Ek Bār Bhābo Mane
Just once, think in your heart. As you wander in this life in the grip of material desires, what happiness do you find? Who are you? From where have you come? How did you come here? How will you leave. When this body falls away, where will you go?
Why do you experience pleasure, pain, fear, pathetic victory and defeat, anger, violence, and hatred for others? All these come from material thoughts of "I" and "mine". Bhaktivinoda says: Please take shelter of Lord Caitanya's feet and become filled with the nectar of spiritual bliss as you sing the names of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa.
About Ek Bār Bhābo Mane
Its opening request, ek-bar bhabo mane, just once, consider in your mind, is a characteristically direct, urgent address meant to be sung aloud while walking in procession.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Ek Bār Bhābo Mane?
Ek Bār Bhābo Mane was composed by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. It appears in Gitavali.
What is the meaning of Ek Bār Bhābo Mane?
Just once, think in your heart. As you wander in this life in the grip of material desires, what happiness do you find? Who are you? From where have you come? How did you come here? How will you leave. When this body falls away, where will you go?
How many verses does Ek Bār Bhābo Mane have?
Ek Bār Bhābo Mane has 2 verses.
Can I download Ek Bār Bhābo Mane as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Ek Bār Bhābo Mane — 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.