International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Founder Acharya — HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare

Vaishnav Bhajan

Gauranga Bolite Habe

Composed by Narottama Dasa Thakura

1
‘gaurāṅga’ bolite habe pulaka-śarīra ‘hari hari’ bolite nayane ba’ be near
भावार्थWhen will that opportune moment come to us when there will be shivering of the body as soon as we chant Lord Gauranga's name? While chanting Hare Krsna, when will there be tears in the eyes?
2
āra kabe nitāi-cānder koruṇā hoibe saṁsāra-bāsanā mora kabe tuccha ha’be
भावार्थWhen will I obtain the mercy of Lord Nityanandacandra? When, by His mercy will the desire for material enjoyment become very insignificant?
3
viṣaya chāriyā kabe śuddha ha ‘be mana kabe hāma herabo śrī-bṛndābana
भावार्थWhen the mind is completely purified, being freed from material anxieties and desires, then I shall be able to understand Vrndavana and the conjugal love of Radha and Krsna, and then my spiritual life will be successful.
4
rūpa-raghunātha-pade hoibe ākuti kabe hāma bujhabo se jugala-pīriti
भावार्थWhen shall I be very much eager to study the books left by the Six Gosvami's, headed by Srila Rupa Gosvami and Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami? By their instruction I shall be able to properly understand the loving affairs of Radha and Krsna.
5
rūpa-raghunātha-pade rahu mora āśa prārthanā koroye sadā narottama-dāsa
भावार्थMy only aspiration is to attain the lotus feet of the Six Gosvamis headed by Srila Rupa Gosvami and Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami. Narottama dasa constantly prays to attain their lotus feet.