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.