O Forgiveness-Ocean
Manre Tomai Karbo Daman Anukkhan
Manre tomai karbo daman anukkhan
Translation
My mind, I shall control you
At every moment.
Durbalata Bhitar Mane
Durbalata bhitar mane
Chanchalata bahir mane
Krandane rato tader sane
Translation
My inner mind is all weakness.
My outer mind is all restlessness.
I cry and cry with death ceaselessly.
Bhranta Manas Shranta Na Hale
Bhranta manas shranta na hale
Shanti kemane pabo go jibane
Translation
If my lost mind does not get tired,
How can I peace receive?
Maner Guhai Jyoti Darashan
Maner guhai jyoti darashan
Pabena kadapi pabena
Translation
Never can you find a glimpse of light
In your mind-cave.
Man Je Amar Shateka Juger Andhiyar
Man je amar shateka juger
Andhiyar ghana kalima
Translation
For aeons my mind has been
A darkness-fed night.
Khama Jadi Nahi Karo
Khama jadi nahi karoKeman kare rahibo dharai benche
Translation
My Lord, if You forgive me not,
How can I live on earth?
Param Pita Khama Karo
Param pita khama karo
Amar bhitar amar bahir khama karo
Translation
My Absolute Lord Supreme,
Do forgive my inner life.
Do forgive my outer life.
Khama Baridhi Khama Karo More
Khama baridhi khama karo more
Amije khudra bindu
Translation
O Forgiveness-Ocean,
I am a tiny drop.
Do forgive me.
Khama Tumi Karbe Jani Keno Tabe Karo Deri
Khama tumi karbe jani
Keno tabe karo deri
Translation
I know You will forgive me.
My Lord, why are You delaying?
Amar Truti Nai Je Anta
Amar truti nai je anta
Tomar khamar nai je anta
Translation
As my mistakes are limitless,
Even so, Your Forgiveness
Is boundless, my Lord.
Atma Tyager Bale Ami
Atma tyager bale ami
Khamar desher parbo jethe
Translation
With my self-offering strength,
I shall enter into the forgiveness-clime.
Do Forgive My Inner Life
My Absolute Lord Supreme,
Do forgive my inner life.
Do forgive my outer life.
As My Mistakes Are Limitless
As my mistakes are limitless,
Even so, Your Forgiveness
Is boundless, my Lord.
Timir Bhara Kantake Ghera
Timir bhara kantake ghera
Amar manas ban
Translation
Mine is the mind that has
Limitless darkness-thoughts.
My Inner Mind
My inner mind is all weakness.
My outer mind is all restlessness.
I cry and cry with death ceaselessly.
Sandeha Man Amije Pujari
Sandeha man amije pujari
Taito bhitare bahire bhikhari
Translation
My doubting mind I worship.
Therefore, a beggar-mind within and without.
Tumi Amai Karbe Khama
Tumi amai karbe khama
Ei barashai benche achi
Translation
My Lord, You will forgive me.
With this hope I am still alive.
With My Self-Offering Strength
With my self-offering strength,
I shall enter into the forgiveness-clime.