Bhava Sagara Tarana
The Bhava Sagara Tarana is a hymn that seeks the blessings of the guru to navigate the challenges of life and attain spiritual liberation.
भवसागर तारण कारण हे । रविनन्दन बन्धन खण्डन हे ॥ शरणागत किंकर भीत मने । गुरुदेव दया करो दीनजने ॥१॥
Bhava-Saagara Taaranna Kaaranna He Ravi-Nandana Bandhana Khannddana He Sharannaagata Kinkara Bhiita Mane Gurudeva Dayaa Karo Diina-Jane 1
1: (I salute the Gurudeva) Who is the (only) means of crossing this Ocean of Samsara (Worldly Existence), 2: (Who is the only means of) Breaking the Bondage of the Son of the Sun God (i.e. Yamadeva, the god of Death), 3: I have approached You as a Servant, for Your Refuge, with a Mind filled with the Fear (of the never-ending Samsara) ... 4: ... O Gurudeva, Please shower Your Mercy on me, (Please shower Your Grace on this) Helpless soul,
हृदिकन्दर तामस भास्कर हे । तुमि विष्णु प्रजापति शंकर हे ॥ परब्रह्म परात्पर वेद भणे । गुरुदेव दया करो दीनजने ॥२॥
Hrdi-Kandara Taamasa Bhaaskara He Tumi Vissnnu Prajaapati Shankara He Parabrahma Paraatpara Veda Bhanne Gurudeva Dayaa Karo Diina-Jane 2
1: (I salute the Gurudeva) Who dispels the darkness (of Ignorance) by illuminating the cave of the Heart (with Spiritual Knowledge), 2: (O my Lord) You are Vishnu, Prajapati (Brahma) and Shankara (in essence), 3: (And) the Vedas declare You as the Supreme Brahman greater than everything, 4: O Gurudeva, Please shower Your Mercy on me, (Please shower Your Grace on this) Helpless soul,
मनवारण शासन अंकुश हे । नरत्राण तरे हरि चाक्षुष हे ॥ गुणगान परायण देवगणे । गुरुदेव दया करो दीनजने ॥३॥
Mana-Vaaranna Shaasana Ankusha He Nara-Traanna Tare Hari Caakssussa He Gunna-Gaana Paraayanna Deva-Ganne Gurudeva Dayaa Karo Diina-Jane 3
1: (I salute the Gurudeva) Who is the Ankusha (Hook) restraining the Mind (from getting attached to the World), 2: Who is the visible Hari protecting Man (from getting immersed in the Ocean of Samsara) and carrying them across, 3: The Devas are intent upon singing the praises of Your Divine Qualities, 4: O Gurudeva, Please shower Your Mercy on me, (Please shower Your Grace on this) Helpless soul,
कुलकुण्डलिनी घुम भंजक हे । हृदिग्रन्थि विदारण कारक हे ॥ मम मानस चंचल रात्रदिने । गुरुदेव दया करो दीनजने ॥४॥
Kulakunnddalinii Ghuma Bhanjaka He Hrdi-Granthi Vidaaranna Kaaraka He Mama Maanasa Cancala Raatra-Dine Gurudeva Dayaa Karo Diina-Jane 4
1: (I salute the Gurudeva) Who awakens the (dormant) Kundalini Shakti by breaking its (long) Sleep, ... 2: ... and tearing asunder the Knots of the Heart (makes that Kundalini rise), 3: My Mind is restless - Day and Night, ... 4: ... O Gurudeva, Please shower Your Mercy on me, (Please shower Your Grace on this) Helpless soul,
रिपुसूदन मंगलनायक हे । सुखशान्ति वराभय दायक हे । त्रयताप हरे तव नाम गुणे गुरुदेव दया करो दीनजने ॥५॥
Ripu-Suudana Mangala-Naayaka He Sukha-Shaanti Vara-Abhaya Daayaka He Traya-Taapa Hare Tava Naama Gunne Gurudeva Dayaa Karo Diina-Jane 5
1: (I salute the Gurudeva) Who destroys the Enemies (of Lust and Greed) and acts as the great power bestowing Auspiciousness (in our lives), 2: Who bestows Happiness and Peace, and grants Boons and Fearlessness (during our life's journey), 3: The virtue of Your Name takes away the three-fold Miseries from our lives (Adhyatmika, Adidaivika and Adibhautika), 4: O Gurudeva, Please shower Your Mercy on me, (Please shower Your Grace on this) Helpless soul,
अभिमान प्रभाव विमर्दक हे । गतिहीन जने तुमि रक्षक हे ॥ चित शंकित वंचित भक्तिधने । गुरुदेव दया करो दीनजने ॥६॥
Abhimaana Prabhaava Vimardaka He Gatihiina Jane Tumi Rakssaka He Cita Shankita Vancita Bhakti-Dhane Gurudeva Dayaa Karo Diina-Jane 6
1: (I salute the Gurudeva) Who crushes the power of the Pride within us, 2: (O Lord) You protect the one without any refuge by giving them Your Refuge (mercifully), 3: My Mind is always alarmed, being bereft of the treasure of (steady) Devotion (to Your Lotus Feet), 4: O Gurudeva, Please shower Your Mercy on me, (Please shower Your Grace on this) Helpless soul,
तव नाम सदा शुभसाधक हे । पतिताधम मानव पावक हे ॥ महिमा तव गोचर शुद्ध मने । गुरुदेव दया करो दीनजने ॥७॥
Tava Naama Sadaa Shubha-Saadhaka He Patita-Adhama Maanava Paavaka He Mahimaa Tava Gocara Shuddha Mane Gurudeva Dayaa Karo Diina-Jane 7
1: (I salute the Gurudeva) (O Lord) Your Name always gives rise to Auspiciousness, ... 2: ... and purifies the Fallen and Lowly persons, 3: Your Glory is only perceptible to the Pure Mind (bereft of all worldly desires), 4: O Gurudeva, Please shower Your Mercy on me, (Please shower Your Grace on this) Helpless soul,
जय सद्गुरु ईश्वर प्रापक हे । भवरोग विकार विनाशक हे ॥ मन जेन रहे तव श्रीचरणे । गुरुदेव दया करो दीनजने ॥८॥
Jaya Sadguru Iishvara Praapaka He Bhava-Roga Vikaara Vinaashaka He Mana Jena Rahe Tava Shriicaranne Gurudeva Dayaa Karo Diina-Jane 8
1: (I salute the Gurudeva) Victory to the Sadguru Who leads towards the attainment (realization) of God ... 2: ... by annihilating the diseases of the Worldly attachments, 3: May my Mind always abide on Your Lotus Feet, 4: O Gurudeva, Please shower Your Mercy on me, (Please shower Your Grace on this) Helpless soul.