ओहे वैष्णव ठाकुर, दयार सागर, ए दासे करुणा करि । दिया पद-छाया, शोधो हे आमाय, तोमार चरण धरि ॥

Ohe Vaiṣṇava Ṭhākura

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Translation

"O venerable Vaishnava, ocean of mercy, be merciful unto your servant. Give me the shade of your lotus feet and purify me. I hold on to your lotus feet."

Meaning

A song by Bhaktivinoda Thakura from Sharanagati. The devotee asks the Vaishnava for "a drop of faith" to chant the holy name: "Krishna is yours; you have the power to give Him to me." In Gaudiya understanding Krishna's mercy comes through His devotees.

Purpose
humility, devotion
Mood
tender

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