Jihva Tane Rasa Prati
AI-drafted translation — pending review
The tongue drags me toward taste, while the genitals degrade me utterly; the belly pulls me toward eating — such is the terrible misfortune of these unchecked senses.
The skin drags me toward soft, comfortable things; the ears toward pleasant talk; the nose toward fragrance; and the eyes go wherever there is something to see.
My organs of action pull me toward their own activities, just as a householder with many wives is pulled in many directions at once — in just that way do they drag at my mind.
O son of Nanda, this is the state I am in — in what way, then, shall I ever manage to remember your pastimes?
About Jihva Tane Rasa Prati
A confessional Bengali song by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura comparing the senses to unruly forces pulling the mind in every direction at once, likened to a householder torn between many wives, and ending with the poet's own honest question to Krishna: in such a scattered state, how can he ever hope to remember the Lord's pastimes? A rare first-person admission of struggle rather than triumphant devotion.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Jihva Tane Rasa Prati?
Jihva Tane Rasa Prati was composed by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura.
What is the meaning of Jihva Tane Rasa Prati?
The tongue drags me toward taste, while the genitals degrade me utterly; the belly pulls me toward eating — such is the terrible misfortune of these unchecked senses.
How many verses does Jihva Tane Rasa Prati have?
Jihva Tane Rasa Prati has 4 verses.
Can I download Jihva Tane Rasa Prati as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Jihva Tane Rasa Prati — 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.