta-raghunâth (Em G D C D)

srî-jîva gopâla-bhatta dâsa ragunâth (Em Bm I C D Em)

These first verses can hardly be translated further
since they consist of holy names only.

The first two contain the names of the Lord,
the second those of the vaishnava's their Lordships
and the Bhagavad Gîta and the last verse
is dedicated to the six gosvâmi's 

Prayer to One's Beloved Lord (from Prarthâna)

Narottama Dâsa Thâkur

Intro

hari hari! bifale janama gonâinu (G Em D C D, G Am Bm C D)

O Lord Hari I have spent my life uselessly

1

manusya-janama pâiyâ, râdhâ-krsna nâ bhajiyâ, (D Am Em D)

My human birth was useless, n0t worshiping Radha and Krsna

jâniyâ suniyâ bisa khâinu ( Em D C Bm Em (F#m), C D Em Bm Am Em (F#m))

knowingly I have drunk the poison

* 

2

golokera prema-dhana, hari-nâma-sankîrtana, (D Am Em D)

Goloka 's love-treasure: the lord His name, singing it all together,

rati nâ janmilo kene tây ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

Why had it no appeal before to me ?

samsâra-bisânale, dibâ-nisi hiyâ jwale, (D Am Em D)

The worldly day and night, my heart burns of that poison

jurâite nâ koinu upây ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

and I cared not for the way to put it to an end.

*   

3

brajendra-nandana jei, saci-suta hoilo sei, (D Am Em D)

Krishna son of the Vraja King, became the son of Saci

balarâma hoilo nitâi ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

and Balarâma turned into Nityânanda.

dîna-hîna jata chilo, hari-nâme uddhârilo, (D Am Em D)

All souls low and wretched, were delivered by the name,

târa sâksî jagâi mâdhâi ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

thus one sees with Jagai and Madhai.

*   

4

hâ hâ prabhu nanda-suta, vrsabhânu-sutâ-juta, (D Am Em D)

O master Son of Nanda, with Vrsabhânu's daughter,

korunâ karoho ei-bâro ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

please be friends with me now .

narottama-dâsa koy, nâ theliho rângâ pây, (D Am Em D)

Narottama says 'keep me at Your reddish lotus feet',

tomâ bine ke â che âmâra ( Em D C Bm Em, C D Em Bm Am Em (Dm))

for who is my beloved, except for You?

reprisal

hari hari! bifale janama gonâinu (G Em D C D, G Am Bm C D)

O Lord Hari I have spent my life uselessly.

Lamentation Due to Separation from the Lord and His Associates

Narottama Dâsa Thâkur

(from Prarthâna)

(Dm Am C Dm Gm Dm^I C^II C)

je ânilo prema-dhana korunâ pracur

Who brought the gift of love, was full compassion?

(C7 Gm C Dm^I Gm Dm^I Gm7 C F)

heno prabhu kothâ gelâ âcârya-thâkur

Where has a master like Srînîvâsa Âcârya gone ?  

2

(Dm Am C Dm Gm Dm^I C^II C)

kâhâ mora swarûp rûpa kâhâ sanâtan

 Where are Svarûpa Dâmodara, Rupa Gosvâmî and Sanâtana?

(C7 Gm C Dm^I Gm Dm^I Gm7 C F)

kâhâ dâsa raghunâtha patita-pâvan

Where is Raghunâtha Dâsa, the savior of the fallen?  

*

3

(Dm Am C Dm Gm Dm^I C^II C)

kâhâ mora bhatta-juga kâhâ kavirâj

Where are Raghunâtha Bhatta Gopâla Bhatta, and Krsnadâsa Kavirâja?

(C7 Gm C Dm^I Gm Dm^I Gm7 C F)

eka-kâle kothâ gelâ gorâ nata-râj

Where did Lord Gaurânga, the great dancer, suddenly go?

 *

4

(Dm Am C Dm Gm Dm^I C^II C)

pâs_hâne kutibo mâthâ anale pas´ibo

I'll bang my head against the rock and enter the fire,

(C7 Gm C Dm^I Gm Dm^I Gm7 C F)

gaurânga gunera nidhi kothâ gele pâbo

Where to find Lord Gaurânga, the reservoir of all that's good?

5

(Dm Am C Dm Gm Dm^I C^II C)

se-saba sangîra sange je koilo bilâs

Unable to obtain the association of Lord Gaurânga

(C7 Gm C Dm^I Gm Dm^I Gm7 C F)

se-sanga nâ pâiyâ kânde narottama dâs

and the companions to His pastimes, Narottama Dâsa simply weeps.

 Bhaktivinod Thâkur

(refr.) kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr (G F Dm C Am)

When will that day be mine?

kabe ha'be bolo se-dina âmâr (G ^I F^IDm G^II C)

(1)

(âmâr) aparâdha ghuci', suddha nâme ruci, (Dm Am^IIDm C)

With no offenses, and the taste increasing,

krpâ-bale ha'be hrdoye sancâr ( G ^I Dm Am^IIG^II) m

when will your mercy shine in my heart?

(2)

trnâdhika hîna, kabe nije mâni', (Dm Am^II Dm C)

Lower than a straw, tolerant as a tree,

sahisnutâ-guna hrdoyete âni' (G ^IDm Am^IIG^II)

when do I attain that quality of mind?

sakale mânada, âpani amânî, (Dm Am^IIDm C)

Respecting all, expecting no honor,

ho'ye âswâdibo nâma-rasa-sâr (G ^I Dm Am^IIG^II)

nectar sublime tasting of the name.

*

(3)

dhana jana âra, kobitâ-sundarî (Dm Am^II Dm C)

Wealth or followers, female beauty,

bolibo nâ câhi deho-sukha-kari (G ^IDm Am^II G^II)

I do not care about or any comfort!

janme-janme dâo, ohe gaurahari! (DmAm^II Dm C)

Grant me life after life, o Lord Caitanya,

ahaitukî bhakti carane tomâr (G ^IDm Am^II G^II)

devotion non-desiring at Your Lotusfeet.

(4)

(kabe) korite srî-krsna- nâma uccârana, (Dm Am^II Dm C)

Uttering Krishna Krishna, with a voice choked up,

pulakita deho gadgada bacana ( G ^I Dm Am^II G^II)

and the body thereto shivering.

baibarnya-bepathu ha'be sanghatana, (Dm Am^II Dm C)

When will I tremble, with a paling face,

nirantara netre ba'be asru-dhâr (G ^I Dm Am^II G ^II)

and will streams of tears well from my eyes?

*

(5)

kabe navadwîpe, suradhunî-tate, (Dm Am^II Dm C)

In Navadvîpa, at the shore of the Ganges

gaura-nityânanda boli' niskapate (G ^I Dm Am^II G)

Cry out Gaura-Nitai, surrendered.

nâciyâ gâiyâ, berâibo chute, (Dm Am^II Dm C)

Dancing, singing, running all around,

bâtulera prâya châriyâ bicâr (G ^I Dm Am^II G ^II )

when will I be half-mad in my mind?

(6)

kabe nityânanda, more kori' doyâ, (Dm Am^II Dm C)

When will Nitai, be merciful to me,

chârâibe mora visayera mâyâ (G ^I Dm Am^II G^II)

and will I discard the world called mâyâ?

diyâ more nija- caranera châyâ, (Dm Am^II Dm C)

Place me in the shadow, of Your lotus feet,

nâmera hâtete dibe adhikâr (G ^I Dm Am^II G^II)

let the right to speak the name be all mine.

*

(7)

kinibo, lutibo, hari-nâma-rasa, (Dm Am^II Dm C )

I'll fear nothing, for the nectar of the name,

nâma rase mâti' hoibo bibasa (G ^I Dm Am^II G^II)

the effect of it for sure will astound me.

rasera rasika- caranera parasa, (Dm Am^II Dm C)

O enjoyer of the name, when will I touch them,

koriyâ mojibo rase anibâr (G ^I Dm Am^II G^II)

Your lotusfeet till the end of time

(8)

kabe jîbe doyâ, hoibe udoya, (DmAm^IIDm C)

When for all souls, appears compassion,

nija-sukha bhuli' sudina-hrdoya (G ^I Dm Am^II G^II)

with a heart free of selfpity?

bhakativinoda, koriyâ-binoya, (DmAm^IIDm C)

Bhaktivinod prays, I'll make a beginning,

srî-âjnâ-tahala koribe pracâr (G ^I Dm Am^II G^II )

with the preaching of Your sublime mission.

KRSNA-MURÂRI

Bhaktivinoda Thâkura

mama mana mandire Am ^III G Em

Stay in the temple of my heart,

raha nisidin C Em ^I Am

I'll sing songs to Your pleasure.

krsna murâri sri krsna murâri Em^IAm C F C^I            (h)

bhakti priti mala candan Am^IIC Dm F            (h)

My devotion, flowers and incense.  

tumi nio he nio Dm C

You are my life and my death,

cito nandan G^IF ^II            (h)

this is my sacrifice.  

jivana marena Am

Your soul immortal,

toba puja nivedan Em^I G ^III            (h)

I beg to worship.

nayana yamuna Am

and time and again,

jare enibar Em ^I G^III            (h)

lose myself in Your grace.

sundara he mana hari D Am^IIC ^I D             (h)

Your beauty has attracted me, oh Hari,

tomara virahe giridhari D Am^IIC^ID            (h)

dearest Giridhari, in my mind and heart . 

eso nanda kumâr, nanda kumâr D Am^IC D            (h)

O joy of youth, Nanda Kumâr,

habe prema pradvipe aroti tomar D C D Am^IIEm

I will sing for you and perform the lightoffering.

prema pradvipe aroti tomar C D Am Em^I

By the light of my love I will offer the light.  

bandana gane toba bajuk jivan C D Am Em^I            (h)

To be separated from you grieves me a lot.

krsna murâri sri krsna murâri Em^IAm C F C ^I

Krishna-Murâri, Lord Krishna Murâri  

(h): repeat the previous

HARE KRSNA, HARE KRSNA (F^I , C)

KRSNA KRSNA, HARE HARE (G^I, C)

HARE RÂMA, HARE RÂMA, (D_m ^I , A_m)

RÂMA RÂMA, HARE HARE (G^III, C^II )

HARE KRSNA, HARE KRSNA (C^I, C)

KRSNA KRSNA, HARE HARE ( F^I, C)

HARE RÂMA, HARE RÂMA, (D_m ^I, A_m)

RÂMA RÂMA, HARE HARE (G^III, C^II)

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
G II Dm G II Dm F Am II Em Dm

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
G II Dm G II Dm F Am II Em Dm

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
C III G G 7 II F Dm C G II Dm

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
C III G G 7 II F Dm C G II Dm

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
F G Am III Dm G II Am II

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
Dm G II Am II FDm III Am III G C

HARE KRSNA HARE KRSNA (C F ^I C)

KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE ( F ^I C)

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMAG (G ^I F^I)

RÂMA RÂMA HARE HAREC ( G^I C)

HARE KRSNA HARE KRSNA ( C G^I)

KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE ( C G ^I )

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA ( Gm F^I)

RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE ( G^I)

Intro: G^#m C^#m G^#m C^#m, E F^#m A C^#m, E F^#m A C^#m

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
E F^#m A B C^#m

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
E F^#m A B C^#m

HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
F^#m E F^#m E F^#m B A B C^#m

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
F^#m E F^#m E F^#m B A B C^#m

Exit: E F^#m A C^#m, E F^#m A C^#m, G^#m C^#m G^#m C^#m .

D Em Bm C C Bm Am G Am
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE

Bm C C Dm Em D C Bm G
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE

G D7 C Am Bm C D Am Bm C D Em
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE

D Am Bm C D Em D Em Am G
HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE
 

Teachings for the mind

Narottama Dâsa Thâkhura  

(1)

Gm III Am F III Gm III Am
nitâi-pada-kamala, koti-candra-susîtala,

Nityânanda's lotus feet, protective moonshine, enormous

F Dm C 7Am C Dm
je châyây jagata jurây

The world gliding down, finds there it's enlightenment.

Gm III Am F III Gm III Am
heno nitâi bine bâi, râdhâ-krsna pâite nâi,

Not looking for that refuge, are Râdhâ and Krishna difficult to approach;

F Dm C7 Am CDm
drdha kori'dharo nitâir pây

who wants to dance with them, will have to accept that.

(2)

Dm C7 II C F
se sambandha nâhi jâ'r, brthâ janma gelo tâ'r,

Life's a waste unconnected, meaningless ones life passes by;

Dm II Gm Dm B C Dm
se pasu boro durâcar

that animalism is only, misconduct.

Dm C7 II C F
nitâi na bolilo mukhe, majilo samsâra-sukhe,

Not knowing Nitai, they never sing, caught in material pleasures,

Dm II Gm Dm BCDm
vidhyâ-kule ki koribe tâ'r

education and class will not protect them.

(3)

Gm III Am F III Gm III Am
ahankâre matta hoiyâ, nitâi-pada pâsariyâ,

Being the body, brings them illusion, forgetting Nitâi's feet.

F Dm C7 Am CDm
asatyere satya kori mâni

Things unreal they take for true.

Gm III Am F III Gm III Am
nitâiyer koruna habe, braja râdhâ-krsna pâbe,

The mercy of Nitâi is needed, to be with Râdhâ and Krishna

F Dm C 7 Am C Dm
dharo nitâi-carana du'khâni

therefore have a firm grip on Nitâi's feet

(4)

Dm C 7 II C F
nitâiyer carana satya, tâhâra sevaka nitya,

 It's no illusion it's a fact, from Nitai's service one is liberated,

Dm II Gm Dm B C Dm
nitâi-pada sadâ koro âsa

Therefore always hold on to Nitai's feet.

Dm C 7 II C F
narottama boro dukhi, nitâi more koro sukhî,

Narottama unhappy prays 'Lord Nitai grant me happiness,

Dm II Gm Dm B C Dm
râkho rângâ-caranera pâsa

let me reside at your lotusfeet.'

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thâkur

(1)

mânasa deha, geha, jo kichu mor (A ^III G A ^III A _M7 ^I Bm ^I A ^I)
Mind, body, and family, whatever may be mine,

arpilû tuwâ pade, nanda-kisor! (Fm^{# I} Bm ^I E D _M7 E A ) (h)
I have surrendered atYour lotus feet, O youthful son of Nanda!

(2)

sampade vipade, jîvane-marane (E ^I Fm^{# I} D A 7 ^I BmA) (h)
In good fortune or in bad, in life or at death,

dây mama gelâ, towâ o-pada barane (A G ^I A ^I Bm D A) (h)
all my troubles are away having chosen Your feet as my only shelter.

*

(3)

mârobi râkhobi - jo icchâ tohârâ (A ^III G A ^III A _M7 ^I Bm ^I A ^I)
Slay me or protect me as You wish,

nitya-dâsa prati tuwâ adhikârâ(Fm^#I Bm ^I E D _M7 E A ) (h)
for You are the master of Your eternal servant.

(4)

janmâobi moe icchâ jadi tor (E ^I Fm^{# I} D A 7 ^I BmA) (h)
If it is Your will that I be born again,

bhakta-grhe jani janma hau mor (A G ^I A ^I Bm D A) (h)
then may it be in the home of Your devotee.

*

(5)

kîta janma hau jathâ tuwâ dâs (A ^III G A ^III A _M7 ^I Bm ^I A ^I)
May I be born again even as a worm, so long as I may remain Your devotee.

bahir mukha brahma-janme nâhi âs (Fm^#I Bm ^I E D _M7 E A ) (h)
I have no desire to be born as a Brahmâ averse to You.

(6)

bhukti-mukti-sprhâ vihîna je bhaktah (E ^I Fm^{# I} D A 7 ^I BmA) (h)
I yearn for the company of that devotee who is completely devoid

labhaite tâko sanga anurakta (A G ^I A ^I Bm D A) (h)
of all desire for worldly enjoyment or liberation.

*

(7)

janaka, jananî, dayata, tanay (A ^III G A ^IIIA _M7 ^I Bm ^I A ^I)
Father, mother, lover, son, Lord,

prabhu, guru, pati - tuhû sarva-moy (Fm^#I Bm ^I E D _M7 E A ) (h)
Lord, preceptor, and husband;; You are everything to me.

(8)

bhakativinoda kohe, suno kâna! (E ^I Fm^{# I} D A 7 ^I BmA) (h)
Thakura Bhaktivinoda says, "O Kana, please hear me!

râdhâ-nâtha! tuhû hâmâra parâna (A G ^I A ^I Bm D A) (h)
O Lord of Radha, You are my life and soul!"

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thâkur  

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A ^I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A ^I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

nâma amani udita haya (E ^III Am)

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D ^IIEm ^II)

and sing all devotees along.

amiya-dhârâ varise ghana (D A ^IA)

Accompanied by his stringed instrument,

sravana-yugale giyâ (D ^IIA D ^IIA )

the nectar of singing together resounds.

bhakata-jana saghane nâce (E ^IIIAm Bm )

and all devotees dance in ecstasy,

bhariyâ âpana hiyâ (D ^IIEm ^I)

to their utmost satisfaction.

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A ^I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A ^I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D ^IIEm ^II)

and sing all devotees along.

mâdhuri-pûra asaba pasi (D A ^IA )

Mâdhuri-pûra-nectar drinking they are,

mâtâya-jagata-jane (D ^IIA D ^II A)

dancing in ecstacy like madmen.

keha vâ kânde, keha vâ nâce (E ^IIIAm Bm)

Some let their tears run, others jump high,

keha mâte mane mane (D ^IIEm ^I)

some looking, are dancing in their heart.

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A ^I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A ^I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D ^IIEm ^II)

and sing all devotees along.

panca-vadana nârade dhari (D A ^IA )

Lord Shiva begins to speak,embracing Narada,

premera saghana rola (D ^IIA D ^IIA)

with his voice choked.

kamalâsana nâciyâ bale (E ^IIIAm)

Also Lord Brahma joins in,and shouts aloud:

'bola bola hari bola' (D ^II Em ^I Bm)

Sing of Hari, sing of Hari.

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A ^I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A ^I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D ^IIEm ^II)

and sing all devotees along.

Gradually also joins, Indra king of heaven,

'hari hari' bali'gâya (D ^II A D ^II A)

content , dancing , singing: 'sing Hari',

nama prabhâve mâtila visva (E ^III Am Bm)

Thus from above is heard, of God the holy name,

nâma-rasa sabe pâya (D ^II Em ^I Bm )

and the whole universe becomes ecstatic .

*

nârada-muni bâjâya vinâ ( D A ^I)

Nârada Muni sings with his vinâ,

'râdhikâ-ramana'-nâme (A A ^I)

Râdhikâ-Ramana, Krishna's name.

As soon as he touches the strings,the beauty can be heard,

bhakata-gîta-sâme (D ^IIEm ^II)

and sing all devotees along.

sri-krsna-nâma rasane sphuri' (D A ^IIA )

That Krishna's name thus may be sung by all everywhere

purâ'la âmâra âsa (D ^II A D ^II A)

and the whole world will be in bliss,

sri-rûpa-pade yâcaye ihâ (E ^IIi Am Bm)

this I pray at the feet of Rupa Goswami,

bhakativinoda dâsa (D ^II Em ^I Bm )

then the desire is fulfilled of Bhaktivinod.

Prayers to Lord Nrsimha

Sri Dasâvatâra Stotra  

namas te narasimhâya (Dm Am^IIDm)

My reverence to You Lord Nrsimha,

prahlâdâhlâda-dâyine ( Dm C Dm)

who pleased Prahlâda Maharâj.

hiranyakasipor vaksah ( Dm Am^IIDm)

who Hiranyakasipor his breast,

silâ-tanka-nakhâlaye (Dm C Dm)

stonelike with His nails as chisels.

ito nrsimhah parato nrsimho (Dm Am^IIDm)

Here Lord Nrsimha, there Lord Nrsimha,

yato yato yâmi tato nrsimhah (Dm C Dm)

wherever I go, there Lord Nrsimha,

bahir nrsimho hrdaye nrsimho (Dm Am^IIDm)

Outside Lord Nrsimha, Lord Nrsimha in the heart,

nrsimham adim saranam prapadye (Dm C Dm)

to Nrsimha the origin, the highest refuge, I surrender.

tava kara-kamala-vare nakham (Dm Am^II C)

Your hand like a lotus beautiful

adbhuta-srngam (C Dm)

Your nails brilliantly pointed,

dalita-hiranyakasipu-tanu-bhrngam (C Am ^II Dm)

ripped apart Hiranyakasipu, his wasp body.

kesava dhrta-narahari-rûpa (Bb^I)

Kesava Lord of man, took the form of a lion,

jaya jagadîsa hare (Dm Am^IIC)

all honor to the Lord of the Universe,

jaya jagadisa hare, (C Am^II)

all honor to the Lord of the Universe,

jaya jagadisa hare (Bb ^I C Dm)

all honor to the Lord of the Universe,

jaya nrsimhadeva, jaya nrsimhadeva (Gm Dm)

All glories to Nrsimhadev , all glories to Nrsimhadev,

jaya nrsimhadeva, jaya nrsimhadeva (C Dm)

all glories to Nrsimhadev , all glories to Nrsimhadev.

jaya prahlâda maharaja, jaya prahlâda maharaja (Gm Dm)

All glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj, all glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj,

jaya prahlâda maharaja, jaya prahlâda maharaja (C Dm)

All glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj, all glories to Prahlâd Mahârâj,

Nrisihma-Bhagavân ki...jaya

Prahlâda Maharaja ki...jaya

Gaur-premânanda Haribol.

Sri Krishna Caitanya, (C)
Prabhu Nityânanda, (F^I)
Sri Advaita, Gadâdhara, Srî Vasâdi (Dm G^II)
Gaur' Bhakta Vrnda (Em F C)

var.

Sri Krishna Caitanya, (C G ^I Dm)
Prabhu Nityânanda, (C G^I)
Sri Advaita, Gadâdhara, Srî Vasâdi (C G^I)
Gaur' Bhakta Vrnda (F ^I Am G^I)

Our respects for him who at Vishnu's Feet, is dear to Krishna on earth,

s´rîmate bhaktivedânta-svâmin iti nâmine ( C F^IC G^IC )

and whose grace is called Bhaktivedanta, Swami.

A

namas te sârasvate deve gaura-vânî-pracârine ( C G^I )

delivering the West from impersonalism and voidism.

B

namas te sârasvate deve gaura-vânî-pracârine ( Am Dm^I G 7 ) Am Em^IAm B )

Our respect unto you servant of Sarasvatî, preaching Caitanya's message,

nirves´es_ha-s´ûnyavâdi-pâs´câtya-des´a-târine ( G^IIIAm Dm^IG 7 ) Am )

delivering the West from impersonalism and voidism.

Song for the Honoring of Spiritual Food

(from Gîtâvalî)

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur  

1

(bhai-re!) s´arîra abidyâ-jâl, (Em D C)

(O lord) This body all of ignorance.

jodendriya tâhe kâl, (Bm G Am) (R)

the senses lead to the unknown,

jîve phele visaya-sâgore (Em D7 G Am)

fallen into a sea of joy,

tâ'ra madhye jihwâ ati, (Em D C) (R)

voracious hardly to control,

lobamoy sudurmati, (G Am D Bm)

the tongue so is of all senses,

tâ'ke jetâ kathina samsâre (D7 D C Em) (R)

of everything that belongs to the earth!

2

krsna baro doyâmoy, (Em D C)

Krishna you're so kind to us,

koribâre jihwâ jay, (Bm G Am) (R)

You gave us all this nice prasad,

swa-prasâd-anna dilo bhâi (Em D7 G Am)

just to control the tongue so seems,

sei annâ-mrta pâo, (Em D C) (R)

with this food taken now by us ,

râdhâ-krsna-guna gâo, (G Am D )

Râdha Krishna we do thank,

preme dâko caitanya-nitâi (D7 D C Em) (R)

in love we call for Gaura-Nitai!

Jai nimai jai Nitai (R)

praise Nimai, praise Nitai

hare Krishna hare Krishna Krishna Krishna hare hare

hare Râma hare Râma Râma Râma hare hare (R)

Krishna prasadam..ki.... jay!

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur    

(1)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A ^II D A ^I Em ^I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(ei) sikhâ diyâ, sab nadîyâ, (D A ^II G Em)

When they came dancing, through Nadia,

phirche nece'gaura-nitâi (A^II Em A ^I A)

it was taught by Caitanya and Nitai:

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G ^III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

(2)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A ^II D A ^I Em ^I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(miche) mâyâr bose, jâccho bhese', (D A ^II G Em)

caught in a whirlpool of senseless action,

khâccho hâbudubu, bhâi. (A ^II Em A ^I A)

one's sinking lower and lower.

Haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G ^III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

*

(3)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A ^II D A ^I Em ^I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(jiv) krsna-dâs, e biswâs, (D A ^II G Em)

of Krsna the eternal servant,

korle to'âr duhkho nâi. (A ^II Em A ^I A)

know thus the spirit soul to be.

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G ^III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

(4)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A ^II D A ^I Em ^I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(krsna) bolbe jabe, pulak ha'be, (D A ^II G Em)

Chanting Krsna fills your eyes with tears,

jhorbe ânkhi, boli tâi. (A ^II Em A ^I A)

your body will shiver in ecstasy.

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G ^III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!

*

(5)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A ^II D A ^I Em ^I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(râdhâ) krsna'bolo, sange calo, (D A ^II G Em)

chant"Radha-Krsna" and join in.

ei-mâtra bhikhâ câi. (A ^II Em A ^I A)

is the only alm we beg of you.

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G ^III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!  

(6)

râdhâ-krsna 'bol bol bolo re sobâi (D Em A ^II D A ^I Em ^I A)

"Radha-Krsna!" chant, chant Everyone chant!

(jay) sakal 'bipod bhaktivinod, (D A ^II G Em)

All dangers gone says Bhaktivinod,

bole, jakhon o-nâm gâi. (A ^II Em A ^I A)

when the singing of the name is done.

haribol, bolo bolo bolo re sobâi. (D Em A Bm G ^III A Bm)  

Of the Lord: chant, chant everyone chant!  

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur  

(song sung before lectures)

jaya râdha-mâdhava kunja-bihârî (F ^I C Dm)

Al glories to Râdhâ and Mâdhava's divine pastimes,

gopî-jana-vallabha, giri-vara-dhârî (Am ^II C Dm)

The Lord of gopi's lifted [up the hill] Govardhana,

Yasoda-nandana braja-jana-ranjana (C Dm)

dear to Yasoda, loved in Vrindâvana,

yamunâ-tîra-vana-cârî (AmC Dm)

at the Yamunâ, He wanders in the woods.  

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur  

 (Gm^II Dm ^I Am C Dm)
(jaya) râdhâ-mâdhava (jaya) kunja-bihâri

Al glories to Râdhâ and Mâdhava's divine pastimes

(C F ^I Am ^I Dm Gm^II Dm ^I F^II )
(jaya) gopî-jana-vallabha (jaya) giri-vara-dhâri,

The Lord of gopi's lifted [up the hill] Govardhana,

(Am Gm^II Dm )
(jaya) giri-vara-dhâri.

lifted [up the hill] Govardhana,

(C F ^I Am ^I Dm Gm ^II Dm ^I F ^II )
(jaya) jasoda-nandana (jaya) braja-jana-ranjana,

dear to Yasoda, loved in Vrindâvana,

(Am Gm ^II Dm)
(jaya) braja-jana ranjana.

loved in Vrindâvana,

(Am F ^III F ^II C Gm ^II Dm)
(jaya) jâmuna-tîra-vana-cârî (jaya) kunja-bihâri.

at the Yamunâ, He wanders in the woods.

MAHÂMANTRA III

HARE KRSNA HARE KRSNA (Dm Gm ^I)

KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE (C 7 ^I Dm)

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA (C)

RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE (Dm)

HARE KRSNA HARE KRSNA ( Gm ^I Dm)

KRSNA KRSNA HARE HARE (C Dm)

HARE RÂMA HARE RÂMA ( Gm ^I Dm)

RÂMA RÂMA HARE HARE (C Dm)

Srîla Bhaktivinode Thâkur  

(1)

(C Dm C ^I F C ^I Dm C)
kumkumakta kancanabja garvahari gaurabha
Colored by kumkuma she fulfills all Krishna's desires,

(F ^I Dm C G ^I Dm G ^II C)
pitananci tavja gandha kirti nindi saurabha
with a complexion, of molten gold.

(C G ^I F ^II G ^III F ^II G ^I C)
ballavesa sunu sarva banchitartha sadhika
her appearance, defeats of this the pride,

(Dm ^I F ^I Dm G ^II G ^I F ^II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

*

(2)

(C Dm C ^I F C ^I Dm C)
kauranvinda kanti nindi citrapatta satika
The color of her silken Sari,embarrasses the color of coral,

(F ^I Dm C G ^I Dm G ^II C)
krsna matta bringa keli phulla puspa batika
she is a flowergarden, where a wild bumblebee plays

(C G ^I F ^II G ^III F ^II G ^I C)
krsna nitya sangamartha padma bhandhu radhika
and that bumblebee, is called Krishna,

(Dm ^I F ^I Dm G ^II G ^I F ^II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

(3)

(C Dm C ^I F C ^I Dm C)
saukumarya srista pallavali kirti nigraha
her tenderness defeats,that of newly grown green leaves

(F ^I Dm C G ^I Dm G ^II C)
candra candanotpalendu sevya sita vigraha
she's is freshness herself, camphor. lotus and moon,

(C G ^I F ^II G ^III F ^II G ^I C)
svabhimarsha vallabisa kama tapa badhika
Her touch cools the loving desire of Krishna,

(Dm ^I F ^I Dm G ^II G ^I F ^II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

*

(4)

(C Dm C ^I F C ^I Dm C)
visva vandya yaubatabhi vanditapi ya rama
Although Laksmi is worshiped, by all girls of the world,

(F ^I Dm C G ^I Dm G ^II C)
rupa navya yavnadi sampada na yatsama
is she nothing compared to Râdhâ, in beauty, youth, nature and in the game.

(C G ^I F ^II G ^III F ^II G ^I C)
silahardya lilaya ca sa yatosto nadhika
Nobody in heaven or on earth, who exceeds her in quality,

(Dm ^I F ^I Dm G ^II G ^I F ^II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

 (5)

(C Dm C ^I F C ^I Dm C)
rasalasya gita narma satkaladi pandita
She is very skilled, in dancing,singing and that all,

(F ^I Dm C G ^I Dm G ^II C)
prema ramya rupavesa sadgunali mandita
she's of the greatest beauty, also clad and wonderful

(C G ^I F ^II G ^III F ^II G ^I C)
visva navya gopa yosidalito'pi yadhika
She's the best of all the swans,

(Dm ^I F ^I Dm G ^II G ^I F ^II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

*

(6)

(C Dm C ^I F C ^I Dm C)
nitya navya rupa keli krsnabhava sampada
With her always blossoming beauty,also in her deeds and feelings,

(F ^I Dm C G ^I Dm G ^II C)
krsna raga bandha gopa yaubatesu kampada
does she create happiness in the hearts, of the gopi's at her side.

(C G ^I F ^II G ^III F ^II G ^I C)
krsna rupa vesa keli lagna sat samadhika
Fear and pain she gives, the ones of the opposing party,

(Dm ^I F ^I Dm G ^II G ^I F ^II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

(7)

(C Dm C ^I F C ^I Dm C)
sveda kampa kantakasru gagadadi sancita
Known by the signs of ecstacy,sweating, trembling and hairs on end

(F ^I Dm C G ^I Dm G ^II C)
marsa harsa vamatadi bhava bhusanancita
tears, a choked voice,anger, joy, negativity.

(C G ^I F ^II G ^III F ^II G ^I C)
krsna netra tosiratna mandanali dadhika
She dresses up with beautiful things to please her sweet Krishna,

(Dm ^I F ^I Dm G ^II G ^I F ^II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

*

(8)

(C Dm C ^I F C ^I Dm C)
ya krsnardha krsna viprayoga santatodita
She bears no separation from Him,not for a single moment.

(F ^I Dm C G ^I Dm G ^II C)
neka dainya capaladi bhavavrinda modita
her anguish overcome by, friends warning her Krishna.

(C G ^I F ^II G ^III F ^II G ^I C)
yatnalabdha krsna sanga nirgarakhiladhika
Thus with Him brought together, her anguish changes in ecstacy,

(Dm ^I F ^I Dm G ^II G ^I F ^II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

(9)

(C Dm C ^I F C ^I Dm C)
astakena yastanena nanti krsna ballabham
Even Shiva's wife Parvati, cannot get to see Râdhâ

(F ^I Dm C G ^I Dm G ^II C)
darsanepi sailajadi yosidami durlabham
Her friends are quickly pleased, with whom honors Râdhâ..

(C G ^I F ^II G ^III F ^II G ^I C)
krsna sanga nanditatma dasya sidhu bhajanam
Who thus worships Râdhâ obtains very quick through her Krishna's service

(Dm ^I F ^I Dm G ^II G ^I F ^II G 7 C)
mahyamatma padapadma dasya dastu radhika
I pray for the shelter of , the lotusfeet of Râdhâ.

To the glory of Râdha

Rupa Gosvâmi  

(chorus:) râdhe jaya jaya mâdhava-dayite (D G ^II D ^II)

Râdha, all glories to Mâdhava's beloved,

gokula-tarunî-mandala-mahite (A 7 I D Em A ^II )

Gokula's girls all worship you.  

(1)

dâmodara-rati-vardhana-vese (A 7 ^I D G A ^III)
Attracting Damodhâr' by nicely being dressed,

hari-niskuta-vrndâ-vipinese (A 7 ^I D G A ^III)
Hari's pleasure, Vrindâvana's queen.

(2)

vrsabhânudadhi-nava-sasi-lekhe (A 7 ^I D G A ^III)
From Vrsabhânu's ocean, arose a new moon,

lalitâ-sakhi-guna-ramita-visâkhe (A 7 ^I D G A ^III )

Lalitâ's girlfriend, gentle binding Visâkhe.

(3)

karunâm kuru mayi karuna-bharite (A 7 ^I D G A ^III)

Always friendly and honest, full of compassion,

sanaka sanâtana-varnita-carite (A 7 ^I D G A ^III)

Sanaka Sanâtana described your character.  

      Narottama Dâsa Thâkura

râdhâ-krsna prâna mora jugala-kis´ora (G Am D Bm)

Sri Radha and Krsna the two divine, are my life and soul.

jîvane marane gati âro nâhi mora ( Bm Em D F^#m Em D)

In life or death I have no other refuge but Them

2

kâlindî-ra-a kûle keli-kadambera vana (D Em D A7 A Bm A7 )

In a forest of small kadamba's on a Yamuna bank

ra-tana-bedî-ra u-para bosâbo du'jana (D Bm A G F^#m Em D )

I will seat the divine two on a throne jeweled.

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3

syâma-gaurî-ange dibo (cûwâ) candanera gandha (G Am D Bm)

their dark fair forms with sandalpaste and cuya I 'll anoint

câmara dhulâbo kabe heri mukha-candra (Bm Em D F^#m Em D)

when wave the camara for Them and see their moon faces?

4

gâthi-yâ-mâlati-ir mâlâ dibo dôhâra gale (D Em D A7 A Bm A7 )

having stringed malati flowers and place them around Their necks

a-dhare tuli-yâ di-bo kar-pûra-tâmbûle (D Bm A G F^#m Em D )

and offer tambuta with camphor to Their lotus mouths.

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5

lalitâ vis´âkhâ-âdi jata sakhî-brnda (G Am D Bm)

Lalita Visakha and the rest of all the sakhis,

âjnâya koribo sebâ caranâravinda ( Bm Em D F^#m Em D)

with their permission i'll serve the lotus feet

6

s´ri-krsna-caitanya-a-prabhur dâser anudâsa (D Em D A7 A Bm A7 )

this prabhu servant of the servant of Sri Krsna Caitanya

se-vâ a-bhilâ-sa ko-re na-rottama-dâsa (D Bm A G F^#m Em D )

Narottama longs for this service to them Both.

The Glories of Sri Gauranga (from Prathâna)

Narottama Dâsa Thâkura

Bm G Am C Em Dm7 G C D G

gaurangera duti pada, jar dhana sampada,

Who accepted the feet of Lord Gaura can understand

Em C Am

se jane bhakati-rasa-sar

the true essence of devotional service.

D Bm G Am D C Bm Am G Dm7 D C

gauranger madhura-lila, jar karne pravesila,

If one wants to cleanse his heart, he must take

G Am D

hrdoya nirma/la bhelo -tar

to the movement of Lord Caitanya

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2

Bm G Am C Em Dm7 G C D G

je gauran-gera nama loy, tara hoy premodoy,

From His pastimes one will realize.

Em C Am

tare mui jai bolihari

Bravo to Him, that is very excellent!

D Bm G Am D C Bm Am G Dm7 D C

gauranga-gunete jhure, nitya-lila tare sphure,