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.

je kono vyavasā dhori', jīvana nirvāha kori',
bolo mukhe hari hari, ei mātra bhikṣā cāi

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.

gaurāṅga-caraṇe majo, anya abhilāṣa-tyajo,
brajendra-nandane bhajo, tabe boḍo sukha pāi

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.

āmi cāṅda-bāul-dās, kori tava kṛpā āśa,
jānāiyā abhilāṣa, nityānanda-ājñā gāi

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.