Kabe Āhā Gaurāṅga Boliyā
When, calling out, "O Gaurāṅga!" will I lose all interest in eating and sleeping?
When, turning away from pride, will I wander from village to village in Navadvīpa? When, begging mādhukarī from the residents of the holy abode, will I somehow put some food in my belly?
When, cupping my hands, will I drink the sacred Gaṅgā water flowing from the Supreme Lord's feet? When, resting under a tree, will my body become refreshed?
When, calling out the names, "Gaura-Gadādhara!" and "Śrī Rādhā-Mādhava!" in a voice choked with emotion, will I wander everywhere in the holy abode?
Seeing a Vaiṣṇava, and knowing him the true friend of my heart, I will fall down before his feet. The saintly Vaiṣṇava will then teach this servant how to chant the holy nmaes of the Lord.
About Kabe Āhā Gaurāṅga Boliyā
The closing song of Prarthana-Lalasamayi, asking once more when, kabe, the singer will call out Gauranga's name, boliya, in genuine feeling — ending the section's twelve songs still in the same unresolved, waiting posture.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Kabe Āhā Gaurāṅga Boliyā?
Kabe Āhā Gaurāṅga Boliyā was composed by Bhaktivinoda Thakura. It appears in Kalyanakalpataru.
What is the meaning of Kabe Āhā Gaurāṅga Boliyā?
When, calling out, "O Gaurāṅga!" will I lose all interest in eating and sleeping?
How many verses does Kabe Āhā Gaurāṅga Boliyā have?
Kabe Āhā Gaurāṅga Boliyā has 5 verses.
Can I download Kabe Āhā Gaurāṅga Boliyā as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Kabe Āhā Gaurāṅga Boliyā — 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.