1ki jāni ki bale, tomāra dhāmete,
hoinu śaraṇāgata
tumi doyā-moy, patita-pāvana,
patita-tāraṇe rata
भावार्थHow has one such as I come to Your shelter? Surely it is by Your mercy alone, for You are everseeking the purification and deliverance of the fallen souls.
2bharasā āmāra, ei mātra nātha!
tumi to’ karunā-moy
tava doyā-pātra, nāhi mora sama,
avaśya ghucābe bhoy
भावार्थYou are my only hope, for You are full of compassion and mercy. There is no one who needs Your mercy more than I. You will surely drive away all fear.
3āmāre tārite, kāhāro śakati,
avanī-bhitore nāhi
doyāla ṭhākura! ghoṣanā tomāra,
adhama pāmare trāhi
भावार्थNo one else has the power to deliver me. O merciful Lord, by Your declaration, kindly deliver this vile and lowly sinner.
4sakala chāḍiyā, āsiyāchi āmi,
tomāra caraṇe nātha!
āmi nitya-dāsa, tumi pālayitā,
tumi goptā, jagannātha!
भावार्थI have given up everything and come to Your lotus feet. I am Your eternal servant, and You are my protector and maintainer, O Lord of the universe!
5tomāra sakala, āmi mātra dāsa,
āmāra tāribe tumi
tomāra caraṇa, korinu varaṇa,
āmāra nāhi to’ āmi
भावार्थEverything is Yours. I am merely a servant, certain that You will deliver me. I have chosen Your lotus feet as my only shelter. I no longer belong to myself.
6bhakativinoda, kāńdiyā śaraṇa,
lo’yeche tomāra pāy
kṣami’ aparādha, nāme ruci diyā,
pālana korohe tāy
भावार्थWeeping, Bhaktivinoda takes shelter at Your feet. Forgive his offenses, afford him a taste for the holy name, and kindly maintain him.