Message 247 - Birthday gift of Tagore songs to Nayonika Lahiri (Guttu)

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Message 247 - Birthday gift of Tagore songs to Nayonika Lahiri (Guttu)

Paris,

August 24, 2012

(Shibendu Lahiri's grand-daughter), entering her teens.

18 Songs to Guttu. 18 Sequences in Gita.

Simple songs with their straightforward translations in poetry (very well-done by a Bengali Devotee residing in Canada) have been selected for gift. No deeper spiritual aspects have been indicated as were done in respect of Tagore songs in other messages preceding this one.

1) Aaj Dhaaner Khetey Roudra Chhaayaay

Lukochuri Khyalaa Re Bhaai, Lukochuri Khyalaa ---

Neel Aakaashey Ke Bhaasaaley Saadaa Megher Bhyalaa Re Bhaai Lukochuri Khyalaa.

Aaj Bhromaur Bholey Modhu Khetey Urey Byaraay Aaloye Metey,

Aaj Kiser Taurey Nodir Chaurey Chaukhaa Chokhir Myala.

Orey, Jaabo Naa Aaj Ghaurey Re Bhaai, Jaabo Naa Aaj Ghaurey.

Orey, Aakaash Bhengey Baahirkey Aaj Nebo Re Loot Korey.

Jyano Joaar-Jauley Fyanaar Rasi, Baataasey Aaj Chhutchhey Haasi,

Aaj Binaa Kaajey Bajiye Baansi Kaatbey Saukol Byalaa.

In the paddy field today the light and shadow are playing

Hide and seek, my friend, playing hide and seek!

Who has floated white clouds' sailboats in the blue sky?

My friend, it's a game of hide and seek!

Today the bees have forgotten to drink honey,

They just fly enchanted by the sky so sunny.

Why in the river-island the Brahmini ducks

Are meeting cheek to cheek?

My friend, today we won't go indoors, won't go indoors

We will break open the sky's vault and plunder the outdoors

As if on the ebb tide endless foam is floating

So with the wind, ceaseless laughter is flying

Today we will pass the whole day

Without any work and with flute playing.

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2) Aasaar-Sondhyaa Ghoniye Elo Gyalo Je Din Boye

Baandhon Haaraa Bristidhaaraa Jhorchhey Roye Roye

Ayakla Bosey Ghaurer Koney Kee Bhaabi Je Aapon-Monay,

Saujol Haawaa Juthir Boney Kee Kauthaa Jaay Koye.

Hridauye Aaj Dheu Diyechhey, Khunjey Naa Paai Kul ---

Souraubhey Praan Kaandiye Tolay Bhijay Boner Phul.

Aandhaar Raatay Prohor Guli Kon Suray Aaj Bhoriye Tuli,

Kon Bhulay Aaaj Saukol Bhuli Aachhi Aakul Hoye.

Ashadh evening is looming,

And without restraining

Frequently pours the rain.

My day has been in vain.

Sitting in my room on my own

I think idle thoughts all alone.

I know not what the wet wind

Says to the jasmine bough upwind.

Wave of feelings in my soul

Rise and fall without control

As wet wild flower's scent

Leads my heart to lament.

The dark hours of this night

With which tune I'll fill right?

With what kind of forgetfulness

I've forgotten all and stay in distress?

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3) Chokkhey Aamaar Trishnaa Ogo, Trishnaa Aamaar Baukkho Juray,

Aami Bristibihin Boisaakhi Din, Sauntaapay Praan Jaai Je Puray.

Jhaur Utechhey Taupto Haawaaye, Monkay Sudhu Shunnay Dhaawaaye ----

Aubogunthaun Jaaye Je Uray.

Je Phul Kaanon Korto Aalo Kaalo Hoye Se Shukaalo.

Jhaurnaare Ke Dilo Baadhaa --- Nisthur Pashanay Baandhaa Dukher Shikhaurchure.

Thirst fills my eyes,

With thirst my heart cries.

I'm the Baishakh-without rain

And my being is aflame.

A whirlwind of air on fire

Blows my mind out of its sphere,

Lifting my scarf high in the air.

The flowers, once the light of the garden,

They are all withered, dry and blackened.

At sorrow's peak, who can forestall

The agonized waterfall?

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4) Eso, Eso, Eso Hey Boisaakh.

Taaposo Niswaaso Baaye Mumuurshurey Daao Uraaye,

Bautsaurer Aaborjaunaa Duur Hoye Jaak.

Jaak Puraaton Smriti, Jaak Bhuley-Jaaoaa Giti,

Oshru Baaspo Suduray Milaak.

Mucchay Jaak Glaani, Ghuchay Jaak Jauraa,

Ogni Snaanay Suchi Hok Dhauraa.

Rauser Aabesh Raashi Shusko Kori Daao Aasi,

Aano Aano Aano Taubo Proloyer Shaankh.

Maayaar Kujjhoti Jaal Jaak Duray Jaak.

Come, come, come, O Baishahk

Blowing your ascetic-breath

Take the perishing to its death,

Gone be the year's scraps' maze,

Let old memories be gone,

Let forgotten songs be gone,

Far gone far be tear's haze.

Let guilt erase,

End be old age,

Let the earth be cleaned by fire's rage.

Banish attachment and fixation,

Sound your clarion of dissolution.

Far gone be the mist of illusion.

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5) Megher Paure Megh Jomechhey, Aandhaar Korey Aasey,

Aamaay Kyano Bosiye Raakho Ayakaa Dwaarer Paasey.

Kaajer Diney Naanaa Kaajey Thaaki Naanaa Loker Maajhey,

Aaj Aami Je Bosey Aachhi Tomaari Aashwaasey.

Tumi Jodi Naa Daao Dyakhaa, Kauro Aamaai Hyalaa,

Kyamon Korey Kaatey Aamaar Ayamon Baadol-Byalaa.

Durer Paaney Meley Aankhi Kebol Aami Cheye Thaaki,

Pauraan Aamaar Kendey Byaraaye Duronto Baataashey.

Darkening all, cloud upon cloud keeps gathering.

At Your door why do You keep me waiting?

On workdays I'm with people working.

Today, with hope I wait Your coming.

If You ignore me and fail to come

How shall I spend this rainy day glum?

With my eyes wide open I stare at the sky.

My heartfelt cry blows in the wind high.

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6) Saunkochero Bewhaulautaa Nijerey Aupomaan,

Saukautero Kaulponaatey Hoyo Naa Mriyomaan.

Mukto Kauro Bhauy, Aaponaa Maajhey Shokti

Dhauro, Nijerey Kauro Jauy.

Durbaulere Rokkha Kauro, Durjaunerey Haano,

Nijerey Deeno Nihsauhaay Jyano Kobhu Naa Jaano.

Mukto Kauro Bhauy, Nijero' Pauray Koritey

Bhaur Naa Rekho Saungshauy.

Dhaurmo Jaubey Shaunkho-Raubey Koribey Aowhaan

Niraub Hoye, Naumro Hoye, Paun Koriyo Praan.

Mukto Kauro Bhauy, Duruho Kaaje Nijerey Diyo Kothin Porichoy.

It's an insult to yourself to be overcome by doubt.

Don't be discouraged thinking that crisis may come about.

Shed all fear, trust your strength within and conquer yourself.

Protect the weak, vanquish wickedness,

Think not that you are poor and helpless.

Shed all fear, doubt not to rely on strength within yourself.

When the clarion of duty shall call

Silently, humbly, sacrifice your all.

Shed all fear, by attaining the difficult, prove yourself.

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7) Saarthok Jaunom Aaamaar Jonmechhi Ei Deshey.

Saarthok Jaunom, Maa Go, Tomaaey Bhaalobesey.

Jaani Ney Tor Dhaun- Rauton Aachhey Ki Naa Raanir Moton,

Shudhu Jaani Aamaar Aungo Juraaye Tomaar Chhaayaaye Esey.

Kon Bonetey Jaani Ne Phul Gaundhey Ayamon Kaurey Aakul,

Kon Gaugoney Othey Re Chaand Ayamon Haasi Hesey.

Ankhi Meley Tomaar Aalo Prothom Aamaar Chokh Juraalo,

Oi Aalotei Nauyon Rekhey Mudbo Nauyon Shesey

For it was in this land that my birth I am gratified.

For loving you, O Mother mine, I am satisfied.

I don't know your riches' abundance

Or if they equal a queen's opulence.

I know this: when I 'm in your lap I am pacified.

Don't know flowers from which forest

Whose fragrance brings such unrest

Or in which sky the moon smiles so bright.

Opening my eyes to your light

Accorded me my first delight.

May I at last close my eyes beholding the same light.

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8) Shuvo Kaurmo-Pauthey Dhauro Nirbhauyo Gaan.

Saub Durbaulo Saungshauo Hok Aubosaan.

Chiro-shoktiro Nirjhauro Nityo Jhaurey

Lauho Se Obhisek Laulaato 'Paurey.

Taubo Jaagroto Nirmaulo Nutauno Praan.

Tyaago-Brotey Nik Dikkhaa,

Bighno Hotey Nik Sikkhaa ---

Nisthuro Saunkot Dik Saunmaan.

Dukkhoi Hok Taubo Bitto Mauhaan.

Chaulo Jaatri, Chaulo Dinraatri ---

Kauro Omritolokpautho Onusaundhaan.

Jaurotaa-taamos Hauo Uttirno,

Klaantijaal Kauro Dirna-Bidirno ---

Dino-auntey Auporaajito Chittey

Mrityutauron Tirthey Kauro Snaan.

Engaged in propitious work, sing songs of boldness

And let there be an end to all doubts and weakness.

Fountain of eternal-power is ever flowing.

Adorn your forehead with that power everlasting

May you awaken new-life that is blemish-less,

Take vow of renunciation,

Learn from your wrong action,

Let unkind crisis bring honour that is priceless.

Let suffering be your treasure of greatness.

March on voyager, in daylight and night's darkness.

Search for the path leading to deathlessness.

Conquer inertia's darkness.

Sunder the net of weariness.

With your spirit undefeated at the end of the day

Bathe in the holy water that lets you cross death's way.

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9) Chaander Haasir Baandh Bhengechhey, Uchhley Paurey Aalo,

O Raujoni-gaundhaa, Tomaar Gaundho-sudhaa Dhaalo.

Paagol Haawaa Bujhtey Naarey Daak Porechhey Kothaaye Taarey ---

Phuler Boney Jaarpaashey Jaaye Taarei Laagey Bhaalo.

Nil Gaugoner Laulaatkhaani Chaundonay Aaj Maakhaa,

Baaniboner Haungsau-mithun Melechhay Aaj Paakhaa.

Paarijaater Keshaur Niye Dhauraaye, Shoshi, Chhauraao Ki E.

Indropurir Kon Raumoni Baasor-prodip Jwaalo.

Breaks the barrier of the moon's laughter,

All over its brilliance scatters.

O tube roses, pour your sweet scent's nectar.

Mad wind cannot yet fathom

From where has come its welcome,

It falls in love with every flower

To whom it goes in the bower.

Smeared with sandal paste is the blue sky.

The swans of speech have opened their wings nigh.

With the pollen of heaven's flowers never fading,

Showering on this world, O moon, what are you doing?

Which of you women where the king of gods reigns

Have lit this nuptial lamp in your domain?

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10) Gadhuligaugone Meghey Dhekechhilo Taaraa,

Aamaar Jaa Kauthaa Chhilo Hoye Gyalo Saaraa.

Hauyeto Se Tumi Shono Naai,

Sauhojey Bidaaye Diley Taai ---

Aakaash Mukhauro Chhilo Je Taukhon,

Jhaurojhauro Baaridhaaraa.

Cheyechhinu Jaubey Mukhey Tolo Naai Aankhi,

Aandhaarey Niraubo Byathaa Diyechhilo Dhaaki.

Aar Ki Kaukhono Kaubey Ayamono Sondhyaa Haubey ---

Jaunomer Moto Haaye Hoyey Gyalo Haaraa.

The clouds have covered the stars at the nightfall.

Whatever I came to say I have said it all.

Perhaps you didn't listen, that's why

Easily you bade me goodbye.

Then the sky was clamorous with rain pouring.

When I gazed at your face you did not raise your eye.

Darkness covered my silent pain with a mute sigh.

Will this evening be ever coming?

I have lost all forever for the days of my life remaining.

§-§-§

11) Kaandaaley Tumi Morey Bhaalobaasaari Ghaaye ---

Nibiro Bedonaatey Pulauko Laagey Gaaye.

Tomaaro Obhisaarey Jaabo Augomo-paarey

Cholitey Pauthey Pauthey Baajuko Byathaa Paaye.

Pauraaney Baaje Baansi, Nauyonay Bauhey Dhaaraa ---

Dukhero Maadhuritay Korilo Dishaa Haaraa.

Saukoli Nibey Kerey, Dibey Naa Tobu Cherey ---

Mon Saurey Naa Jetey, Feliley Eki Daayey.

You make me cry with tenderness.

Even in deep pain I feel happiness.

For my tryst with love of yours

I shall go to remote shores.

Walking on roads, let my feet be sore.

Within me plays a flute as tears keep rolling.

This sweetness of sorrow is overwhelming.

All I had you have taken

Yet your hold wouldn't slacken.

My mind, too, doesn't want to be free.

In what a bind you have bound me!

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12) Sedin Dujauney Dulechhinu Boney,

Fulodoray Baandhaa Jhulaunaa.

Sei Smritituku Kobhu Khauney Khauney Jyano Jaagey Monay, Bhulo Naa.

Sedin Baataasay Chhilo Tumi Jaano ---

Aamaari Monero Prolaapo Jauraano,

Aakaashay Aakaashay Aachhilo Chhauraano Tomaaro Haasiro Tulaunaa.

Jetay Jetay Pauthay Purnimaa-raatay Chaand Uthechhilo Gaugonay.

Dyakhaa Hoechhilo Tomaatey Aamaatay Ki Jaani Ki Mauhaa Laugonay.

Ayakhon Aamaar Byalaa Naahi Aar,

Bohibo Ayakaaki Birauhero Bhaar ---

Baandhinu Je Raakhi Pauraanay Tomaar Se Raakhi Khulonaa, Khulonaa.

The other day in the garden we both were swinging

In a swing with chains of flowers the swing-rope twining.

At times let that memory come to your mind,

Forget it not, please don't leave it behind.

That day the wind was laced, you know,

With my mind's raving prattle shallow,

And in heavens was the scatter

Of the likeness of your laughter.

As we walked in that evening

When the full moon was shining,

Ah, it was a moment great

When you and I together met.

Now I have no more time of my own.

The load of separation is mine alone.

But the cord of friendship I did bind

To your heart never ever unwind.

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13) Dinguli Mor Sonaar Khaanchaay Roilo Naa ---

Sei-je Aamaar Naanaa Raunger Dinguli.

Kaannaa-haasir Baandhon Taaraa Soilo Naa ---

Sei-je Aaamaar Naanaa Raunger Dinguli.

Aamaar Praaner Gaaner Bhaasaa

Shikhbay Taaraa Chhilo Aashaa ---

Uray Gyalo, Saukol Kauthaa Koilo Naa ---

Sei-je Aamaar Naanaa Raunger Dinguli.

Swaupon Dekhi, Jyano Taaraa Kaar Aashay

Pheray Aamaar Bhaangaa Khaanchaar Chaar Paashay ---

Sei-je Aaamaar Naanaa Raunger Dinguli.

Ayato Bedon Hauye Ki Phaanki.

Oraa Ki Saub Chhaayaar Paakhi.

Aakaash-paaray Kichhui Ki Go Boilo Naa ---

Sei-je Aamaar Naanaa Raunger Dinguli.

In my golden cage they didn't stay