Dharma Pathe Thāki' Koro Jīvana Jāpana Bhāi
O my dear brothers! Just pass your lives by adhering to the proper path of religiosity. Constantly chant Hari-nāma, O brothers, for other than Lord Hari you have no friend.
Accepting whatever livelihood that suits you, just live your life honestly. Fill your mouths with the constant chanting of "Hari! Hari!"-this is the only alms I beg of you.
Remain absorbed in the lotus feet of Lord Gaurāṅga, renounce all other ambitions, and worship Vrajendra-Nandan.iv If you would do this much, then I will experience great pleasure.
I am Chāṅd Bāul Dās, and I wish only to receive your mercy. I have informed you of my desires, for I sing as I have been personally ordered by Lord Nityānanda.
About Dharma Pathe Thāki' Koro Jīvana Jāpana Bhāi
A plain-spoken exhortation to a "brother" to conduct daily life along the path of righteous duty — an appeal to ordinary moral steadiness rather than any esoteric practice, in keeping with the collection's pull back toward simple, grounded faith.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Dharma Pathe Thāki' Koro Jīvana Jāpana Bhāi?
Dharma Pathe Thāki' Koro Jīvana Jāpana Bhāi was composed by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. It appears in Baula Sangita.
What is the meaning of Dharma Pathe Thāki' Koro Jīvana Jāpana Bhāi?
O my dear brothers! Just pass your lives by adhering to the proper path of religiosity. Constantly chant Hari-nāma, O brothers, for other than Lord Hari you have no friend.
How many verses does Dharma Pathe Thāki' Koro Jīvana Jāpana Bhāi have?
Dharma Pathe Thāki' Koro Jīvana Jāpana Bhāi has 4 verses.
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