Birale Basiya Ekesvare
The supreme master of all now stays in a secluded place. Without stop He chants japa of Lord Krsn a's holy names.
He who is the crest jewel of all avataras has now become the cintamani jewel of the sannyasis.
Formerly His body was anointed with fragrant sandal paste. Now His body's only ointment is dust.
Even in dreams He does not touch jewel ornaments.
He has renounced His pastimes with Goddess Laksmi. Now He lives under a tree.
He renounced the charming flute He used to hold in His hand. Now His hand grasps a sannyasi's danda.
Now love of Krsn a is His only wealth. Now He satys amongst the sannyasis.
Now He is bathed by tears of love for Krsn a. As he speaks these words, Vasudeva Ghosa feels that his life's breath is breaking into pieces.
About Birale Basiya Ekesvare
Sitting alone (birale basiya), absorbed in the one Lord (eka isvare) — a brief meditative image of solitary devotion rather than a scene of Gauranga's own appearance.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Birale Basiya Ekesvare?
Birale Basiya Ekesvare was composed by Vasudeva Ghosa. It appears in Songs of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Birale Basiya Ekesvare?
The supreme master of all now stays in a secluded place. Without stop He chants japa of Lord Krsn a's holy names.
How many verses does Birale Basiya Ekesvare have?
Birale Basiya Ekesvare has 8 verses.
Can I download Birale Basiya Ekesvare as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Birale Basiya Ekesvare — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.